Focus and recompose

I am not talking about photography right now, but life. A woman's work is never done, but she must take pause and listen, listen to the inner depth of her soul while she can hear it. In short order, day turns to dawn and the desire to rest the mind whether one likes it or not may set in. In the rest I so frequently rebel against I know a precious gem awaits.

Summer

Color and texture

Strange kind of fall colors. I love it when the vines turn this bright red color! Playing with camera in the creative mode trying to capture color and texture! I did it! Tradition would have you create a much more shallow depth of field but I chose a grainy effect with a high ISO at 800 and created textures through out.

Mt. Rainier

Life

Life can be hectic, but beauty is always serene to me. On the other hand, it can be stimulating. This must be why I like photography. I seek beauty in my photography and other things as well. Sometimes you just want to make somebody do something, preferably creative. TAKE ACTION!

I am venturing into more creative waters!

Fighting spirit of a woman

Women are awesome. I have a trail in my neighborhood that I frequent along with many others. I have noticed a woman who is quite elderly who seems to be using this trail with the help of another younger woman to rehabilitate herself. While this woman doesn't always display the grace of others during her walk, her spirit surpasses many half her age. Through the sounds of age and belabored breath, she walks. It amazes me. I shake myself off, realizing how much I have to be grateful for.

More than one

Most artist know this but it is a good reminder to myself. The more projects I have in front of me, the better I work. Especially when it come to working with art the old fashioned way. In working with watercolors this is very important. You need to distance yourself from it and in doing so, you get perspective which makes your art better. As well, stop while you are ahead and feeling good about where you left off. It will be easier to go back to.