bliss...

Around you are swirled on the canvas of this moment clues to cosmic treasures you seek: a color here, a word there, a knowing in a scent on a breeze. With brush ever in motion, the mystery forms a brilliant rainbow arc, its curvaceous splendor transcending past and future. Clues are drawn into the heartbeat of the present moment, that you may release your struggle in the realization that it is already done!
~author unknown~

blessings of simple autumn beauty upon you and yOURs,
Pamela

leaves~365 project

The sun finally came out today....I have been patiently waiting with my camera.

In Beauty,

Pamela

I love my friend Mary Smith. Our oldest sons have been friends for 7+ years. She has been pregnant for a good portion of that time...and has had 5 children since I first met her. I, as well as she, am happy to report she has been without child for a year now. She looks spectacular for a mother of 7 children...cute as a button. She is a better mother than I am....and most definately was born to be a Mother in this life. Calm as can be in a home that I am sure at times can become quite chaotic.

A few of weeks ago she asked me into her hometo photograph her youngest 3 children. Bless her heart...I had just lost my "mainstream job". I love you Mary. I cannot tell you how much you helped me during those 1st few weeks.

These are her youngest 3 children.....


Zoe and Molly. Zoe has 2 older sisters who are twins. She was born when the twins were approximatly 1 1/2. They started 1st grade this year. She has taken over the role of leader among her younger brother Blaze and baby sister Molly. She does a fabulous job with helping out and I can tell she loves her new position.



and....here is Molly...she is a sweetie..... Just look at those eyes. Mmmmmm.....she is so cute.




Zoe was all about posing for me....and definately not camera shy.

and......here is Blaze. He is the youngest boy. Alex (almost 16) and Henry (10) are his older brothers....he has had to fend for himself as a boy in the middle of 4 girls for a long time. He is the cutest little boy with a personality to match.....

...and a mind of his own that snuck out thru his smile on several occasions. oooooooooooooooo....I just wanted to squish him with hugs the entire time I was there.

Thank you Mary...your children are beautiful as You yourself are.

In Beauty,

Pamela

a message ~*~365 project

a message reminding my~lovely~self to always come from a place of love rather than fear or anger.
in beauty,
pamela

the beautiful zoe ~~~ 365 project

This is Zoe...she is a sweet pea. I am the mother of 2 very handsome boys. It is a treat for me to be in the presence of a little girl. Her eyes are beautiful...and the tilt in her head was a constant while I was photographing her. She has 2 older brothers, 2 older sisters, a younger brother and younger sister. She has a mind of her own.
In Beauty,
Pamela

moments of cool ~~~*~~~

I went to my local coffee shop Mountain Mudd in Maple Grove www.mountainmudd.net this evening to do a little computer work...


I did do some work...but I had a very pleasant diversion. A small band was playing....Moments of Cool. (they have a fan page on Facebook...I encourage you to listen to them live sometime.)



They were incredibly casual. I loved it! Just everyday people...doing what they love and sharing it with those who choose to receive. This is Brian. He is wonderful on guitar and has quite a contageous personality.

My days have been quite challenging lately...and I have been struggling to stay in the present moment....out of fear, lack and so forth..... This is Nancy...she has a fabulous voice that pulls you right into the NOW...especially when complimented by Brian.

These people have no idea what is going on in their audience's life. There is no need. They just play their music and do their thing. This is Arlon....he is quite shy...except for when he is playing. I was sitting no less than 2 feet behind him.

I wanted to thank them for unknowingly gifting me with moments of happiness tonite...they were just being themselves while doing what they love....making music.

In Beauty,

Pamela

a little music...365 project

The band at the coffee shop this evening was kind enough to allow me to take some photos of them. Gratitude....I needed a diversion.
In Beauty,
Pamela

the pumpkin patch ~~*~*~~*~~

Last Saturday I took a little trip to the Pumpkin Patch....I love how they line them all up and you see them when you 1st pull in. I call it Pumpkin Heaven....I am like a kid in a visual candy store. So many pumpkins...so little time. I am a huge tactile person. I just want to touch them ALL and lay in the middle of them. A great big sea of orange~~~*~~~*~~~pumpkins.

Walking thru the field/patch is like being on a treasure hunt......should we go with perfectly round....oval....a defective one....

I love how there is a feel of untamed nature in a pumpkin patch....yet everything is in perfect order.

and...ummmm.....can we talk vines......I LoVe the vines....my eye can never see enough vines~~~~>all tangley and wild~like~~~~>. Even though they appear dead...they definately have a life of their own.

and....the stems....and the indentations...and birthmarks...each pumpkin has its own story. I could sit for hours and look at them all.

In Beauty,

Pamela

365 project ~*~Simple Pleasure

I love my peegee hydrangea this time of year....the petals are so delicate. In past years I would pick the individual flowers off the frond and dry them....for later use...to slip in letters to people or to lay out on my harvest table.

In Beauty,
Pamela

the essence of lucas ~ 365 project

i have decided to challenge my~lovely~self with a new photo project....by participating in the 365 project at http://365project.org . basically, i need to take a photo every day and upload it onto my site page at http://365project.org/earthbeone/365 . it is a wonderful way to capture and share my photos. i am looking forward to someday browsing backwards to see how i have impoved on my self~taught photography skills.

the 1st one is one of the many i shot of lucas this afternoon.

in beauty,
Pamela

The Essence of a Skateboarder...

My 13 year old son Lucas is a skateboarder. He began when he was 4 years old. He is an excellent boarder and has been sponsored for almost 2 years. I am so proud of his accomplishments and injuries associated with his skills.


I have to admit I am not the best skateboard Mom in town. There is something about watching my child throw himself at the pavement that has deterred me from becoming an avid viewer. Various forms of injuries occur on a daily basis here. I do probably own the title for the best FULLY stocked 1st aide kit in the neighborhood.

Since I do not watch Lucas board...I decided to capture another Essence of my Skateboarder. A calmer more informal version......notice the shoes.....the shoestring in his right shoe.....he wouldn't be my boarder if he had fully laced non-altered shoelaces. It is his trademark...by accident I am sure...perfect in his and my world.

Believe me....we go thru alot of shoes and shoelaces here. The old ones he uses to tie back his curtains in his bedroom. He is so creative. If I were to take photos of him in 2 weeks in the same positions....chances are he would have on another pair of shoes and different laces. He has a small obsession....he is perfectly Lucas....my very own Skateboarder. I love him for it.

Here he is....standing all "skateboarder" like. This is actually the 1st time he has ever let me photograph him with his skateboard. He made me promise I wouldn't include his face. He is very modest in that respect. It took him MANY years to even tell people at school he has won contests and such. He just loves to skate....bottom line....it is just a part of his very own essence.

In beauty,

Pamela ~*~