Summer Rain

Summer Rain, originally uploaded by 2bamazed.

One of my favorite images.. It just spoke.

When people ask me, "What is one of your favorite things of summer?" My reply?.. the smell of rain before it falls. :)

Then there is just something soothing about the rain.. It is the best time to take a nap peacefully.. I dunno, the sound can just knock a person out.. Then the cool breeze that follows is awesome.

Just something refreshing about a "Summer Rain"..

2bamazed, always.

Past...Present... and future

17 almost 18 years ago I became a mom.. Yes, of this fine young man. Dreams and aspirations went up on the shelf titled, "Save for later," and I had more important things to take care of.

Through bumps, bruises, many broken bones and laughs and tears.. I can never be more proud of the decision I made.

On this night, HIS night of completion.. I take a shot, almost ironic I must say.. A lot of people do not believe in "Everything happens for a reason", or timing. Well, I guess ours came around.

 You see.. My dream was photography/photojournalism.  How funny that on his graduation night, I was there for the Times News, a paper I work for, capturing an instant, a moment of the past, present and a glimpse of future. Perfect timing. :)

2bamazed, always.

Life is a dance...

I have found one thing to be true... through the ups and downs, curves and the straight and narrows, you can basically reduce it to one thing... a dance.  Knowing the steps and swings and just breaking free from the fear of the unknown can prove to be pretty gratifying.  Found this quote in one of my reads..

~J Krishnamurti

"You must understand the whole of life, not just one little part of it. That is why you must read, that is why you must look at the skies, that is why you must sing and dance, and write poems, and suffer, and understand, for all that is life".
 
 
So...I am learning a LOT of new things right now, which scare me.. But guess what, I can only sum it up to a dance. 123 and 4..123 and 4..learning, counting my steps.. stepping forward and back..

Its just life.. a dance.
 
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The Crème Coffee House

The Crème Coffee House, originally uploaded by 2bamazed.

If you are ever in my neck of the woods, this coffee house is the place to go.. As you walk in you are met by the smell of, ohhhh, the coffee. As your nostrils are filled you also hear some great music from various guitar players picking.. A warm fun atmosphere.. There is also a fountain and garden area for quiet chat in the back. I will return here. Hope you get a chance to visit.

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Going home..

going home, originally uploaded by 2bamazed.

An ending thought to what we have been doing over the past week. This was the line of procession of my Brother-n-law. Yes, I had to take a picture. I was so amazed at the solemness that took place. As we winded through the country roads, and as I watched people stop, take their hats off, stop their yard work, all in respect for a family taking their loved one to his resting place was just amazing. Each turn had a reminded memory and a story. Even though this was a bittersweet trek, for the most part I believe we were all coming home in some form or fashion. Things that were important the day before, just didn't really seem to matter. What mattered was all right here on this country road.... just going home..

2bamazed, Always

Passing shadows and light

Passing shadows and light, originally uploaded by 2bamazed (Off for a bit).

I took this the other day when I was trying to deal with all the emotions that come with having to say , Not so long or Cya around.. But a Good Bye. In this world anyway.

I didn't even notice as I was taking this image, the shadow/impression of the bridge until I uploaded onto the screen. I just stared and looked how it just interwove itself amongst the water and light. Beautiful. To me anyhow.

I guess that is how it is in life.. People touch us in so many different ways and it isn't till we really take a closer look, that we realize the impression that has been so closely interwoven in our own lives.

Just a passing of shadows and light, leaving yet.. an impression.

..
B. Dale Jones

June 25th, 1951-May 16th, 2010

He fought the good fight...

Unique

shootingtheshooter, originally uploaded by 2bamazed.

My mother, kids and I visited the annual BBQ fest this past weekend. We turned the kids loose and browsed the street.. I took about 200 photos at this event. It ranged from food to buildings. We visited an awesome coffee house and listened to a great band. The photo I really like the most? This one. This guy on his knee composing a shot.
I was trekking along, spotted him, did a spin, shot, and kept walking. There is just something majical about watching a photographer work.. You know, when I think about it.. We are kind of a unique group of people. :) Keeper of the moments and teller of tales to be told. All in the press of the shutter..

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