Reflecting on Clouds in Lake at Callaway Garden in Georgia
Sunset shadow tree in Tupelo, MS
The cold, harsh weather of February makes me long for the warmth of the afternoon summer sun on my face. I love the long beautiful shadows cast by the afternoon sun, especially the intricate shadow trees that adorn the sides of buildings. The flu had me down for the month of January, so I’m using this photograph to help me remember healthier, warmer times.
In my mother’s garden, curious yet amazing papyrus plants grow in the water of her pond. These are the same papyrus plants that old pharoah grew, rather his enslaved people grew, along the banks and in the marshes of the Nile. Papyrus was used to make paper and as a substitute for wood which was scarce. In addition to it’s pragmatic uses, the papyrus is very beautiful. Its bright green needles have tiny starbursts at the ends. I love the way they look when the sun lights them from behind in the morning.
Papyrus reaches for the sun
Papyrus plant grows in the pond
Papyrus needles with sunburst
Papyrus against pond shimmers
Papyrus sunbursts
Papyrus over lily pad
Like this lotus leaf, seek the light. Don’t be afraid to cast a shadow, because there is an abundance of light for all. Dance in the light.
Lotus leaf dancing in the sun