Macro Monday | Sunflowers

Feeling truly grateful this week for the shifts that are happening for me, with arms wide open! Much like this flower! These beauties are blooming in our raised bed, grateful as when we first brought it home, our dog ate the only one in bloom at the time ;) “Sunflowers end up facing the sun,Continue reading “Macro Monday | Sunflowers”

Lens-Artist Challenge #356 | Quiet Hours

I am excited to begin participating in the online weekly themes within WordPress as a Lens-Artist Challenge. This week the guest host is SH. The theme Quiet Hours, is so beautifully timed. At a time in my life where I am pulling myself more within, to set aside the rest of the world and focusContinue reading “Lens-Artist Challenge #356 | Quiet Hours”

Captivating Flower Photos for Event Decorations

The centre pieces for the shower were just gorgeous! I had fun capturing some macro shots of the flowers – just beautiful! The colours and flowers were outstanding. A flower does not rush its bloom, reminding you to trust your own timing in life!

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”