Spiral Shell

Spiral Shell

As I was continuing my Lightroom catalog cleanup of removing old photos that I’m sure I’ll never use, a few of my 2013 photos caught my eye today, and intrigued me. I thought I would share some old work that I’m seeing through new eyes.

“You see something or hear a sound, and there you have everything just as it is.
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Whatever you do, it should be an expression of the same deep activity. We should appreciate what we are doing. There is no preparation for something else.”
Shunryu Suzuki, Zen Mind, Beginner’s Mind: Informal Talks on Zen Meditation and Practice

The photo above of the spiral shell was made using my iPhone and it is not as sharp as I would like it to be, but I love the soft spiral shell against the almost completely black background.

Lamp base

Lamp base

The light and curves of this photo caught my eye. There is something so graceful about the curves of the lamp base against the parchment paper background. I also love the way the light reflects off the vase.

Mandarin Orange

Mandarin Orange

I love the simplicity of this photo and the texture of the leaves and the mandarin’s skin. It feels very zen to me.

Christmas Cactus Flower

Christmas Cactus Flower

The vivid pink of the Christmas cactus flower contrasting with the dark background feels dramatic as a flamenco dancer to me.

Fairy House Details

Fairy House Details

This tiny scene from a fairy house complete with a string of Christmas lights delights my sense of whimsey.

Buddha statue and plant

Buddha statue and plant

The drama of the dark leaf background against the Buddha statue please my eye.

Tiny vases

Tiny vases

Moisture has collected on the vases, window glass, and sill where they stand. The moisure adds a sense of mystery to the photo for me.

What can you see with new eyes today?

May you walk in beauty.

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Marilyn

Photographer sharing beauty, grace & joy in photographs and blog posts. I live in the Twin Cites in Minnesota, the land of lakes, trees, and wonderful nature.

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