I can totally relate to this week’s theme. There are so many wonderful and interesting things that deserve attention. Look at that bird! Wow – do you see the size of that flower? The detail on that building is just amazing! You get the idea. Part of the reason that I love photography so much is that I am able to capture these “shiny moments” that give me so much joy. A recent trip to the botanical garden at the University of British Columbia resulted in one of these special moments.
I was fascinated by this sculpture by artist William Pye that welcomed us into this lovely garden theater. I have no idea if the streaks of rust are intentional, but I think they add a certain je ne sais quoi to this reflective work of art. It’s also shiny. And I love shiny!
The daily prompt (admittedly, from a few days ago) was to show and/or tell about a talent you wish you had. Well…I wish I could paint. I have painted walls, furniture and even a few fences … but that’s not what I mean. I would love to be able to take some paint, a sable brush, and a canvas and create a masterpiece that is worthy of a place on someone’s wall (preferably in the living room rather than the downstairs loo!). My grandfather could paint … I have several of his works of art … but, alas, I did not inherit that gene. I guess I shall have to be content to “paint” my view of the world through a lens.
Wendy's World 