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December 20, 2010

“That’s how the light gets in” – Winter Solstice 2010

“Moon, Venus & Jupiter” Taos, New Mexico, c. 2009 Heidi Straube

December 21…Winter Solstice…When the sun shines the least, and the darkness is longest.

I intended to write an article today about darkness vs. light, rebirth and hope, new beginnings and prosperity — many of the themes of the rituals and celebrations associated with the Winter Solstice.

But in the refrain of his song poem, “Anthem” Leonard Cohen captures the essence.

Like any good art, it needs no interpretation or expansion.

Listen…in your heart…it is for you.

“Ring the bells that still can ring
Forget your perfect offering
There is a crack in everything
That’s how the light gets in
That’s how the light gets in
That’s how the light gets in”

You Tube video of Leonard Cohen, performing “Anthem.”

Full lyrics to “Anthem”

August 1, 2010

A Fun “Muvee” from 2005

I have lots of creative projects that I’ve done that rarely were shared, because it was just too complicated.

But now you can upload things in so many different places and venues in minutes!

So here’s one of the first “muvees” that I created after visiting a good friend of mine that had been my neighbor in Houston and moved with her children to Alexandria, Louisiana.

Such a fun way to combine personal photography, music, and movement, and then have a gift to give my host.

I posted it on YouTube:

A Visit to Shannon (Mardis Gras Time!)

I make these professionally now, either as an addition to museum quality prints for my clients, or as an intentional endpoint from our photo shoot.

More samples to come!

What about you? Are you sharing your work with others? Let me know where you like to invite others to see your creativity.