59 posts tagged “photo of the day”
Today while walking 3rd Street here in Santa Monica i was amazed at the number of taxi cabs. Never in all my life living near Los Angeles have i seen more the one taxi cab at a time. The streets were full of them here. I got this shot while crossing the street. I like the angle and the repetition of taxi's. I also enjoy the fact that if you didn't know this was in LA you would think this was taken in New York City. It's also one of the few photo of the day's that is in color. I am partial to black and white and shoot most of my artistic stuff in BW. But i like this in color, shows off the cabs as they should be.
A daughter may outgrow your lap, but she will never outgrow your heart. ~Author Unknown
Love you both so much!
For our "God is a consuming fire." Hebrews 12:29
For the LORD your God is a consuming fire, a jealous God. Deuteronomy 4:24
This is the sunset i saw tonight. It's stunning with it's bright colors, the sad thing is the colors come from the wild fires we are experiencing here in Southern California. Makes you wonder how can something so beautiful come from something so destructive?
Then these verses came to my mind. How God is a all consuming fire, yet He is the most stunning thing in all the world. And then i read a article about how sometimes our hillsides need to burn in order to purify the ground and bring about new growth. And although it's destructive, it's a good thing. Now don't get me wrong, it's not ok for people's houses to burn down, that's horrible and sad. I'm just saying that fires only purpose isn't just destruction but purification.
Isn't that how God makes us grow? It seems that we have to walk through the fire to become the person God meant us to be. That we have to go through rough times or difficult situations to see what God's purpose for our lives is. I am feeling like i can look back at the past year and see that God had me walk through the fire for a purpose and that i am on the other side, stronger in my faith and closer to Him. I also see where God wants me to be. Although being tested and walking through the fire is hard, upsetting and a struggle. You end up on the other side the person who God meant you to be. Praise the Lord for His lessons and His plans.
Today I am reminded of one of my favorite sayings, "I would rather walk with God in the dark than go alone in the light. " Mary Gardiner Brainard. Spend some time talking to God today and praise Him for the fires you have had to walk through.
This is a photo of my daughter living up to her middle name. When Daniel and I were deciding on names for our first born daughter, i just loved the name joy. Even when she was still inside my womb she brought so much joy to us. I was so excited to be having a baby, and praised God each time i heard her heart beat or felt her move inside me. And now for almost three years she has made the joy in our lives over flow. I praise the Lord for the gift of my beautiful girl, and can't imagine my life with out her in it. She is such a happy girl, so sweet and helpful. She has never been difficult or troublesome, she continues and will always be our joy.
Don't you wish you laughed and smiled like that. I love this photo because it captures true joy right in the moment. We should all strive each day to have that same kind of joy, even in the little things.
I love you Sienna Joy, you are such a special girl and I thank God for you everyday!
Cleanse me with hyssop, and I will be clean; wash me, and I will be whiter than snow. Psalm 51:7
I love flowers. My mom always had a beautiful flower garden when i was growing up and now i have a love for any kind of flower. Today while at the mall this white rose stood out to me. I loved that it wasn't perfect, kind of like all of us humans. I think the exposed center of the rose gives it interest. It also reminded me of something my little sister would paint. All together it just called out to me to take a picture of it. And in the end i really enjoyed how it turned out. It just goes to show you that it's in the most unexpected places that you find beauty. NEver thought while waiting in line for a kids train ride i would find a stunning flower to photograph.
Well tonight while drawing with chalk on our patio with Sienna i was able to take this sweet photo. I love children's feet and i thought it was so cute how she had chalk all over them. Such a fun photo of my sweet girls feet, well i think they are cute feet. It's been a while since i posted a photo of the day. However now that I have more time of my own, i will be sure to capture some more moments and post them here for you.
I took this while on a field trip with my daughter to a local farm. I love the lines in this photo and how it draws your eye to the far side of the photo. The farm was gorgeous and had so many photo opportunities. This was my favorite photo from the day. I love it's simplicity and the lighting. The sky was pretty gloomy all day, however it decided to peak out for just a moment and shine on this field of strawberries. I have missed getting to do more scenic photography. I need to go on a hike soon and just campture God's creation.
"Hear my cry for mercy as I call to you for help, as I lift up my hands toward your Most Holy Place." Proverbs 28:2
"I will praise you as long as I live, and in your name I will lift up my hands." Psalm 63:4
This past week has been really rough on me. It just seems like i can't do anything right and that everything seems to be happening all at once. But it's in those rough times that i see the Lord the most. I feel closer to Him and am more willing to listen to His still quite voice. Today I was able to be out in nature and be with my family. It was in these moments today that God filled me with His peace and gave my spirit rest.
When I saw this majestic old oak tree I just had to photograph it. It wasn't until I got home and started editing it that i fell in love with this photo. It was a dark and cloudy day for the most part. However this tree still stood, tall and true, stretching its arms to heaven. I want to be that strong oak, praising God no matter what the day brings.
Thank you Lord for reminding me that You are always there no matter what the circumstances.
Footsteps
"Walk a little slower daddy," said a child so small.
"I'm following in your footsteps and I don't want to fall.
Sometimes your steps are very fast,
Sometimes they're hard to see;
So walk a little slower, Daddy,
For you are leading me.
Someday when I'm all grown up,
You're what I want to be;
Then I will have a little child
Who'll want to follow me.
And I would want to lead just right,
And know that I was true;
So, walk a little slower, Daddy,
For I must follow you."
I didn't write this poem, but i thought it was perfect for this picture. Daniel and Sienna have a very special relationship. Daniel loves his little girl and Sienna thinks her Daddy is the best. Ever since Sienna was born they have always shared a special connection. It's wonderful to watch them together. I praise God for them both, and thought this photo captured the special love they have for each other.
I am not one of those girls who love shoes. I almost always wear flip flops and if i have to wear shoes I will wear my pink converse. However I found these cute little green flats at a thrift store for $2.00. I love them and think they are so different and cool. I don't get to wear them much because they are satin and could easily stain. However being that today was St. Patrick's Day I thought it would be a perfect time to wear my green shoes. This photo isn't the best photo I have ever taken. However it made me smile, and I thought it was very fitting for today.
