Contemplative Photography
This November, my husband and I drove from San Diego, California to Tennessee in 5 days. That meant there wasn’t much time to stop and take leisurely photos. So, this one was taken from the window of a fast-moving car. … Continued
Whenever I visit the San Diego Zoo, the customary first stop is the Flamingo Lagoon. Why? Whether you are sitting on a bench at the zoo or somewhere else looking at this on a screen, try these prompts for meditation … Continued
This flower is so fleeting – like an eclipse or a rainbow. You have to take it in while you have the chance.
Laguna Meadow – my peaceful place This photo is from 2016, when we camped near this meadow for 10 whole days! In just one month we are going back to Mt. Laguna for some much needed escape from the city. … Continued
These photos are from the Anza Borrego Desert State Park near the visitor center. This is one location where I have felt the presence of God stronger than usual. Henri Nouwen writes: “If we enter the deep silence of God’s … Continued
Celebrate with me! A whole year of photos to contemplate. Maybe there’s one you missed, or you’re new to this blog. Enjoy the photos, and practice some Visio Divina as I share my year with you. Click on each photo … Continued
Japanese Anemone Last summer I visited Ragged Point for the first time. It’s perched high on a cliff above the Pacific Ocean. I was walking along the edge and just happened upon this flower. Like so many of my photos, … 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
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
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