Photography

For Diana, a well-lived life is intertwined with time spent in nature. Grateful for her proximity to the beautiful shorelines of Long Island, many of her most meaningful meditative walks take place along the beach. Whenever time and energy allow, miles of shoreline inspire immersion in the “salt life” and invite reflection on all the sea has to offer — from seashells and marine life to sightings of dolphins, whales, seals, and shorebirds throughout the year. She is especially drawn to the migrating birds that visit during changing seasons, including snowy owls and piping plovers.

The ever-changing tides and rhythm of the waves provide what many describe as “blue space” — a restorative connection to water and openness that feels like home to her wandering spirit. In a modern world increasingly shaped by speed, distraction, and technology, Diana holds close Socrates’ belief that “the unexamined life is not worth living.” Yet, somewhat paradoxically, digital technologies such as DSLR cameras and modern cell phone photography have also allowed her to capture fleeting moments of beauty in the natural world. Photographing these moments during meditative walks has become both a spiritual and artistic practice.

Diana’s poetry is often inspired by these captured moments. At times, she employs the ancient practice of ekphrasis — using poetry to respond to or describe visual art. At other times, she explores a kind of reverse ekphrasis, attempting to express poetic emotion or experience through photographic imagery. Although poetry remains central to her creative life, Diana also believes that some human emotions and mysteries may be more fully expressed through visual art. That belief itself deepens her sense of wonder in a world that continually invites us not only to write and reflect, but also to observe with the mind’s eye.