[əpˈliftiNG] uplifiting
inspiring optimism or hope
The works of Georgia O’Keeffe have been a source of inspiration for me for many years.
This week calls for something uplifting.
While some praise the activism, I can’t condone the actions.
[vyo͞o′point′] viewpoint
a place from where you consider something
Social media’s full of differing ones these days. Perhaps the lens of time will show the right course of action.
Experiences shape our opinions and with every new one, there’s a chance for growth. I’m going to keep an open mind…
After all, I used to think everything had to happen ‘in-camera’ but photography isn’t a stagnant art form. What’s important is transparency and taking each image to the point where it evokes what you feel.
Now is the perfect time to explore from home.
[rəˈflekting] reflecting
thinking deeply and carefully about
I’m glad I have an extensive archive of photographs to revisit. I’m always able to find one that hits the mood for the day. A lone strip of land, isolated objects, and in the distance fog–the new normal.
[ˈməT͟Hərˌho͝od] motherhood
the biggest gamble in the world
Happy Mother’s Day to the women who’ve gambled and the ones who have not.
To the ones who invest countless hours every day raising and nurturing their children.
To the women who’ve chosen four-legged children over two-legged ones…or had that decision made for them.
To my mother and the other women who are still in, or have passed through my life enriching it in so many ways.
Have a wonderful day filled with love.
[rəˈzistənt] resistant
not wanting to accept something
The shingle urchin, or kaupali as it’s called in Hawaii, is able to resist being washed away by having superior adhesion, and a unique body shape.
We are in unprecedented times. Everything we take for granted has undergone some form of change, and each of us feels its effect differently. With spring in the air, it’s challenging to be limited in the things we can do. Things we’re used to doing like camping, attending concerts, and having social gatherings like weddings.
We can be resistant to the new normal, or we can err on the side of humanity.
Stay creative, stay positive, and most of all, stay safe.
it's (almost always) about the water... 