tiny bubble...

...on a bush

so minute... so very frustrating...

it rained last night - that was a good thing - for we needed the moisture desparately, the ground being dry and cracked... the good news is that little droplets of rain water were left suspended on the rose bushes - the bridal wreath... leaving me opportunities to play with macro shots - i was thrilled - it's been some time since droplets have been around in plenty to have fun with - in abundant glory - seeing in amazement how they hang - ready to drop but don't... ready to roll off a leaf - but never quite do... fascinating to me... so very small - always a challenge to get them in focus...

not such great news: i will not tell you how long i spent attempting to get this one tiny bubble of water... just so - how many shots i took - to the point of my fingers getting sore... and stiff... my eyes blurring... wanting to give up - arguing with myself for just one more... then just one more... okay, this will be the last one... sigh... how do others do it - getting such awesome, crisp clear detailed pictures? this is very far from perfect... in fact, i'm almost ashamed to post it - because of the lack of detail - it doesn't have a crisp edge... falls short of my own expectations... but it's the best of the very large bunch i took - all i have to offer...

what i've come to accept is that it means i have much more to learn - the road is clearly not at the end... the journey not over - that, my friends is an exciting thing - knowing there is a world still to explore out there - ready and waiting for me - i need to continue to practice... not give up - be at the ready - not willing to compare myself with others... only willing to compare what i have already done myself - to look back and see how far i've come... use today as a benchmark - move forward from here - so although a frustrating time, not the end... a new awakening in understanding what is available, what i have to look forward to - which has made for...

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happy day.....