Category Archives: Inspiration

Portraits of Talent and Inspiration

Posted on November 20, 2014 by

Sitting in the front row at the main stage listening to gifted writers speak about their craft was the icing on the cake for me at the Toronto International Book Fair.  Reading has always been my favourite and most satisfying … Continue reading →

Posted in Authors, Blogging, Books, Excitement, Famous People, Happiness, Hobbies, Inspiration, Memories, Photography, Reading, Toronto, Ontario, Weekend Activities | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 13 Comments

Practice makes perfect

Posted on September 17, 2013 by

I’m an amateur photographer, and I may not have time to take photography classes, but I’m a firm believer in “practice makes perfect”.  That’s the beauty of digital photography because this past weekend while at my cousin’s resort, I was … Continue reading →

Posted in Atmosphere, Blogging, Clouds, Colours, Curves, Lines & Shapes, Composition, Fog, Hotels/Resorts, Inspiration, Landscapes, Nature, Peace and Quiet, Perspective, Photography, Photography Experiments, Port Loring, Ontario, Reflections, Scenery, Vacations | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 32 Comments

Inspiration??

Posted on July 25, 2013 by

Have you ever wondered where artists get their inspiration?  The following image (courtesy of Google) is “The Scream”, which is one of the world’s most recognizable works of art created by Norwegian painter, Edvard Munch. “It depicts a man in a … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, Blogging, Emotions, Flowers, Trees & Grass, Hiking, Hope Bay, Ontario, Inspiration, Nature, Photography, Portraits | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 33 Comments

Tired, scared, or just plain shy?

Posted on April 29, 2013 by

My hubby has recently taken a liking to photography, but he is a snap and go type of guy. He sees a scene before him, grabs a couple of shots, and leaves satisfied.  For me the process is quite different. … Continue reading →

Posted in Beaches, Birds, Blogging, Composition, Inspiration, Isle of Palms, SC, Motivation/Inspiration, Nature, Photography, Photography Experiments, Vacations, Wildlife | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | 23 Comments

Frozen Inspiration

Posted on January 31, 2013 by

Last night I sat in front of my computer trying to think of an idea for my blog, but I think the cold temperatures have frozen my brain cells.  I just haven’t been able to find inspiration anywhere.  Then I … Continue reading →

Posted in Atmosphere, Blogging, Country Living, Inspiration, Landscapes, Nature, Photography, Rural Photography, Snow & Ice, Storms, Weather | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 29 Comments

The things we do for an awesome photo

Posted on January 24, 2013 by

After donning a scarf, heavy coat, winter boots, and big thick mitts, I ventured out into the -20° Celsius temperatures this morning, hopped into my car and headed to work.  As I turned onto the highway, I was met with … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogging, Dundalk, Ontario, Fog, Happiness, Inspiration, Landscapes, Photography, Rainbows, Rural Photography, Snow & Ice, Sunsets/Sunrises, Weather, Winter | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 44 Comments

Digging deep for ideas

Posted on September 25, 2012 by

Like other bloggers, sometimes I run out of ideas :(.  I have gone through my most recent photos and have shared all of my favourites with you, but the weather hasn’t been co-operating lately, so I haven’t been out with … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogging, Colours, Curves, Lines & Shapes, Contrast, Flowers, Trees & Grass, Inspiration, Photography | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 20 Comments