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TODAY'S PHOTO -
Close-up view of Portion of the Trunk of a Banana Tree, which is actually an herb.
To me, this photograph feels almost like a painting. I love the resultant abstract quality of the image.
My focus was on the cellular structure of the spot from which a dead leaf was removed. The blue colors are simply a result of the lighting. Interestingly when I went back to check what it was I photographed, I had to look for a minute or two. The cells looked so prominent here, I was surprised to see how tiny that segment was.
For a view a little further back to see more of the cells in context with the trunk, see TRUNK
SELF-REFLECTING QUERIES -
Once again, through the lens of the camera, I zoomed in and focused on a particular structure that intrigued me. This created a whole different identity from what the subject was. Stepping back, once again gave me the full picture.
I invite you to consider a situation in your own life, one on which you are very closely focused. Look at all the elements and then step back.
Where is the juice for you? Which view gives you more information that will empower you? What can you take from each perspective to work with as you powerfully move forward in your life?
And, some of you might wish to use today's photograph for journaling, to wander through, explore and see what comes up for you in your own life.
As, always have fun with this and please do share some of your responses on the blog.
Correction on Last Week's Issue
I incorrectly identified last week's photograph as a "rock". One of our treasured subscribers wrote, "That is a piece of coral - a piece of bone, not a rock." Thank you, D.
Expand Your Seeing - Opening up to Your Best Summer Ever
Participants are having so many exciting, rewarding and "eye-opening" experiences with their cameras and the photographs they are taking in the current THROUGH AND FROM THE LENS telecourse,I decided to open up another four-week course in June.
Current participants, in addition to discovering new worlds for themselves are, especially, enjoying the interaction around seeing and sharing what other participants also are doing.
It was most gratifying for me to have one participant share at the end of Session 2, that she knew when she signed up she was very busy and she figured if she got two or three things out of the course, it would be worth it. She stated that this had already been achieved for her.
Suzanne Holman (www.FamilyAlz.com. ) wrote: "I am loving revisiting creative photography with you and the group! I was concerned about becoming involved in another class right now ...and what I've found is that it is a wonderful dimension to add to my life right now with playing and creating."
Thank you Debbie and Suzanne, it is a pleasure and pure joy working with you and all of the other participants.
For details, dates and times for both the day and evening sessions, check JUNE COURSE. This page includes a $30 savings for Picture to Ponder subscribers. All sessions will be recorded so should you be away at any time, you can catch up.
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