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Welcome and thank you for visiting! I’m Naomi – a mother, writer, creative soul, and avid reader. I aim to share my thoughts and ideas to inspire positive change that will help you live an authentic and caring life.
Poetic Aperture is for me and for you. I often write just to process the swirling activity inside, but I also hope to inspire COMPASSION, COURAGE, and WONDER in you and support you on your journey of elevating the everyday.
I am a rabbinical student at the Academy for Jewish Religion in New York. I am fortunate to have an amazing 15-year-old daughter and a supportive husband of 22 years.
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… reading in bed, candles, diving into a new project, learning something new, crisp crunchy leaves underfoot, hearing my daughter laugh, starting a new book, finishing a book, organizing, floating on my back in the pool and staring at the sky, writing, craft supplies, photography, poetry, a good massage, knowing smiles, singing along to the radio, getting things done, comfy bedding, hot chocolate, paying attention to the details, libraries and bookstores, campfires, astronomy, finding beauty in the everyday, impromptu road trips, quiet, journaling, learning about myself, waking up and reading in bed (preferably with coffee), home, interesting flowers, affection, Sleepytime tea, capturing a moment in time with my camera, true laughter, soft rain.
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“There are many things in life that will catch your eye, but only a few will catch your heart. Pursue those.” ~ Michael Nolan
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Tag Archives: Big Picture Classes
Gratitude tree: what are you thankful for?
One of the Big Picture Boot Camp prompts by Amy Powers was to make a “Celebration Tree.” I like the idea of decorating the house for autumn and also of making the idea of gratitude more tangible to my young daughter. … Continue reading
Picture Black and White: Storytelling
Let’s finish this black and white exhibition, shall we? The power of black and white is perhaps most evident in documentary photography. The important part of this type of work is telling an entire story in a single shot. Theme six … Continue reading
Picture Black and White: Nature
It’s time to catch up with Picture Black & White and theme five (of six): nature. It did seem counter-intuitive to be focusing on nature when there is so much vibrant color to be found, but we found the beauty, the detail, and the texture … Continue reading
Picture Black and White: Texture
After the first two themes (Graphic Elements and Light), we moved on to Texture, and it’s no accident that texture follows light because to capture texture in your images you need to use the light for almost everything you are … Continue reading
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
