It’s been a while. It’s been a while since I felt motivated to photograph flowers as I did during my Flower a Day project. The problem is that somehow I stopped seeing the beauty that was there in front of me. I guess I just stopped looking for it. I seemed to have no motivation for so many things, photography being just one of them. Lack of motivation is a powerful force that can bring you down in so many ways, robbing you of joy and purpose. Steven knew what was missing and suggested that I pick up the project again. I argued at first, thinking that I had already done it; that everyone would be bored if I posted flower photos again. Then I inwardly shrugged and picked up the camera and my little vintage Russian Helios 44-2 lens and walked into the garden in that late afternoon a couple of days ago. And right in front of me there shone the beauty of this ‘common’ day lily, looking so glorious in the warm golden light that I actually felt that stirring of motivation. So here we are, with one more Flower a Day to hopefully bring some joy to some who view this and can see in this flower what I saw.
In case you wonder if this will be the end of it or if I can continue being motivated… I will give you the hint that I have more flower photographs in mind to post, so, just watch this space!
You can see this enlarged and the other flowers as I post them here: https://www.elliekennard.ca/ekgallery/flower-a-day-2024/
I love that you are doing a flower a day. Flowers make me happy! Beautiful capture.
Thank you, I’m so glad you love them too. I hoped that the happiness would spread. xo
Love seeing your photos Ellie! You have an eye for such beautiful details, glad you picked up your camera again. Kuddos to Steven as well for the suggestion.♥️
Aww, thank you Shallin. I know you get the same joy out of flowers as I have rediscovered. I’ve got more, so brace yourself. (I’ll pace it, life will make sure of that, don’t worry!)
I am thrilled to see your posts! How could I be bored by seeing such lovely flowers?
Best thought is to know that you are feeling ready to share again.
Thank you so much, Kathy. I really hoped I would be able to share some of my own joy in seeing the beauty again. That is a very kind comment.
It’s uplifting. Ellie, in every sense of the word. Hope, in a flower doing what flowers do best…adding beauty and peace and tranquility to its surroundings. I thank you for bringing it to us.
Thank you so much for your kind comments and support, Janet, as well as your encouragement behind the scenes. As always, it means a lot.
I love how you captured the detail in the petals. And the shadow of the stamen. What a lovely color,It is as well. Not one we see all that often. Thanks for sharing. It certainly is a bright spot in anyone’s day..
Thanks Linda. I’m glad if it brightened yours as it did mine. xo
Stunning shot!
Thanks so much, Nathan.
Spectacular!
Thanks Ellie!
Thanks Lynne! I actually felt excited when I saw it through my lens. It’s been too long.