The Shoes

The Shoes, originally uploaded by 2bamazed.

One of my most favorite shots.. the mess of the wires on the floor, the moment of "first" heels, anticipation of my daughter's first dance, her hair flopping over.. :) Everything was just a beautiful mess. Coming in from the mall, bags were tossed here and there, the grab for the box that held "The Shoes" was in progress.. see these were different to her.. They were hers.
All I could do was just shoot.. Still new at the cam and settings etc. I saw the moment for what it was.. :) Firsts.. My daughter was growing up. I could in my mind remember her play dress shoes and jewelry that I thought she would never grow out of.. Or telling her to get out of my heels.. before she hurt herself.
I look back at this, and realize how much I have gained from this image. A milestone of many things.. Her life and the journey's she was about to take, my photography and it's journey, and such sweet friendships made.. All wrapped up in one image.

The shoes.

Journey on....

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As One....

Horseshow9, originally uploaded by 2bamazed.

There is just something that takes you back, when you see a young one doing something that you haven't done or tried.. You kind of scratch your head like, What does he/she know that I have overlooked? This shot was a reminder.

As this young boy walks the track during judgement time, all the other children had adults walking with them.. This group here.. It was the band of brothers.. Silently they made they're round, the horse.. truly ONE with these two. I watched and gazed as the boy handled his horse, and it was with such gentleness, They seemed to have had this understanding.. This bond.. This trust. As the judging came to an end, and they received 2nd place.. the little boy stroked his Horse with shear joy.. Even though they didn't get 1st prize, they did it together, as ONE.. And to him, that was more than a piece of ribbon could say.

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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