Beauty Is...

My  own little "Mini Me" wanted to create a photograph to submit to the PTA "Reflections" contest.  Students are encouraged to "create an original work" of dance, photography, film, music, literature, or other visual art.  This year's theme is "Beauty Is..." 

With cameras in hand we set off in search of beauty in our community.  The flora and fauna found in and around a few local lakes offered plenty of beauty to be photographed. 



I was quite impressed with my son's ability to evaluate his subjects and the quality of the available light.  He certainly knew what he was doing and why he was doing it.   He was intent upon his mission to show us what "beauty is."  In several of my photos above it is obvious that he is quite confident and totally in control of his process.  In several other photos it is equally obvious that he is still just a little kid.  When we came upon the playground area, his face beamed as he darted off quickly to run, jump, climb, swing, slide, and simply be silly.  He concluded his romp and then proceeded to take several more beautiful photos.

I'm sure that the "Reflections" contest will astound us with the submissions of the students.  The lesson I learned is that "Beauty Is" the mind, heart, and spirit of an innocent child.  That's a tough one to capture in a single photo, but I'll surely keep trying...