the banjo...

Funny how my favorite photo from Hawaii could have been taken anywhere in the world. Took this photo one afternoon while my cousin Pete was playing his banjo. I love the blur of the fingers and the sharpness of the steel. Not a worry in the world that afternoon. We were just hanging out getting ready to go snorkeling in the Pacific. I wish life was always that easy and relaxing...

a little introspection...

Spent some time these past few days reflecting on life with very little social media. This included lots of time playing board games with family, spending time with Sherri, watching tv, reading photography books/magazines and rethinking how/why I use my cameras. Honestly, this has been something that I have needed for some time. A balanced life is something we all pursue. I seem to be in constant pursuit of this balance between work, family, spirituality, photography and now social media. Probably not something that I am going to solve anytime soon, but I feel that I have made some great progress...

uncertainty...

When things are not altogether clear, life can often throw us a sharp left turn...

follow the light...

the simple moments...

Spent the evening over at Maci and Tyler's house. Ended the night with this photo of Maci painting Sadi's toenails. Capturing the simple moments means the most. Sadi leaves for college in two weeks. As much as I look forward to this new chapter for her, I will surely miss these moments...

in perspective...

Roidweek 2013 Day 4, image #1

the hardest part of leaving...

Roidweek Day 3, image #2:

"the hardest part of leaving is what you left behind"

Sometimes inspiration comes from the strangest events...

after the rain...

Sometimes in this life, the greatest beauty can be found after the rain...

afternoon coffee...

continuing my days off.

love it when this is the substance of my afternoon...