It's my nature photography page mostly focusing on Missouri birds and wildlife. I chose the name because I find delight in the wild fields of life - the overgrown places that are often hidden away and difficult to access. These spots can be thorny, tick-infested and thick with beggar's lice. But they also often teem with beauty. I hope you enjoy my happy encounters in these places (and some not-so
-wild ones closer to home). Because wildlife photography keeps me motivated and refreshed as a mom of 3, including one with profound special needs (truly the most amazing "wild field" in my life), I want to do something special with this page to support other caregivers. The Lucas Project is a non-profit organization that aims to increase access to respite for parent caregivers of children with special needs. This cause is very close to my heart, so if you enjoy the photography on this page, you can do any of the following to help The Lucas Project:
1. Directly purchase a wish list item for a caregiver featured on The Lucas Project. thelucasproject.org/wishlists
2. Donate directly to The Lucas Project general fund (providing community respite grants and I.C.U. gift bags to parents with an infant in the NICU) https://thelucasproject.betterworld.org/.../lucas-project...
3. Designate a donation for a care package to a specific caregiver
https://thelucasproject.betterworld.org/.../care-package...
You can also message Wild Field Photography on FB to make a photo request. I will try to post an animal or bird you pick to encourage a caregiver you choose - if you can send me a link to their story or fan page on FB/CaringBridge/etc, even better. I will try to share a bit of their story to raise awareness of their situation/needs. I hope the photos are also motivation to do something relaxing, creative and life-giving if you are in need of respite. Paint a portrait. Walk in the woods. Compose some music or sing a song. Talk to God. Send a card or encourage someone. Or just enjoy the photos. ☺️
Ultimately, I hope you are refreshed in the same way I am and that you see beyond these images to the One who created everything captured in them, as He is my true source of rest, and Who I live to honor, and He is revealed powerfully in all He makes: "But ask the beasts, and they will teach you; the birds of the heavens, and they will tell you; or the bushes of the earth, and they will teach you; and the fish of the sea will declare to you. Who among all these does not know that the hand of the Lord has done this? In his hand is the life of every living thing and the breath of all mankind" (Job 12:7-10). If you want to know Him, it would be my pleasure to share how you can! Thank you for joining me on this journey!
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