The thirty year old camellia tree in my neighbor’s front yard may be the only thing blooming this time of year. It’s quite a show stopper and is attracting a lot of birds – even in the rain!
I had to go over with my camera and see if I could get lucky – I did get a few shots of some birds but what I found myself enjoying even more was the damp fragrance of the flowers and the sound of wings (bees and hummers) buzzing in my ears.
Wet day at the studio with my Yume camellia….
Some days get filled up all those other things artists end up doing, but no matter how busy you are, there always seems to be something worth pointing your camera at. Photography – instant gratification!
I need little excuse to slip on my red rubber boots, pop open my bubble umbrella to slosh about to see how the world is transformed by a good down pour in our drought stricken state!
Well, my world turned out to be very small today – I did make it to the studio of course and I love the way it looks so cozy there waiting for me.
I was amazed to see how each raindrop on my umbrella contained a little image of my studio ( be it inverted and distorted ). Little moments of magic – keep it coming rain!
I like the rain.
I like the moments after the rain.
I like how the light is soft and the colors are awakened by a wet, glassy coat from the sky and glow against a dark, damp backdrop. The sun can be blinding but these intimate moments of quiet observation can reveal a subtle beauty in this wet world.
