Instamatic Gratification

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Caryn — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 01:41:44 +0000

The moment one gives close attention to any thing, even a blade of grass it becomes a mysterious, awesome, indescribably magnificent world in itself. ~ Henry Miller

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Caryn — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 02:23:46 +0000

Hmmm…It seems my plan to upgrade and expand my cooking repertoire has evolved into a gardening project instead. How are you doing with your New Year’s resolutions? :-)

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Caryn — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 02:38:42 +0000

If you’ve spent any time here at all, you know I’m a big fan of rust and decay. Most of the dilapidated eye candy I find is out in the desert although cities tend to have their fair share as well. This old sign was a pleasant surprise mostly because it’s in Newport Beach, an affluent seaside town and easily one of the most manicured and well-maintained places I’ve ever been.

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Caryn — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 07:39:11 +0000

I went exploring again today, this time to Lake Fulmor, a lovely spot in the mountains about 10 miles north of Idyllwild. It was just about golden hour when I arrived and absolutely beautiful. I was so happy to be there and yet, at the same time, bored to tears photographically speaking. Just as I was thinking I am so not cut out to be a landscape photographer, I noticed a piece of construction refuse floating in the water in the midst of some dark and extremely angular looking weeds. It kind of reminds me of a Rorschach inkblot test. See anything interesting?

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Caryn — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 00:43:22 +0000

I’ve chosen today’s photo simply to counteract the gray, dismal and completely uninspiring day we’re having here. No sun, no mist, no rain. Nothing. Even the snow I was looking forward to yesterday never happened. Bleh. :-(

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Caryn — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 00:01:49 +0000

Morning mist has given way to an afternoon of steady rain here in Idyllwild and there is snow on the way. I’m still enough of a newbie around these parts to find that exciting. Happy Monday, everyone!

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Caryn — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 03:36:50 +0000

Wabi-sabi: The rustic and imperfect beauty of Idyllwild

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Caryn — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 05:49:59 +0000

These last few gray days have been perfect for homey activities like reading and baking cookies but not so great for photography. Still, there was a lovely (if fleeting) moment when the quality of the light I found streaming through my window surprised me. I quickly grabbed my grandfather’s old typewriter off of its shelf and was able to snap a few shots just as the sun faded and disappeared.

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Caryn — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 03:51:44 +0000

Hunkered down with a cup of tea and a space heater this evening and missing the desert. From the archives…a shot taken during what used to be my evening walk.

(Better viewed on black. Click here if you are so inclined. :-))

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Caryn — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 05:28:35 +0000

I have no idea what kind of bird this is. He’s pretty though isn’t he?