There is a unique joy within those moments when something flashes with an invitation to pause, to become acquainted, to compose, and to whisper, “Please remain as such while I set up my camera.”
To engage with what is as it is in the moment…one definition of contemplative photography.
Fujifilm X-T4 f/4 1/10s 120mm 160 ISO, editing Snapseed
A. Karr and M. Wood (The Practice of Contemplative Photography) notes that contemplative photography begins with “the flash of perception.”
In the flash of perception…there is a space for things to come to you. Experience is definite, because there is no doubt about what you are seeing… Whatever it is, it is here, and there is no doubt involved, no shakiness. The nature of perception is sharp, with a brilliant, clear quality. The flash of perception is a moment of seeing that is one-pointed, stable, and free from distraction. Experience is not diffused or scattered or moving. It is direct and in focus. It is stable because it is not tossed about by winds of thought or emotion. There is a stillness and roundedness as awareness remains with perception.
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a meditative journey 
Lovely shot and the quote from book.
Thank you Rupali
You are the queen of minimalism in photography, Brenda. Lovely, warm, calming photos. I could never replicate that look, but I love it.
“queen of minimalism”…my creative heart smiled. Thank you
To engage with what is in the moment is good… 😊
Thanks Sue
What a lovely image Brenda! Thanks for joining in.
Thank you Anne … I enjoyed this challenge.
To engage with what is in the moment – I love that Brenda! Your images always do exactly that – as does this one. Wonderful
Thank you Tina…I enjoy reading your comments
I like your sharing about contemplative photography. and could feel you setting up your heat to get the captures
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Thank you Prior.