Poetic Shutterbug

More artwork by K. C. Chow from the Hong Kong Arts Center. What do you see?

Shakespeare Garden - Golden Gate Park in San Francisco Climb the mountains and get their good tidings. Nature’s peace will flow into you as sunshine flows into trees. The winds will blow their own freshness into you, and the storms their energy, while cares will drop off like autumn leaves. ~John Muir Being in and experiencing nature is being in touch with your spirit - your roots. We all live in a hurried world full of chores, errands, work, play dates and so much minutia that we hardly have the time to sleep or eat, let alone become refreshed and in touch with ourselves. Nature provides us with all we need both physically and emotionally. It provides us with food, water and the basics of life. It refreshes our senses and allows us the freedom to listen to it’s call and understand it’s mantra. It is peaceful and serene and provides tranquility. Just listening to birds sing or the rustling of leaves on a windy day take us to never ending heights of joy and bliss. Going back ...

Smoky incense orange, mango and pear offered to buddha in a wooden alcove. The street lined as a red carpet event with paper lanterns green, pink, red, gold. Hand woven baskets home to fruits, flowers bok choy and cabbage strewn among street stalls. Neighbors along the street, raw silk, pots and pans, souvenirs and toys compete for attention and the Hong Kong dollar.