My office was a mess. Cluttered and disorganized, entropy seemed to rule. The few photos on the walls were haphazardly hung wherever there happened to be nails. Test prints were propped here and there or laying in piles on the table. My photography equipment was piled on desk, tables, floor Read more…
How can I become a better photographer? Here is one answer that may apply to becoming a better anything (at least in my opinion)— Practice I Thou Photography Be curious. Be open. Be loving. Bring compassion, love, and wholeness into your work. Compassion allows for all of the imperfections along Read more…
This time of year, when it’s cold outside I like to pick up some cut flowers for some flower play with my camera. Flower Play Last week I picked up a tiny bouquet of gerbera daisies. They were pretty shades of pink, yellow, white, and beige. These little lovelies provided Read more…
I was listening to a guided meditation by Sharon Salzberg a couple of days ago and I was struck by the simplicity of her instructions. “See if you can focus on just one breath” she said. Just One Breath So I stopped trying to stop my monkey mind from doing Read more…
Sometimes you get unexpected surprises that throw all of your plans catawampus. Yesterday was such a day for me. For most of the past week and over the weekend I experienced some steadily increasing pain in my back . In fact, a few of the sharp twinges I felt over Read more…