Today’s window frame is all about the wild ones, the tiny flowers that keep our footpaths company but rarely get a second look. They’re so small that you can pass them every day and never really see them. I only noticed them because I slowed down, bent closer, and let the world get quiet for a minute. That’s when their shapes started to speak, soft bursts of seeds, slender buds reaching out, and leaves tracing gentle lines in the background.
In black and white, they turn calm and contemplative. Color steps aside, and what remains are textures, tones, and the quiet rhythm of light. Highlights kiss the edges of the fluff and petals, shadows carve depth into the leaves, and the midtones hold everything together like a soft breath. It’s a look I love, simple, peaceful, and a little nostalgic, like a memory that decided to stay.
Arranging these frames felt like putting small voices into a conversation. One image leads with texture, another answers with form, and the last two add balance, quiet notes that complete the melody. This is why I keep returning to everyday subjects, they remind me that beauty isn’t rare, attention is. When we look closer, even a patch of roadside greens can feel like a little sanctuary.
I’m happy with how these turned out and grateful for the pause they gave me. Thanks for walking with me, one small step slower, one frame closer. Cheers!
”To see in color is a delight for the eye, but to see in black and white is delight for the soul.”
~ Andri Cauldwell
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