One evening I was at the kitchen sink, cutting up veggies for dinner. The window in this part of the kitchen faces mostly southeast. Aware of the golden light shafts coming into the kitchen from behind me, I turned, looking over my shoulder to the northwest which is the position of the setting sun this time of year. After a very cloudy couple of days, it was especially glorious. But my eyes found a few whiskers of grass, rimmed with golden light and I dried my hands and ran for the iPhone. The grass was probably 12 metres outside of the door. When I returned, I showed my bemused husband what I was photographing. He said “How did you see that from across the kitchen with your back turned?” I replied, jokingly, “It’s my gift.” And later I realised, it really is one of my gifts. That is why I am a Light Chaser. I have to be, to share my gift.
the gift…
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I love this!
Date: Tue, 14 Jun 2016 00:43:43 +0000 To: bettyannmarx@msn.com
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Thank you so much Bettyann. I hope you are keeping well.
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It is one of your gifts. You have an innate sense for finding beauty and light in everyday things.
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Thank you Francesca. We humans are endlessly fascinating with our many gifts and complexities. Often it takes the observations of others to point these things out to us.
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A glorious catch . . . thank you for sharing . . . . I have to smile since my name of ‘Eha’ means ‘the last light of the day’ in Estonian and those peaceful moments quietly stop me in my tracks whenever I have a chance to notice . . .
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What a beautiful meaning to your name. People ask me all the time what my name means and I wish I could tell them, especially something that nice! Thank you for reading.
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Only an artist observes rather than catching a glimpse and allowing the mind to fill in the details and any gaps. Thanks for sharing the beauty of the setting sun in your world
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Thank you Sandra. Coming from someone as creative as yourself that is much appreciated.
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Yes! A light chaser, even with your back turned…I love it xo
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Haha, yes, even my husband was surprised at that one! It often happens when I least expect it, making the moments even more special.
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Absolutely is one of your gifts, Ardys
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Yes, your love of light and talent of what to do with it is a gift. I I love that we get to share in it. Some people make thousands of dollars from photos that don’t even come close to what you see!! This one was calling to you. It was chasing you. (And as commented above, this is only ONE of your gifts.)
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Thank you Betty. x
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Gosh, you make a good point, maybe the light was chasing me this time!! 🙂
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That’s gorgeous!
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Thank you Mimi.
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It’s a wonderful thing to know and appreciate the gifts we have to offer. I am so happy you are my friend, Ardys. Your stories and photographs always bring warmth and comfort to my spirit.
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I’m so pleased the feeling of friendship is mutual, Lori. Have fun with your little ones. I’m sure they are keeping you busy!
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