125/365-2 A Vision of Small Details

"Swirls"

Today was Macro Monday.  Despite the fact that it was terribly windy this afternoon, I had fun blowing bubbles after school.  It was a little less fun trying to hold the bubble wand with one hand and shoot photos with the other, but only a little less.

I had a difficult time choosing today's photo.  I took several that I like; unfortunately, they are all so different that it was like comparing apples and oranges when trying to choose one over the other.  I ultimately chose the one that I did because I think, maybe, it best illustrates the day's prompt of small details in that the swirls in the bubble solution are clearly visible.

All that said, I really like the colors and the "Monet-ness" of this photo.

Brooke likes this one best.

And, I think there is something a little mysterious about this one.

Leave a comment and let me know your favorite.

124/365-2 A Vision Of What I'm Reading

"Good For A Laugh!"

They say that art mimics life.  Scott Hilburn, who draws the Argyle Sweater, must have been at my house and observed my life..  I have a shelf that looks just like this!  Well, not exactly like this.  Most of my heads are attached to bodies, but they can be shared at a moment's notice.  I feel vindicated!  Obviously if the obsessive collecting of Lego mini figures has made it to the comic strips I am not alone.

123/365-2 A Vision Of My Eyes

"My Eyes"

My eyes...so much can be said about them.  For many, the eyes I have have are their greatest fear; these eyes are legally blind.  There are many things that they prevent me from doing, and many other things that are just more challenging for me because of my eyes.  It would be easy to get stuck on all of the negatives associated with my eyes and their vision, but what would be the point in that?

These are the eyes with which I have been blessed.  They reveal my world to me.  I suspect that my world may look a little different than yours does to you.  I'm OK with that.  I have seen many wonderful things with these eyes.  For each of these experiences, I am grateful.

With my eyes, my camera, and a strong inner vision, I am able to see much beauty in this world.  There are many people with perfect eyes that sadly cannot say that.

122/365-2 Vision of May Flowers

"Circle Of Life"

I don't think that this image necessarily has a unique perspective, but what drew my attention to it is the ring of spent iris blooms encircling the one young and beautiful flower.  As I looked at this, I thought about how important it is for the wisdom and experience of age to wrap its arms around youth and innocence.  I also noticed the changing face of beauty.  Though most eyes are drawn immediately to the big colorful bloom, which is indeed beautiful, great beauty also resides in the small, tired, and unassuming blooms that are past their prime.  Their texture, their colors, their humility speak volumes.  If only our culture would recognize all that the aged have to offer to those on the path behind them.  Beauty does have a place, but wisdom and years of life experiences should occupy an equal place.

121/365-2 Healthy Vision

"Seeing The Bright Side"

May is eye health month and being that healthy vision is important to photographers, many of the Capture Your 365 prompts this month relate to vision, eyes and seeing.  This could be a challenge to the blind kid here:-)

Actually, I like the prompts that challenge me to look carefully and intentionally at my inner world as well as my outer world.  For me, photography definitely has some challenges because of my vision, but working to overcome them is well worth the patience and energy.  Some days I know that my accomplishments are simply the result of hard work, patience and perseverance.  Others days, I have no doubt that it is through divine intervention that the images were created.  I'm OK with both.

I may never be good at photography, but that matters less and less to me.  I enjoy it.  It feeds my soul.   Photography is my spiritual discipline of choice right now.  Through it I am getting to know myself better and am strengthening my relationship with God and God's creation.

120/365-2 Uplifting

"Uplifting"

A new bra is uplifting in many ways!  Especially when it is pink and lacy:-)

This is what happens when you wait until nearly 11pm to take your photo of the day.

Sorry!

119/365-2 Buzz

"Sweet Music"