“We read to know we’re not alone.”
― William Nicholson
I started writing in a journal about ten years ago. When I started, I was dealing with chronic anxiety. Anyone in that boat can tell you; it isn’t something you row yourself out of easily. So, stroke by stroke of the pen on paper, I spilled out negative thoughts.
Over time, journaling helped me challenge those apprehensions. Then finally, I understood my fears and concerns better. The parade of ruminations stayed on the page, and I could shift my thoughts to the positive.
Since lifting that fog, I have found joy in allowing my abstract photography to guide me toward calm. Being in the moment helped me find my balance, and I hope reading these will bring you some peace too.
What will you find here?
A trail seeped in memories of summer, having doubts, overcoming frustrations, gaining insights, receiving feedback, reflections of how the world is changing, and being persistent.Have you ever thought about how simmer and summer are close word cousins? Well, living in...
"I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work. Thomas A. Edison How can failure lead to success? When it comes to failures, I moved from amateur to professional in a heartbeat once I bought my first camera. Beating myself up emotionally also...
This magic moment at an Indian ruin in Arizona appeared. But only after I confronted my deep-seated fear of heights. The changing moods of the Grand Canyon. And how nature helped...
Words to describe the Grand Canyon in winter shadows. Bold. Deep. Complex. In trying to describe this small section of the Grand Canyon, I thought of coffee. Yes, I wanted a cup. It was cold. Winter. And it was very early. The word "coffee" is simple and...
This is a compilation of Scripps Pier photography with waves crashing. I pulled 1,335 images together in a motion sequence to illustrate how fast we look at art. If you stood on the beach, you'd enjoy watching the slow waves come in for a lot longer time than the two...
Rainbow art. If there is one sure thing in this world, mention that you see and point your finger towards a rainbow; anyone within earshot will turn to look. The prism of colors universally connects us in a symbolic language that brings us hope and makes us smile....
Beautiful winter photography There is a reason I live in the warmth of the desert, and it's been a long time since I've had to shovel a driveway or put on so many layers of clothes. Yet, there is something magical about the sight of fresh snow erasing all the...
"Baker's Chocolate" by Ann Newman. Crested Butte, Colorado. What do an autumn scene and squares of baking chocolates have in common? Trying to come up with names for all the photos I take is a big...
Why do we enter photography competitions? This high contrast black and white photo is my CUPOTY 01 submission last year that made the shortlist in the Manmade category. "Awareness" is from a series of...
"The story behind the picture": I moved through the first days of COVID-19 in shock and despair, but eventually found hope and purpose by working on this photography project. This is my favorite image...