Disasters, both natural and human, have plagued my area for the last month. Cities, homes and hearts have been ripped apart in many places by different things. This recent string of events began on April 17th with the fire and explosion at a fertilizer plant in the small town of West, TX, which is about an hour and a half south of Dallas. Not quite a month later, powerful tornadoes ripped through Cleburne and Granbury, also small towns an hour…
“A Second Chance” Nothing in life is guaranteed; certainly not second chances. But every now and then, we are surprised. The best gift that I have received is a second chance to find love. I pray that all of those who lost their homes and loved ones in Oklahoma on Monday will find the strength and courage to believe in second chances I think my inclination to photograph this as a silhouette may have to do with the…
“Seeing Lens to Lens” Apparently May is eye health month. The CY365 team has decided to gear many of this month’s photography prompts toward our eyes. Though certainly reasonable for a community of photographers, that is a tough way to go for someone who is legally blind! Many people posted pictures today on the CY365 community page talking about how grateful they are for good eyesight that allows them to be photographers. This photo shows an article that I…
“The Price of Marriage” We are going to England this summer. Though we have been married almost three years, I have yet to change my name on my passport. Now that I need it sooner rather than later, I’m afraid not to pay for the expedited service. That turned out to be a pricey endeavor.
“Tearing Into Books” I had a plan for today’s picture. I wanted a picture of the mailman’s arm reaching out to open the mailbox. I got home in time to go outside and get my camera settings. Then I waited patiently. I saw the mail truck coming up the street so I went outside and assumed my post. He stopped in front of our box. No arm. No arm. Still, no arm. The the entire mailman emerged from the truck….
“Rainy Day Parade” “And when it rains on your parade, look up rather than down. Without the rain, there would be no rainbow.” – G. K. Chesterton
“Present Standing” I stand firmly grounded in the present, allowing the past to become history and the future to remain a mystery. I have learned how important it is to fully embrace the beauty and power of now, of today, and to not worry about what was or what may be.
“City Fountain At Night” NOYE TO SELF: Waiting until 10:30pm to start your POTD is risky business, especially if you are trying to photograph flowing water. Here is another shot of the above fountain using a much slower shutter speed. This gives the moving water the “misty” look. Here is a completely different fountain. “Fountain in the Dark”
“Please Take Me Home!” I went to the grocery store the other day to get bananas, and only bananas. As soon as I walked in the door, this plant cried out, ‘Take me home with you, please!” How could I resist the little orange flowers in the blue basket? Those are my favorite colors. You knew that, right? Despite its lopsidedness and the brown yips on its leaves, I could not resist this burst of color. For this picture, I…
“Please Don’t Grow! I had every intention of at least getting our garden prepped and ready for planting if not actually planted this week while I’ve been on spring break. Unfortunately, the respiratory crud that hit me over the weekend has really kicked me in the rear. I have not done much of anything this week. In an effort to make me feel better, Weber bought me some of these mini doughnuts that have absolutely no redeeming nutritional value,…