 Expand your nature connections |
 Texture: Marigold foliage is angular and spiked, but the blossoms are smooth and fluid. Opposing textures adds variety. We can imagine marigolds as hosting a party where all are welcome! |  Color: Analogous colors (colors next to each other on the color wheel) typically lend a sense of restfulness, but marigold's bright hues create a more vibrant and youthful quality. We can imagine marigolds as childhood friends who stick together. |  Shape: Circles offer a feeling of connection, wholeness, timelessness, and cyclical movement. We can imagine the marigold community as an endless ring of belonging. Read more on shapes here. |
 | Mindfulness through photography helped me engage with a subject I'd typically avoid, the marigold taught me to listen deeply and my camera allowed me to see complex beauty where my eyes/brain/nose felt displeased. Channel the message of the marigold in your own practice by photographing something that disgusts you. Try deepening your curiosity about something you might initially overlook or be turned off by. As you photograph, notice both the subject and your own feelings, for better or worse. Stay attuned to subtle shifts that create an opening, a softening when you turn your attention to how your camera sees this subject. |
What "disgusting" object will you connect with through mindful photography?
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