As I sit here typing, cuddled up on the couch, fresh out of the shower, with a castor oil pack on. Listening to my laundry. Remembering, after the washing, comes the next step and Im not sure why it can feel so challenging. Hanging clothes to dry, collecting from the dryer, but the most challenging,Continue reading “The Flower Hour #19 | Apple Blossoms”
Tag Archives: Spring
Tulips
I love the colour of these Tulips, like the winter snow, warmer and delicate, fresh and pure. With the year shifting from the year of the snake to the year of the horse, this feels like a beautiful alignment!
The Flower Hour #17 | Tulip
This week for Terri’s Flower Hour I am sharing a tulip image from 11 years ago. Taken with my Canon EF 100mm f2.8 macro lens, one of my beloved that I still have. I felt drawn to colour, pops of colour, bright and vibrant ~ this was exactly what my heart and soul needed today.Continue reading “The Flower Hour #17 | Tulip”
The Flower Hour #16 | Soft Lilac
For Terri’s Tuesday Flower Hour challenge, I selected this one on the morning of one of the coldest days of winter here in Southwestern Ontario. Keeping the week priors Lens-Artists Rejected theme in mind, this has truly helped shift my creativity. If you are interested in participating in Terri’s The Flower Hour challenge on TuesdaysContinue reading “The Flower Hour #16 | Soft Lilac”
Friday Flower | Spring Unknown
Taken in the spring of 2025, I am not sure what this is, it doesn’t matter as I love the artistic enjoyment of this macro shot!
I See You…
Do you see yourself…??? The symbolism of the bee The bee’s symbolism has many facets and many collective, individual, physical, and spiritual meanings: The symbolism of the bee is a powerful reflection of their lives and the numerous myths this insect has inspired throughout history. According to ancient mythological tales, bees purify and strengthen theContinue reading “I See You…”
Lens-Artists Challenge #378 | Last Chance
The Lens-Artists team, as an annual tradition are giving us “one last chance” to share some of our favourites. I am excited to share some images that were not a part of the Lens-Artists challenges this year for me. I am choosing one image a month to share, its challenging during macro season – springContinue reading “Lens-Artists Challenge #378 | Last Chance”
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”
Embrace Rainy Days: Macro Photography Tips
I used to dread the damp, dreary, rainy days. Now I grab my camera and macro lens. I go out and make the best of the weather by shooting! Its one of the most unique ways to capture the beauty of nature, intimately. Ive noticed when shooting macro, I tend to hold my breath. NowContinue reading “Embrace Rainy Days: Macro Photography Tips”
Lilac Love | Macro Photography
My heart is so happy even taking 5 minutes to stop with my camera and capture this beauty. I instantly ground, instantly feel peace appreciating the beauty of nature and the intricate details that sometimes are over looked. To calm the mind, to trust in the next step, this life we live is a bigContinue reading “Lilac Love | Macro Photography”
