collections of the heart

When I was a child, I collected rocks.  It didn't matter where they came from.  If I liked a rock I saw, then into my collection it went.  When I became pregnant with my first son I started collecting antique, silver baby spoons.  I scoured antique stores and and eBay looking for just the right spoon to add to my collection all the time.  I think it's a no-brainer then that being a photographer, I'm going to acquire things that have to do with photography from vintage cameras to funky jewelry to cool t-shirts.  What's even better is that those who know me well always seem to find something that, as my girlfriend who gave me the necklace above said, "When I saw it I knew I had to get it for you".  I'm the one who will carry that awesome camera tote and wear the cool camera earrings and have the cute little keychain.  I love what I do and I 'wear' it with pride.  And, like Martha Stewart says, that's a good thing.  

How about you? What collections do you have? Take a picture and share with us.  I know I'm not the only out there!

connections

He surprised us and came home early that day. We were already at the beach. She saw him and ran into his arms. Daddy's girl in looks and spirit. I watched as he guided her over the slippery rocks.  My telephoto lens afforded me a glimpse into this moment between them without disturbing it.  She feeling safe by taking his strong hand, an assurance of knowing as she reached out he would be there to help her.  His heart full being needed in that moment, knowing she won't always be so small or need his hand.  A connection, a touch, transference of love.  Just a simple moment captured, but one that speaks to my heart and makes me ever so thankful for this thing called photography.

What connections have you captured lately? Please share one here with us all today.