November 15, 2007
seeing
leaf diptych, Berkeley, CA, Canon Rebel Xti
Took a little miracle walk today.
I left the house with the intention of seeing and not letting life pass me by. It was amazing all of the things I saw that I had never noticed in my neighborhood before.... The orange flowers on the vine up high that juxtaposed so perfectly with the blue sky, the massive pile of leaves that someone had shoved to the side of the sidewalk, the veins in the leaves, and how, when you stand underneath that one maple tree down the street, it's like being under a bouquet of stars...
I'm totally a foot person. I love your toes!
The little details like that really ARE amazing, aren't they? I'm happy for you for experiencing those :-)
Posted by: Gina at November 20, 2007 08:36 AMI am mesmerized by your footsies...just love those toes...
Posted by: jessica at November 19, 2007 07:04 AMLook at your spunky feet :) nice trousers too, by the way.
Okay, I'm going to try this. It's occured to me that I walk 4 kilometers to work and back every day and forget to take in what is around me. Generally in the morning I'm already stressing about work and I haven't even arrived yet-- which is such a shame because early morning is my favourite time of day and because my neighbourhood has pockets of beauty everywhere. So thanks for the idea!
Also, it's a treat to get a peek into autumn via your photos. the leaves and trees look like they are throbbing with life-- gorgeous changes happening up your way, it's nice to bear witness to it from a distance via your photos.
Posted by: Laura at November 18, 2007 02:32 AMThe one of your feet and the leaves reminds me of red apples, and I really liked it!
Posted by: Savannah at November 17, 2007 10:57 PMI'm soaking in the sights too. This is truly the most beautiful time of year. A brilliant display of color before sleep.
Posted by: littlepurplecow at November 17, 2007 07:23 PMAfter reading this post I found myself seeing a little better today. It felt good. Thanks!
Posted by: Carla at November 16, 2007 09:22 PMI really like coming here to see your pictures. I get bored very easily with other people's blogs, but it's never like that here.
Did you ever think of writing a book??
Thanks for giving me something to look forward to when I have a few moments for myself.
Posted by: Jill at November 16, 2007 03:54 PMyou are so lovely.
Posted by: jolene at November 16, 2007 11:38 AMmmmmm...bouquet of stars.
so poetic and beautiful.
these photos literally took my breath away.
talented you, yummy you, magical you.
you must go out more with the intention of seeing so that we can benefit from your gorgeousness.
love.
Posted by: boho girl at November 16, 2007 11:31 AMThanks for the reminder of our daily visual feasts.
Loving the foot shot!
Note to internet: I am not a foot freak.
magic seems to follow where ever you go....
Posted by: mccabe at November 16, 2007 10:59 AMby the way, the relates to Diana's post below...I've totally seen the movie 'Once' and just loved it. I actually have the soundtrack in my iPod right now. I totally love the song 'Falling Slowly'!
Posted by: Jennifer at November 16, 2007 10:22 AMThat's like the difference between riding your bike to work instead of taking your car....I have the ability to do that and just do not take advantage of it often enough. It's like you really can stop and smell the roses if you want to!
Posted by: Jennifer at November 16, 2007 10:18 AMSuch great photography, as usual.
You are amazing!
This is how I want to live my life - seeing.
Posted by: Ali at November 16, 2007 08:44 AMAndrea,
I often come to your site for inspiration. You almost never fail me. Today I was feeling down about some bad news and I was looking for solace. What better advice than to really "see..and not let life pass me by." Thanks for reminding me that sometimes we may need to look harder for the good things, but they are there. And thanks once more, for the lovely photos.
Andrea
Thank you so much for reminding me why I love this time of year so much. The 'feet' photo is one of my favourites of all your amazing photos!
Posted by: Sam at November 16, 2007 03:08 AMI love your little bits of writing. It reminds me a little of Kim McMechan's diary on her website (www.kimmcmechan.com/sblog i think) Thanks for reminding me to stop and smell the flowers!
I love your little bits of writing. It reminds me a little of Kim McMechan's diary on her website (www.kimmcmechan.com/sblog i think) Thanks for reminding me to stop and smell the flowers!
Apologies, this is a completely random segue and unrelated to your lovely post, but... have you seen the movie 'Once'? I know it's hard to escape for a few hours with a little guy, but... maybe serendipity will intervene. Movies usually change on Fridays but right now, thurs. night, it is still playing at the Elmwood on college ave. Maybe you are meant to go -- and that is why I write. It (Once) is heart-exploding, in the best possible way.
Posted by: diana at November 15, 2007 10:50 PMI know it's not the tools but for the first time I am feeling out of sync with my Canon A95. Santa has asked me...what should I tell him.
Posted by: Deb at November 15, 2007 05:56 PMWe are surrounded by God's beauty everyday.
Your pictures are great at capturing this, thanks for sharing.
I can't tell you how happy the phrase "bouquet or stars" made me....:*)
Posted by: wn at November 15, 2007 05:27 PM