Melancholy
I was feeling a little blue, not sure why…just one of those days. Maybe I’m a little down because I miss my family…the family that moved off to Idaho…and Utah. I’m still here in California. Not that it’s a bad thing to be in California, I just miss them.
I don’t know what made me do it but I grabbed my camera on the way out the door this afternoon. I can’t really explain the feeling of having a camera in my hand. It just feels good. It feels right.
I’ve haver taken a photography class but I’ve always wanted to. Maybe if I took a class it would be easier to capture my world through phototgraphs…easier to tell the story of my life from behind a camera lens.
I was waiting to pick up Izabelle from school and started taking photos. The first one of myself in mirror on my car…
Then I snapped a photo of Izabelle as she was getting in car. Then I noticed a tree behind her. A beautiful burnt orange tree. Gorgeous.
I love Autumn.
Suddenly I was feeling better. I had a half of an hour before it was time to pick up Parker from school. I took my time driving there, pulling over on the side of the road whenever it felt right…snapping photos.
I love to close my eyes and feel the breeze, gentle, cool, calming, the sun shining on my face. As my eyes are closed, I listen to the sound of the wind blowing through the trees. I feel peace. I feel blessed. I feel grateful for the beauty that surrounds me.
I love Autumn.
October 21st, 2008 at 7:32 pm
Christie Baby, sorry you’re blue but, you’re right, autumn is here as your photography demonstrates so gorgeously! I, too, feel like a maqd crazy creative woman! Let’s get together & play?
October 21st, 2008 at 9:28 pm
Who needs a class…some people just have a natural ability to set a mood or tell a story through there photos…you just did it beautifully!!!
October 21st, 2008 at 11:10 pm
I don’t think you need a class, your photos are lovely!
Thanks so much for showing the fall pictures, I’m glad I get to see it this way. You really captured the beauty.
Oh, and I see that you spell your daughter’s name with a “z”, I love that spelling, so unique!
Come on over to the blog when you have a chance, you have something!
October 21st, 2008 at 11:48 pm
hugs girl! I love your photos too! Can’t beleive that orange tree! Don’t have that down here in socal – you lucky girl! I would have my memory card full!
October 22nd, 2008 at 12:41 pm
Great pictures! Love them! That tree is beautiful! It’s on fire! Hope your feeling more UP today!
October 22nd, 2008 at 12:42 pm
Christie~I think it it great that you allow yourself to feel your feelings, even if they are “blue”, and then also be able to intuitively grab your camera and see your world through the lens and be cheered by all the beauty around you! You are not only blessed with gorgeous children and a funny, loving husband, living the good life in California and your outstanding artistic ability, but you are a WISE WOMAN!
October 22nd, 2008 at 3:40 pm
Sorry you were feeling down today. That seems to be a common theme with a lot of bloggers today! ((Hugs))
But I’d say that you are doing a great job telling your story through your photographs. I also love the feeling I get taking pictures.
October 23rd, 2008 at 11:15 am
You have a great eye. Keep it up!
October 24th, 2008 at 11:45 pm
I really like that photo of you taking a photo. That’s a scrapbook page!