I'm still forging ahead on the job hunting trail, confident the right employment opportunity will present itself. That a win-win situation will arise both for myself and a local company. And I'm still confident that opportunity will give me the chance to put my experience to good use in the community, to make a worthwhile contribution in addition to making a living - the combination of the two being exponentially more satisfying than just "finding a job". A few new opportunities have just been advertised, two of which are of real interest to me and in between writing letters and submitting them with my resume, I've managed a few shots with my camera - he! he! It gives new meaning to multi-tasking for me!
Here's a shot that typifies the depths of winter - it's finally looking as it should in our little neighbourhood;
Snow - Storming! Blustery and Wintery, just as it should be! We do need some of this weather, even though it's not pleasant to be out and about in or drive long distances in, this is the sort of weather that is normal at this time of year. Far more normal than this shot - taken just three weeks before;
An Unusual January In Our Enchanted Garden The above shot impressed me, in that the various textures came through so nicely. This same section of our little meadow is now snuggled down in a fluffy duvet of snow. I might be able to get an updated shot in about an hour if the light is right - we'll see!
My "creme de la creme" was this shot of a black capped chickadee, a shot that has only taken me about a year to get!
Chickadee - dee - dee! Photography, just like job hunting, can be a real exercise in patience and persistence. Chickadees are tiny birds that flit about quickly from place to place and they seldom sit still long enough to bring them into proper focus, let alone give time to adjust the camera's exposure and shutter speed settings! I've snapped photo upon photo of them that were only dumped into the desktop trashbin - so I'm thrilled to finally have one suitable for sharing! Sure hope you enjoy, as much as I enjoyed getting it!
Perhaps this little achievement is an indication of things to come? While writing this blog I got a call from one of the agencies I'm registered with and have another "one day" assignment for the end of next week. Other things are brewing... my fingers are crossed that the "right" thing comes up that satisfies everyone's desires in the same magical way that little black-capped chickadee satisfied my desire to capture an image so sweet!
Magic, in the garden, presents itself again, my spirit is refreshed and reassured! And I am most grateful for that!
