It's only mid-day, but I've already accomplished so much. It's been a busy day, a very busy day, in fact. But good-busy. It's the kind of day I used to have all the time, back before Paul got sick and Clara got so stressed and I felt incapable of doing anything more than simply getting us all through the day in one piece. But, today, I feel different - confident and hopeful that things are returning to normal. I've worked hard, and I'm rushing to get to my afternoon class on time. I park my car, my head full of the day's lesson plan as I rush up the path through the park. I am clearly in a hurry, but my photographer's eye notices the beauty of the day and sees the beauty of these old oaks and begs me to pause and capture this beauty. And so I do.
To be honest, Gypsy is a little annoyed by the fact that we have gotten a new, big dog. One who chases her around sometimes and nips at her heels. One who gets jealous when her mom is petting her and sticks a big nose in-between us. And one who takes a long time to do her "business" outside. I'm standing on the steps waiting for Aria to finish up. I turn and see Gypsy, waiting, patiently. My photographer's eye sees a small dog, framed by a big house, waiting for her master, 100% loyal and true. I could never get her to pose like that if I had my big camera out. I am grateful that I am able to capture the moment on my iphone and preserve it with instagram before Aria comes bounding up to ruin the scene.
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My Photographer's Eye is a semi-regular series designed to feature my instagram photography and a brief accompanying narrative. You can see the other vignettes in this series by clicking on this link
Poor Gypsy - it's a great photo though!
ReplyDeleteTwo beautiful photos - those oaks are gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteI love the contrast of both photos and how you have paired each with its own story - well done Rinda - the writing is so enjoyable!
ReplyDeletegreat light in the oaks, your walk from car to office sounds just what is needed on the way to work - and the photo of little gypsy and the big house is adorable
ReplyDeleteSo glad you felt better today and were able to lift your eyes from the trenches. Do like your photos today - gives such a lovely glimpse into your life.
ReplyDeletesuch a great moment captured, the trees look great too.
ReplyDeletePoor Gypsy! The colours in that photo, along with the different scales, really do make for a striking picture
ReplyDeleteI love these vignettes Rinda! And I feel for poor Gypsy being ousted by a newcomer.
ReplyDeleteGreat pics, and I love the stories behind them,
ReplyDeleteLiz x
Love the shot of the oaks.
ReplyDeleteI just adore that photo of Gypsy! What a great little dog she is.
ReplyDeleteGlad it was a good day. I think there is a time when instagram and camera phone photos are useful, we don't always have a full size camera with all the trappings and yet when we see something like Gypsy against the house we simply have to take the photo.
ReplyDeleteYour photos are so well considered and balanced....just gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteGreat photos, but it's your thoughts that really bring them to life!
ReplyDeleteI loved reading this sentence today: I feel different - confident and hopeful that things are returning to normal.
Beautiful trees!
ReplyDeleteGypsy looks so patient.
wow wow wow beautiful photos both, so different but both absolutely perfect well done you
ReplyDeleteOooh, I like both shots very much! These trees are amazing and the colors + contrast of the big house with your little dog in front are striking.
ReplyDeleteAmazing looking picture of the oaks. Poor Gypsy - she looks so patient sitting there waiting.
ReplyDeleteYour capture of Gypsy is wonderful, Rinda!!! The photo tells an entire story, and what a perfect title. I love this a lot.
ReplyDeleteThose oaks are magnificent, Rinda!
ReplyDeleteWonderful pictures Rinda. You have inspired me so much with this series of yours. I hope to post my first Simple Things next week.
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