Focus. . .April Moon Day 5

I'm playing along with Kat over at I Saw You Dancing 

and her April Moon reflective writing challenge.

I can't promise I will write everyday 

but I do promise to post at the very least a photo, 

 art, or some thing each day during the next 2 weeks.

Today's one word prompt is FOCUS.

As a photographer, focus, for me, 

is how I see the world around me.

In life and through my camera lens 

I am often focusing on one thing

and missing everything else around me.

This isn't a bad thing.

It is about catching the moments

and capturing that exact instance.

A good picture focuses on that moment

and can transform the viewer 

to that exact place and time.

Juicy. . .April Moon Day 2

I'm playing along with Kat over at I Saw You Dancing 

and her April Moon reflective writing challenge.

I can't promise I will write everyday 

but I do promise to post at the very least a photo, 

 art, or some thing each day during the next 2 weeks.

Today's one word prompt is JUICY.

The photo above was taken during the first few days 

after we arrived in California.

I grew up in the Midwest.

I didn't see my first ocean beach until I was in college.

So, to put my toes in the ocean,

see dolphins swim past the beach,

surf,

collect heart shaped rocks and sea glass 

is all so juicy.

I mean, OMG, I am enjoying

every juicy minute of it.

Self Portraits...

I've been playing with Catherine Just, again, and her In Plain Sight class.

This round a few self portraits. 

How appropriate that this year's new word is selfie! 

(which by the way blogger tells me is spelled wrong)

I recently visited Santa Barbara and fell in love.

Me, the first night, as I walked on the beach at sunset.

Toward the end of stay at the beach in Carpinteria playing.

Here's wishing you all a Happy Thanksgiving!