When you start looking closely at something, what do you notice? If you're looking at a leaf, do you notice its veins or the little hairs that capture the dew? If you're looking at a treasured object, do you see its memories or the craftsmanship that produced it? If you're looking at a gem, do you see its value or the way the light bounces off its surface? When I look closely at the Grand Old Lady, I see the vines which creep up her sides. In winter they are nasty tentacles crawling upon her and threatening to suck the life out of her. But throughout the other seasons they will be leafy boas thrust about her like feathers around a movie star's neck. Such is the process of aging and time. One moment it is a demon and in the next it is full of beauty. Perhaps it is the perspective. If one's life has only focused on the outward appearance, age and the wrinkles and withering that come with it are a cause of despair. But if the inward person has been nurtured and grounded in something bigger than oneself, then age brings wisdom and depth of character that can only be enhanced by time, never taken by it. This is what I see in the life of the Grand Old Lady and on this sunny, breezy day; she has become a metaphor of me. I think that is why I am so deeply drawn to photograph her.
@dmariewms Thank you Marie- I'm really glad you are. It's turning into something very significant to me. @cimes1 Thank you Carole. I am glad you are enjoying this as much as I am enjoying putting it into words. @kerristephens Thank you Kerri. I appreciate your comments- always so faithful and usually one of the first! @mrssmith Thank you Carla. I hope they are insightful. I want to make a difference somewhere, even if it's from home at my computer.
Hi Ann! I did notice how when you really look at things you see all of the details, more and more! Its a unexpected side effect of photography and a very lovely one too!
I have been so busy at school that I haven't posted. I missed you!
@potsbypam Thank you Pam- I noticed you weren't posting and I figured it had to be school. Glad to see you had a bit of time to pop in and say hi! You've been in my prayers! @changingtides Thank you Allie- and that new lens of yours is capturing some beautiful details on those amazing birds!
Ann I am loving your perspective on this. These are some gret shots and a wonderful reminder to look at things a little closer and enjoy all the beauty there is to see. Too often we simply take a picture and then move on
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Thank you so much Brian, Alia, Peter, Bruni and Rick. This series has become very special to me and your encouraging comments are carrying me through a rough week. I can't thank you enough.
I, too, am loving your barn stories. Very good points you make up there. I usually see the latter in those choices you listed for looking at gems, leaves ,and treasured objects.
this is outstanding my favorite - you have found subjects that are totally bringing out you true talent - keep it up - fav for me - i love everything about this really i do!!!!!!!!!!
@espyetta Thank you MaryBeth! Perspective is an interesting thing- sometimes it's too narrow and other times, it's too broad. I'm always looking for a balance, but I don't know if I achieve it or not. I try! @adobewaters Thank you Adobe- you are a treasure!!
@cimes1 Thank you Carole. I am glad you are enjoying this as much as I am enjoying putting it into words.
@kerristephens Thank you Kerri. I appreciate your comments- always so faithful and usually one of the first!
@mrssmith Thank you Carla. I hope they are insightful. I want to make a difference somewhere, even if it's from home at my computer.
@sarasdadandmom Thank you Terry!
@karenann Thanks Karenann!
@pandorasecho Thank you Dixie!
@twinsplusone Thank you Sharon!
Thank you so much everyone. Your appreciation means the world to me.
I have been so busy at school that I haven't posted. I missed you!
@changingtides Thank you Allie- and that new lens of yours is capturing some beautiful details on those amazing birds!
Thank you so much Brian, Alia, Peter, Bruni and Rick. This series has become very special to me and your encouraging comments are carrying me through a rough week. I can't thank you enough.
@adobewaters Thank you Adobe- you are a treasure!!
@potsbypam Thank you Pam!
This has become a great exercise in thought and word for me. I am glad you are enjoying it.
Have to fav it! I just love it.