I was reminded of scissors the first time I saw this Aloe Vera plant in my friends' San Diego neighborhood last March. So why didn't it occur to me until tonight (Thursday) to photograph scissors so I could create a duality? Minds are such funny things. They only make connections in their own sweet time. Especially creative connections. I guess there's no rushing the process.

Speaking of creativity, how do the non-photographic folks in your life respond to your absorption/obsession with photography? Do they get it at all? What I mean is, do they appreciate your artistic eye, your originality, your creativity? Or are they apathetic, jealous, dismissive or even downright negative about the subject? When you're out together and you see something you want to photograph, how do they react when you whip out your camera? Are there groans, as in, "Oh no, here s/he goes again!", or do they patiently wait while you do your thing? Afterwards, are they interested in seeing your photos either online or in print? Can you discuss photography together or is it a verboten subject?

For some PBasers this community is the only place where they can fully express their feelings about their craft. For here we know we are among persons who DO get it, who encourage us in our growth, who share our enthusiasm, who love discussing all things photographic. Others may refer to PBase as a "virtual" community but we know differently. The friendships we make here are every bit as real as those with people we can see, hear and touch. Ask anyone who has attended a PBase meetup. They know. Many of the friends we make here will be with us for life. How fortunate we are to have found PBase, and through PBase, to have found one another.