As we were walking up the hill at Baltimore woods, I looked behind me and was struck by the sunlit leaves of the tree. I took a couple photos of the whole scene, but it wasn’t speaking to me, as there were dead branches and brambles etc that were taking away from what I was trying to convey. I ended up with just a few illuminated leaves. While the one leaf isn’t struck by the sun- it emphasizes the effect of the sun on the others.
Working as a pet photographer as well as volunteering in a rescue, I have been blessed with getting to know a number of senior dogs. While I lost my Midnight at a young age, I was very fortunate to have Shamus with me for many years. Shamus was my clown, but boy did he know how to live! His wisdom grew as the years pressed on. I learned that each day spent with my senior dog was a lesson on the importance of living in the present, cherishing our bond and embracing our everlasting friendship.