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The Power of Self-Discovery: Lessons from a Pair of Laces (D179)

Remember when you learned to tie your shoelaces? Most of us remember that. It's a powerful moment of independence. But how many of you remember when you learned to UNtie your shoelaces? It's often the step before the memorable tying of laces. It's where our son is right now in his self-discovery. Every day when he returns from preschool, his shoes are unlaced and open. They flop around … [Read more...]

ADD, ASD, OCD, Gifted, Virgo… All in a Single Image (D168)

Today is about the perfect line up of toys, as seen through the eyes of a five year old... My son's pattern of lining up toys, especially cars, trucks, trains, and planes, has been growing. Perhaps it was in a movie he saw, but each time he creates his setup, the group seems to grow. It started with just the small cars, but each time he adds a new element to the mixture. Today's line up had … [Read more...]

2 Comments February 15, 2010

Learning to Photograph Smoke Trails—A Photo Series & Tutorial (D139)

That's right. I've decided to do a series of daily photographs capturing smoke trails. It's a challenge in lighting, set up, creativity and focus. In addition, there is an element of the capture that you can't control: the smoke trail. So I'm setting out over the next few days to see what I can learn with planning and preparation...as well as waiting and patience to see what will show … [Read more...]

13 Comments January 17, 2010