TODAY'S PHOTO -
seed pods, one grouping a doll look-alike, the other a flying
bird.
I had several themes and photos in mind for today's issue and
at the end of a morning walk in Green Cay Wetlands the image
above caught my eye. On a branch of decayed seed pods I saw
a straw doll, which reminded me of the work of a craftsperson
I know. I started photographing it to send to her.
From the distance I was a little puzzled, not sure whether it
was decayed leaves or pods. As I explored further, I saw a branch
with yet-to-be opened pods. This fresh green one looked like a
bird in flight.
How excited I was! I absolutely love making discoveries, experiencing
something for the first time and this was the first time I had
noticed this plant. So that you, too, can have the pleasure of
the "bird" I cut it out from another photo and placed
it here, toward the bottom on the left side. Notice the purple
wing tips and purple beak. There is even an eye in the head!
Have fun making your own discoveries within
this photo.
SELF-REFLECTING QUERIES -
Once again, I invite you to keep your eyes open this week - actually
your ears and all of your senses. See, hear, taste or smell something
that is completely new for you.
How do you capture and savor that experience (assuming that you,
too, get excited when you make a discovery)? Will you write about
it? Draw? Paint? Photograph? or simply commit it to your memory
in some way?
I am currently thinking about, and working on, an article on feelings
and my different forms of expression and how they are related,
or not. The seed for this came about yesterday when, in Julie
Jordan Scott's 42 Day Writing program, I wrote about a juicy canteloupe,
responding to the prompt, "I am completely refreshed when
I taste..." See it on my Inspirational
Creations Blog.
I loved the experience that my words recreated and decided I wanted
to photograph the glistening canteloupe. What I found, after 50+
photos, is that I was attempting to illustrate my words. The emotion
was missing in the photography.
Again, pay attention to how you respond this week to things that
you are passionate about. Honor that form of self-expression.
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