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This is a photo of a Japanese “Omamori,” or good luck charm. They are meant to provide protection and good fortune. Omamoris can be made for different purposes. The one in this photo is meant for business success. You can never open an Omamori, because then it will (supposedly) lose its power. Many people…
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This is a reflection of the tree branches above me, in the horses’ water trough at Deer Hollow Farm. I focused the camera lens so that instead of focusing on the leaves, or the water, or the container, it was focusing on the reflection image. This is why the leaves and the sides of…
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The bushes above line a path that leads your eyes out of the photo. This path is an exit, for your eyes to leave the picture. Now, as we head into our last weeks of school, this path represents our exit out of this school year, and into summer. This year at Freestyle has…
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These tiny flowers brought me much joy when I stumbled on them on the side of a trail. After weeks of dreary weather, it had felt like ages since I had seen flowers blooming. The flowers clung together to stay up against the fierce wind. The grass blades twinkled as they shook. I have…
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This photo is a lie. It looks like it was taken on a warm, sunny day, but it was actually cold and windy. Just outside of the frame, the sky is full of grey clouds. Behind me, the sky is completely grey, and no blue is visible. I framed the photo so you can…
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A stranger does not have to be a human stranger. I saw this sheep at Deer Hollow Farm, and observed her as she chewed grass and went about her business. I believe that animals are equally as complex as humans are. They have thoughts and feelings. They even have a sense of responsibility to…
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Three deer friends, bending down at the same time. These deer were frolicking on a hill where you can see an incredible view of the city. This was a foggy day, so the city did not come through well in the photo, but I like how the deer look silhouetted against the fog, and…
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I took this photo at Rancho San Antonio, one of my favorite places in the world. To me, there is nothing more serene than nature. After weeks of rain, the foliage was vibrantly green. The grass rustled playfully in the wind, and the creek was rushing. As the sun started to set, everything was…