LENS-ARTISTS, Photography

Quiet Moments

Quiet moments are my favourite kind of moments. If you are trying to take photos of potentially skittish small creatures, quiet moments are essential. Sometimes I find myself holding my breath as I creep closer to try and get that shot. Sometimes they pose nicely, sometimes they flit away as soon as the camera is… Continue reading Quiet Moments

LENS-ARTISTS, Photography

One Single Flower

The Lens-Artists Photo Challenge this week is 'One Single Flower'. I have many photos of flowers, but I decided to take some new photos specially for this post. This is an Osteospermum flower that I brought indoors to photograph. It's rather damp outside which is why this little flower has a very wet centre. I've… Continue reading One Single Flower

LENS-ARTISTS, Photography

A Difficult Journey

I'm on a journey, as I imagine many white people are right now, of learning and understanding how I am part of the problem of systemic racism in our world and what I can do about it. There are no frills, no pretty flowers to soften the harsh truth. I must walk this difficult path… Continue reading A Difficult Journey

LENS-ARTISTS, Photography

Old and New, New and Old

As you'll know if you're a regular visitor, I am all about nature when it comes to photography. So when I saw this weeks Lens-Artists Photo Challenge was "Old & New" I immediately started thinking about how I can apply this to nature, and the types of photos I like to take. I began to… Continue reading Old and New, New and Old

LENS-ARTISTS, Photography

Pretty in Pink

What a lovely theme for this week's Lens Artists Photo Challenge - delicate colours. There are some very bright and eye catching colours in nature, but some of the most beautiful flowers are delicate, soft, pastel colours. I am lucky enough to have several growing in the garden, most with no assistance from me -… Continue reading Pretty in Pink