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”
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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”
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?”
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”
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 #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”
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”
Embracing Trust: New Moon Insights for Empaths
The new moon is today, as an empath who feels deeply connected to nature, I have felt this shift in the same way. One of my favourite tools is my oracle cards, to help offer a different perspective. In fact, 6 cards lept from the deck, as I began to shuffle them yesterday. As IContinue reading “Embracing Trust: New Moon Insights for Empaths”
Encountering the Majestic Blue Heron at Murphy Park
I was pleasantly surprised by the birds down at Murphy Park this morning. If there is one thing that I can speak confidently on, its that trying times and feelings in life can feel solace in nature. I not only made eye contact with this beauty, also a bald eagle and a few others! Spiritually,Continue reading “Encountering the Majestic Blue Heron at Murphy Park”
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”
