Beauteous Bounty Yet Still Abounds

Sunday evening I looked at the clock with hands pointing to 6:45pm. I so wanted to get outside to take pictures of the astounding color I still have left in my gardens. In fact that morning that was my intention. The day, however, got away from me flying from morning to now evening. How did I get here, I ask myself when a mere short very brief time ago I was getting out of bed?

I still had so much to do before my curly head hit my pillow but, darn it, IF I did not make time right now to involve myself in the Passion of my Heart, it wouldn’t happen. OK, I declared silently, I have about 15 minutes so let me see what I can do! I’ve got this!

With that I sailed over to where my camera is stored, brought it out, checked the ISO on it and discovered it was perfect as is, and headed out the door. I’ve been so busy between keeping our cats stable and now winterizing my gardens on top of my usual day to day business, that sadly my camera has woefully been alone on a shelf. So with that in mind, I firmly chose that I deserve to step into Magic, a Magic I used to be in all the time.

Eagerly I headed out the door to capture what I knew Mother would selflessly lead me into in order to share Her abundance with me. My breath caught in my throat as exuberance bubbled up into my chest!!! Oh glory be!! I’m here, Mother, lead me to Your Wonders!

And Wonders She did lead me to. One after the other I captured images beyond my dreams and then the show in the sky I just had to catch as well. That sunset ….. what exactly did I catch? I still don’t know but let me tell you, the experience stole my breath. I was stunned by what I saw and what I managed to get framed on my LCD screen. YES!

I am dedicating this post to a young man stationed overseas who is in our Military and to his girlfriend, both of whom I’ve fallen in love with. I AM so proud of the both of them as they each carry out their individual dreams and goals with the shared dream of being together when this young man’s Military days are behind him. Each image represents the love and respect I have in my heart for these young people, two very special spirits who have given me the honor of opening their hearts to me. Thank you!

All pictures taken on Manual mode on my Canon DSLR 5D Mk4 camera with 100ml Macro Lens attached, and hand held at that. All settings individually adjusted with each picture. No tripod was involved. I’ve learned how to lean into and hold a position as at the same time, I slow down and quieten both my breath and heartbeat with the goal of preventing my hands from shaking. I challenge any of you who have cameras to attempt this. How close can you get to the ground without shaking? You’ll be surprised at how little it takes for the camera and hands that are holding the camera, to shake. Sorry, from my perspective age is not an excuse. If I can train myself to do it, then so can you! Yes?

Friends, enjoy!! For color this abundant in my gardens at this time of year, well, I would classify that as a bona fide Miracle. Here I AM sharing with you the Paradise I live with and love every single day!!

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