Tradition

Recently I celebrated another birthday. For the last couple of years I have gone for a winter hike on my big day. You could say it has become tradition. Winter hikes are rather:

Simple
Exquisite
Bright
Crisp
Quiet
Hidden
Magical
Refreshing
Surprising
Devoid of Color
& Full of Color

All at the same time

It is a good way for me to connect with the land, tap into my heart, and forge a new path forward. It always leaves me feeling hopeful and whole.

Trees stand naked and vulnerable, the land cloaked by snow. And soon I begin to see things differently. It lends itself well to thought and reflection. These are some of my thoughts expressed through images. I hope you enjoy the journey as much as I did...

Hanging on.

                               Looking Back & Moving Forward

 

Hidden Tree house

 

 

Sunshine & Shadows

A seed of hope.
Delicate,

Resilient.

 

 

 

Seedlings casting magic in the sunlight

 

 

Evidence of the Fall

Patterns in an old stump                                                 Seeds, Light, & Branches

 

Familiar Peaks

& Valleys

 

Looking afar off

 

Finding beauty in the Details

 

 

Water Dragon

 

 

 

Love Notes in the snow...

 

from the woman who gave me life

Photography 101

Yesterday I took a beginning SLR class from Portrait Genius, Justin Hackworth. I was so stinkin' excited to be chosen as one of the lucky five "trial learners" to give feedback on his course.

Here are a few of the other class members learning about light settings:

Taking a class from J.H. is FUN and informative!

3 hours flew by in a flash.

I learned how to use several functions on my camera that I've always ignored because I didn't understand how they could work to my advantage.

Then we were free to apply our new skills in his studio--which is perfectly simple and full of exquisite natural light.

The models were beautiful and interesting.

Every single one

Just like you, and just like me. Which is why I love photography so much.

For more information about Justin Hackworth and his upcoming classes check out his blog here: http://justinhackworth.com/blog.