“The artist’s gaze, the photographer’s eye, when cast on a subject begins a relationship. That relationship can grow into a deep affection and a profound wisdom. It is that aspect of relating to your subject that I invite you to explore in this challenge.” Thank you Priscilla of scillagrace.
Photography has always helped me to see the world. It may be the quiet moment when I am out and can appreciate nature. It allows me to take a deep breath and slow down. You must be still as you press the shutter button.
Sometimes I am occupied looking for the unusual. This may be a funny sign, or an object found out of place.
Other times I see faces or animals in many of my images. This is pareidolia. Merriam-Webster dictionary defines pareidolia as, “The tendency to perceive a specific, often meaningful, image in a random or ambiguous visual pattern.” Hey, photography has even opened me up to learn new terms.
Sunny Face 
Here’s looking at you 
The gangs all here 
Redwood Burl
My photography has helped me get away from my introverted self. I like to people watch, and I use my camera as my lookout point. Some images are candid moments, some environmental portraits, and some tell a story
Photography has been with me since I was nine years old. It helps me connect with people, places, and things around me!
A Photo's Worth 
Beautiful! Thanks for sharing!
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Thanks for following my photographic journey.
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Thanks for joining the challenge and sharing your photographic journey! It sure seems that your relationship with the camera has yielded many joys as well as many amazing images.
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Great selections. Signs are us! Gotta’ love it. 🙂
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Lovely post Marlene – enjoyed visiting your photographic journey and agree wholeheartedly about its many benefits.
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These are all great, but I’m particularly taken with the first one–what plant is that? Gorgeous shot:).
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Such a wonderful series, Marlene. The first image is beautiful. The dragonfly is a cool shot!
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Thanks for your encouragement!
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