Porte Photos’ Daily Quote: March 18th, 2024

Learn from your mistakes
and build on your successes.

~ John C. Calhoun
7th vice president of the U.S.
Born on: 18th March 1782

Porte Ponderings:

Sometimes a change in perspective can create a unique photo. The photo I used for today’s quote is an example of a change in perspective. Usually butterflies are seen from their topside with wings wide open. This photo is from the underside as the Gulf Fritillary was feeding on a small white flower. Using Aperture mode the details of the butterfly and flowers are sharp and the background is blurred to emphasise the details of the subject. Aperture Mode is my favorite.

DAILY TAROT: XVIII THE MOON

I trust in my intuition and honour
my ability to uncover the truth.

Porte Photos’ Daily Quote: March 16th, 2024

You might as well like yourself;
Just think about all the time
you’re gonna have to spend with you.

~ Jerry Lewis
Actor and comedian
Born on: 16th March 1926

Porte Ponderings:

Yesterday I went hiking at Wilderness Park, Morris Bridge Road. I thought I’d walk the cedar trail to the outlook and around to the start. Unfortunately the path was underwater about 500 feet before I got to the outlook. So back I headed. Another couple walking the same trail also headed back. We missed our turn and ended up surrounded by water. We saw a small alligator and headed back to the turn. They were an interesting couple with a modern love story. They had dated in high school, but went their separate ways. Each had lived a full life, but events left them alone (Her husband had died and his wife had divorced him). They re-connected through Facebook, have now been together for 5 year and are planning their wedding in Hawaii next year. They are looking for a destination wedding photographer (not something I do) and showed me their beautiful engagement photos that they had paid $400 for. Well, they got their money’s worth. The photos were amazing. As we parted ways I said I’ll see them again on Facebook and gave them my business card. I then went to chase butterflies and got the amazing shot in today’s quote.

DAILY TAROT: SIX OF CUPS

I respect the past but embrace
the present moment.

An increased level of harmony and cooperation in your relationships.
You are ready to give and receive, without expectation.

WEEKLY TAROT: Dream Weaver’s Oracle

  1. Where you are:
    • 13 All the Willows Know Your Name
      You feel the grounded safety of belonging.
  2. What you experience:
    • 40 When the Weavers Built the Sun
      Whatever your dream begin now.
      Anything is possible.
  3. Outcome from the first two cards:
    • 22 Surfing Rainbows on the Moon
      Give wings to your imagination
      and commit to fly.