photography

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Up Close

Up Close

In the Quiet that is January, I've been allowing myself the space to rest... to do nothing...or very little... while dreaming big and allowing my desires to float up to the top and dance in front of my imagination. In the Quiet that is January, I've been brainstorming ways to make this part-time homesteading gig a full time one... how…
Friday Night, October Light

Friday Night, October Light

Last night, after an incredibly busy week and even busier day, I took Sprout outside to get some fresh air and to release some wiggles. However, instead of running around like the Crazy Child I thought she'd be after being inside all  day long, she simply wanted to putter around, eat the last apple, and calmly enjoy the gorgeous fall…

Reuniting Kids w/ Nature – Photo Project

MATERIALS:  A digital camera, a natural or man-made object you have access to every day (a tree, flower, tomato plant, backyard chicken, a lamp…), a computer and permission to use it. TIME FRAME:  2 minutes each day for your own set period of time PROCEDURE: Every day for a set period of time (two weeks, two months, even two years…

Reuniting Kids w/ Nature – Photo Scavenger Hunt

MATERIALS: A camera, scavenger hunt list below or one you’ve created on your own. TIME FRAME: 30- 60 minutes PROCEDURE: Using the list below as a guide, go for a walk with your camera and take pictures of the following items. Find as many of them as you can! Something smooth Something rough Something brightly-colored Something green Something slimy Something…