Taking pictures is one of my favorite things to do, especially when I am able to capture beauty. Using a digital camera makes that easy since I take hundreds of picutures there are always several that come out wonderful.
How often to I take pictures? Not often enough for me. I realized that I tend to wait until I am going somewhere picturesque, like the beach, a park or public garden to take out my camera.
This weekend I decided to see my own backyard from a new perspective. What prompted me was a nest of baby birds in a tree right next to my deck. I grabbed my camera and captured this beautiful shot.
I then decided to “see” my yard through my camera’s eye and started to focus on the details…. a lone flower in bloom, butterflies, a magnolia blossom. It felt great – peace, presence… and all a few steps outside of my door.
What is in your own “backyard” that you don’t truly “see”?