Photos, week 2

Second week in, I'm already in the doldrums. Samuel transformed this week from willing subject to angry, arm-waving camera pusher, so I was banned from capturing his dad helping fasten his tie -- something symbolic to me the day of Samuel's priesthood ordination. You'd think I was the paparazzi the way he revolted. James also won't let me photograph him. The charming scene of his phone on the piano music stand and his playing by ear(bud) is relegated to a mental image only. Sigh. And my stricture to not edit is exposing (ah, a pun!) lots of weaknesses. So many "so close" efforts.

Still, this project is good for me in helping me find beauty in the ordinary or, even, in the gloom.

Jan. 8. Rubik's cube in motion.

Jan. 9

Jan. 10. Meh. The fog was like a filter, making the brown branches appear green or purple. 

Jan. 11. I took advantage of having Elise join me on my walk. She shares my word-nerd sensibilities. Where's punctuation when you need it?

Jan. 12. Just a little light house-cleaning.

Jan. 13. That's a lot of candles. Kyle turned 23 on the 11th and celebrated with us Sunday. 

Jan. 14