A photographer works to exclude competing elements in a photograph. Distilling an image down to the most important elements can make for a strong expression. I am grateful when the opportunity presents to appreciate God’s handy work in an uncluttered view. Such was the case with this beautiful flower at the Oregon Garden. Such is also true for our lives. If we focus on the simple and most important elements of our mortal existence, our person will present a beautiful and powerful image to God and to those around us.

At the Oregon Garden just south of Portland