Creature Lessons

Every Valentine’s Day, we’re surrounded by messages about romantic love – perfect couples and dramatic declarations. But sometimes, sweet love has fur. It’s the pet who sits quietly beside you when you don’t feel like talking. Paws padding down the hallway when you get home. Sheri:   Like the dog who loses their mind when you walk through the door, even if you are only gone for five minutes. And the cat who chooses your  lap every night. Bill:   If pets could hand out candy h

Head Tilting Wisdom ... Sheri & Bill (Original Photography by Sheri & Bill) You’ve seen the look. That classic, head-cocked-to-the-side expression that says, “Excuse me?” or “Now what?” Animals do it when something puzzles or intrigues them. People do it when they are listening intently, or when something doesn't quite add up. And apparently, hawks do it too, with enough attitude to give a therapist pause. This image of our feathered friend giving full-on curious side-eye  r

Let your voice be heard Some days, life calls for a quiet whisper. Other days, it begs for a bold, beautiful ribbit . Look at this frog—unapologetically puffed up, singing its truth into the night. It doesn’t wonder if its song is good enough. It doesn’t compare its croak to the others. It simply lets it out . The Power of Expression We all have a voice like that—something inside us that wants to speak, to express, to connect. But too often, fear or doubt muffles it. We worry

"A Leg To Stand On" Sheri & Bill (Original photography by Sheri & Bill) Flamingos are known for their color, but have you ever pondered or appreciated their balance? One leg. Calm. Confident. Unshaken. We all need a leg to stand on -  not just physically, but emotionally, spiritually, mentally. Something that grounds us when life gets messy or unpredictable. That leg is a belief, a value, a little grit and grace. Balance means knowing what holds you steady, even if you’re st

Parrots wear every feather with confidence. Oftentimes, we shrink ourselves a little to fit into spaces that were never meant to contain us. We tone ourselves down to avoid standing out or to meet expectations that were never really ours to begin with. So how about we let our colors fly? That’s the kind of energy we need more of! The Beauty of Being Colorful Sheri: I think the world always needs colorful people—people with all their quirks, ideas, and sparkle. These are the

Willingness and Ability - Birds of a Feather for Success! (Original photography by Sheri & Bill) Flocks of birds soar with effortless grace, adjusting instinctively to each other, guided by both willingness and ability. We’ve come to see these two qualities of willingness and ability as the “power couple” behind success.   While we may want  to grow or change, it’s the willingness to step out coupled with the ability to follow through that moves us forward. And like birds in

Keep your eye on the goal! Sheri & Bill (original photography by Sheri & Bill) It was a perfect day for shallow waves and sandy toes—the kind of day where the ocean breeze carries just the right mix of adventure and relaxation.   With our camera in hand, we weren’t just here for the sun and surf; we were on a mission. Nature’s food chain was on full display as local seagulls patrolled the shoreline, eyes locked on the prize. Each returning wave left behind tiny bubbles risin

The case is still out as to whether human immortality is even achievable. but we know that quantity of years must include quality.

There's always a reason to smile! Sheri & Bill (Original photography by Sheri & Bill) There’s always a reason to smile ….and we found a...

“Get Your Butterfly On!” We love our butterfly images created over the years. Looking at them always makes our hearts (you guessed it)...

Persistence goes a long way toward achieving your goals - Original photography by Sheri & Bill “Persistence goes a long way toward...

Bill:  Clever conversation keeps things interesting…and it keeps us on our toes! A clever turn of phrase may mean the difference between...

When you want to fly, open your wings (Sheri & Bill) Original photography by Sheri & Bill “When you want to fly, open your wings” Bill:  ...

Ready to head out for the day. Got your keys? Check. Got your cell phone? Check. Got your sunglasses” Check. Got your positive attitude?...

Bill: It was a late summer afternoon as I walked along the shoreline, scoping out what might be my next prize image. Nature’s food chain...

Innocent Bribes - Sheri & Bill Beneath a tall pine tree on a warm spring day at Stone Mountain Park , we took a well-deserved, seated...

Kiss a frog, right? That’s usually deemed to be a romantic endeavor, but there really are many kinds of kisses, ranging from brief and...