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A Treasured Prayer

The Lord’s Prayer is the Bible verse that we all know well. This is a beautiful sample of the prayer in German on a wax form. My Oma gave it to me. Today, it is one of my treasured items along with many things that make me smile and help me remember her. ~~~~~ Mathew 6:9-13 Our Father, whichContinue reading “A Treasured Prayer”

Eye Candy Witness

Eye Candy is a phrase used to describe something beautiful to look at. The sunset last night was just that. We were drawn to the light as it ushered our eyes into a celebration of color! The contrast of the dark budding branches on the backdrop of blue and pink gradients of color was sent from heavenContinue reading “Eye Candy Witness”

Anchor Your Happiness

In response to The Daily Post’s weekly photo challenge: “Symbol.” A customer of mine told me that anchors have a lot of meaning to her and that she was having some health issues. When I asked her to explain, she said, “an anchor is a symbol of strength and stability.” She inspired me to make more anchor jewelry andContinue reading “Anchor Your Happiness”

Light the Way

Photography Class – Day 10 Theme: Mystery & Lighting Effects. A photograph can create a certain mood and communicate an idea that transcends its subject. Today, share an image that creates a sense of mystery. A lone mitten on the sidewalk. A trail leading off into the distance. Your dog’s deep brown eyes. Intrigue us with the feeling of uncertainty. ~~~~~~~Continue reading “Light the Way”

Capturing the Light

Photography Class – Day Nine Theme: Warmth & the Quality of Light. Photography means “drawing with light,” and when you snap a picture with your camera, you use and record light to create an image. When we’re out and about, we use the sun — our most abundant light source — to capture our scenes. ~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~ March 12,Continue reading “Capturing the Light”

Flower Path

Photography Class – Day Eight Theme: Natural World & Leading Lines. A good photographer is a constant observer: always watching and studying a scene, from patterns in city traffic to movements in nature. A photographer notices big, sweeping changes — like the sky at dusk — but also the tiniest details. ~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~ Beautiful fuchsia colors drew me toContinue reading “Flower Path”

The Colors of Solitude

Photography Class – Day Five Solitude & the “Rule of Thirds.” We’re excited about today’s theme, solitude. In addition to thinking about what it means to you, also consider the placement of the subject in your shot. How can you interpret the state of being alone, or a lonely and uninhabited place? Solitude: Language… has created the wordContinue reading “The Colors of Solitude”

Define Your Bliss

Photography Class – Day Four What is your idea of bliss? Is it an image of your family, laughing at the dinner table? A state of total relaxation, while lying on the beach? Your latest painting, drying on the canvas? Bliss: complete happiness, great joy, paradise, or heaven: “wedded bliss” ~~~~~~~ The meaning of “Bliss” to me,Continue reading “Define Your Bliss”