Reflections

Some See a Weed by Kirsten Bruening - Art Photography, Photo of the Day, Close-up Photography, Photography Awards, Light & Composition University

The Weight of Small Things

There is a specific, sharp clarity that arrives just before the sun dips behind the treeline in late August. It is a golden, heavy light that seems to press against the stems of the meadow grass, forcing them to reveal their intricate, hidden…
Flirting Flamingos by Kirsten Bruening - Wildlife Photography, Photo of the Day, Photography Awards, Art Photography, Flamingos

A Dance of Soft Pink

I spent this morning trying to match two socks that had been separated in the laundry for weeks. It felt like a small, silly mission, but finding the pair finally made me feel like I had a handle on things. It got me thinking about how much…
Birds on the River by Zahra Vatan Parast - Wildlife Photography, Photo of the Day, Photography Awards, Art Photography, Online Photography Courses

The Rhythm of the Migration

I often find myself standing on the stone bridges of the city, watching the water move as if it were a long, dark ribbon of silk being pulled toward the sea. There is a specific silence that falls over a riverbank just before the light begins…