I’ve really been inspired by bloggers like Ann Voskamp who have challenged us to find the precious in the ordinary, the treasures in the everyday, the beauty in the ugly. This morning, I dropped everything and in the midst of a crazy-busy day I took a long, deep breath. With camera in hand, I went in search of the ugly-beautiful.
Mud-covered boots, recently worn to splash away the afternoon in fresh Spring puddles.
Unwashed laundry, a reminder that we have all we need.
Cracked terra-cotta pot, speckled with signs of new life–tiny green leaves.
Leaky faucet, used for washing eager toddler hands after a dig in the garden.
Growing tree reflected in muddy-murky water.
Imprints from yesterday’s bicycle race in the driveway, overlaid with signs of a long-awaited arrival home.
Sweet smelling grass springing up near pooling rain.
Worn-out wooden beams and crumbling concrete, making way for Spring.
Dirty dishes, ready to be washed, leftovers from brownie-making and an evening of rest.
Weeds turned to precious treasure, picked with love and prominently displayed. A reminder that I am blessed.
Be careful how you interpret the world. It is like that. –Erich Heller
May 3rd, 2009 at 7:35 am
Aja, this post is fantastic!!! LOVE all those everyday photos, you inspired me a lot! Life is all about these little simple things and moments.
Thank you so much!!!
xoxo,
G.
May 3rd, 2009 at 8:04 am
wonderful in every way Aja. i completely enjoyed your post; eloquently done my dear! thanks for sharing this.
May 3rd, 2009 at 8:46 am
Oh Aja, your eye for artistry is overwhelmingly stunning.
May 3rd, 2009 at 9:04 am
I’m amazed at how you made everyday things look so beautiful. Thanks for the inspiration, I need to try that too!
May 3rd, 2009 at 9:16 am
Aja!! This is FANTASTIC!! Oh my… I want to grab my camera this morning too! LO!L I don’t see any ugly – just Beautiful BEAUTIFUL!!! Thank you for this post today!
May 3rd, 2009 at 10:52 am
Oh wow!!! Awesome challenge, Aja!!!
May 3rd, 2009 at 8:29 pm
what a great challenge! I will take the time to do my own research. Thanks for the inspiration!
May 3rd, 2009 at 9:06 pm
Fabulous post! I loved every photo and every caption! Great work!
May 4th, 2009 at 7:07 am
Awesome post Aja! I love the photos and your inspirational message behind them. I think I need to OPEN my EYES up and see things from a new perspective.
May 11th, 2009 at 5:04 am
i loved the unwashed laundry pic and the tree reflection one… whtt i loved about them is how u cud in focus and out focus the things in the pic….Do u use a dslr??
September 10th, 2009 at 11:29 pm
I am going to go on a treasure hunt tomorrow. This is a fantastic idea! Thank you