I met my sister for a morning walk around the point in Colonial Beach. The time went fast because we were talking the whole way. I focused my attention on her and set my mind to listening. But after our time together, I knew I wanted to take pictures to remember — people, stories, ideas.

It was so hot, above the 90 degree mark and every scene looked soft and hazy. In my early photography practice, I wouldn’t have even tried to take pictures on a day like this. I would have dismissed the day and its harsh light.

And I would have missed the beauty of a mid-summer’s day.