With an upcoming trip to Eastern Canada, I had my eye on the Canon RF 15-30mm lens. I even found it used through Henrys, yet something was holding me back. I kept hearing wait. I was truthfully becoming more anxious as once a used lens is gone, its gone. Sunday evening, as we were gettingContinue reading “Lens Tests | Canon RF”
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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”
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”
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”
A Still Start to June: Beauty in the Quiet Moments
As June begins, nature has a way of reminding us to slow down. The rush of spring is behind us, and summer hasn’t quite hit full stride. There’s a pause—a breath between seasons. It’s in that in-between space where I find inspiration, especially through the lens of macro photography. This image was captured after aContinue reading “A Still Start to June: Beauty in the Quiet Moments”
The Art of Seeing: Lessons from a Raindrop
In the hustle of daily life, we often overlook the beauty that surrounds us. Yet, sometimes, it’s the tiniest details that hold the most profound lessons. This image—a close-up of rain droplets perched delicately on a leaf—serves as a reminder of the elegance found in simplicity. The Power of Perspective Macro photography trains the eyeContinue reading “The Art of Seeing: Lessons from a Raindrop”
The Mindful Photographer: Life Lessons Through Macro Shots
Macro Photography teaches you to look beyond the obvious. Its a crucial life lesson. Beyond the Obvious: What Macro Photography Taught Me About Life In a world obsessed with the big picture, macro photography taught me the value of looking closer. I first picked up a macro lens. I thought I was just exploring aContinue reading “The Mindful Photographer: Life Lessons Through Macro Shots”
