Macro Mushrooms

When we were away camping a couple weeks ago at Hope Bay, we had this cute little bunch of mushrooms growing on our site. Of course, I brought my macro lens (in truth I brought ALL my lenses and both cameras in both my peak design sling bags)! I love when its like you canContinue reading “Macro Mushrooms”

Lens-Artists Challenge #362 | Sports, Sporting Events + Fun Games

This week Beth shared this fun challenge with us to share photographs of Sports, Sporting Events and Fun Games. Check out her inspirational post here! As soon as I saw this theme, my heart took me to my kids in hockey. Our daughter about to enter her final year of minor hockey! Wild where theContinue reading “Lens-Artists Challenge #362 | Sports, Sporting Events + Fun Games”

Cell Pic Sunday | Cottage Adventure

I saw a quote the other day, “Their world is only as big as you show them…” Unknown I instantly thought of a dogs life.  This weekend we took him on an adventure – he loved it! Truthfully, our boy didn’t get the socialization he should have, I had a hard time myself socializing andContinue reading “Cell Pic Sunday | Cottage Adventure”

Do What You Love

I was promptly reminded yesterday, ‘Do what you love’ after being hit with what felt like another double whammy from modern medicine. After 3 months of waiting for 2 referrals, I called to find out where they were at to then find out… nothing… nothing in 3 months had been done. No referrals had beenContinue reading “Do What You Love”

Lens Test Canon RF 85mm f2.0 STM

Testing out the Canon RF Macro 85mm f2.0 STM lens and I am extremely impressed at the macro capabilities, sharpness and creamy background. This image taken at f5 Image below and above both shot at f4 All photos taken with the Canon R6MII + RF 85mm f2.0 Macro STM lens. As a mom, who isContinue reading “Lens Test Canon RF 85mm f2.0 STM”

Capturing Hummingbird Magic: Photography Tips

I am continually amazed at these little birds, they are tiny and yet when they zoom past you, they are loud! A feeder that size you’d think they could all gather, however no, they spend more of their time warding off each other from the feeder and flitting around! Patience! That is key. Once theyContinue reading “Capturing Hummingbird Magic: Photography Tips”

Ontario Travel | Where and Why?

If you could travel and photograph anywhere in Ontario, where would it be and why? The above photo was taken an early morning on Methuen Lake As part of an 8 week course that I am participating in, its truly about being here and now, within our own energy, no expectations and really learning toContinue reading “Ontario Travel | Where and Why?”

Loon Family on the Lake

I felt blessed to experience this family, just off of the dock the morning we were leaving our aunt and uncles cottage. I knew there was a good chance we would see a loon, not only a loon, the mom and dad pair with their baby graced us all weekend with various spottings on theContinue reading “Loon Family on the Lake”

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”