Wistful Wonder

One of the most exciting elements I experience in photographing and working with children is capturing them experiencing life and being “in the moment” and “in harmony”” with their environment and nature. This painting is an example of one of these magical times that my little Salish Native American model forgot I was there and was totally immersed in the moment and the wonder of the magnificence of nature. There was no instruction from me as to “stand here, do this or that”. To see through a child's eyes is to appreciate and to be grateful...and, as adults, to regain our own sense of “wonderment”.