June in Pictures

"Spring being a tough act to follow, God created June." - Al Bernstein

Harps

June 30, 2018 (181/365)

"And the wind plays on those great sonorous harps, the shrouds and masts..." - Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

Hang in There!

June 29, 2018 (180/365)

“God honors a beautiful blend of gift and grit! He gives the gift and He expects us to have the grit to practice and learn how to use it effectively.” - Beth Moore

Milkweed

June 28, 2018 (179/365)

"God is in the details." - Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

A Lesson

June 27, 2018 (178/365)

"Let your life lightly dance on the edges of Time like dew on the tip of a leaf." -  Rabindranath Tagore

When I teach smartphone photography, I always start with this anecdote: "Once upon a time, a photographer was invited to have dinner at the home of a top chef. During dinner the chef praised the photographer for his work, saying 'Your photos are beautiful! You must have a great camera.' The photographer smiled and nodded politely. After the delicious dinner, the photographer complimented the chef, saying, 'That was an excellent meal. You must have some great pots and pans!'”

The point is that great photos are not just about having the best equipment; they require a skilled eye and often a little luck. I always say that the best camera is the one you have with you. Although I still wish I had had my "good camera" along as I walked Piper this morning, without my phone, I wouldn't have captured these raindrops at all.

Week 26 - Creative: High or Low Key

June 26, 2018 (177/365) • Raindrops on Roses: "Let the rain kiss you. Let the rain beat upon your head with silver liquid drops. Let the rain sing you a lullaby." - Langston Hughes

Week 26 - Creative: High or Low Key (Low-key photography consists of shooting dark-colored scenes, and emphasizing natural or artificial light only on specific areas in the frame. This photographic style is usually used to create a mysterious atmosphere, that only suggests various shapes) #dogwoodweek26, #dogwood52, #dogwood2018