The LIttle Things – TLT022
Columbus Botanical Garden

Again?

Yes.

You’re not getting tired of this place?

No.

Ugh, wake me up when you’re done.

You’re going to miss it all.

Been there, done that. Don’t forget to wake me.

I’ll probably leave you there so you can see what I see.

Not likely…

You’ll be sorry.

Zzzzz!

It is Friday afternoon, the work week shrinking away in the rearview mirror as I head to the botanical garden. I waited until late in the afternoon to visit my floral sanctum. It was hot out, but I knew there would be plenty of shade if I needed it. I wanted to see the gardens once again through my macro lens. Always a wonderful time…

I’m enjoying these extended Friday hours. Although, using the normal hours as an excuse to leave work early was nice, not having to rush over is better. It doesn’t hurt that not a lot of people show up for the extended hours, so I have the place practically to myself. Time for my walk-about.

I tell myself to look for the little things, but in reality I’m letting the them find me. The little things have a way of jumping out and catching my eye. Either the color or the light will stop me as I walk. The camera is coming up as I crouch down to get a closer look at what needed my attention. Hey there, let me show you off to everyone…

I was asked the other day how I decide a title for each image. Sometimes, the title is in my head as I’m capturing the image. Other times, the title is an extension of how the image makes me feel or how I felt when I saw the subject. How each person “sees” my images is different, colored by the lens of their experiences. I believe the title I give each enhances how they are viewed, or maybe they are simply words with meaning only to me.

Embrace Your Unique Light by Nora Sterling

In the realm of comparison, a poem I share,
A tale of emotions that many may bear.
When compared to another, we often feel small,
Inadequate, lesser, not measuring up at all.

But let me remind you, dear soul, it's not fair,
To judge your worth based on another's affair.
Each one is unique, with a story untold,
A journey of growth, both precious and bold.

Comparison breeds envy, steals joy away,
Drowns us in sorrow, day after day.
Remember, my friend, you're a masterpiece true,
No need to compete or try to outdo.

Embrace your own path, your strengths, and your light,
For in being yourself, you shine ever so bright.
You are enough, just as you are,
A shining star, no matter how far.

So let go of comparisons, break free from that chain,
Embrace your uniqueness, and let your true self reign.
For in celebrating others, without envy or strife,
We discover the beauty in each of our lives.