I set out to take manual only photos yesterday. A step in my growth as a photo hobbyist. this shot caught my attention. Growth as a motion mostly is unseen, but the struggle behind it erupts in this Magnolia bud fighting to unfurl itself.
Whether life or beauty – it takes a struggle.
Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. James 1:4
It became a game to catch this little guy on the flower where I could see it. Now I’ll need to go back and catch him in motion.
The early arrival to the spring forest floral show. Just the beginning of what the master gardener will have in store.
A moment – a whole walk in the woods – of first spring warmth plops you onto to the trail bench to watch the clouds float by. The soul calms and aspirations rise carried on by the freshness of an early spring sky. Afloat
spring Sky to Dream By
Great location. Good neighbors. Well supplied.
…and learn to see the detail missed when it’s just snap and shoot. Train the eye to see.
the Ordinary Hiker 