One of the first Photo Fridays I did for Mentality was a picture that I took in April of 2021, just a little over a year ago now, of a young tree outside of the house that I still live in (pictured above and to the left).
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This is a sculpture photographed at the Museum of Modern Art in Montreal about four years ago. This sculpture was part of an exhibit that incorporated artists' work into the room of the gallery.
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I took this photo at Lillie Park in Pittsfield Charter Township after nearly driving past it on my way to another park. This little park is a hidden gem with a gorgeous green lake in wide open space and tons of dogs.
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This picture may be an old picture that I took but I have been looking at it a lot lately. It's taken at my favorite vacation spot in South Carolina.
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My first thought after taking this photo was that the contrast between the historic gold tones of the ceiling and the sleek marble table was mesmerizing. Looking deeper at this contrast, I’ve found that it effortlessly shows how intertwined the timeless themes of the humanities and the cutting edge advances of the sciences truly are.
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I took this photo on Tuesday when there was a lot of rain outside and the moisture caused the ice to melt and a light fog to grace the ground. I thought it was cool how we were transported to a time between the seasons.
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There's just something comforting about getting a familiar food or drink even when you're traveling. I'm not big on planes, they tend to make me a bit panicky. But I love the destination and being to go get my same Starbucks order but in a new place with my best friend.
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While attending a violin program in Italy a few years ago, I had the opportunity to tour a museum dedicated to displaying the work of one of the most famous violin makers in the world. I was given permission to photograph and edit one of the displays and I love how this picture captures the beauty and drama of the instrument.
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I took this photo on a little weekend getaway with some friends. Sometimes getting away for a weekend, even if only a little bit out of town, and setting aside things can be really great to clear your mind. Almost like a little reset.
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During our girls’ trip to Miami this past summer, my friends and I woke up early one day to watch the sunrise.
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I took this photograph of a marshy forest creek over the past summer, and I think that it captures the calming ambiance that characterized the scene.
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These past few weeks have been tough the influx of work and midterms. I’ve found that focusing on the little things has helped me get through each day.
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I love photographing plants at the botanical gardens and this is one of my favorites!
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I took this photo on fall break in Naples, FL…
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I’ve always tried to make it a point to marvel at the little moments of beauty in nature…
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I took this photo outside the cemetery on the way to the university arboretum last Saturday.
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After my dog passed away last year, one of the things that brought me comfort during the weeks following was collecting my favorite photos that I had taken of him over the years.
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…Having a strong support network can often be a key component of maintaining a state of well-being.
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…I am excited for fall, but will miss the summer blooms.
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I took this photo in Nickels Arcade right at sunset. I was walking through and the view of the sunlight through the window was beautiful and everything it reached turned a lovely, golden color. The sunlight on my face made me feel happy and so appreciative to be in such a wonderful place. Little moments like these make life special.
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