After so many years of spending time on Hilton Head Island for our vacation, you might think I would tire of taking photos of the same things. But every year, I see things a little differently through that lens of mine. That’s the beauty of rest and creation. When you mix the two together, your eyes see better.

I had some time to stop and chat at the sky while on vacation. As much as I love our hometown with all the green and leafy trees, sometimes I miss not being able to get a good look look at the wide open sky.

There is something about being able to take in the whole thing at once that leads to a deeper understanding of who God is and the wonder of my small place in his big story.

Sometimes the view from the ground is more interesting if, instead of looking straight ahead, you simply look up.

And even though we gathered to watch the man show with all its pop and bang and razzle dazzle…

…the God show was much more impressive.

Because I’ve been writing so much lately, I have had to put other job/hobby things on hold for a while. But this weekend, a couple of girls in our youth group and I traipsed around town to capture the days of their friendship before one goes off to college and the other moves with her family to Atlanta.

Aside from writing (my first hobby/job love), flitting about town with a couple of girls and my camera is one of my most favorite things to do. I spent nearly three hours with them, a lot longer than I usually take. But with each click and laugh and freeze frame, I discovered again my love for photography. I still have so much to learn about it all, but I’m not looking to make a living of it. Even if I never learn any more than I know right now, I think I’ll be happy. Life can be so lovely through the lens of my camera. I’m sure I’ll have to share more from this photo shoot with you because these two are ever so cute.

And to those of you who mentioned you are willing to guest post, a heartfelt thank you. I will contact you with more details in the days to come.