“To everything there is a season,

and a time to every purpose under the heaven.”- Ecclesiastes 3:1

I am behind on proofing some sessions but I had to post this series that has been in the making for one year.

There is a lady in my church who has the best yard. Her house sits on a lot that is almost 3 times bigger than most. What I like about her yard is how random it is. She doesn’t use a landscape designer and she plants where she wants. She has been living there for over 30 years and it looks very natural.

Last year I approached her about bringing my kids over sometimes for a quick session. She was very gracious and gave me permission to do so. As a little thank you, I had the idea of photographing some snipets of her yard and make a collage for her. After the 1st one was made, I liked it so much that I decided to come back each season.

Yesterday was her birthday and I visited her and presented her with the last collage in the series.

I tried to be true to each season in photographing something that would represent its colors and spirit to the best: the garnet leaf in the crisp Autumn, the quiet serenity of a snow-covered bird bath in Winter, a group of red tulips swaying to the Spring breeze, an angel garden statue sitting in the languid Summer evening.

I can’t say I have a favorite, each one has its own magic and appeal.

Another year has come and gone, each season bringing something different.