After an insanely busy week I needed to recharge and refresh my eyes.  We snuck out to Purgatory Chasm in Sutton, MA to scramble around on the rocks.  I was struck by the various textures and how many geometric shapes and patterns we saw: rough rocks, slippery moss, smooth birch, delicate foliage, and much more. I love capturing small details and am sharing a few below.  I officially feel inspired again… thankfully with even one more day to regroup before another busy work week begins!

Look at how the branches of this tree are like a star-burst above the rocks.

I love how the vertical forest sets a rhythm behind these sunlit leaves.

This birch has a sheen to it that reminds me of precious metal.

The perfect graphic for my husband’s t-shirt…

My old-school still life of the day!  Like how the lens focuses on just the metal pole and the fruit is a bit softer?

Playing with the new camera lens while volunteering for Step Into Art.

A long day ahead today with lots of great projects… but it was started off right when a secret little work angel left this beautiful vase with flowers from the yard on my desk!  What a gorgeous still life.

The most important men (or rather, male animals) in my life.  Guess who they are?

Flowers and leaves from Memorial Day weekend.  Starting to get a hang of this new lens.  I like the “bugs-eye-view” kinda look we are getting here.

I just had to add this photo… look what the stork brought to a couple very close friends!

From the weekend… the most beautiful fluffy irises that I have ever seen!

This was a fun excuse to try my new lens (the purchase was inspired by a good friend and client!).  I’m going to have fun with selective focus now.