14 Wednesday Aug 2013
Posted in PHOTO CHALLENGES, TRAVEL: LATIN AMERICA
How to photograph tadpoles!
Today’s Daily Prompt is: Mirror, Mirror, On the Wall and states, “Photographers, artists, poets: show us REFLECTIONS.”
On the road, I present to you an assortment of images that represent “Reflections.”
(Note: Please do not share any of my images on Pinterest!)
See you in a dozen hours when I return home!
Enjoy!
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20 Wednesday Jun 2012
Posted in Costa Rica, NATURE, PEOPLE, TRAVEL: LATIN AMERICA
Marking the placement of the sun — Playa San Miguel, Costa Rica
Growing up in the northern hemisphere, I immediately identified this day of the sun as the ‘Summer Solstice.’ Now that I live on the line of the equator, I realize how shallow-minded I’ve been! Living on the equator grants me neutral status! Whether it’s the longest day of the year, the shortest, or one with equal daylight hours, what’s most important is the discipline to say, “Stop! Acknowledge this moment!”
Manta, Ecuador – Equinox
Years ago I enjoyed playing a game of marking the sun’s placement on the horizon, starting around June 15th (or December) and adding more rocks each day to track and record the path of the sun. The simplicity of the task and the obvious daily changes continue to plant a childlike joy in this old mare’s heart! And when the sun seems to have no more endurance to move forward, it pauses and rests, then retreats in the other direction! Continue reading
