Reflections on a Stone's Vision

Walking, for me, is more than simply taking steps. It is a quiet conversation with Nature—a time to reflect, to listen, to notice the subtle messages woven into the world around me.

On one such walk, I returned home feeling slightly disappointed, believing I had found nothing worthy of capturing through my lens. And yet, as I approached the house, a small glimmer caught my eye—a quiet radiance emanating from a glass orb resting among the stones in my garden. The image formed within it felt unexpectedly magical. With gratitude, I paused and captured the moment. The resulting photograph—an iridescent sphere cradled in moss and stone, reflecting trees and sky—seemed to express something far greater than its simple setting. It spoke to the profound interconnectedness of all creation, a reminder that even the smallest moments can hold an entire world within them.

Everything we create leaves behind seeds. I often return to my art with fresh eyes, wondering whether it carries a new message or is ready to evolve. Recently, this photograph called to me again. I sensed it wanted to move beyond its original expression. Intrigued, I began a digital interpretation, stepping into the role of both observer and creator, guided more by intuition than intention. Peacock feathers emerged, encircling a central eye—an unfolding of color and awareness, revealing beauty through heightened perception.

And as the image unfolded, I was reminded that vision is not only something we use to look outward, but something we cultivate within—an openness to what quietly reveals itself when we are willing to see.

As I reflect on this image, it feels like a continuation of that walk—a reminder that the messages we seek in Nature often follow us home, waiting patiently to evolve and grow over time.

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