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my world today

I had a busy day that didn't include a photo walk. My thoughts were focused on an arriving guest and the passing of our dear club member, Andy Rodker. So this photo is more about my internal world. I play the flute each morning and sometimes make notes in a journal. Both very personal things for me. (This image is part of the covers of both those things.) We are lucky to be able to share our worlds with each other - I'm grateful for the time we have together. I try and make each moment count.

In terms of my photographic world, I learned how to photograph with my mother's Rolliflex and so the world was square for me. Even after getting my first camera, a 35mm, I still envisioned square photos and had to re-learn how to compose in the new to me format. So these days I'm very happy that my phone camera has a square mode, and take most photos in that format once again.
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Herb Riddle said:

I like your world Raingirl. A great contribution to the WPD here. Well done.

Cheers. Herb

ps Happy playing!
15 months ago

raingirl replied to Herb Riddle:

Thank you so much, Herb.

I'm not great at playing the flute, but I do love doing it.
15 months ago

Annaig56 said:

très bel hommage de ta vie personnelle la musique est un bonheur pour celui qui joue et celui qui écoute un bel élan pour le corps et l'esprit en bonne santé,
15 months ago ( translate )

raingirl replied to Annaig56:

Thanks! We try to keep music as well as literary and visual art in our lives on a daily basis. Why else bother with all this nonsense of life! *smile*
15 months ago

vero said:

belle sagesse intérieur magnifique travail sur soi j aime ton monde de plein de richesses une photo remarquable de ces deux mondes qui se rejoignent par leur couleur et leur art très bon dimanche
15 months ago ( translate )

raingirl replied to vero:

You are very kind! Thank you so much.
15 months ago

Günter Klaus said:

Deine Gedanken zu Andy sind sehr traurig liebe Laura,man sieht immer,wie nah die schönen und traurigen Momente zusammen liegen,ich finde auch dein Bild sehr schön dazu,zu deinen Gedanken :))

Wünsche noch einen schönen Sonntag,ganz liebe Grüße Güni :))
15 months ago ( translate )

raingirl replied to Günter Klaus:

It really was hard to think about art when grieving the loss of someone. But art is the way through, in my mind, so I carried on. Certainly Andy would want us to keep photographing, as he did right up to his last days.
15 months ago

Keith Burton said:

A fascinating photo Laura............and a lovely insight into your personal life. In my mind, that's perfect for World Photography Day.
15 months ago

raingirl replied to Keith Burton:

Thank you so much. Glad it fascinates you (I hope in a good way *smile*).
15 months ago

Eva Lewitus said:

A wonderful composition. I´ve also started with a Rolleicord... wonderful memories. --- Andy won´t be forgotten....
15 months ago

raingirl replied to Eva Lewitus:

Thank you, glad you like it.

I actually still have the Rollei I learned on. My mother kept it forever and when she could no longer use it she passed it on to me. I don't use it often, but each time it is still filled with memories.
15 months ago

Günter Klaus replied to raingirl:

Das stimmt liebe Laura,man versicht sich mit irgendwas abzulenken,was aber auch nicht richtig funktioniert,weil die Gedanken immer wieder aufkommen,aber es hilft trotzdem,ich wünsche Dir alles Gute weiterhin :))

Wünsche noch einen schönen Wochenstart,ganz liebe Grüße Güni :))
15 months ago ( translate )

Roséha D. said:

Pictoresque ans beautifuly colored**************************Have a pretty day !
15 months ago ( translate )

Mikus said:

These colors are smooth and warm for the soul.
15 months ago