29 March 2013
Lens:
1. Downy Woodpecker, Nikon DSLR, January 2013; © Sally W. Donatello and Lens and Pens by Sally, 2013
2. Panorama of White Clay Creek, iPhone 4s, March 2013; © Sally W. Donatello and Lens and Pens by Sally, 2013
3. Sunset. iPhone 4s, March 2013; © Sally W. Donatello and Lens and Pens by Sally, 2013
4. Neon Sign, Nikon DSLR, January 2013; © Sally W. Donatello and Lens and Pens by Sally, 2013
5. Books, iPhone 4s, January 2013; © Sally W. Donatello and Lens and Pens by Sally, 2013
6. Grandchildren, Nikon DSLR, November 2012; © Sally W. Donatello and Lens and Pens by Sally, 2013
Let me know which you prefer and why.
Pens:
That’s a tall order: summarizing the myriad of life’s small and medium-size and larger paths that a day takes. WordPress Weekly Photo Challenge has offered that as a theme: a day in my life.
Everyday is a unique challenge; each provides a wide-open array of possibilities. Each can be scheduled or not.
I thoroughly enjoy the day filled with serendipity and promise for the new. But if you ask me what I’d miss each day, it would be much more than what I’ve shown in the Lens section.
That’s the profound glory of our life’s journey: discovery and re-discovery of what fills each of us with splendrous joy or dramatic flair or serious decision-making or wildly silly play. The simple pleasure received from a cup of tea or a newly-arrived book that aches to be opened. Some moments are for memory building and some just are.
We are creatures seeking. Each of us share commonalities and differences. And thankfully we can (mostly) push and pull into a day more or less our heart and mind’s desires.
Note: As always I welcome comments about this post or any part of my blog.
Lens and Pens by Sally 
Excellent shots…. but love #2, composition… color …. reflections. very dramatic
Thanks, it’s particularly hard to capture a representative day.
That is a beautiful and inspiring day filled with smiles and fun adventure.
Thank you for your thoughtful comment and enjoy the week.
That discovery and rediscovery each day is a splendid thing isn’t it?
Absolutely, thanks, and enjoy your week.
Let’s hear it for number 2, the creek panorama.
Steve, when I see your images from the vast array of Texan wildflowers, I feel a wave of happiness for you. I also know how fortunate I am for the way my state and region have preserved the land. I can visit so many parks in a short distance from my home that my days are usually touched by one. Even on my daily walks I cross the White Clay Creek and its meandering are always new to me. Thanks.
One advantage of having natural places near you is that you get to see them throughout the year, which means in different seasons, under different light, with different vegetation, and so forth. In this case familiarity breeds not contempt but appreciation.
Absolutely, your words are music to my soul.
Thank you for the beautiful pictures! I can’t decide which I like best because each has a story of its own!!
I do appreciate your comment. Enjoy your weekend.
‘Some moments are for memory building and some just are.’ Love those words as well as the serendipity that selects, for me, which moments go where. My favourite photo is number 6. I don’t know why. Maybe it’s the backdrop and the proportions of man and nature. Or that your grandchildren are the foundations/the solid rock for the future.
Thank you, I am touched by your thoughtful interpretation. Enjoy your weekend.
The woodpecker is the most interesting to me. The shot of the grandchildren would have been my favorite if it were composed differently. I think moving them to the right of the frame some more would have made for a stronger composition.
Thank you for your comment, and explaining your reasons for your preference.
Love the cloudscape and the ‘Theatre’ picture which reminds me of those sticky Dynotape labels 🙂
Thanks, I’ve become obsessed with cloudscapes.
Nice photo of a Downy Woodpecker! My favorite!
He’s a treasure at the suet station. Thanks.
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Great series, Sally! I really like how you captured your grand kids on the last photo. Very precious.
Thanks, we’re fortunate to have many, many state parks around our tiny city. Enjoy your weekend.
What a beautiful little woodpecker! I’ve never heard of that one before.
Malc
Yes, I have downy, hairy, red-bellied, yellow-bellied sapsuckers, and I’m longing to see a pileated, which is in the area. Thanks.