I took Olive out as usual the other
morning. Pugs are a rather notorious
breed when it comes to finding the right spot, if you know what I mean. Places that are worthy of her doing her
business are few and far between. And between those precious spots are plenty of
places a dog has to stop to read her pee-mail and deal with other distractions. I get a little impatient with her at
times. But it leaves me plenty of time
to look around while I am waiting, waiting, waiting…
The other morning I decided to deposit Olive
back in the house after her business was complete and to grab my camera and go
back outside for a while. I realized
that for my own peace of mind, I had to look around for the beauty on that particular
morning.
These days are difficult in the northeast
United States. It’s a sort of Limbo
state between the end of the fall color and the first winter snowfall. The natural world around us is dying, brown and
dull. Sometimes it can be quite a
challenge to find the beauty there.
Having my camera in my hands made me
look twice and find the rose hips with their little shock of red and the
still green leaves on that particular plant.
It made me look at the light refracting through the dew drops. It made me stop, take a deep breath and
remember that no matter where we are and what we are between, we need to stop
and look at the gifts of nature and appreciate what is around us.
It made me realize that I am not that
much different from my pug.
I look for my
spots in places that are few and far between and stop frequently to deal with
distractions
when I should really just look more closely at what is right in
front of me.
Even in these dying, brown
and dull days, there is beauty out there.
11 comments:
gorgeous shots, barbara! and a great reminder, as well, to look around - each day is a gift...
I think there is beauty out there all the time, you just need eyes to see it. And you certainly DO!! I LOVE those gorgeous red rimmed leaves with the water drops, and the water drop with the brilliant sparkle, the beautiful leaf!!!
Oh wow, these are all so awesome! I really love that third shot! I'm with you I see the beauty in everything.
Your world sounds much like mine right now, Barbara. It's raining. In December. In Nebraska. That's just not done. So it's muddy and brown and ugly.
Loved your post and your photos are amazing. So great to meet you! :)
i just love the 3rd photo. id say its my favorite!
nice captured :)
gorgeous images Barbara. I would say you managed to find some beauty.
these are truly stunning photos. i love the droplets and the flowers and that red leaf is awesome.
these are truly stunning photos. i love the droplets and the flowers and that red leaf is awesome.
Wow! Great shots! Were they taken using macro lens? Been trying to make shots like those with my ordinary zoom lens but I can't get good captures as yours...I am also a beginner anyway.
Wow! Great shots! Were they taken using macro lens? Been trying to make shots like those with my ordinary zoom lens but I can't get good captures as yours...I am also a beginner anyway.
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