I realized, over the weekend, just how much viewing the world from a behind a camera begins to change how you see the events and the people that surround you in life. How there are moments that mark the essence of something...and that those are what you want to capture through your lens. So rather than shoot a group of people, sitting around a table smiling for the camera...which could be any group of people, at any cottage on any rain-filled weekend, I sought out our moments...the little things that I felt defined the weekend...and I found:
A Border Collie, reunited with her lake, enjoying her first swim of year...
A wondrous sky after a dark storm...
Raindrops nestled in the beauty of late spring....
A little boy's adventures told through his smile...
Dazzling sunshine in the smallest of fragile places...
And, the thread of family, woven tight and strong.
These are the moments that I will carry with me...always.
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Oh, such beautiful pictures and even more beautiful thoughts.
Woos, the OP Pack
Wonderful photos and a fabulous story...your posts always convey peace and tranquility.
I feel the same way about seeing life through a camera lens. It gives me a such a deeper perspective. Beautiful photos here; it is so effective to focus in close on detail, moments.
though it was not the first swim of the year for Meggie, we went to the gamelands again on Sunday. I think I enjoy watching the dogs enjoy themselves. However, a milestone was reached...Conner finally screwed his courage to the sticking point and swam after Miss Megg
You're completely right. What you see through that lens to convey to others through your soul is remarkable.
You really have a wonderful gift, Andrea. Thank you for sharing your vision here with us.
Beautiful:)
Exactly!!
Beautiful pictures!!
These are some of your best pictures!
I love how the camera has given me newfound perspective. Your photos sure do reflect yours. :)
Sophie and your last one - with the little outstretched hand and the loving, indulgent expression as she gazes back - have to be my favorites but all are beautiful. There just seems to be such abiding stories in my favs.
I feel reflective after viewing your photos! You have a wonderful gift of expression.
Sophie is just as beautiful wet as she is dry!
Hugs,
Emma Rose
It looks like you had a great weekend even in the rain! Your photographs are very in the moment...expressive...as are your words.
I think that photography is a great hobby, I find it cathartic to just gaze through the lens.. and see what I see.
The small child is adorable! Oh yes and I could practically smell a wet Sophie..Chance got his pool out the other day..he has been wet ever since! :)
Andrea, I forgot to tell you that I could not get to your blog with Explorer (error on page, cannot display) I finally gave up and got here through Firefox..it was strange. Possibly just me, but just in case someone else has a problem??:(
I used IE. No problem.
Great pics, Andrea. So glad your weekend was wonderful.
When I started painting, I discovered that I looked a lot more at color and shape -- trying to keep it in my memory for using later. And that's what a lot of my photography has also become - photos for my painting reference library.
You're right, it changes how you see everything...and what is really important for us to remeber and hold tight in our hearts.
Lovely post.
WoW! Well said Andrea! Especially the one with the spider web!
:D Great shots too!
That's one fine camera you have. It has a great eye for the world and sees things with such amazing clarity.
Your pictures are always beautiful, as is this post, very thoughtful words.
Wonderful photos, loved them all but especially the raindrops and the baby in the chair. Looks like you had a good weekend.
The pictures are beautiful.
I love that dog.
The pictures are beautiful.
I love that dog.
Looks like you had a good time. Beautiful shots.
The pictures convey the story so elegantly. Sometimes it's the things with no words that become the most memorable.
Little Ben eats crackers the way I do. My girls are always asking me how I do that.
He is adorable, Andrea
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This is a beautiful post.
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