Blog

Rain!

Quote of the day: “Or I would be the rain itself, wreathing over the island, mingling in the quiet of moist places, filling its pores with its saturated breaths. And I would be the wind, whispering through the tangled woods, running airy fingers over the island’s face, tingling in the chill of concealed places, sighing secrets in the dawn. And I would be the light, flinging over the island, covering it with flash and shadow, shining on rocks and pools, softening to a touch in the glow of dusk. If I were the rain and wind and light, I would encircle Read more…

By Marilyn, ago

Gifts of Beauty

Quote of the day: “Life is full of beauty. Notice it. Notice the bumble bee, the small child, and the smiling faces. Smell the rain, and feel the wind. Live your life to the fullest potential, and fight for your dreams.” — Ashley Smith Sometimes I discover little gifts of unexpected beauty and I’m lucky enough to have my camera close at hand. Here are some photos of unexpected gifts of beauty to enjoy today. Last night I attended a meditation session at Tergar International. It was wonderful to receive meditation instruction and meditate in a group again. Driving home after meditating, Read more…

By Marilyn, ago

Afraid of being uncomfortable?

Quote of the day: “You were given life; it is your duty (and also your entitlement as a human being) to find something beautiful within life, no matter how slight.” ― Elizabeth Gilbert I have often said that since I became a photographer I see beauty everywhere I go. Lately I’ve been thinking about whether that is true. It is true that I prefer nature and flowers to concrete and metal. I almost always photograph the things I love like nature and flowers and people. I rarely seek out places I don’t like to photograph. My photographic challenge this week from Doug Read more…

By Marilyn, ago

Living With Purpose?

Quote of the day: “But what is work and what is not work? Is it work to dig, to carpenter, to plant trees, to fell trees, to ride, to fish, to hunt, to feed chickens, to play the piano, to take photographs, to build a house, to cook, to sew, to trim hats, to mend motor bicycles? All of these things are work to somebody, and all of them are play to somebody. There are in fact very few activities which cannot be classed either as work or play according as you choose to regard them.” — George Orwell, The Road to Wigan Read more…

By Marilyn, ago

Friday Flower Art

Quote of the day: “If a man does not keep pace with his companions, perhaps it is because he hears a different drummer. Let him step to the music which he hears, however measured or far away.” — Henry David Thoreau I took this photo two years ago in Northern Minnesota. I’ve always liked the tall flower behind the fence standing by itself. It could be a portrait of the kid who never quite fit in with the crowd. That was me when I was young. I was the “smart kid” in high school when it wasn’t cool to be smart, an Read more…

By Marilyn, ago