Capturing the Beauty of Gardens Through Photography

The way a garden can pull my heart in, instant peace, fulfillment and I can drift into my own little world, even with a crowd of people around. If anyone saw me bending over, in a dress, I may need to offer apologies, I see the shot and go in LOL! I was excited forContinue reading “Capturing the Beauty of Gardens Through Photography”

Discovering a Peaceful Urban Oasis in My Aunt’s Backyard

Walking into my aunts backyard is like walking into the secret garden, its so peaceful for being in a city. The variety is vast and so very natural looking. Even in the heat of the city! Red, is so challenging to photograph in the high noon sunshine, even when toned down for settings! Alas, stillContinue reading “Discovering a Peaceful Urban Oasis in My Aunt’s Backyard”

Capturing Summer’s Beauty: Sunflowers and Grasshoppers

On a beautifully hot humid summer afternoon, I was taking photos of the new sunflowers that had just blossomed, as I was capturing the delicate details of the blossom before it opens, I noticed this little guy. A tiny baby grasshopper, he is maybe 1.5″ long and happily posed for me! The beautiful new sunflowers,Continue reading “Capturing Summer’s Beauty: Sunflowers and Grasshoppers”

Healing Through Family Bonding: A Reflective Weekend

This past weekend felt like a deep opportunity for healing as a family, for my own immediate family and our extended family – which I embraced as we gathered for the July long weekend. A fun thing we like to do is go for rides… sometimes it gets a little deep. As you can seeContinue reading “Healing Through Family Bonding: A Reflective Weekend”

Embracing Trust: New Moon Insights for Empaths

The new moon is today, as an empath who feels deeply connected to nature, I have felt this shift in the same way. One of my favourite tools is my oracle cards, to help offer a different perspective. In fact, 6 cards lept from the deck, as I began to shuffle them yesterday. As IContinue reading “Embracing Trust: New Moon Insights for Empaths”

Connecting with the Bald Eagle at Murphy Park

I had a ‘ where did you come from’ moment while at Murphy Park the other day. Big and beautiful bald eagle – it was surreal seeing it, I didn’t know at first what I was capturing, I just felt drawn in that direction, look up and shoot. The eye connection is so awesome! “DoContinue reading “Connecting with the Bald Eagle at Murphy Park”

Encountering the Majestic Blue Heron at Murphy Park

I was pleasantly surprised by the birds down at Murphy Park this morning. If there is one thing that I can speak confidently on, its that trying times and feelings in life can feel solace in nature. I not only made eye contact with this beauty, also a bald eagle and a few others! Spiritually,Continue reading “Encountering the Majestic Blue Heron at Murphy Park”

God Hears What You Don’t: Finding Peace in Acceptance

I heard something the other day that made me stop what I was doing… “God heard things…” is what I read and then I heard this in my head… ‘God heard conversations that you didn’t and is keeping you apart from those who were poison in your life. Never chase someone who chooses to walkContinue reading “God Hears What You Don’t: Finding Peace in Acceptance”