File under:inspiration

A while back I was thinking a lot about mandalas. Cycles. Infinity. I found inspiration in Jason Hughes' work. I was thinking about imperfect mandalas and how they are such a fitting metaphor for actual living. I tried photographing some imperfect mandalas, but it wasn't working. The images were flat and missing real meaning. Then last night, I had an idea. I found my daughters kaleidoscope and started playing. Here's what I found. Hopefully this is just the beginning. I have more exploration to pursue. 

iPhone photo through a kaleidoscope  

What we pay attention to

I was once told that photography is more than shooting subjects. More importantly, it's capturing light. Since then, I've been seeking the light. Seeing where it lands. Noticing what it brings to my attention. Night shooting has always been a favorite. The light is so spare that we have no choice but to notice it.