Tuesday, March 23, 2010

And Then The Rain Comes



As I was outside taking pictures yesterday, this pigeon kept "coo-ing" at me, as if he wanted his picture taken. And he did really well, he let me take a few shots, then when he felt like he was done with the photo shoot, he flew away. I love that part of spring, hearing birds outside the window. Unless its one of those mornings when the most obnoxious bird in the world chirps for a good 2 hours at 6 am on a Saturday.

What I was really trying to shoot was the rain storm rolling in. I can ALWAYS see it coming in at this same spot and I love it. Because I can't really see behind all the houses and trees, the storm tries to be sneaky. Is it weird that I am personifying everything on this post?

I love it so much when it rains. I love shooting in the rain. It adds a new element and dimension to life. And it always represents a washing within myself. I think this time around, I am wanting to wash the desire of man's praise, specifically towards my blog and photography. I talked about this for a long time with some friends last night and Jake pointed out the fact that its the Lord's praise that is the best kind of praise! And part of that is hearing how my photos really impact people. Not simply that they like my pictures or they think I'm a good photographer, but that the pictures "speak" to them.


Does that sound completely ridiculous?? Its OK if it does. I want to become more willing to share what's on my heart and what the Lord is speaking to me. For so long I have been afraid to share my feelings and heart because it has backfired before. But I am again willing to be open with people. This post may be a bit scatter-brained but hopefully I was able to get across what I was trying to say!






Tuesday, March 16, 2010

Spring Time Is Nature's Way Of Saying "Let's Party!"


"It was one of those March days when the sun shines hot and the wind blows cold: when it is summer in the light, and winter in the shade." ~Charles Dickens



It has been an entire month since I have done any real photography. Life has been busy, my heart has been screaming for Springs arrival, and I have had no inspiration.

The Dickens quote is a perfect, concise explanation of the two picture below. Both taken of the same thing (a BEAUTIFUL orchid that Heather got for me), but one taken in the light of summer and one in the winter shade. And that is really how it feels today!

I have nothing inspiring from myheart to give you with this post. Maybe someone who reads it will have their own inspiration to add. If this is the case, feel free to share it!