<![CDATA[KATHY LIBBY PHOTOGRAPHY - Story Behind the Images]]>Sun, 15 Feb 2026 09:49:51 -0500Weebly<![CDATA[A Moment in Bloom-Catching Nature at the Perfect Time]]>Mon, 02 Jun 2025 21:08:02 GMThttps://www.klibbyphotos.com/story-behind-the-images/a-moment-in-bloom-catching-nature-at-the-perfect-timePicture
There’s something magical about flowers after a fresh rain—their petals hold onto droplets like tiny jewels, reflecting the soft morning light. On this particular outing, I had one goal: capture nature’s post-storm beauty before it disappeared. 

In the past, I’ve watched flowers bend too far under the weight of lingering raindrops, losing the elegance of their perfect form. But this time—my timing was spot on.

I framed this shot to capture the delicate curve of the petals as they embraced the remaining raindrops. The contrast of deep purple and green felt like nature’s own dramatic masterpiece. 

​This iris reminds me of life’s delicate balance—too much waiting and an opportunity may pass, but if you catch it at just the right time, you get something extraordinary.

Have you ever captured a perfect fleeting moment? I’d love to hear your stories! 

This print is now available in my shop—bring a touch of nature’s elegance into your home.
]]><![CDATA[Wabi Sabi]]>Thu, 31 Mar 2022 00:54:50 GMThttps://www.klibbyphotos.com/story-behind-the-images/wabi-sabi
Wabi Sabi - The art of finding beauty in the imperfect.

When I was first presented with the idea of Wabi Sabi and looked at the mostly dead daisies, I have to admit, I was challenged. I've always looked at broken items, rusted out things and dead plants as discardable--not photo-worthy. Now, I see them in a new light. There is something about these daisies that I am drawn to.

At one time, these were beautiful daisies, part of a wonderful display of flowers. Although they've been removed from their companions, I can see some of the daisies clinging to that life force--not ready to give up. I don't necessarily mean the 
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white petals when I talk about those that are clinging to that life force.​​ The whole time I was manipulating the flowers, trying to find just the right angle in which to photograph them, not one petal dropped. It was as though their story was not over yet. It was as though they were saying to me, "I am worthy of a picture. I am still beautiful, with all my scars and in my old age." I, then, found this angle and click the shutter. I saw the beauty, and I understood Wabi Sabi.
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]]><![CDATA[Push Your Camera]]>Mon, 26 Jul 2021 07:09:01 GMThttps://www.klibbyphotos.com/story-behind-the-images/push-your-cameraPicture
Something I do, when I'm not out with my camera, is watch YouTube videos about photography, and it can get very easy to become fascinated by other photographer's cameras. "This camera can to this and that camera can do that!" It doesn't seem to matter if it is a film camera or the latest and greatest, the photographers can make their gear seem so appealing! But have you really explored your camera? Do you know all the features of your camera?

For instance, currently, there are a lot of photographers using film cameras. I, personally, choose not to use film (because I'm vegan), but I'm drawn to that style of photography. So, I learned that my camera works with old, vintage, manual lenses (as well as new manual lenses). I adapted a lens from a film camera to work with my Sony camera. Now, I have a lens in which I have control of the aperture on the ring and the focus on the ring--just like a film camera. I can chose to turn off my LCD screen, if I wish, and just use the viewfinder--no previewing what the pictures will look like. 

Now, I know this isn't exactly the same as film, but it is close enough to solve my need for a new camera. My point is that I played with my camera. I explored its features and learned new things about it. I think too many times, we get bored with our cameras, before we've really even discovered all that they can do. We want to move on. I challenge to discover a new feature on your camera and learn how to use it. Go on YouTube and search for your cameras make and model. You'll be surprised at how many videos have been made with your camera. See what you can learn. That go out and have fun with what you have!
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