“On the glorious splendor of your majesty, and on your wondrous works, I will meditate.”
Psalms 145:5
Within a few months of the covid pandemic, I knew I would want to spend a lot of time outdoors. I needed something better than my phone to capture the beauty of the outdoors. I was very lucky to happen upon an ad for a barely used Nikon D3500. It’s a nice entry level DSLR. The man whom I bought it from, bought it for the same reason I was buying it. He decided within months that he loved photography so much that he was going to upgrade to an even better camera. This camera makes me very happy, but I will probably upgrade when I retire and have more time to really get out there.
I just love to get outside and take pictures of all of the wildflowers my husband has planted trying to convert some of our land back to native species. Some of the pictures I take are of non-native flowers (they are so pretty; I can’t help myself). I am not great at bird photography, and I probably need a better lens for that, but I have managed to get some good shots. I have captured dragonflies and butterflies too!
Being in nature always brings me closer to God. Seeing his wonderful creation always leaves me in awe. I always thank him for the beauty all around me. I can only capture a little snippet of what I am seeing (even if it’s a landscape). Many of these pictures will be used to create watercolor or acrylic paintings at some point! Practicing that will bring me great joy!
I will leave you with this quote below. Let me know how you like to enjoy nature. Peace.
“Let all creation help you to praise God. Give yourself the rest you need. When you are walking alone, listen to the sermon preached to you by the flowers, the trees, the shrubs, the sky, the sun and the whole world. Notice how they preach to you a sermon full of love, of praise of God, and how they invite you to proclaim the greatness of the one who has given them being.”
St. Paul of the Cross
Nature is so incredible…how can one not see God in its midst. It always brings to.mind “How Grsat Thou Art:. I cannot sing/heat this song without weeping. “Then sings my soul!” I was at the Grape & Fall Festival last night. You need to consider entering your art next year. I plan on it as well!
PS. Let me know if you decide to upgrade your camera.
How Great Thou Art is one of my favorite songs too. I may do that (enter photos), I never think about it in time! When it rolls around next year, let me know when sign up is!
Theresa, these photos are really incredible. Through your lense you let us see what God has given us all in His great creation.
Thank you!