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Sedum
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As everything creative is cyclical with me I seem to be heading back into my photography phase. These cycles of mine are short, they seem to last about 2 1/2 weeks and go from drawing to painting to sewing to digital to photography. Sewing and painting have fallen out of the cycle temporarily, for my little one is now climbing on furniture and has entered her fearless stage.

It is exciting for me to watch her struggle, and then, through her efforts, gain that sense of triumph and accomplishment when she manages to reach her goal.

And now I have a tremendous amount of tension in my shoulders neck and jaw from watching and preventing her from standing on furniture and klunking herself into everything. I certainly took it for granted when I could set things on the countertop or table up out of her reach. In a matter of a few weeks it seems there is nothing that holds her back. Needless to say projects like sewing and painting that need time and focus, not to mention a safe environment where a busy and curious little-one can't run amouk, will have to wait.

So I am feeling the pull back to photography. I enjoy photographing things in my garden but what I really love is photographing people. Little girl is so busy that it's very difficult to practice on her, and when she sees me with the camera she does everything in her power to look away. She's not camera shy, just sick of Mama and her camera. It's easier when Daddy is distracting her in play, and I look for those opportunities.

I learn a lot from browsing the photos of others (especially Moms) on Flickr, and on sites like Shutter SIsters and others.

Well, I'm off to accomplish some things while she naps.
I hope you find a little "me" time in your day today!

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