Tag Archives: inspiration

Portraits of Talent and Inspiration

Posted on November 20, 2014 by photosfromtheloonybin

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

Scott Kelby Worldwide Photo Walk 2014

Posted on October 11, 2014 by photosfromtheloonybin

I’m backkkkkkkk!!!  Other than my weekly mystery photos, I have been greatly neglecting my blog.  Our summer was extremely busy, and although I took just under 6000 photos on our trip to Europe in August, I had other photos I … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogging, Country Living, Elora, Ontario, Fall, Fall Colours, Motivation/Inspiration, Nature, Old Mills & Inns, Photography, Photography Experiments, Reflections, Rural Photography, Scenery, Shadows, Weekend Activities | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 17 Comments

Practice makes perfect

Posted on September 17, 2013 by photosfromtheloonybin

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 photosfromtheloonybin

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

Beauty and the blur

Posted on June 18, 2013 by photosfromtheloonybin

Well, it’s about time I got back to those wedding shots, don’t you think?  I was doing really well at posting them on Facebook and a few on my blog right after the wedding, but then as usual I got … Continue reading →

Posted in 1000 Islands, Blogging, Celebrations, Family, Happiness, Kingston, Ontario, Life Experiences, Memories, Motivation/Inspiration, Photo Editing, Photography, Portraits, Weddings | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | 24 Comments

New Life

Posted on May 4, 2013 by photosfromtheloonybin

What a wonderful day!  It has been warm and sunny for a few days in a row now, and it’s incredible what a difference that has made.  What was dead and brown last week has sprung to life all around … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogging, Colours, Curves, Lines & Shapes, Composition, Flowers, Trees & Grass, Focus, Happiness, Macro Photography, Motivation/Inspiration, Nature, Photography, Photography Experiments, Photography Techniques, Spring | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 18 Comments

Tired, scared, or just plain shy?

Posted on April 29, 2013 by photosfromtheloonybin

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

Awe-Inspiring Angel

Posted on March 11, 2013 by photosfromtheloonybin

Today we spent a fabulous day visiting the famous Angel Oak on Johns Island, South Carolina, not far from Charleston.  However, let me start out by saying that you should never believe what you read on the internet.  When we … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogging, Charleston, SC, Colours, Curves, Lines & Shapes, Famous Landmarks, Flowers, Trees & Grass, History, Holidays, Motivation/Inspiration, Nature, Photography, Vacations | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 29 Comments

Family Completeness

Posted on February 20, 2013 by photosfromtheloonybin

Monday was Family Day in Ontario, a day off to spend quality time with our families. Now everyone has a different idea of what family time should consist of.  Many people believe that it should be spent outside doing one … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogging, Children, Dundalk, Ontario, Emotions, Family, Happiness, Holidays, Life, Memories, Motivation/Inspiration, Photography, Snow & Ice, Storms, Weather, Winter | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 28 Comments

Frozen Inspiration

Posted on January 31, 2013 by photosfromtheloonybin

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