November. That Time of Year

November.

The time of year

The golds and crimson

Of autumn give way

To the greys of winter.

November.

The time of year

When skies are the hue

Of road that leads

To home.

November.

The time of year

For little birdies

To fluff and puff their

Grey and amber feathers.

Blessings,

Alyssa

Photography Friday (It’s Back!)

I really should post some of the pictures of Alaska momma and daddy took.  It is so pretty up there!  Anyway, my camera is back, and it didn’t take long for me to fall into the photography habit again.

Nature's first green is gold, 
Her hardest hue to hold. 
Her early leaf's a flower; 
But only so an hour. 
Then leaf subsides to leaf. 
So Eden sank to grief, 
So dawn goes down to day. 
Nothing gold can stay.

-Robert Frost

 I have a little more picture space, but I don't know how long it will last.  So, for now, here is the delayed post. :)

 

I love our old piano, and I like opening it up every once in a while to watch myself play.

Blessings,

Alyssa

Just Alone

I totally indulged myself yesterday.  I went to a park and forgot about time.  I brought my journal, but I have found that when I come here, I end up thinking more and writing less.  There are some places that seem to encourage one to get lost in thought.  When the birds are singing, the bugs are sounding, and the breeze sweeps through the rustling leaves, it doesn’t take long for the peaceful surroundings to take its effect.  What did I think about?  There was probably not a subject untouched as I watched the wind and the sun play a shadow show through the leaves.

Hmmm...I'm not a videographer, but I couldn't help wanting to capture my surroundings.  Actually, good videography amazes me, and I love watching a creatively captured video such as The Piano Guys and Tim Porter.

The Park from Alyssa on Vimeo.

Stay refreshed and inspired.

Blessings,

Alyssa

Photography Friday

Is it Friday again already?  Sorry that it looks like my blog has been over-run with photography.  At least I limit myself to once a week.  Besides, I'm looking forward to settling down (not running off every other weekend) and working more on my other art forms.  I can take my camera almost anywhere and snap a shot in a few seconds, but painting or sculpting takes a little more dedication.  I am also working on an article, but it might be a few more days until I am able to complete it.

My first GIF animation! :)  I know, I know--small accomplishment, but it's something. :)

This week, all my pictures are from my trip to a small town called Myrtle, MO.  What was my attraction to a place so out of the way?--a camp meeting that has proven over the years to be enjoyable and spiritually a blessing.

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My sister stopped on the way so that I could take some pictures.  We missed the chance to get a shot of the beautiful rolling Ozark hills, but at least I got this one.

From a Wal*Mart parking lot.

I love how the little acorn resembles the pine cone.  An oak and a pine are nothing alike, but the Creator chose to echo a pattern in these two seeds.

I love my Bible!  (like, actually love it)  I love how it feels.  I love how it looks.  Of course, I love what it says.  I asked my sister to take this picture for me.

Blessings,

Alyssa