I have never been a morning person, but there are certain circumstances for which I wake up excited about; like traveling, climbing a mountain, or taking photos.
I had gone for the first time just a couple of days before. I usually visit the places alone before each session; it helps me connect with the concept and the atmosphere. Although there is always more breeze, or more people, or less light; something that changes the rules of the game and invites me not to be rigid.
She wore a loose dress so she could get undressed quickly. The flowers are on the side of the road and the cars park on the shoulder to admire the brief bloom that adorns the base of the mountain in yellow.
―Sunrise light is my favorite, I told her as we entered the field. The sprinklers were on and we had to go deeper to avoid wetting the camera.
All our clothes were full of burs and as we moved aside the weed to make our way, I wondered how she was going to be able to sit among the flowers without scratching all her legs.
Even though she was the one naked and I was wearing jeans, she didn't complain for a second, while I felt little pricks every time I squatted down to take a picture.
Somehow, indirectly, they always find a way to teach me something.
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