I resisted for a few days but finally gave in to the urge to make some pictures of these big, beautiful blooms. I thought I’d just popped a couple of 'Cheyenne Spirit' echinaceas into the kitchen garden to replace the fading tomato plants. I never dreamed those sprightly coneflowers would produce joy so abundant that it would weaken my resolve to take a photography break.
Each day, the showy, yellow-orange petals perched proudly atop tall, sturdy stems drew me in close where my intense gaze lavished upon their every detail the attention it deserved. With autumn nearing, gaps left by the first fallen leaves had evening light peeking through our recently dense old oaks; and I’m happy I gave in. The camera felt good in my hands.
This experience led me to ponder the idea of intuitive photography, and a quick search led to link after link on the subject. At last! My inclination to photograph with the heart rather than the head had a name. How freeing it feels to simply aim my lens without judgment at that which makes my heart sing!
HOW JOY WORKS
by Jan Richardson
You could not stop it
if you tried—
how this blessing
begins to sing
every time it sees
your face,
how it turns itself
in wonder
merely at the mention
of your name.
It is simply
how joy works,
going out to you
when you least expect,
running up to meet you
when you had not thought
to ask.
Such a beautiful surprise to be scrolling through my feed and see that you have blessed us with another one of your beautiful photos, words and poem. Janet you have brought sunshine to my day!
It was so lovely to see you had stopped by and commented on one of my photo's, but such a delight to see you added one of your own for us all to enjoy!
Has your little bundle of joy arrived yet? I bet it is not long before you are blessed with their arrival :)
Hello Janet. What a delight that you came back for a visit and I am so glad that you picked up your camera and went with your instinct. Such a delight to see these high spirited flowers with the glittering bokeh. Thank you so much too, for visiting my project and engaging with the day's post. It was a real treat to see your name crop up.
@lyndemc I hopped on to post another picture today (I find myself with a bit of extra time lately now that the baby shower is over and we're just patiently awaiting the birth), and I saw your sweet comment. Thank you SO much for your wonderful wishes! ♥
It was so lovely to see you had stopped by and commented on one of my photo's, but such a delight to see you added one of your own for us all to enjoy!
Has your little bundle of joy arrived yet? I bet it is not long before you are blessed with their arrival :)