The Value of Dark

Arizona is bright. Very bright. It is so filled with light that it’s a challenge to photograph its loveliness. Taking time this morning to process some of my images made me very aware of the importance of dark. So often we think we only want light and joy and happiness. But without darkness and sorrow and grief, we cannot “process” the true beauty of our lives. How often do I rail about the things in life that are uncomfortable without understanding that there can be no “comfort” without distress to balance it.   

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