by Martha Brettschneider | Sep 12, 2020 | Antiracism, Life Lessons, Mindful Photography, Mindfulness
As I wrote in my last post about turning my camera upward to trees to shift my usual point of view, I’ve made an intentional effort to widen my lens and embrace new perspectives this year. I can feel at the very core of my being that this is what we are all...
by Martha Brettschneider | Sep 2, 2020 | Mindful Photography, Mindfulness
Beech Tree at Longwood Gardens Last week I was supposed to be in New Brunswick, Canada, for a week-long photography workshop with Freeman Patterson and Andre´ Gallant at Shamper’s Bluff, an ecological reserve that Freeman donated to the Nature Conservancy of Canada. I...
by Martha Brettschneider | Jul 24, 2020 | Mindful Photography, Mindfulness, Photography
The most powerful thing is to enjoy the practice — you are playing in the world of form. ~ Eckhart Tolle Nourish what makes you feel confident, connected, contented. Opportunity will rise to meet you. ~ Oprah I’ve got some exciting and fun news! First, let me...
by Martha Brettschneider | Jul 10, 2020 | Antiracism, Mindful Photography, Mindfulness, Photography
Crickets still have the main concert stage as I slip out into the awakening morning with my camera bag. Normally I would head towards the lake at this hour of the day to soak in the sounds of nature before boat engines start, maybe catch a glimpse of the great blue...
by Martha Brettschneider | Jun 20, 2020 | Antiracism, Mindfulness
It’s Saturday morning, the day after Juneteenth. I was embarrassed and humbled to learn of my ignorance about this holiday, which celebrates the end of slavery in Texas almost two years after the Emancipation Proclamation was signed. When I outed myself in my...
