Movement - Shalia Boggs

Horses have been a form of movement for a long time.  Over a century ago, they transported people across our country.  Today, they are kept as companions more than anything.
Northern Montana has been my home since I was born.  Growing up on a ranch, I was always exposed to horses and cattle.  Riding horses to move the cattle was one of my favorite things to do.  Red was my horse, my baby.  He knew where we were at all times, and knew how to get us back home when I got us lost.
I photographed this horse at the DreamCatchers Equine Rescue Inc. which is a place that rescues horses.  At the rescue, there are over 100 horses available for adoption.  This horse, Tigger, was rescued by a friend and her daughter.
Much like the horse above, Red's legs were a dark red with one white sock.  Every time I get around horses, I remember him and the feelings of home.

Color - Shalia Boggs

Have you ever heard that color can affect your mood?  Studies suggest that red signifies passion, blue is calming, and yellow puts you in a happy mood.
Think of what the world would be like if we didn't have color; if everything we saw was in black and white.  Would everyone be walking around with a sad face?  Or would everyone be the same because they were none the wiser?  What would it be like to be colorblind?  These are the questions I wonder.
For this shoot, I immediately thought of flowers at the Denver Botanic Garden.  I was caught off guard when a bee did a drive-by my face.  Or maybe it was a fly-by.  I had to see what the fuss was about and saw this gorgeous giant-sized dandelion.
Dandelions were my grandmother's favorite flower, so when I saw this, I had to take a picture of it.  Partnered with my affection for bees, but only the kind with the fur that kind of makes me want to pet them, it was perfect.  It's just too bad that bees and I don't have mutual feelings for each other.

Decay: Shalia Boggs

Decay.  Old and weathered.  Dead or dying.  When I think of decay, I immediately think of the worst.  However, it doesn't always have to be terrible.  Decay can sometimes be quite beautiful.

The photo I've taken is one of driftwood.  It sits hidden behind trees in full blossom that are full of vibrant life, almost like the ugly duckling.  But look closer and you'll find beauty in the lichen that live on this tree.  Old and weathered is the beautiful swan.