- Hello! Welcome to Poetic Aperture, my online home. I'm Naomi and I'm happy you've joined me as I share my nature photography, other creative explorations, and any inspirations that cross my path that I hope will brighten your day. I aim to offer thought-provoking ideas that inspire creative thought and positive change and that will help you live an authentic and caring life.
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Author Archives: Naomi Wittlin
Photo Friday: Picture Black and White
I am already halfway through the two-month Picture Black & White class and am really enjoying it. In looking beyond the color when taking a picture, I’m learning what graphic elements make up a strong image and how to arrange … Continue reading
Posted in Photo Friday, Photography
Tagged Big Picture Classes, Black White, Black White Picture, lines, Photography, tracey clark
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My mindset = my child’s behavior
(I wrote this post a few weeks ago and unintentionally hit “publish,” so some of you have already read it. My apologies! I am happy to report that things are much better now… three nights in a row of my … Continue reading
Posted in Life, Mindfulness, Motherhood, Photography
Tagged Behavior, Behavior Analysis, Child
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Storypeople favorite quotations
Personal Plateau Before Dawn
Photo Friday: May flower challenge
Linking up today to my friend Lori at Lori Moon Studio and her photo a day challenge.
What can reasonably be accomplished in 2.5 hours?
Every other morning when I am walking out of preschool after dropping my daughter in her classroom, I have a little lift in my step. It’s practically a skip. After the morning routine and the rush of getting out the … Continue reading
Kids make terrible pets
Happy belated Mother’s (you’re doing the most amazing work on the planet) Day to you all. I wanted to pass along the two articles below. They might just be especially useful to you if two nights ago you stomped from … Continue reading
Posted in Life, Motherhood, Photography, Quotations
Tagged aha parenting, Dr. Laura Markham, gentle living, meagan francis, Mothers Day, parenting, she knows parenting
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Photo Friday: state of the garden
“To own a bit of ground, to scratch it with a hoe, to plant seeds and watch their renewal of life — this is the commonest delight of the race, the most satisfactory thing a man can do.” -Charles Dudley Warner, … Continue reading
Posted in Photo Friday, Photography, Quotations
Tagged agapanthus, Charles Dudley Warner, container garden, garden, hibiscus, Knock Out Roses, Plant, Tomato
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30 questions
I think the willingness to reflect and grow has always said a great deal about me as a person… let’s see how I’m doing as a wife and mother. Inspired by Mandi and her post “30 Questions to Ask to … Continue reading
Posted in Home, Life, Mindfulness, Motherhood
Tagged Child, Daughter, family, home, Husband, marriage, Parent, priorities
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Do you want to be a better blogger?
Did you know only 4% of the blogs created since 2002 still get updated weekly? You don’t want that to be you! I recently completed the How To Build a Blog You Truly Love eCourse, given by the fun and colorful … Continue reading
Posted in Creativity
Tagged Blog, blog e-course, Blogger, Build a Blog You Truly Love, Liv Lane, Social media, Wordpress
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Photo Friday: where the heart is
Here and there, I’ve had some time to work on some small home projects. Our house is a wonderful space, but I have been wanting to personalize it and make it more ours. I’ve completely reorganized our bathroom storage into … Continue reading
Posted in Home, Photography
Tagged Bedroom, console table, Decal, Door, IKEA, Kitchen, Living room, picture frames, Sliding door, wall words
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