Worth a Thousand Words

This photo might need a little explanation.  Every once in a while when I'm taking a shot of something or another, my shadow gets my attention.  Today, when I was taking some photos of Emily catching tadpoles in the gardens, it cast itself on the water.  Then Emily leaned over and I gasped as I saw her reflection inside my silhouette.  I held my breath to see if it would show up in the photo. 

I saw my shadow.

I saw her reflection.

I saw the yellow leaves floating on the blue water.

I saw the wind in her hair. 

I saw so much more than I care to water down with words.

It's your birthday Em.

This gift was for both of us.

Someday you'll understand.