I find myself these days meandering down roads well traveled. On these journeys, I walk with awareness, on the lookout for the extraordinary in the usual. So what thrills me? Light through leaves, a flash of color, mysterious portals leading to places unknown, faces in the trees, mushrooms peeking their heads up, bees dancing, a web in the sunlight, texture in sand, raindrops on feathers. To me the world is full of magic and fairies at play.

I wish I could capture the joy my other senses feel:

The whiff of flower perfume, the earthy smell after rain, the briny air of the beach.

The hypnotic rhythm of ocean waves rolling back and forth, the cacophony of summer, autumnal crows calling, winter’s silence.

The taste of fog and honeysuckle.

The rich smoothness of magnolia petals, grass on bare feet, sand between toes.

Alas, this camera has not been invented… yet. Meanwhile, I hope my photos evoke a sense of place and invite your senses to go into the photo and look around. What do you see? Smell? Hear? Taste? Feel? Who is living in the picture or nearby? Is the magic there? Are the fairies at play?