well….wonderfulness
‘invisible ink’ polaroid print available in my shop, taken with a vintage sx70 camera
Oh my goodness, it seems so long since I have settled down to pen a post, where no one is in a hurry to go anywhere. I am happy today is such a day despite a mountain of ‘to do’s’ that I refuse to worry over.
The past two weeks have spilled over with various dwellings in loveliness including a retreat away for a profoundly intimate celebration of a transformational time in this dear friend’s life. I was incredibly moved with the unbidden outpouring of love for Liz, the ignition of artistic births that comes when one is surrounded by a gathering of gifted and generous artists in the magical reverence of nature. One evening as I looked at all the beautiful faces of friends gathered for Liz it occured to me how wonderfully revealing our friendships are. Her village of friends reflected the joyful healing power of unconditional love, the warmhearted delight in one another’s company and the mystery of encouraging support that moves in the energy of the connected flow of togetherness. It was a gift to celebrate this weekend that I will cherish forever as I witnessed the way Liz’s heart and beautiful soul has touched so many lives.
A mere two days later I leapt into another transformation as we celebrated the exhibit for my children’s photography course ‘open to exposure ~ seven.’ I have so many photo’s of this delightful event but could not upload most of them since the children all sat by their personally designed exhibits and shared with the visitors the inspirations behind their photo’s. You can see a few snippets in my set here however which are simply delightful beyond belief. And yeah, I cried when I went home because, well, I just love those kids so much.
I am now in the midst of embarking on my new project ‘open to exposure ~ seven ~ the polaroids’ which chronicles the work of seven children, seven questions, and polaroid pictures of course. I will be documenting their journey throughout this project for a book I am writing “Open to exposure ~ giving your child the gift of self expression through photograhy.’
My passion for polaroid is spilling over into so many areas of life now as I have truly found my ‘medium’ rooted in the old fashioned magic of analog imagery. Thank goodness the impossible project is no longer impossible and my appetite for film will now be forever satisfied:) so let’s hear a loud ‘yay!!!!” for that news.
Spring has sprung and my garden is awakening with a charmed sleepy yawn, jasmine preens on my front porch and I have strawberry plants and tomatoes, mint and tarragon to coax along summer’s path.
I have missed all of you and this week I can’t wait to pop by your blogs.
What magic has come your way this lovely Sunday?
category: open to exposure, photography, sunday mornings, oh how I love you! ❤ | | 12 comments »
March 28th, 2010 at 3:49 pm
life is filled with love and happenings for you right now…soak them all up and dance
and the time with liz i’m sure was amazing…what a gift of freind ship….
March 28th, 2010 at 3:57 pm
I miss you beautiful girl!
March 29th, 2010 at 12:27 am
What a beautiful way to spend time
There’s something magical about polaroid isn’t there? I’m so happy about the impossible projects achievements, I can’t wait to use PX100.
March 29th, 2010 at 12:42 am
Your photos are so soul filled. Beautiful jasmine…lucky you! Our gardens are just starting to wakeup here in northeast CT. We were scratching around in the dirt despite the 45 degree weather yesterday. Thank-you for your beauty.
March 29th, 2010 at 7:16 pm
This title feels like you inviting wonderfulness in. “Well, wonderfulness, come on in”, it seems you are saying (always, always) – I can just see you with the door open, standing there waving it in.
PS – I love your 7 idea. Inspired!
xoxo
March 29th, 2010 at 11:09 pm
I can just imagine the exhibit. Have you seen Born Into Brothels? There is just something about seeing the world – captured – through the eyes of a child.
March 30th, 2010 at 6:02 am
i can smell the jasmine — such a heady, dreamy refreshing scent — coupled with the pitter patter of rain — it’s like a lullaby.
I am so excited to hear more about your latest project as it unfolds!
xo
March 31st, 2010 at 2:56 am
The retreat sounds wonderful. And the children’s photography class! I love how you’re helping open their eyes to the world through their lens. What a an inspiring “job!” xoxox
April 2nd, 2010 at 8:04 am
poetic living at its dreamiest!!! just popped in to say Happy Easter lovely!!!
April 2nd, 2010 at 10:19 am
yes yes and yes
I have not met Liz yet but i can tell that she must be a beautiful soul and how wonderful that you all could gather around her as she prepares for her new life journey.
How lucky those teens are to have you as their teacher, you are a beautiful dreaming poetess, rock on sister!
April 2nd, 2010 at 12:36 pm
I fell in love with few photographs there were from the student show. I’m sure it would have been something to see. I’m also looking forward to seeing your new book once it’s ready. Thanks for sharing all of this good stuff.
April 2nd, 2010 at 12:39 pm
I just reread my comment after hitting ‘post’. I totally meant to say “I fell in love with THE few photographs” NOT “I fell in love with few photographs”. Yikes! Spell check is a good thing but it turns out that I need an intention checker even more.