what remains

J and I have an affinity when it comes to collecting "things" - found things like shells, rocks, feathers, skeletons, skins, and more. When J's not with me, she nearly always comes home with either a feather or a rock. "I found this for you, Momma." We never return from a walk without handfuls of leaves, berries, rocks, or feathers. When we found a lizard skin and 3-winged drangonfly on the same day, I started photographing our collection. One or two pieces against a white background makes me so happy. Other than a peacock feather, I haven't started on our dozens of feathers. It's an ongoing project - one I hope never ends.

Here's a small sampling...