There’s a place I go when I need to center.
When my spirit feels a bit ruffled.
When I have just a moment.
I go to Just… a Moment.
Susan Etole sees deep.
She finds the incredible through her camera lens and pairs her images with simple words.
Beautiful words.
Like these lines from Monday’s post entitled A Little Daydream.
Spring with her illusive ways beckons hope, and hope responds with gentle light and then she leaves a hint of verdurous dreams.
And sometimes humorous words.
Like these from her post entitled Temptations.
Temptations offer more than they deliver unless, of course, it’s dessert, in which case the gain can be quite substantial.
Sometimes she’ll share some scripture, a quote, a bit of poetry, some longer prose.
But always simple words and deep (and sometimes light) thoughts, paired with simple and beautiful images of her northern Minnesota landscape or wildlife or indoor stills.
She sees things we walk right past.
Things we probably just miss.
I love what she says in an interview over at The High Calling.
I look for the little details that our eye often misses. The minute bug, a leaf’s intricate vein, the way the light falls, the eyelashes on the deer. The “happy accidents” that are not of my making but that I feel are an answer to prayer. It feels like I’ve received an intimate gift from the Lord when I download an image and there’s an awe about it for me.
I so get that.
The “happy accidents.”
I know that rush when I download an image and see something I did not see when I took the picture.
Susan is a photography editor over at The High Calling, and her profile states that “I spend my time enjoying the extraordinary in the ordinary in Northern Minnesota.”
She herself is extraordinary.
A seeker.
A sweet spirit.
An encourager.
She points me toward the Author of the extraordinary.
And if I have more than just a moment, if I have a lot of moments, I’ll spend more than just a moment at her blog.
I don’t want to miss any of her posts.
You won’t either.
Love this, Sandra! So glad you shared it!! Intrigued and anxious to visit Susan Etole’s blog.
You’ll love it!
You said it perfectly.
🙂
Susan’s photography, like yours, is exceptional. I take pictures but it’s only a happy coincidence when one turns out well enough to use on my blog. It takes an artist’s eye to see and intentionally capture exquisite detail… to frame it “just so” and convey it with words that resonate in a reader’s heart. 🙂
Thank you, Carol. Most of mine is happy coincidence. But the big girl camera sure helps. Susan is a photo-word artist. I just feel peaceful when I visit her blog.
Thanks for the suggestion. I can’t wait to check out her blog!
Enjoy!
Oh, yes.
😀 😀
What a beautiful tribute!
Susan inspires me.
You are a blessing of the nicest sort! A very appreciative thank you.
You are a blessing. And you’re welcome. 🙂
Susan is one of my absolute favorites. I am always learning to see the world through her eyes, and someday, I hope to see the world like her through my eyes. 🙂
Does that make sense?
And the same could be said about you.
-DS
It makes a lot of sense. And I say “me, too.”
And awww. Thanks.