The Inner Path of Photography

We yearn for the taste of the sacred…and through our cameras discover it, the world, and ourselves.

Category: Life Lessons from Photography

“Peace and Grace”

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Sometimes the comforts of
Peace and Grace
come upon us from unexpected places.

Be open to your gifts.
Softly embrace…Surrender.

Image: “Unexpected Grace”
2014, Heidi Straube

Photographer Note:

I created this image at a time when I was sad and lonely, walking the shoreline thinking I was done with this particular location – for living as well as making photographs. The sea had not held the magic for me in the way I had expected, and that had been a disappointment.

I basically gave up – surrendered to the fact that it just wasn’t the right match for me and there would be other places…and then the light shifted and this sole fairytale house on the island was illuminated, the tree form embracing.

My world shifted – the strange beauty seduced me – my heart opened to peace, grace, love.

I know Spirit – Love – Beauty of Life – is always there, waiting for me.

Heidi

If you need some nurturing today, perhaps you’ll find grace in my reading of my photo-poem, “Surrender.” The poem and photograph, with the audio link at the end, can be found here. Other photo poems and mini-meditations here.

“No Rush”

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She turned 21 today

And I remember…This picture.

The light coming through the window
Her trust in me so deep

Silently we did the dance
Of meeting Soul to Soul.

…This image.

Reminder to relax and deeply feel
the miracles I have lived.

No rush —

Creating the new must never erase
the essence of such Beauty.

Image: “Morgan” © Heidi Straube 2013
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“Flying”

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I want to fly
he said,

And so he did.

As we each can
In our own unique way.

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Images: “Skaters Fly” – Lee & Joe Jamail Skatepark, Houston, TX
© Heidi Straube 2013
Enjoy a short 2-minute slide show –  more images, 2 styles music here…

“I Wish That For You Too”

At one point in the conversation, however, I said, “I still wish….” and mentioned a long-held desire that I’ve had, and still would like to see take place.

“Hey, don’t push it!” my friend admonished me. “Seems like you have a pretty good deal now.”

Wow! In a flash, my heart sank….”

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