golden hues {color therapy}

Golden hues that range from warm yellow to amber are some of my favorite colors. From honey and lemons to lanterns and leaves, these shades bring the feel of sunshine.

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a picture speaks a thousand words

I love this photo for so many reasons. I think it's stunning. There's just something about this image that makes my heart happy and ache at the same time.

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photography: chasing our dreams {gregorius suhartoyo}

I came across this stunningly beautiful photograph on Pinterest. I think it captures a moment and feeling so perfectly. The colors, the light, the subject - all perfection! It was taken by Gregorius Suhartoyo and is entitled, "Chasing our Dreams". Lovely.

Check out more of Suhartoyo's photography at:

http://500px.com/GregoriusSuhartoyo. 

His art is amazing.

the best medicine

Is there anything better than laughter? It's contagious in the best possible way. 

I love this photo. I don't know who took it, I don't know who this adorable little girl is, and I don't know if it's even possible for camels to laugh. Regardless, I absolutely think it's one of my favorite photos of all time. It makes me so happy.

a picture speaks a thousand words

I came across this black and white photo of a pair of gorillas, that I'm guessing are mama and baby, on the Tumblr site http://dontcallmebetty.tumblr.com/. Photography is amazing at capturing emotion. Just look at the mama's expression!

look up

I know I get in the habit of being so busy, so focused that I sometimes am not paying attention to my surroundings. I always try to look, to observe, but let's face it, we all get bogged down in our daily routines that sometimes we just miss the beauty around us. Looking up can be especially surprising - finding details that we might otherwise miss. 

the angles of an arbor contrasted
with the softness of wisteria vines

goldfinches - perfectly camouflaged for the fall

looking up I photographed a huge leaf - look
how big it is next to my hand!

a similarity of shapes

While I was traveling for work last week, I was in my hotel room and put my necklace, earrings, and rings into a glass for safe-keeping, and the image immediately caught my eye. I grabbed my camera phone, as I didn't have my regular camera, and snapped the image. The items' circular qualities got me thinking about how often this type of shape catches my eye. It's something I'm continually drawn to. 

all so different, yet similar
clockwise from upper left:
an ornate lattice,
a marble fountain from above,
me with my beloved camera,
and looking down into a drinking glass

eyes wide open

details, details, everywhere!