Never am I more present than when looking through the lens of my camera. Everything that has been heavily on my mind is somehow lifted. I think only of the subject in front of me.
Ever since I can remember, nature has fascinated me. As a child, we would take long road trips as a family and I would stare out the window for hours making shapes from the clouds.
I have been reminded of that childlike wonder through my first L glass macro lens. Chris knows what I need on such a deep level. A level that can be reached by no one but him. He has brought to life parts of my being that I know would have otherwise never surfaced. And because of that I live a richer, fuller, more meaningful life…with him.
The following pictures were taken at the Chattahoochee Nature Center. Several of the flowers had bloomed and were now coming to the end of their beauty, but they were no less exquisite. The splendor of my King was all around me. I love it when God shows off.
The dance of the bee
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Legs are absolutely coated in pollen
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© Joy Cannis and Even A Girl Like Me, 2012
I love the reflection on the water
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© Joy Cannis and Even A Girl Like Me, 2012
We always collect things along our journey that must be captured in the moment
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Your typical house fly
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The flower from outer space
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© Joy Cannis and Even A Girl Like Me, 2012
A little bee quarrel?
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© Joy Cannis and Even A Girl Like Me, 2012
© Joy Cannis and Even A Girl Like Me, 2012
When looking at all of the detail that went into making the flowers and bees it takes my breath away. God spent even more time on us. I love Psalm 139. It is a life verse for me and one that has kept me encouraged.
We are a masterpiece, you and I.
A work of sheer genius.
Even A Girl Like Me 
Very nice!
Thank you, Lee 🙂
The details are so intricately amazing!
They are. Only the Master Creator could do such work.
God’s work is awesome! Still….He loves even me!
Yes, it is almost impossible to take in…
God continues to bring beauty into the world through you!
Thank you, Pam! I love you so much and appreciate you more than you will ever know.
Every photo is beautiful…and beautifully said!
Thank you so much, Victoria.
“The splendor of my King was all around me.” Indeed these images reminds us how God love us. Beautiful, inspiring with colors that brings joy to the heart.
Thank you so much.