I typically spend a fair amount of time taking photographs, but this summer I seem to have lost some of that motivation. My morning field trips to marsh, beach, or the river, have more or less evaporated. I still wake early in the morning, but have had no desire to head out to take pictures.
This morning, after more than a week of high temperatures, morning, noon, and night, it was a delight to wake to cool temperatures again. Yesterday’s downpours had cleared the air and drenched the greenery. They apparently also reinvigorated me. After my coffee and morning notebook time, I stepped outside, camera in hand, to see how my gardens were faring.
How can I forget how easy it is to fall into wonder with the world right outside my door?
Nix the comfort zone 
Ooh – I’m glad the rain and cooler temperatures reinvigorated you: the photographs are lovely. Sometimes I feel like the flowers are kind of waiting for us to notice them. I know they’re not, of course, but WOW, your photos could convince us otherwise. (That second one – the blue starburst- that. is. gorgeous.)
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There’s always something new to notice when you look closely, isn’t there? This seems especially true with flowers in all their lovely stages.
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These photos are stunning. Have you read the picture book Wonder Walkers? Your post made me think of it!
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I did read Wonder Walkers and plan on purchasing it for my classroom. I love the whimsy and creativity of it, all rooted in nature.
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Oh, Molly, these photos are gorgeous! There is something so amazing about water on flowers! I’m so glad you had good weather and got out with your camera.
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Thanks, Denise. Water droplets are fascinating!
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Oh my goodness!! Those pictures are magnificent! Now, what kinds of flowers are the second and third pictures? Those are easily my favorite! Thank you for sharing your slice and your talent with us! ❤
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Thanks, Darin. Those flowers are echinops, or globe thistle. They are a favorite of the bees and are stunning in all their stages.
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Molly–your photos reinvigorated me! What a lovely array of blooms in your garden. Wishing you more morning of photo inspiration! (That you can share with the rest of us!)
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Thanks, Kim. I’m hoping to get out a bit more before school starts. I think I’m going to plan a few early morning excursions to ensure that I do! Hope you’re enjoying your summer.
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Molly, I am glad that the photographer inside you stepped outside to bring nature’s peace in the garden to us. There is something glorious about capturing the beauty of nature. I shall reflect on your visuals as I try to fall asleep.
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I hope the blossoms lulled you to sleep, Carol! Counting flowers instead of counting sheep is a lovely idea!
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I thought of you (and your photo taking walks) last night when I was walking with a heat index of 105…You see, I’ve been in a funk thanks to this wicked heat and humidity in Texas with no inspiration to photograph, draw, or paint. …So while walking, I thought, I need to pop over to look at some of your photos, and here they are-beautiful, as always! And I am encouraged knowing I’m not the only one beaten down by the heat. Today, I will venture out with my camera in hand! 🙂
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I’m so glad that you popped over! Your comment was such a welcome one as I’ve been going back into the land of blah, discouraged, etc. You words were a welcome antidote to that slippery slope. How nice to know that we hold each other up in unknown ways. I hope to see some of your photography soon and wish you some cooler weather!
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Thank you 🙂
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It’s soul-filling to be able to see the beauty and wonder of nature again and again in the plants you have seen so many times before.
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I’m always surprised by how much new there is to see in the familiar if we only take the time to look!
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Holy-moly spectacular! So stunning! Thank you for these gorgeous images. I have not walked yet today (too hot…), but I feel like I just vicariously walked.
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