Lens-Artists #367 | Everyone Should See This

I eagerly looked up the theme today for our Lens-Artists Challenge on WordPress, my heart was elated with what I was reading… As I type this, it is Saturday September 27th, we just arrived back to our hotel after visiting the right side of the Cabot Trail in Cape Breton Nova Scotia! Excited to downloadContinue reading “Lens-Artists #367 | Everyone Should See This”

Macro Photography: A Nature Reset for Your Soul

This past weekend was my birthday. My heart was so filled with joy with our long weekend. The golf course, home, beach, macro back road tour. I took a lot of photos of family, which I love, it reminds me of the photos I cherish of our kids growing up. The pure innocence of childrenContinue reading “Macro Photography: A Nature Reset for Your Soul”

Lens-Artists Challenge #361 | Doors

When I first read the challenge theme yesterday I was initially disappointed. The previous challenges I have been a part of over the past month, have been images I already had within my collection. Ease, we all need a bit more ease in our life. I could feel the frustration, doors!? What doors would IContinue reading “Lens-Artists Challenge #361 | Doors”

Lens Tests | Canon RF

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”

Lens-Artists Challenge #360 | Festivals, Fair, Market

Ann-Christine from Leya is our host this week! Check our her post here Found at the Fair or Market! This took be back to when our kids were young, back then when they were 4-8 I took a lot of photos within our community and provided the photos to the township and county for promotionalContinue reading “Lens-Artists Challenge #360 | Festivals, Fair, Market”

Lens-Artists Challenge #359 | Lines, Colours & Patterns

From JohnBo our challenge leader this week, “This week, the challenge is to examine your gallery or go on a photo walk. The objective is to find examples of photographs that feature compositional elements such as lines, patterns, or colors. There are times that you can find all three examples in one photograph, as inContinue reading “Lens-Artists Challenge #359 | Lines, Colours & Patterns”

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”

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”

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!