Finally Open

Yesterday, I was treated to finding the Rocky Mountain Iris in my yard fully opened.  The funny thing is, my favorite picture of the day was one with only buds still showing.  Go figure!

 

My Favorite:

More For Sarah

Here are more photos from the incredible photo shoot with Sarah.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A New Beginning

      This morning was exciting for me, although I almost forgot what I was supposed to do for the day.  But I got together all my supplies, made sure my battery was fully charged, and cleaned all my lenses.  I checked the internet for the perfect poses, and I printed them out for review by my client.  Today, I began my journey as a portrait photographer.
      

    

I've been watching the iris, and any day now, they are going to be wide open and in full bloom.  I can hardly wait to see the splash of color in my yard! 

Returning Life

Last week I went looking for the beginnings of Rocky Mountain Iris.  I looked all over my yard, but the familiar iris leaves were no where to be found.  Today, I found them all over the place.

But it gets better than that!  Not only did I find the iris plants, but I found Iris buds, as well.  Such a treat to find such beauty right in my own yard!

Everyday Details

I recently noticed an astounding photograph.  It was a picture called, "Last One Standing," and it was an image of a lone dandelion seed left on the head of the flower.  I commented to the artist how much I loved finding those ordinary details most people never notice and turning them into masterpieces.  My challenge to myself has become finding the masterpiece in the ordinary, everyday, overlooked details of life.

                         

 

Never Done!

 

 When I was first beginning my photographic journey with flowers, I read someone's tweet that said, "I am about done taking pictures of flowers.  Boring!"  I wondered if that would be me.  Would I tire of capturing the close-up details of the flowers I saw around me?  After five years, I still can't even imagine becoming bored with taking pictures of flowers.  Each one is so unique and beautiful, so perfectly created, and so delicately precious.  How could I ever tire of finding and capturing just one more beautiful shot?