It is good to try.
The light was scraping across the terra-cotta tiles on the floor in a way that made me want to capture it, to hold it in my hand. I had just lowered myself down to the ground during my yoga practice and that thought tripped through quickly along with Remi’s previous offer that I use the macro lens that works with his camera that I am borrowing. He knows that I like to look closely.
At the time, I was too intimidated. “Let me just start with the basics!” I was squealing a bit, nervous. It is his equipment after all. But today somehow it felt ok. Either that or the need to be creative won out over whatever fear had been holding the reins.
It is good to try.
By doing so, I remembered that life can be wonderfully small or small as a prison depending on how I choose to take it. Remi and I have both been missing our voyaging days, as can especially happen at this time of year. But I did today in the looking. While I have much to learn, so much that I could return to intimidation, I felt joy in discovering and that is what traveling is all about. For once, I wasn’t lost at all but found, held tight in my contentment.
Yes! Remi has been suggesting that I get a good iphone (instead of my wonky ancient 3) to replace my lost little Canon. It is why he held out for as loooong as he possibly could before going digital – the lenses were just not got enough. It was worth the wait!
I have huge respect that Steve works both for AFP (which kids, is no walk in the park) and does the NYFW circus too. Does he have a website? I would love to see! If you would feel more comfortable you could always email me with more info at robinsonheather (at) yahoo.com. I just find it so neat: me, former theatre actress, you, opera singer and both of our men are photographers! And you love France just as an added bonus.
I will check out his ig in a bit but for you both? PLEASE stay safe and warm and well fed with this incoming storm. Thinking of you…
No sheesh, Sister, I loved that you used the word opal! 😉
Merci, Emm…and that you like all of them is just fine by me!
Libby, I love that you plant so many tulips! And that this fall's will be the color that I wear as nailpolish! 😉 The names of flowers are so amazing, aren't they?
And I have to say…well…maybe that was a one time fling with the macro but it was SO fun. If you can swing it, go for it!
The joy of light in petals- they are like poems, like something one can meditate on. Well braved Heather! xx
Hello Heather and happy Monday! I love the close-ups here. These photographs have a touch of poetry in them…
As always, Heather, I don't know what's more beautiful, your words or your photos. These tulips are spectacular – seriously, little works of art. I can see them all hanging together in a grid on a wall.
Such a wise observation of the beauty of the smallest things, and that so much of life depends on our perspective. Thanks for giving us such a beautiful view and lovely words to think on! XOXO
Closeness invites clarity & intimacy & discovery. The shifting of colors from coral silky white to very light yellow is beautiful. The play of light from satin white to transparent fog-like dreamy white is inviting. Macro lens and its magic can change intimidation to fun.
I’m learning. Thank you Heather.
Those photos are just awesome. I think you have a natural talent for photography, Heather.
Oooh… The light play and captured moment reminds me of Lillian Bassman.