Happy New Year 2014! I, Margaret Bednar, have selected orbs as January's challenge.
The word orb conjures up ghosts in the form of balls of light - life forms that are believed by some to be the human soul or life force that once inhabited a physical body here on earth. It is said they have stayed behind because they feel bound to their previous life or previous location for whatever reason.
But I think Ella describes it best in the comments below - she said they feel like portals of wonder to experience.
Milkweed orb
An orb can also be a globe surmounted on a cross, used as a symbol of monarchial power and justice.
Onion orb
These orbs I am sharing with you today are the photographic work of Deborah Glessner. Her website is "Lark Photography".
She graduated from Shippensburg State College (now Shippensburg University) with both her undergrad and graduate degrees. Moved to Bucks County, PA in 1970 to work in Council Rock School District as a librarian for 34 years and a district library-media coordinator for 3 years.
After 37 years, she retired and became co-founder of a therapy dog organization called "Nor'wester Readers Canine Assisted Learning Program" which puts therapy dog teams into school classrooms to work with children having learning and emotional challenges.
She is passionate about photography and has loved it since she was a child. She recently has delved into digital art, creating montages using layers, processing photos with a variety of filters, and creating orbs.
Pinecone orb
I thought it would be fun to approach this in a mystical way - but it is not necessary. Deborah Glessner has given us permission to rotate these images - you may see something completely different if you tip it upside down. I have provided the name of each image she photographed, but feel free to interpret the images any way you like.
Beads orb
Canadian Geese orb
You may choose more than one image and please feel free to post late. Friday is often a hectic day and I will be here all weekend and even Open Link Monday! Please give credit to Deborah Glessner and link to her website. As always, link your specific post below with Mr. Linky and for this challenge I DO request a new poem.
