Night Beauty
Canon 5D Mark ll, 70-200L 2.8, 4.0 aperture, 1/5 shutter, 250 ISO, tripod
Just when I thought the day was done, and I felt utterly and completely alone, I looked up. There, the clouds gathered into a circle around the moon, like children awaiting a story. In the clouds, different shades of color and light formed a crown for her majesty, the Moon, whose brilliance is but a reflection from our Sun.
All at once, I felt utterly and completely loved and not alone at all. The day was not done, and this moment hung so heavy with joy and conversation as I took frame after frame of the glory. I could not stop thanking my Father God for this gift. I felt it was just for me. I had felt sadness just moments before, and now such joy. As I bent on the wet earth holding my tripod to steady my camera, my dogs gathered around happy, my excitement palpable to them. The horses clung to the edge of the fence, curious.
I chattered on to God like a child, thanking Him, and telling Him everything that came into my mind and heart. So grateful.
It was our moment.
Fresh manna for the day. I have gathered and eaten it. I look forward to tomorrow’s supply.
Mystery
Moon Glory
3 Comments
Mary Anne, you don’t even know me….I’m a fellow 12Stone(r)…..but I am blown away by your photography and your eye and your beautiful words. I look forward to reading your blog every day. I’m learning about photography and don’t know if I’ll ever understand it all and I just look at your pictures with awe. You have an amazing talent for pictures and words and are obviously filled with the Spirit! Thank you!!
Karen,
Thanks so much for reading and commenting on my blog! It means so much to me! I hope to meet you soon.:)
Mary Anne
Mary Anne, you are something! THESE PICTURES ARE FANTASTIC! I sense that I spend too much time looking down and miss the beauty God sends us through His world. I enjoy your pictures so much and your words bless me. Thanks for sharing your gifts. Love you.