Lawton was quiet at 1:30 in the afternoon. The air sat heavy over my backyard. A gray light fell across the grass like deep shade on a summer day. Not a breath of wind moved the weeds. I stood by my tripod and waited for the scene to settle. It was mid-spring, and the wood sorrel grew thick near the fence line.
“Finding the Frame”
I chose this yellow wood sorrel because it sat alone in the grass. My 105mm macro lens allowed me to isolate its form from the surrounding growth. I wanted a tight focus on the petals while letting the other blooms blur into soft shapes behind it. The tripod held my gear steady against the earth_ground. This setup captured the unique, muted light of the eclipse. It removed the harsh glare usually found in an Oklahoma yard at noon.
“Unspoken Narrative”
This is a small flower in a large world. It grew from ordinary soil and survived until this day. I find peace in its presence during such a massive event. The sun moved across the sky while this tiny thing stayed still. One is vast. One is small. Both were created by my Father’s hand. I am grateful to witness both at once.
“Open for Interpretation”
We often look toward the horizon and miss what grows beneath our feet. This flower reminds me to pause and see clearly. What do you notice when you stop to look closely? Let me know in the comments below.