31 Jan fleeting moments
Some days you feel like you’re living in slow motion. You watch your life as passes by one minute after the next. You hear every sound, feel the breeze on your face, notice the quality of light, and watch your children in awe.
Who’s life is this wonderful life? How did I get so blessed? I don’t know, but I do know I never want to take another day for granted.
I had a day like that this weekend. It was magic.
Videos like this (created by the lovely Katherine Center) bring it all home; what it means to love, care-take, nurture, give, hold, carry, and love more.
Share a favorite fleeting moment from your life. Through the lens of love and gratitude, it all looks perfect. Lucky us!
Lisa
Posted at 01:18h, 01 FebruaryHow absolutely wonderful! The photos are beautiful and I can’t help but smile thinking about those fleeting moments.
Just tonight, my little 2 year old daughter put her hand on my cheek. When I turned towards her, she held out her arms, leaned into me, gave me the most heartfelt hug, leaned back while keeping her eyes locked with mine, then towards me again for a final kiss.
Earlier today, my son had stoped playing with his cars, walked over behind me as I was finishing up an art project very dear to my heart, and said, "Mommy, you always make the most beautiful art."
There is no greater bliss than moments like that.
May we all continue to be there for them and share our gratitude. 🙂
Cara
Posted at 02:20h, 01 FebruaryYour photo and words always inspire me. I absolutely loved the video, I had to share it.
I am continuing to take pictures everyday and did capture a few fleeting moments of my oldest son.
Joanna
Posted at 02:42h, 01 FebruaryWonderful moments caught with the perfect sentiments. LOVE the video!! Thank you for sharing that.
Here is my BSM
megan
Posted at 02:56h, 01 Februarythat top shot of your daughter with her hair blowing across her face is just magic.
mine’s a bit more mundane: waiting
the gypsy chick
Posted at 04:18h, 01 FebruaryThis weekend was full of Cheer, Dance and Children’s activities. Rarely do I stop to realize that soon my 15 year old daughter will be leaving for college…
So here is my contribution to the fleeting moment
<www.thegypsychick.net>
Thank you!
bekkah
Posted at 04:31h, 01 FebruaryThis weekend I was fortunate enough to see an outdoor performance on ice…absolutely gorgeous 🙂
http://bekkah.squarespace.com/blog/2010/1/31/blue.html
Such an amazing video, it’s everywhere these days!!
emma
Posted at 05:03h, 01 FebruaryI agree with Megan that the top photo is utter magic. And the video brought tears to my eyes. I didn’t capture any fleeting moments with my camera today, but I caught them with my mind’s eye and that’s enough. Thank you for reminding me to make them matter.
melody
Posted at 05:44h, 01 FebruaryOh, your first image is makes me smile, and I DO love that video.
I have a moment…
http://slurpinglife.typepad.com/slurping_life/2010/02/moments.html
melody
Posted at 05:46h, 01 FebruaryLet’s try that link again 🙂
moments
Leisa Hammett
Posted at 06:53h, 01 FebruaryMy third shot down is my BSM. I love patterns. I was intrigued w/ the effect of shooting this weeping willow from looking up. I think I am finding my way, slowly, with what I want to do with my art–now that I’ve reconnected with her after 35 years of neglect. I have been trying to figure out why I am drawn to trees and skies when I photograph. Today I shot tons of shadows on the snow. I am drawn to mixed media and I think I want to incorporate these images onto canvas with words (I am a writer) and with paint. But I need to learn the how of the techniques of such mixed media making. I am taking a class this week. Anyone who can recommend what kind of paper I’d print my images onto for this type of recreation/transfer to canvas, I’d appreciate it! And, as always, I am so very open to critique of my photos. Like how could I do it better next time? What can I improve upon. Oh, and it’s late and I did not go back and get a cheat sheet on how to to a live link. Dang…Thank you!
http://leisahammett.typepad.com/the_journey_with_grace/2010/02/winter-gratitude-.html
Caroline
Posted at 11:27h, 01 FebruaryThat video made me cry! The images are awesome ~ the words so powerful!
lifeineden
Posted at 13:23h, 01 FebruaryMy weekend was really quite ordinary — in the good way you talk about. I was lucky enough to capture this little moment.
MelodyA.
Posted at 13:45h, 01 FebruaryFebruary is filled with fleeting moments for me because it’s my oldest’s birthday. I just can’t believe that this month will mark 9 years that she has been in my life. I’m taking February to remember the things that I love, probably will include a lot of that almost 9 year old.
My Best Shot
Puna
Posted at 14:16h, 01 FebruaryWonderful collection from some wonderful women.
My best shot Monday
killlashandra
Posted at 15:00h, 01 FebruaryFleeting makes me think of so many different kinds of moments that come and go through out a lifetime. I thought of them better personified in the shape of a rainbow.
qmama
Posted at 15:13h, 01 Februaryexquisite photos. yes, magic always happens by the ocean with my children too. thank you to you and katherine for sharing love art.
carrie
Posted at 16:19h, 01 Februaryyou always say through your photos and words exactly what i am thinking – or wish i could say. beautiful. and i love being reminded of those moments, too.
we had a practically perfect evening over the weekend as well.
elk
Posted at 20:27h, 01 Februaryyes …slow motion is right Tracey…i see it and feel it…I was rushing to send off my daughters college applications…talk about fleeting moments! It was a clear cold afternoon at the post office and i snapped this photo on my way in, my camera was set on black and white…
http://redorgrayblackandwhite.blogspot.com/2010/01/21_29.html
Amy Jo
Posted at 21:46h, 01 FebruaryI know how you feel. Sometime I look around at my life and think about how incredibly lucky I am. In that vein, here is my post. Not exactly fleeting, and not exactly one moment. It’s my birthday, and I compiled a few of my favorite photos of me through the years…
Leslie
Posted at 21:53h, 01 FebruaryWe had a lovely, snowy weekend – something that in our mild climate is always fleeting.
Jakki
Posted at 14:28h, 04 FebruaryAny time I see this link…I HAVE to watch it…it is so on time and perfect for what I need.
camerashymomma
Posted at 23:19h, 04 February"I do know I never want to take another day for granted."
yes, yes to all of that. i feel like my life is shifting, and beauty and light is pulling me closer. and it’s lovely to know that you are near.
xo
shelley
Posted at 08:37h, 05 Februarysun on your skin, sand beneath your feet
collecting seashells in yellow buckets..
mother and daughters blessed beyond measure.