There's something about staring at a flower for several minutes that becomes a mindfulness practice. Perhaps at first the brightness of the petals is what's most striking. Then the shape of the pistil stands out. The dusting of the pollen that's fallen onto the petal. The network of veins. The light fuzz on the stem.When I am seeking quietude, I pick up my camera, specifically a Nikon D3000 with a Tamron 60mm macro lens. It was a gift from my husband Mike, who has been shooting macrophotography for over a decade. We used to...more
