River talk

There is a whole lot of talking going on down by the river, yet the silence remains.

For you 2

I really do talk to them - and they listen. I don't try to control them, we have an understanding.

Alien offering

Aliens adore little red flowers. Be prepared.

Unwrapped & exposed

a negative + a negative = something <

Caged smile

I captured a smile. A precious moment.

One dance

scream, cry
cry
scream
babies, babies
can't try to scream
crying is easy
screaming babies
many are screaming
cause crying comes
too easy
to babies
to all the big babies
try screaming
come crying
leave screaming
born screaming
some are dying
more crying
leading to
jazz
dancing

Mimilesmile

This subject was found close to the river in a wooded area. Then the race was on to get home and have the immortalizing process begin. Sound good - actually many days passed by before this shot took place, which makes sense given the subject's (when there is something inside the shell moving it) perceived slow nature.

My racewalker

two
eight
eight
seven
Ivanova
I want to wed
a little blonde racewalker
a tight little package
must gain
must win
miles of determination
snug little shorts for your daily tasks
up the aisle, to the ceremony
down the aisle
out the doors
onto the track
your hair
suits
your stride
suspension
serve
Olimpiada

Some believe

There is absolutely no reason to believe that this photo was designed with the fetishist in mind.

The world around me...

...consists mostly of water. Yet there are so many people out there, afraid to get wet.

I see no color

There is no blue sky today. It's raining and gray. With the rain, comes the promise of great colors that it brings.

Beauty

if you must know
your beauty
often brings me to tears
in the daylight when the sun shines
bright, at night when I see forever
life calls while drifting by
the still moments
captured and glowing
brand new in my eyes
true and forever
renewed with the breeze
by everywhere seeds
in from the ocean
a simple notion of
waking to discover
the passion
for your beauty

Chief

If somehow this photo was a movie, it wouldn't be named "Chief." It's title would be "The head leaf, its mate and others on a very sunny and somewhat breezy day, not far from civilization." Just a thought. How on earth can you name a photo that? I kept the word "spider" out of the title (even though I'm sure there are one or two lurking about on these leaves) because I know how scary they are to some people.

Lucky7

This spider is lucky to still have seven of eight digits remaining. I am lucky that I have this photo (taken February 16, 2005) - I found this spider due to the fact that nature called while I was on my way out of the forest, while taking care of business, I noticed movement amongst the leaves on the ground that wasn't caused by my stream. I stirred up things for this creature as it was probably trying to sleep. Anyway, I was able to get a few shots afterward and was on my way. To drag the story on further - leading up to this event, I went back and forth (in my head) whether I could make it home or which section of bushes was the perfect spot for me to find relief. I eventually for no reason darted off into the bushes at a certain point even though I was almost certain that I could make it home. This was the first and only time (so far) that I have come across this type of spider. Two days ago I was back in the same forest and I'm now paying the price with a healthy amount of insect bites. I did get some good photos out of the venture though. In my opinion there is really no such thing as luck - good or bad, only taking advantage of presented opportunities while allowing oneself to be led.

Trip to Paris

I have never been to Paris before. I am not in Paris now,
nor am I planning a trip to Paris. Someday, hopefully.

Your latest disguise

It's beautiful to see through your eyes
I see the evolution of your latest disguise
I see you in Paris
I see you in Venice, in Rome
In the Caribbean
you call there your home
I see you dressed up
I see you with nothing on
you're floating on water so blue
I see you as all things, but true

Left out

Ever wonder or worry about why you're not part of the crowd? Well if you do, maybe as part of the master plan, you are one of the few chosen to be a leader. In life, (as of now) there are many followers but few leaders. Leaders see the path and can create change. Sometimes that "left out" feeling means that we are called on to show the way and possibly help right the direction of our planet. Having a conscience also goes a long way. Regarding the photo - my guess is that the buds will follow the flower that now seems alone.

Cheap checkout

In line at the grocery store checkout, waiting for the person ahead of me to come up with enough money to pay for their groceries. Patient, I was. Then I noticed, off to the left into a dimly lit section of the grocery, a little lady in red up against the wall. I had been graciously given enough time to encounter this beauty and to take some photos before the checkout was ready for me – apparently she was left over from a father's day display.

Sell church

Church can mean different things to different people. There are many people selling church in many different ways, in fact some people are selling church in one way on Sunday and in another way on Monday.

We rule

Perspective is everything....and nothing.