In search of simple . . .

"The ability to simplify means to eliminate the unnecessary

 so that the necessary may speak."

- Hans Hofmann

This could be said of our words, our possessions and the way we present ourselves.

THIS, very much relates to life. 

And... how I can better use my camera.

Last week I started a class, The 50mm project class with Kim Manely Ort Photography. A four week course touching on contemplative photography where last week we concentrated on finding simplicity. For the whole of the class lessons we are using only our 50mm lens as she says it is closest to how our eyes see. I have to admit that when I first got this lens, or have been in low light situations like the missions in San Antonio, I used this lens a bunch. But since getting my 40mm macro lens two years ago, I'm afraid it doesn't get used as often now. So, I'm re-aquainting myself with intention, all the simplicity the 50mm (1.8) lens has to offer.

I went to the sunrise on Friday and while after it rose it was light out side, the sun never showed up for my party and apparently I was the only one that didn't get the memo. So I quickly changed to my nifty fifty and headed down the bunny birding trail.

This was my sunrise that morning, grey, and very foggy, and the tree was covered in large dew drops. My husband stopped by on his way to work...he said my hair was covered in dew drops too, lol! 

I found some red berries framing a path that said, come hither!

And I know we are a little ahead of things down here in Texas, but golly I found daffodils blooming already and the mountain cedar is pollinating profusely. (Hachoo) 

I wish I had brought a plastic bag with me (left my camera bag with the plastic bag in the car for simplicity sake) to gather all the beautiful pine cones for next fall.

Used shallow depth of field,

{KK Oh My}

 and manual focus to explore simple.

And I can't seem to get enough photos of all the wonderful textures of the grasses.

Yes, with a little intention and my 50mm lens I'm not only finding but celebrating simplicity.

Now, if it it could only simplify my closets for me!

Wishing you all the beauty of a simple day,

Love, Kim

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