“We betray our true self, when we do not follow the hearts desire, for what the heart is attracted to, is your destiny.”
Took this image back in 2003, again just after purchasing my D100 and Sigma 105 macro lens. It is one of my favorite images for a couple reasons. One, it was a fluke as I really did not know what I was doing. I remember laying down in the wet grass and shooting without a tripod. I also only have it in JPEG format as shooting in raw was foreign to me. If you look closely you will see the sunrise upside down in the dew drop. Second, I was in the early discovery of a passion that has allowed me to see and experience life with new eyes and that includes all aspects of my life. As the quote states we must pursue what our heart is attracted to.
6 Comments
John
Really nice image Monte – I can see why it’s one of your favorites!
Monte Stevens
Thanks John. I have a friend who has a matted 5×7 print of the image and uses it to lift her spirits with it. I’ve wondered how I would shoot it now with all the experience of the past 12 years.
oneowner
I think you deserve more credit than you give yourself, Monte. This is an excellent image.
Monte Stevens
Thanks, Ken.
Mark
I am little late in discovering this one, but hey, a beautiful shot doesn’t go away with time. 🙂 Nice!
Monte Stevens
I just wish I’d shot it in raw instead of JPEG. We learn each time we press the shutter.