Quote of the day: “ Now is the time to know that all that you do is sacred… Now is the time for you to deeply compute the impossibility that there is anything but grace.” – Hafiz
Ahhhh... Tea and Roses
Everything is grace. Doesn’t matter what it is, it’s all grace. That’s how I figure it anyway. I’ve spent the past two days getting incredible joy out of photographing flowers from a $3.99 bouquet of flowers from Trader Joe’s. It’s not what I planned to do this week. But it was perfect.
I am totally intrigued by the use of textures in photos (in case you hadn’t noticed). I think I want to learn to make my own textures though, as it feels a little like cheating to use someone else’s. And like all techniques and tools, I probably need to learn to use a lighter hand with textures, and choose when and where to use them. Oh the possibilities!
Who knew when I began this week, that this was how I would spend it. My mind had other plans, but my body and soul knew better. It is all grace. And sometimes I need to trip over it before I realize it.
What does your heart and soul long for this wild and precious day? What would bring you joy and make your heart sing? What grace will you find in ordinary moments?
Antique Roses
More roses
Roses, Long Exposure, Zoom plus Texture
7 Comments
Jill Franklin · December 16, 2011 at 4:14 pm
All are very lovely. I love the softness and light color.
lamorm1 · December 16, 2011 at 4:15 pm
Thank you so much. I also love the softness.
afixoflovely · December 16, 2011 at 4:40 pm
these are beautiful!
lamorm1 · December 16, 2011 at 4:47 pm
Thank you!
Pat · December 17, 2011 at 12:02 am
Beautiful work!
danitacahill · December 17, 2011 at 5:09 am
Beautiful. That third one is especially fun.
mycheapcamera · December 19, 2011 at 5:01 pm
hmm more watercolor inspiration here! Thanks for sharing your grace upon grace.