My online journal sharing interests in photography, nature, coffee life, journaling, fountain pens, bicycling, spirituality and asking deep questions.
If you’re gazing at this pretty face and it’s Sunday morning, then you will know I’m somewhere in the sky over the east coast where my final stop is in Richmond, VA. Will be staying at the Double Tree, one of our better hotels, where they greet you with these massive warm chocolate chip cookies. I’m posting this self-portrait because I still participate in the self-portrait Friday group on pbase and just figured I’d throw it up here. Hope you have a super Sunday!
This is another example of how my photography has evolved. I find images wherever I’m at with whatever props I have around me. And, since I’m always with me, I do have a model to work with. Then the challenge is to find good light and a simple background to place the model.
I believe a spiritual journey is a journey within ourselves, taking a look at what lies within. Somewhere within us is a bright light. While walking along my path I have found some things that help me.
I journal as a way of discovery and a way to slow down. Prayer and meditation has become a way to commune with my Higher Power. It has taken effort and a of lot trust along this path but the journey is worth it. Each day we see a bit more about ourselves, finding peace and happiness. Each step allows us to see a brighter light illuminating everything around us.
Light is the key to photography. It illuminates our subjects bringing out details and colors. As we look out a window our faces will be lit by the incoming light. The closer we draw to the window’s light the more details we will be able to see in the shadows. Conversely, the farther away we are from the window the less details we will see in the shadows. So, the closer we come to the light the brighter everything around us becomes. Looking inward will make our world around us brighter.