Reflections in a Golden Lens

“Here is the thing about New York and me. There is this unspoken connection that I belong. It challenges with the possibilities of the unknown and yet it always allows the confidence of knowing I would be safe; free to simply be and enjoy. That is why I have spent a lifetime continually yearning to return.”

“Along with the ISO (sensitivity of the camera’s sensor) and shutter speed, aperture affects depth of field, the level of clarity or blurriness. For me, this powerful balance, this creation of vision, defines the standard for personal expression and excellence in picture taking.  And…I have realized, it has become the perfect metaphor for grasping, opening one’s personal lens/perspective to happiness and acceptance.”

“I do not remember the details of the actual visit with my great Uncle but the excitement of the journey remains. To this day, every time I drive upon the bridge and approach the San Rafael city exit, the excitement returns. I become that little girl, riding in her family’s yellow Buick, feeling lovely and happy in that crinoline petticoat.”

I once wrote to a friend, “In New York…I have felt securely bonded and tested at the same time. The city offers a comfortable cocoon yet drives a powerful confidence for adventurous seeking. I simply feel happy walking amidst the history, culture, and beauty. All the while, there lingers a compelling anticipation to discover the unexpected. It’s the Ying and Yang of it all.”