Project 365 d-91

     Day ninety one of Project 365 found me laying down in the grass near my up and coming studio as a 100 foot pine tree towered over me. Spring is here and my interest at the moment were focused on a stand of Daffodils. They had pushed their way up toward the sky last week and were now exploding with white and yellow. There was a strong breeze that was rocking them gently back and forth in a hypnotic motion. The wind moved through the stoic pine tree first and the peaceful whooshing sound helped me time my shots of the swaying testaments to Spring. All of my senses were alive with the feel of the soft ground, the bed of dried pine needles, and the tranquil sound of air moving through the tree. It was trance like as I photographed there quietly.

     Suddenly, there was a distant click, clack sound that grew closer. It brought me out of my dream like state just in time to see a beautiful princess strolling by. "Daddy, do you like me new Easter dress"? Reclining backwards and tilting me head way back to view her gracious, and sweet form through my lens. It didn't make sense to be shooting the way I was. After all, I was sort of shooting her upside down. Yet, some deep voice inside me prompted me to keep shooting that way. It just seemed a perfect to capture what I was seeing even I couldn't explain why. I just listen to that inner voice as it has served me well. Calling out to her, "Yes honey, your dress is fabulous and so are you my dear"! "Can you spin for Pappa"? Without replying, she started to twirl while grabbing the sides of her dress gently. Round and round she went in a smooth and sweet circle all the while her heeled shoes clicked and clacked as if applauding her style. I felt the smile grow wide across my face as I considered how I must look, but I had just witnessed magic. The kind that I will store away, only to take out when the clouds need to be chased away. For one day she will be spinning for that special young man who will capture her heart and his heart will be full like mine was today. Yes, I will tuck this memory away and treasure it till I take my last breath.

Happy Shooting.