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This month, we’re seeking out beauty in the imperfect. Inspired by the Japanese idea of wabi-sabi, we’ll photograph things that are weathered, aged, or quietly fading away. Think cracked pottery, peeling paint, rusted tools, dry grass catching the light, or a long-forgotten bench.
The point is to slow down and appreciate objects and scenes that might otherwise go unnoticed. Wabi-sabi reminds us that beauty often comes from history, character, and change, not just from what’s shiny and new.

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1. Embracing Wabi-Sabi in Photography: Finding Beauty in Imperfection
https://www.thomas.halfmann.photography/single-post/wabi-sabi-in-photography
2. Wabi-Sabi in Photography
https://sorensen-photos.com/blog/wabi-sabi