Lens-Artists Challenge | 358 Live and Learn – Part 2

“Show me some of the things you’ve learned about photography or any subject you choose. Do you learn by doing as I do, or are you one who learns from classes, or online, or through working with others?” I couldn’t help but think deeper on this. Photography… as my children were born, I began toContinue reading “Lens-Artists Challenge | 358 Live and Learn – Part 2”

Lens Artists Challenge #358 | Live and Learn

This week, Tina hosts the challenge called Live and Learn. She writes, “It’s often said that as we age it’s important to continue to maintain our social lives, to stay healthy both physically and mentally, and to challenge ourselves to learn new things.” You can read her entire challenge post here. Thank you Photobyjohnbo.com forContinue reading “Lens Artists Challenge #358 | Live and Learn”

Lens Artists Challenge #357 | Into The Woods

Forest Bathing… Ahhhh when I read this weeks theme and saw the post, my heart knew which photos I would be sharing. One of my favourite ways of forest bathing, is going on UTV trails through the trees and water. Not only is it beautifully calming, nature is the best reset! Getting out in nature,Continue reading “Lens Artists Challenge #357 | Into The Woods”

Mount Forest Fireworks Festival Car Show | Silent Sunday

Check out all of my public photos from the Mount Forest Fireworks Festival Car Show in the album below! For more information for next year, check out their website here!

The Quiet Magic of Garden Photography

There’s something sacred about a garden. In fact… 🌸 A Garden Tells a Story There’s something deeply personal about a garden.It holds quiet memories—of hands in soil, of favourite blooms that remind us of someone, of change through seasons. When I walk into a garden with my camera, I’m not just looking for perfect flowers.I’mContinue reading “The Quiet Magic of Garden Photography”

Embracing Growth: A Reflective Meditation Experience

Growth is an interesting thing. I began an 8 week course last night and waking up this morning my heart was feeling so full. Alicia led us through a couple meditations and the one, well it was near water and my soul was instantly there and the peace I felt wash over me was quiteContinue reading “Embracing Growth: A Reflective Meditation Experience”

Rediscovering Creativity After Loss: My 8-Month Journey

Life is interesting at times, as I lean into myself even more I can better sense when I need to be more gentle with myself, or when I need to stop and redirect. As a strong coping mechanism I have leaned hard on the redirect and listening. As the oldest of my siblings, Ive beenContinue reading “Rediscovering Creativity After Loss: My 8-Month Journey”

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”

The Beauty of Nature in Winter

One of my favourite reasons for enjoying snowmobiling is being out in nature. The white snow, so pure and clean. As I ride along, my photographers eye bursting with ideas and breathing it all in, appreciating the true natural beauty of our local community trails. The colours of the trees popping against the beautiful whiteContinue reading “The Beauty of Nature in Winter”

Southgate In The Fall

The other night as I left work a wee bit later than normal, the sky was bright and blue, the sun shining and lowering in the sky. I asked my husband to take me on a photo tour, a wee road not far from home. With incredible views. As the weather cools, the sun setsContinue reading “Southgate In The Fall”