Contemplative Photography - Sharing the Light
Passion Flower When I first discovered this flower I had no idea what it was called, or that there were centuries of stories and legends associated with it. I just thought it was beautiful. Before I go into detail, I … Continued
I love seeing sunsets through bare branches, and this one was a “take your breath away” moment when I looked out the back window and had to run outside to capture this beauty. Last year, 2023, I came across a … Continued
This is a scene that has much spiritual significance for me. 20 years ago I was sitting in that spot and it was the first time I experienced what they call a “thin place.” As I sat there and contemplated … Continued
Looking out my window at the new fallen snow – I have always loved waking up in the morning to a blanket of new snow. It’s a special kind of quiet, before the snowplows get to work. Time to make … Continued
This seagull was so kind and cooperative – at the time I thanked him for holding so still for me. Yes, I talk to birds. And trees, and spiders and any animal that holds still long enough for a conversation. … Continued
This month it has been challenging to think of something positive to say, with all the turmoil going on in the world. (Israel,Ukraine, earthquakes, political strife in America) So, I went back to my desert photos to find something peaceful … Continued
Photo from January 2022 This scene is at Mission Trails Regional Park, on the Visitor Center Loop Trail. It’s an “easy” hike to get there, by distance. But the water in the stream reveals the results of recent rains. Those … Continued
I invite you to contemplate these two very different plants. One soft, one prickly – scary prickly. Our front patio is a constant source of wonder at the variety of cacti and succulents. When our daughter brings her dog over, … Continued
Santa Ysabel West Preserve, photo by Donna L. Turner One of My Happy Places Santa Ysabel West is one place I like to go when I just need a little PEACE. It’s only 50 miles away, so it’s perfect for … Continued
Good things come in threes – is that what they say? Last Sunday was Trinity Sunday, so I’ve been thinking about that mystery lately. And I imagine that these three flowers sprang from the same bulb, so three-in-one, right? Another … Continued
Discovering this flower was a gift to me at a time when I really needed one. It was a sign to me that there is always hope; that God’s love can show up even in unexpected places. A few years … Continued
Succulents are always changing and bringing new surprises of beauty and quirkiness. Here is a poem by Mark R. Turner that speaks about the importance of light: O, Light,Who healingly leaksThrough us in beams of glory,Make us beautiful.O, Scent of … Continued