Frozen

I've been quiet of late – not so unlike the stillness that follows freezing rain.

My partner's father passed quite suddenly nearly two weeks ago. I haven't yet found words to describe the experience of being there in hospital with him before and during his passing.

Getting back to normal has been difficult – tending to this space just hasn't been a priority. It seems, however, that the longer one stays away, the harder it becomes to re-engage. I'm not yet ready to fully dive back in.

For now, the best I can offer is this ice series – a gentle nod to the parts of me that are momentarily slumbering, someday to melt into a more malleable fluidity.

These photos remind me...

There is great beauty in stillness – intricate patterns, discernible only to those who pause long enough to perceive them.

^{Nerdy Details: Canon EOS 5D Markiii • 100mmf2.8L Macro Prime • Portland, Oregon, USA}