I have a love for birds and flight. After I parked my car on a wintry day, I noticed crows perched on barren branches like black flowers. They caught my attention and I stopped to take in their beauty.

In the middle of Winter and unusually rainy weather for Los Angeles, I saw the first blossoms on barren trees. The transition between Winter and Spring is evident. I welcome it as much as the vegetation and plants. It's a time for regeneration. May the blossoms brighten your day!

Fall is my favorite time of year. I like the breeziness and colors of the trees. The fall leaves have provided me with much inspiration in my art.

Watching their flight inspires me. I have an immense affection for birds, for the freedom and independence they represent. I think I learn to appreciate them from my father who use to tend to them, feed them, and admire them. He cared a lot for animals. He taught me about the value of life.

I saw them in a parking structure today and they were fluttering about me. They brought me happiness and sadness at the same time. They reminded me of unfree my lovebirds are inside their cage.

The ever changing clouds in the expansive sky soothe my eyes and provide me with the space to think beyond my confines.

I was up at the crack of dawn...no, not up, I haven't slept yet. I was excited to see the soft morning light coming through my window. My tomato plant has managed to squeeze out 4 tomatoes, of moderate size. I had bought the plant from an orchard because I've always wanted a tomato plant, though I lack the green thumb. This is my first tomato plant, so naturally I was very excited. I watered and tended to it a lot.

Tragically, a couple of weeks after I brought the plant home, I found its stem broken by the wind or something heavy landing on it. I was crushed. I didn't think it would survive. My boyfriend used a stick to support it, and it continued growing miraculously, a little stunted, I think. It made me proud; it fought to live.

I remember I wanted to photograph my first tomato plant before the big black crows in the neighborhood get to it. The tomatoes made me happy this morning. I like how they look with the morning due on them. They exude a youthfulness and energy that brought joy to my day.

Dragonflies fluttering about stopped me at the top of the parking structure. Without nothing else above me, I wished to fly among them. They gave me a sense of fun, freedom, and family. I shot continuous, hopefully to capture the joy that I felt. Of course, that feeling cannot be captured. Regardless of whether the photos are successful at relating the joy I've experienced, the dragonflies will always be special to me. What a beautiful clear day! If only I could fly like a dragonfly.