T Sykes-Green

Botanical Garden

My Nikon Coolpix served me very well. This particular photo outing was to the Cleveland Botanical Garden. I knew there would be beautiful scenes guaranteed, but wanted to see how well I could capture that beauty on purpose. I may or may not be afraid of all bugs and most flying things. But, with aContinue reading “Botanical Garden”

Echoes in Darkness

I was so close now, to coming into the light. For a while I was running, tirelessly, like all my demons were chasing me. I dared not stop, not until I realized these were only the echoes of my own footsteps in the dark. Funny what things can become when cloaked in shadow. I amContinue reading “Echoes in Darkness”

Meditation – Darkness

I began meditating in college, not well, but consistently. Although I had no idea what I was doing and could not put into words why I needed to, it was one of my best decisions. My meditation practice is not currently as structured as it began, but it is a crucial tool for my life.Continue reading “Meditation – Darkness”

Nikon

When I decided to begin respecting photography as a true hobby, I made my first camera upgrade. I decided to get a Nikon Coolpix point-and-shoot camera. The idea was that this would give me some new technology, but not be too expensive as to make me feel like I needed to take myself seriously. TheContinue reading “Nikon”

Daughters of Eve

Each daughter of Eve has taken on her own journey. Each finding her own vision of womanhood. Each blessed and cursed by what she found. As they grew, they came to realize a hard truth. There was an equal darkness for all the light they held within them. They learned in order to receive loveContinue reading “Daughters of Eve”

A Seat at My Mother’s Table

There exists a place that holds the very soul of this family. It is our dance floor, our doctor’s office, our therapist’s couch, our court room. It holds every legend, tale, and story. It has seen births, deaths, and all that life has to offer in between. In honesty, it holds our weaknesses and givesContinue reading “A Seat at My Mother’s Table”

My First Photo Outing

Howard University. Spring 2016. I now take what I call “photo outings” on a regular basis. This is simply a time for me to slow down my pace and explore a space with my camera. I still remember my first photo outing. Howard University, Spring Break, 2016 During my senior year of undergrad at HowardContinue reading “My First Photo Outing”

Welcome

The majority of my life, I have used poetry, photography, and prose as an outlet. My goal is always to capture something beautiful. When I share my photos and words, I share with you my vision. I could simply keep these things in my journals and scrapbooks, but many years ago, with some soul searching,Continue reading “Welcome”