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During the last afternoon yesterday a weather system approached from the north turning the sky a dark purple. The setting sun in turn transformed the tall pines and the leafless trees into points of golden, flaming light.
I posted this image on my blog last night to illustrate an essay on the tight places in which I find myself -- my neighborhood being the most literal of them. It's impossible to get an unobstructed view of anything, except, of course, the cars, rolling trash bins, open garage doors, roof and lines. But, enough about that.
But, any overall photograph to capture the startling and vivid array of torches along the street would have also included a multitude of distraction. In the end, and having to work quickly, I abandoned even the idea of a single treetop, a single canopy, opting instead partial views of the trees aflame and leaning toward the source of the light.
"Out of clutter, find simplicity"--Albert Einstein
Portland Japanese Garden, Oregon.
I have a very busy brain. Things ping-pong around in my head constantly...except when I'm out making images. It's then that I'm able to quiet the noise of the day and truly focus on that moment without distraction.
Fortunately, I live in a place where there is so much scenic beauty that my photographer's eye can't help but be inspired to capture it. I'm beginning to learn how important it is to make daily time for this mentally quieting experience.
It is the last lesson of modern science, that the highest simplicity of structure is produced, not by few elements, but by the highest complexity.
Ralph Waldo Emerson
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I've found a new love for reading I thought I'd never had. Books rarely captivate but I'm finding myself going through the book case next to my desk getting lost in my own world.
I need to put my creative thinking cap on. I'm not feeling very satisfied at the moment with my images. I feel like I'm in a daze, I need to get back to feeling myself.
Adopted
Simplicity Sewing Pattern
#1358
Misses' and Women's Apron with Matching Mitt
Size Large
Bust 38 - 40
Out Of Print
©1950's
"Tucked away. Almost forgot. Life is lived beyond anyone's thought. At the foot of the hills where simplicity dwells. Live is lived, and it's lived well."
Near Judith Gap, Montana
What I love in Adélie is her simplicity.
Her dress is vintage linen fabric I hand-dyed blue. Her little baby's bonnet is also vintage; I found it on a flea market this summer! It is made of lovely white extra light cotton, trimmed with tiny lace.
Simplicity Built by Wendy 2863 OOP.
This dress has an elastic waist but feel it needs a belt so it's not too boring. I don't wear this dress much but think it will be in rotation more often this summer with my favorite rainbow polka dot wedges.
October 2010.
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