Cycle of Lives

My reflections: Lately, I’ve been reflecting a lot on the cycles of life, from birth to death. In doing so, I was reminded of a set of images I captured back in 2010 while walking through a World War II cemetery in north central Indiana. Some folks can be a little unnerved by the idea of hanging … Continue reading →

Love and Devotion

My Reflections: We have a large backyard with a number of mature trees and shrubbery. I keep a well-stocked feeder on our back deck, so naturally, our lot is the neighborhood hotspot for a variety of bird species that are both feeding and nesting. I recently discovered one of the prettiest nests I’ve seen in … Continue reading →

Summer’s Adornments

My Reflections: One of the things I appreciate most about summer is the emergence of the many different wildflowers. I’m always on the lookout for the obscure patch of black-eyed Susan, wild sunflowers, purple coneflowers, or butterfly weed along roadsides during my daily commutes from home to wherever life takes me that day. I found these beauties … Continue reading →

Wise Old Oak

My Reflections: Have you ever walked through the woods and felt compelled to touch a tree? I feel that way often, especially with big, old, gnarled, wise-looking trees…much like this old oak that I captured during a walk on a mild afternoon this past February. We came upon her after rounding a bend in the … Continue reading →