Present Over Perfect
“The thing that is really hard, and really amazing,is giving up on being perfect and beginning the work of becoming yourself.” ~ Anna Quindl
Finding Beauty in the "Ordinary"
Breathtaking scenery, stunning sunsets & "wow" moments are always great to capture, but my favorite nature photography subject is the...
Taking the Scenic Route
After leaving Mt Rushmore, we began our exploration of the Peter Norbeck Scenic Byway: 70-miles of road that follows tight, hairpin...
A Blessing for the New Year
A Blessing for the New Year by Kayleen Asbo As the hours of darkness begin to slowly wane from the winter sky, So too may the fearful...
Finding Sanctuary
“Sanctuary, on a personal level, is where we perform the job of taking care of our soul.” ~ Christopher Forrest McDowell "Soul Full...
The Virtues of Rest
For many, Sundays serve as a rest stop before another week of work and productivity begins. Just like pausing at a bench placed along a...
Letting Go: A Noble Art
It's been nearly 5 months since my last Blog post. Five long months. This past year has been very intense and stressful - lots of...
Spring Ephemerals: Blood Root
"Here Today...Gone Tomorrow" The word "ephemeral" means short-lived or lasting for a brief time. In the case of spring flowering...
Textures of Life...
"Like a great poet, Nature knows how to produce the greatest effects with the most limited means." ~ Heinrich Heine GROUNDCHERRY POD...
Harbinger of Spring
Pussy willow is the common name used to identify willows (North American Salix discolor) that bare soft fuzzy buds or catkins on leafless...