I took this yesterday at the butterfly show at Krohn Conservatory, Cincinnati, Ohio. I spent two hours reconnecting with my camera and my life. These last several weeks have been a time warp for me. I have been back in time - and lost a bit of me. We all are made up of the people and interactions that formed us along the way. I lost two pieces in the last two weeks. I had to watch over my sons to the best of my ability. It wasn't the time to think about what made me happy, made me "Me."
So, yesterday, I purposefully set out to put the pieces back together. I know what soothes me, what feeds my soul. So, I took myself, my Canon and my macro lens to the Butterfly Show for two hours. I shot, I watched, I sat, I marveled at what beauty the Creator of us all has gifted us. By the time I left I felt so much more myself. I always say that my camera is Prozac and Percocet all wrapped up in a Canon. It works for me - and probably for most of you or you wouldn't be here.
Thank you all for staying the course with me these last weeks of introspection and grief. It isn't quite over. We will buy my Mother in Love on Monday. I will stand with her grandsons - but stronger again than I was before yesterday.
Got to say great photo and love the comparison of what the camera does for you. Must admit if I feel like shit the canon gets me back. How wonderful that looking and seeing can help. Be good to yourself and stand strong whilst enjoying the breath.
Butterflies, flowers and bokeh! You are so returning to your A game after a horrific two weeks of sacrifice and sorrow. Iit is good to see you put yourself back in circulation. Awesome detail and composition, Cathy!
Beautiful shot Cathy. All those pinks with that black butterfly is just terrific. If you don't mind, I'd like to use your phrase "my camera is Prozac" because you are absolutely right. Take care!
