If you have read much of my blog, you may have noticed some recurring imagery. My husband and I live in a little townhouse in Tempe, and I often photograph the contents of our patio. Though I have attempted to plant several varieties of “easy” to maintain plants, only a couple have survived for long. Yet, there are several that continue to thrive, through the rugged desert heat in the summer, windy monsoons and dust storms, and of course low maintenance on my part. And in spite of my rare desire to tidy the patio of dirt and leaves that blow in, I spend a decent amount of time out there. I cannot stop photographing the subtle changes and beauties I notice each day.

Even a small space can be explored and re-explored to find newness.