Morning Rhythm

A calm walk around the backyard is still one of my favorite ways to start the day. It keeps my body moving, clears the mind, and lately it’s been the best fuel for my creativity. Walking is simple, but when I add a bit of pace or a few gentle climbs, I feel the difference, lungs awake, legs warm, and a little more strength every week. Keeping this routine is something I don’t want to let go of. It’s good for my health, and it keeps me present enough to notice small things worth photographing.

Today’s photos came from those small things. In black and white, the garden feels honest, glossy leaves carry soft highlights, a tiny flower glows from the center of a dark frame, and a tangle of dried vines sketches delicate lines over round pods behind it. I like how subtle light smooths the shadows here, nothing is harsh, yet the details still show, the veins on a leaf, the texture on a bud that’s not quite ready to open, even the faint grain of the background.

What I enjoy most is how these ordinary scenes become a study in contrast. Light and shade, soft petals and tough stems, growth and decay living side by side. Converting to monochrome lets me lean into those differences without distraction, and the results feel calm but purposeful.

Finishing a short loop and bringing home a few frames feels like a double win, my heart gets its exercise, and my creative side gets something to work with. If I can keep doing this most mornings, I think the rhythm itself will keep me stronger, inside and out. Thanks for taking a look, and I hope you find a quiet moment today to notice the small, beautiful things around you.

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”To see in color is a delight for the eye, but to see in black and white is delight for the soul.”

~ Andri Cauldwell

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