I’m late, but here is my entry for the Lens-Artist Challenge #281. Anne-Christine asked us to share our favorite images from 2023. They can be picked for beauty, memories, art, or any reason. Mine are mostly from my apartment grounds or nearby parks since I’ve traveled so little in the last few years. Thankfully, I’ve…
From Wikipedia; Fiddleheads are the furled fronds of a young fern, often harvested for use as a vegetable. Left on the plant, each fiddlehead would unroll into a new frond. ~ a tender young sprout bursting with life and purpose the return of spring ~ ~ Spring has officially arrived and I feel a burst…
~ the Ozarks are bursting with green the colors of spring on every hill dazzling daffodils in bold yellows cherry trees exploding in white redbuds painted in pink buds warm my tender heart ~ ~ the parade of spring vibrant blossoms and colors dance upon the hills where red cardinals sing out announcing spring’s arrival…
~ tiny dancers twirl whipping and whirling around dancing with the light ~ Looking for tiny details to photograph in nature helps me to slow down, feel peace, and enjoy the moment. It becomes a slow-moving meditation. I’m very grateful for access to nature, tiny treasures, and a cellphone that reasonably captures those beautiful details.…
~ rain, sleet, and snow to the Ozark Mountains we go winter drab becomes winter wonder snow-covered fields to explore and plunder browns contrasting with pure white bring out the children and delight sleds and snowmen quickly appear bursting with heart-warming cheer ~ I received my wish for some winter snow. After starting with rain,…
~ wow flowers birds and bees beauty beckons life giving harvest miracles of nature from seed to blossom to husk seasons of life on grand display teachers of nature’s perfect rhythm aligning my heart with the beat of love ~ I’ve been missing flowers and wanted to share some of my favorites from this spring…
I was recently reminded of the beauty and power of kindness. Someone choose to anonymously give me this unique treasure chest made by artist and friend Tania Marie. My chest came with bonus gifts like an oil diffuser, crystal, and bath salts, a heartfelt note, and reminders to be open to new energies like possibility…
~ lingering summer blooming flowers brutal heat beauty and the beast ~ I wish I could say I’ve been traveling, going on adventures, or even going out hiking, but the reality is I’ve mostly been indoors, walked some around the neighborhood, and gone on one hike at a nearby lake. I’m grateful that we haven’t…
Christmas Miracle ~ a rare winter snow sparks childhood glee and magic shared heart to heart ~ ~ We haven’t had any snow in about 5 years, except for a couple of dustings that lasted mere hours. Even this miracle event was only about 2″ of snow, but it brought so much joy to those…
Backyard Beauty I’ve recently returned from my trip east to visit family and help mom get her yard in shape. I love tending the gardens for her as a way to ground myself, find beauty, and restore her gardens for mom and others to enjoy. I inherited my love of flowers, gardens, and nature from…
writing to freedom 