Photo Archive Organization

Since my kids have been young, I have organized my photos by year and month, as they grew this was the optimal way to organize and know where to find age specific photos. However now having teens, and more time on my hands, I am thinking I need to shift my storage for my photographicContinue reading “Photo Archive Organization”

Lens Artists Challenge #365 | Longing

As I am reading about the challenge I am sitting beneath tall beautiful trees, listening to the crows and nature all around us as we are camping in the woods. Egídio introduced the theme for the week with some incredible landscape photos with a variety of locations and colour’s. Such beautiful colour’s captured. For thisContinue reading “Lens Artists Challenge #365 | Longing”

Lens-Artists Challenge #363 | Virtual Scavenger Hunt

This week Anne shared with us to find specific images. I felt more challenged with this one at first, and then as I allowed myself to open up to it, I had a vision! Check out her suggestions… Truthfully, I glanced over this on the weekend and then well I was off line most ofContinue reading “Lens-Artists Challenge #363 | Virtual Scavenger Hunt”

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 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”

Forest Bathing

If you enjoy nature, I highly recommend getting yourself out INTO the forest to truly experience the magic of Forest Bathing! “Forest bathing, also known as Shinrin-yoku, is the practice of spending time in nature, particularly forests, to enhance well-being through sensory engagement. It’s not just about physical exercise; it’s a mindful experience where youContinue reading “Forest Bathing”

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 #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”

Healing Through Photography: A Mindful Journey

Photography as Therapy: Finding Healing Through the Lens In our fast-paced world, moments of stillness can be rare. Yet, within the quietude of nature and the delicate details of everyday life, there lies a profound opportunity for healing. Through my lens, I’ve discovered that photography isn’t just about capturing images—it’s about capturing moments that inviteContinue reading “Healing Through Photography: A Mindful Journey”

Capturing the Soul: Spiritual Images from ATV/UTV Adventures

Edited to Add… before this posts I must share and I find this not a coincidence that the post sharing today, is ‘capturing the soul…’ A necklace I have wore every single day since Christmas is a gold bar with 444 on it. My daughter gave it to me at Christmas and the memory itContinue reading “Capturing the Soul: Spiritual Images from ATV/UTV Adventures”