In a drawer???? How sad! You should scan some of your old photos from the sheep farm days. When you look at them closely, you won't believe the little things that show up and were captured all those years ago. Give your scanner one more try and if that doesn't work, get a Canon Canolide. They're about $100 and are the best. Thank's for commenting sweets!

Nicki- that's exactly where real seeing begins! Noticing something just to the point of being motivated enough to pick up the camera (or cell phone) and click. Without composing or trying to make it be anything other than something to document a moment you felt a twinge (or pull or resonance). Even in the less than perfect snapshots - you'll find a shape, a reflection, a shadow, a band of light. You'll see an expression from someone in the shot that tells you more than they could ever speak. And, just as you say, when you shoot intuitively your photos get better. It's like the Minor White quote I have on my website says: "No matter how slow the film, Spirit always stands still long enough for the photographer it has chosen." And it will "choose" you more and more as you shoot more intuitively. I'm going to be in Seabrook on July 21 through August 3. I hope we'll get a chance to meet each other and talk more. :}

That's the way to follow it. Most of it is in the process of just doing. And the more you go there, to the other side of the "door" or where ever you find those glimpses, the more of it will become visible. I can tell from your writing and photos you're so perceptive to your own unique viewpoint. CK

Oh finally I got your comment up. I've just been looking at the Tartlette blog. She lives in South Carolina too and her farmer's market photos are just a-m-a-z-i-n-g!!! http://www.tarteletteblog.com/ Oooohhhh your kids are precious! I just looked at your latest post. I must not be signed up to get on email....I'll fix that now. Thanks for your sweet support!

Who knew this reply would be so hidden? I just wanted to let you know I figured it out and you've been THE ONE who has allowed me to understand that there's an audience out there...Thx Nicki!