I am inspired by the recent features on Lenscratch, Flowering in Photography, especially the pictures of weeds by Jin Lee in her series, Prairie.
My husband and I walk the trails of Spotsylvania Battlefield most days of the week, but I rarely consider this location a source of photographic potential. The landscape feels wild and messy, and I have a hard time figuring out how to see in this place. I feel connected to the landscape and yet resistant to its untamed nature. I’m honing my perception of this natural beauty. I’ve found a big part of my ability to take pictures here involves the time of day of my visit. I thrive in the early morning views, just at sunrise, when I am the only person in the park. The quiet settles my mind. The breeze alerts my senses. The fog wraps itself around me without pretense or judgement. The sweet fragrance of honeysuckle feels like falling in love. And I am present to witness it all. This experience rights my mood, setting me straight, orienting me toward gratitude.