Broken Sea Shells
“Amidst the sands, broken sea shells lay scattered, each piece a testament to the ocean’s journey, reminding us that even in fragments, there is beauty and a story to tell.” — unknown
Naples Beach on the Gulf of Mexico
“As the haves and have-nots split further and further apart, destabilization ultimately leads to revolution, not evolution. If we’re playing the evolution vs. revolution game, we are closer to revolution than we are to evolution in my concept.” Ram Dass (This is quotes copyright © By Pumpkin Limited) During our road trip, we spent a…
Like The White Ibis
“In the stillness of the marsh, the ibis teaches us the art of patience and observation.” – unknown The ibis is a significant symbol across cultures, representing wisdom, adaptability, and the search for truth. It inspires introspection and encourages us to embrace our journeys despite obstacles. The many quotes and proverbs about the ibis highlight…
I’m Good With Watching It Happen
I find it challenging to photograph Clematis flowers. They open in layers, and often by the time the final layer has opened, the first layers or pedals are already showing age or environmental damage. The Clematis flowers above are past prime, but spoke to me with a bit of stylizing. Perhaps because I’m a bit…
A Vivid Manifestation
“If love is under siege, it is because it threatens the very essence of commercial civilization. Everything is designed to make us forget that love is our most vivid manifestation and the most common power of life that is in us. Shouldn’t we wonder how the lights that glimmer in the eye can blow a…
Bitter Harvest
We find ourselves reaping the consequences of cascading greed and ignorance. I spend a few moments escaping the inner turmoil of anger, sorrow, shame and disgust by making pretty pictures, but it’s inadequate. When I was younger, I never dreamed we’d find ourselves as a country in this situation.
