Since we lost our big willow tree that used to stand guardian by the pond I have been working on reconciling myself to the treeless (well it’s not technically treeless, but missing a very important wise old willow tree) view of the pond behind our house. I miss the graceful Read more…
What though the radiance which was once so bright Be now for ever taken from my sight, Though nothing can bring back the hour Of splendor in the grass, of glory in the flower; We will grieve not, rather find Strength in what remains behind.” ― William Wordsworth, Ode: Intimations Read more…
As a photographer I am aware that photography is shaped by light. Some of the most magical light I’ve encountered happens at either just before sunrise or just after sunset. Yet the majority of my photo outings do not occur at those times of day. When I manage to motivate Read more…
Just returned from a lovely vacation in northern New Mexico. This was our home away from home while there. The owners lived in the 2-story left side of this adobe house, we occupied the single story right side of the house. The name of the place—Paradise Pond Casita—and it was Read more…
“To see a World in a Grain of Sand And a Heaven in a Wild Flower, Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand And Eternity in an hour.” ― William Blake, Auguries of Innocence