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In the beginning cats tamed people.
Then people became arrogant and claimed it was their idea.
Flashback to 1995
Probably an 85mm f/1.8 AF (pre-D) Nikkor lens
one foot up, one down. one street above, one mirrored below. the moment is real — her pace, her coat, her step midair — but the reflection makes it weightless. everything sharp. everything calm. no splash, no blur. just a crossing between worlds, caught in perfect balance. not posed. just passed.
"The world is going to pieces and people like Adams and Weston are photographing rocks!"
- Henri Cartier-Bresson
OMSYSTEM OM-5
9mm1.7 Leica DG Summilux
Sometimes I can only find peace in Nature, since human nature is often anything but peaceful.
May 2026 First Rose
I planted my first four Rose Bushes this spring. Remarkably, three are still alive. Our Schnauzer killed one on the first day. I made this photo with my Samsung S25Ultra to document the first bud that bloomed.
This is my sanctuary, where night softens the edges.
The world dims, shadows linger, and I let myself exist without performance.
A place to land, to hold still, to be.
Isabella, Matthew (visiting us for the week sleeping on the air mattress behind him), & Maggie
Assembling a John Trumbull "Declaration of Independence July 4, 1776" puzzle.
Self Portait with Izzy
& Her Chocolate Chip Cookie
Izzy's grandfather (John) makes Chocolate chip cookies nearly every week along with lunch for everyone who can make it over for the family tradition.
Isabella, Matthew, & Maggie
Assembling a John Trumbull "Declaration of Independence July 4, 1776" puzzle.
Flashback to 1997
I may have used my Canon Canonet QL17 G-III to make this image. I don't remember for sure and did not record that information.
Some, three at the top center, have transitioned into the world of spirits, or whatever you want to call death.
Someday all will make the same transition.
on the wooden platform where lifeguards watch over summer swimmers, a quieter scene unfolds. itâs the 12th birthday of a girl whose laughter carries over the calm bay of portixol. the cake with the proud "12" is passed from hand to hand, as if it holds the weight of a year filled with hopes and dreams. her white dog sits beside her, vigilant, as if guarding the moment itself, its loyalty etched against the fading light.
the sun bows low on the horizon, casting gold across the water and bathing the figures in a light both fleeting and eternal. the soft clouds move lazily overhead, the lighthouse in the distance a silent witness. here, time slows to the rhythm of the sea, and the world shrinks to a single wooden stage where a small, perfect celebration takes place.
I tried some shots today with the camera set on spot metering, you know where it does the exposing based on what you want to focus on and not some average based on the whole picture. It's a bit tricky, but I loved the results when it turned out good. I'm definitely going to work more on this!
I took a lovely long walk today with my beloved camera. It's finally becoming nice and warm outside and lots of springflowers are blossoming. These were in a big flowerpot outside the big hospital that lies pretty near my place.
Made #17 in explore, yay! :)
This is my sanctuary, where light, life, and calm converge. Every corner holds my story, a private refuge to breathe, reflect, and recharge.
I haven't had any time to take shots recently, as things at work are so hectic. As a teacher there is always lots of stuff to do, but especially toward the end of term with parent talks and grading. I'm really nervous since I haven't done any of it before, either. But I guess it'll work itself out somehow in the end...
Anyway, since I haven't had any time to take shots I decided to upload some that I took about a month ago when we were visiting my father for his 50th birthday. There was lots of frost that weekend and everything was covered in a magical fairytale way :)
Made #69 in explore, yay :)
a fleeting moment, stretched wide in laughter, spilling into the air like sunlight breaking free from clouds. her hands clasped in a pause between bursts, the soft blur of the world behind her, the bokeh glowing like tiny stage lights for an unscripted performance.
i’m running a small giveaway on instagram for this image — if you want to join in, you’ll find the details here: instagram.com/arnds.photos