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Webs we Weave

A close reflection on grass, delicate webs, and the small structures we almost miss.

Spider web suspended in green grass with shallow focus

Small structures ask for slower eyes.

The web is delicate, but the light makes it visible for a moment. A few inches either way and the photograph would disappear into the grass.

I like the phrase “webs we weave” because it gives the frame a little more than description. It points to patience, pattern, and the quiet work happening close to the ground.

Close observational photography helps sharpen the same instincts I use everywhere else: look carefully, because the important thing may be small and temporary.

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