All Lives Matter

 

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Forest of One Tree

PhotoPoetry Journal Vol. 1 - 2020 Lockdown

 

Where is All the Yeast?

 

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Forest of One Tree

PhotoPoetry Journal Vol. 1 - 2020 Lockdown

The Summer Reader

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An Escape From Stress

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PhotoPoetry Journal Vol. 1 - 2020 Lockdown

May Mother's Sleep Tonight

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Haiku, the Story

 

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Body is Here, Mind is Elsewhere

The days and nights of feeling withdrawn during the lockdown.  

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Keeping Our Homes Safe

 

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... til I found haiku

 

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Butterfly Wings Slowly Move

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Sheltering in Place

 

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My First Haiku May 29, 2020

 

Some say, "a picture is worth a thousand words."  As a life-long photographer, I used to agree with that until I discovered haiku poetry and experienced how poetic words with a photo can double the impact for both the author and the reader. 

However, once upon a time, I had the preconceived notion that I could never write haiku. I resisted the idea of my poems having to follow the syllable count rules of 5/7/5.  It seemed too restrictive. 

Then I met friends who encouraged me to give it a try.  I kept wondering if I could write one but didn't dare until the evening of May 29, 2020 when a switch was flipped. Something happened to me that night.  The cause may have been juxtaposed events of (1) fearfully arriving home with a husband fresh out of surgery to find helicopters circling, the streets of Minneapolis Minnesota under curfew because of riots and, (2) a stranger leaving a bouquet of flowers on my doorstep.   

While my husband was recovering in the guest room an inner voice compelled me to photograph the bouquet of flowers, which wasn't all that unusual.  But the surprise was the poem that burst forth without any preconceived intention.  That poem was to become my first haiku. My first experience at how haiku poems can literally burst out of you when you give yourself permission to write them.   

In the beginning, I was very timid and wrote sporadically until I dared myself to write every day, which I do now, sometimes 3 - 4 per day. To a large degree this is thanks to THE DAILY HAIKU community on Facebook which I discovered early on my haiku journey.  I will be forever grateful to founder Amanda White @AmandaWhite10 and the countless poets, in Minnesota and internationally, who encourage my photopoetry with their "Likes," positive comments, and constructive criticisms. 

You may discover that my new Instagram name where I share my photopoetry is @wendywalks.photopoetry.  Titled as such because my photopoetry are usually created while taking walks and writing haiku with a dear group of kindred spirits who join me for both activities: Melissa Moore, Lisanne Winslow, Nicole Mautz, Karen Graham, and Arianne Winslow. I am so grateful for their companionship and inspiration.  

I cannot imagine how I would have survived without having the creative practice of (1) writing haiku poems (2) making photographs, and (3) communicating with my poetry friends.   

Copyright Wendy Blomseth 2021

Forest of One Tree

PhotoPoetry Journal Vol. 1 - 2020 Lockdown

The Perfect Gift

What a gift! 

Client/friend asked for specific colors in a shawl custom designed for a family member and I was able to create it for her. 

When she saw it she said "OMG Perfect!" Hugs for her and hugs for her family member.

A Virtual Hug Coming Your Way

It's warm today but the weather will change and you'll wish you had a warm scarf or shawl that will arrive with my virtual hug. 

Wrap yourself up, feel my virtual hug and yes, go ahead and hug yourself. 

You deserve it.

https://shopvida.com/collections/wendyhblomseth 

No big box outfits

Tired of wearing the same old big box outfits? 

I invite you to take a look at my "fall line" of unique photography designs. 

ALWAYS LOOK FOR THE DISCOUNT OFFER. 

https://shopvida.com/search?x=0&y=0&q=wendy+blomseth 

What's the Story?

What's the story? 

Why am I designing shawls, scarves and wraps? 

I've given it a lot of thought and it feels like a way to share a virtual hug from me to you. 
Plus, I hope when you wear them you're giving self-love, self-care and of course warmth to yourself.

https://shopvida.com/collections/wendyhblomseth 

Fall Line

I was asked when I'd be showing some of my "fall line" of photography designs. 

So I got busy and created new pieces with the fall color palette. 

I hope you enjoy them as much as I do. 

ALWAYS LOOK FOR THE DISCOUNT OFFER. https://shopvida.com/search?x=0&y=0&q=wendy+blomseth 

Getting Cool

I'm thinking about a scarf around my shoulders to keep out the cool temps today. 

How about you? 

I invite you to visit my new photography designed shawls, scarfs and beautiful accessories.

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BTW, these are created as one of a kind designs for you, not sitting in bulk on a shelf at a big box store or on Amazon. Enjoy reducing textile waste.