we may not always compose the moment, but at least we can compose the memory

we may not always compose the moment, but at least we can compose the memory
Originally uploaded by tumbleweed.in.eden {cararosephotos}

we may not always compose the moment, but at least we can compose the memory

when i look through a camera's viewfinder, i see color, i see light, i see freedom.
the freedom to create, to compose, to share with others what i see and how i see it. to speak through what i choose to have in focus. to show a little bit of me in what i choose as my subjects. to appreciate the little things that no one else sees, the hues, the angles, the details.
the magical ability to steal and paint with a moment. to stop time. to take a deep breath, and sigh happiness as i give myself the time to be grateful for the beauty i'm lucky enough to be viewing.

whiplash [28 of 365 and 6 of 52]

whiplash [28 of 365 and 6 of 52]
Originally uploaded by tumbleweed.in.eden {cararosephotos}

Slider Sunday: Uncle Jessie Admires the bokeh

Slider Sunday: Uncle Jessie Admires the bokeh
Originally uploaded by tumbleweed.in.eden {cararosephotos}

So this isn't the last you'll see of this cat, whose name "Uncle Jessie" according to its collar. But it isn't my cat, and here's the story: We left to pick up my computer from getting its new hard drive (btw !!) and this cat crossed in front of my car. When we returned a half hour later, and closed the door to our apartment, I heard "meeow!" The cat was at our door and wanted to come in!

So we let him/her in and she proceeded to make herself quite at home for an hour or so, allowing me to take tons of photos of her loveliness! We left the door open so she could come and go as she pleased, but she spent most of her time inside, speaking to us and cleaning herself. She came and went 3 times, until finally she found a shady spot outside to settle. My, how nice it was to have a furry visitor!!

{grow a woman from the ground}

{grow a woman from the ground}
Originally uploaded by tumbleweed.in.eden {cararosephotos}

Um so this was viewed 600+ times in one day, yesterday, from an unknown source. Anyone with any ideas as to how I can trace it, figure out who is linking it/me? Its kinda creepy to get that much traffic and not know how!

nature's colors {10.365}

nature's colors {10.365}
Originally uploaded by tumbleweed.in.eden {cararosephotos}

I think it pisses God off if you walk by the color purple in a field somewhere and don't notice it.... People think pleasing God is all God care about. But any fool living in the world can see it always trying to please us back. ~Alice Walker, The Color Purple, 1982

stemming from minimalism

stemming from minimalism
Originally uploaded by tumbleweed.in.eden {cararosephotos}

{like a vintage t u m b l e w e e d in eden}

{like a vintage t u m b l e w e e d in eden}
Originally uploaded by cara.rose.photos.

this was a great night to take pictures. i am so happy when i envision an image for a photograph and they turn out slightly better! check out more on the flickr page! :)