Tiny Windmill Focus

A tight shot
of a tiny
windmill.

2015

Fundamental shapes within the universe
illicit parallels with nature,
forcing a vision of the sharpest threats
in the softest things.

2014

Recently, the Supreme Court effectively ruled on marriage equality. By dismissing the cases, they upheld the lower court rulings. In most states, all loving couples may now marry. But what about the rest of them? As future rulings emerge from district courts across the country, the only way the Supreme Court becomes relevant is if there is a ruling contrary to consent. Although it will take time for every American to be free to marry whom they wish, today was a milestone in the process.
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Sunray Cloud Mountain

Sunlight crowns
the mountain and
pagoda's tip.

2015

For those who possess views such as these
from within their solace
are obliged to enjoy them
for the sake of humanity.
What a way to wake and witness the world.

2014

Love Written in Rain

Walking home after a rainstorm, I noticed this message in the window of a truck, parked by the sidewalk. I thought it was pretty cool how nature's chemistry made possible the message of human chemistry. It's quite romantic ... how love endures both figuratively and literally.

Red Bell Flowers

Red bell flowers
hang over
purple-grape shapes.

2015

Loved-dog paws reach
for textured-beauty.

2014

If you look really close,
you'll see a fly on each
of the two flowers.

Blue Morning Light

A false dawn
illuminates the
blue morning
light.

2015

A powerful,
deeply moving
morning sky.

2014

Sometimes nature provides an amazing shot for free, 
that is if you find the angle.

No actual trees were hurt in the production of this image.

Pink Flower

Soft pink flower
invites a
sweet smell.

2015

A simple view of beautiful life.

2014

New Fad in Front-Yard Seating

Over the summer, I noticed a new way people are representing their family; think of those tacky stickers people place on their rear-windshields only now in their front-yards.

Puffy Sunrise

Golden clouds march
towards the mountain top,
illuminated by
the rising sun.

2015

Light has a way
of giving different impressions
of the same thing.

One feels different
than the other.

2014

When I saw this flower,
I could not help remembering
a summer treat from the Ice Cream Man.

Plasma Sky

A few seconds of exposure
capture the plasma light,
looming ominously
from above the creepy
soul-warehouse --
a retirement home,
ironically called
Sunrise.

2015

Some sunrises
are certainly better
than others.

2014

As humans, we work together to overcome the elements of nature. Like the mountain, some stones rise higher than others. In the affluent regions of the world, the lower stones grow larger than those atop the third-world hills. Why do we build single-family dwellings so large when so many have so little? It's a shame the view from this height does not satisfy.

Water Cover

Wet water cover.

2015

Look very close and you'll see two eyes in that dark hole, staring back.

On the other hand, this spider sports 

a perfect Fu Manchu

and accompanying haircut. 

Two different webs, two different spiders.

2014

Walking is Life

There is something so fundamental to the health and well-being of the human body that simply gets out and wanders about. It doesn't really matter where you go, just pick a direction and go.

Night Window Column

The lights etch
straight lines
in the night.

2015

A stone cherub stares into the morning light.

2014

The Bright Colorful World of Childhood

Shooting at night allows for unique light sources that add character and tone. This photo reminds me of what it's like to be a kid, how simple, bright and colorful the world can be.

Bush Eye-patch

The shadow of a stop-sign
makes the perfect
eye-patch for this
bush-face.

2015

Cool weather, warm light, dark city.


2014

The Hypocrisy Oath

So many religions, so many philosophies, all saying so many things. Why do we buy into them? Do we really want to treat each other better or do we want to control the ultimate outcome of death? We want others to believe what we believe because it validates our choices and reinforces our point of view. Is being right the real goal or living with integrity. So the question stands: can I recommend what I do?

Meeting for Breakfast

Early morning light
and some sweet pollen
make for a great breakfast.

2015

Seriously?
Can we not pay attention and remain reasonable
or are we all so entitle?

$ Strategies 

2014

Eat, move, sleep, and live like a caveman. Why? We didn't survive for hundreds of thousands of years without some wisdom. Our techno-consumer culture threatens our ability to remain in touch with some simple truths. Start reading now.

Waiting for Lunch

We all have to wait
until lunch
arrives.

2015

A crack, a few chips,
and a tiny stone
create the impression
of an eye.

Read a stony-eyed look at Donald Trump

2014

Read my articles about zoos and dogs.

Cloud Eye Stares at Mountain

Like the eye of a spotlight
the sun stares at the
mountain peak.

2015

The colorful hand-prints of children,
set in a blank background.

2014

Sin is a political movement.

Who profits from sin? The definitions, the very concept comes from the powers that be. We build monuments and places of worship to remind us of these limits. In the end, sin is the way we comfort ourselves that our side is right and our enemy is wrong.

Grandma's Words

The family laughs together
with Grandma's
stern words.

2015

The form and color
of this emerging flower
has a clear reflection to fire.

2014

On the birthday of a close friend who has lost his way in this world, I dedicate this photo to him. I can only hope he chooses to stop, take stock, and look around. Maybe he'll see the beauty of this world and be inspired to add his voice to ours. Read my blog post about his struggles at jaxoncohen.blogspot.com

Intoxication

Sometimes on days like today,
feeling the intoxication
of purpose and meaning
is all that matters.

2015

Color, mountain, rays of light, texture, and form...
what else is there in a great sunrise?

2014

Thirteen-years have past. Let us not forget that life moves on and the human spirit heals.

I explore what happens to an 9-11 hijacker after the planes hit the Towers in the gripping short story Aftermath, available at Amazon.com. 72 virgins? Try perfect justice.