Time is...

Time is infinite.

In our youth, time stretches out before us like the Dakota plains.

We have time for fun, learning, college, travel, love, and finding a soul mate.

There's time for our first apartment, job, house, baby's first steps, 

friends, creativity, hiking, camping, and more love.

Life rolls on in film, digital pixels, and polaroids, 

as we capture these moments in photos.

Time seems infinite.

Then a dear friend becomes gravely ill.

Time stands still.

The world turns upside down.

Perception changes.

Time is finite.

It is time to live in the moment ~

say "I love you", hug your child, notice the sunrise and sunset,

 soak up the sun's warmth, the color of blooms, and 

the delicate scent on the breeze.

Use that roll of film on the shelf, take that polaroid of your friend,

do the photo shoot you've been planning, finish a creative project...

because time is finite.

We may only have this year, this month, this week,

this day, this moment ~

to enjoy all that is special to us.

Capture and relish today.

Time is finite.

Simple Gifts

Lately, I've received some simple, special gifts.

Glads from a family friend. 

Plus, colorful postcards in the mail.

The later treat was due to Kat Sloma's Liberate your Art Postcard Swap.

How wonderful to find beauty in my mailbox instead of the usual junk mail and bills!

A big thank you to ~

Leigh, Jenny, Sassy, Tonia, Melissa,

and 

Kat Sloma;

 the mastermind and hard worker behind this project.

(links where given)

Hope your week is filled with creativity and simple gifts!

Beautiful Bokeh

Today, I am a guest contributor at the Shutter Sisters site.

Hope you can stop by, say hi, and soak up some bokeh and bling!

I'm also happy to have one of my photos recognized over at
 Darwin Wiggett and Samantha Chrysanthou's blog, oopoomoo.

Wishing those in the USA a wonderful, relaxing Labor Day.

Lily Days

This summer was a banner year for lilies in my garden.

They were plentiful and the deer didn't gobble them up,

as they usually do.

Enjoy..... I certainly did!

How did your garden grow?

Wishing you a creative week, full of growth and good times!

Lensbaby Alchemy

Alchemy ~ any seemingly magical power.

One part beauty + one part "Radiance" necklace + one part velvet cape + 

one part rainy day light + one part Lensbaby =

magic captured.

Lensbaby 2012 Photo Story Challenge

Captivating

A summer rain brings refreshing coolness and leaves sparkling drops on every surface.

These raindrops hold fascinating reflections -

an image within an image, a world within a world.

They captivate and lure me in.

"There is a road from the eye to the heart that does not go through the intellect."

~ Gilbert Keith Chesterton

Today, my choice for the Photo Heart Connection is the second image.

Hope your summer is filled with captivating images and experiences!

P.S. Since summer is so busy, I have comments turned off.  

You can always reach me by email, if you like.

Vacation

I'm enjoying some summer vacation fun and hope you are too!!!

P.S.  I've got comments turned off, as summer is so busy.

Summer Rolls

Summer has been rolling along in its typical speedy fashion.

I've been enjoying company, kayaking, and cookouts,

biking, walking on the shady side of the road, and chillin' on the dock,

an elaborate beading project, a simple baby quilt to gift, and photography in my garden.

Hope you're staying cool and enjoying some special summer moments.

Today, Im linking at Kat's, The Photo Heart Connection, 

with a favorite photo from last month (the third).

This summer, I'm also participating in her, Liberate Your Art 2012 Postcard Swap.  

It was so much fun to be part of this project last year.  

Check it out.  There is still time to jump in!

P.S.  I've got comments turned off, as summer is so busy.

You can always reach me by email, if you'd like.