Wish

Most of what I write here is inspired first by an image. I've always felt a little guilty as a mom for not getting more video of my children, but I'm beginning to truly understand the impact of a photograph and why I prefer still pictures. There is something about freezing time that evokes a thought, emotion or memory and causes it to linger there for a while. Everything stops in that moment allowing you to savor it. A photograph is open-ended... leaving you also to wonder what happened next, or how life goes on...and wanting a sequel! Photographs invite you to participate emotionally and develop your own interpretation of the subject. You can write your own story around the way a picture makes you feel and it will be uniquely yours.

I was looking at this dandelion photograph today. The flower itself makes me want to take a deep breath, blow and make a wish. The blue backdrop reminds me of the sky and its infinity and the privilege we have to indulge our dreams. To me, each of those little seeds represents one of those dreams, that if given the opportunity, can take root and grow. This photograph makes me feel peaceful and hopeful. It reminds me of all the possibilities in life and the gift of another day to realize them. But, that's me.

Another Good Close Look

My family is planning a trip to Florida this summer. This is a vacation long over-due for us! I was thinking about the water and white sand when this photo came to mind. Can you see it? The sand and the blue ocean with soft waves in the distance? This is actually a view of an old tractor I found along a walking trail. It was sitting off in grass with weeds grown up all around it. I'm not sure why it was left there, but I couldn't resist a closer look. So, through the tall grass I went and started snapping. Of all the photos I took, this is my favorite because it evokes something more than just the wheel of a tractor. Wouldn't that be a great way to view everything and everyone in life? Not just what we see at first glance, but from a different or closer viewpoint allowing everything else to fall away. This is only a wheel of an old tractor, but its a work of art in my eyes.

A Good Close Look

Welcome to my blog! I am mom of two boys and four dogs. I'm also a real estate appraiser and passionate for photography! I spend alot of time on the road, and within the miles between points "A" and "B" are loads of visual treasures... quaint little towns, wildflowers and wildlife, sunsets, glorious landscapes, old barns and a few Ozarks oddities as well. I love capturing overlooked beauty in unexpected places. You can find it in just about anything or anyone if you stop, take your time and give a good close look....