What makes you different, makes you beautiful, writes Shayla Wallace, who only had to take about 50 photos, experiment with endless different angles and freeze her fingers, to get this moment. Worth it.
Tag: nature photography
Summer in a Dome
On a grey, wet winter day, we sometimes escape the gloom to spend the day at the Bloedel Conservatory in Queen Elizabeth Park in Vancouver. For bird lovers, it’s a mini tropical paradise that’s close to home. I had intended to take macro shots of the plants while my husband photographed the birds but the … Continue reading Summer in a Dome
Lost is not the worst thing that you could be. Shayla Wallace’s photo is proof of the fun in losing your way
Shayla Wallace took this image on the Lost Lake trails in Whistler. "I hadn't realized how many trails tehre are. I've gotten lost more than once on this adventure. I also had a fun time getting this photo - nearly feel in countless times." One must suffer for the shot. Right? And she got it.
If the weather didn’t deliver what you needed today, Shayla Wallace has something for you
Just living is not enough. One must have sunshine, freedom and a little flower. ~ Hans Christian Anderson Offers Shayla Wallace, as she submits today's photo: "This is for everyone who is in need of some summer love. It's an old photo, but with all of these grey skies and snow, I've been missing … Continue reading If the weather didn’t deliver what you needed today, Shayla Wallace has something for you
Patterns
Yes…I like it…but what is it? I’ve heard these words several times with regard to scenes I’ve photographed or painted and I push myself to remember a favourite quote from Alfred North Whitehead whenever they are spoken. He said, “Art is the imposing of a pattern on experience, and our aesthetic enjoyment is recognition of … Continue reading Patterns
Shayla Wallace recaps her Wellness Almanac takeover
When Shayla Wallace posted this photo to the Mt Currie Photography facebook page, I felt my usual flash of awe for people who are amazing at photography, and then looked a little closer. "What, did you sit in the creek to get that shot?" "Actually, yes. It was freezing." That level of dedication in a … Continue reading Shayla Wallace recaps her Wellness Almanac takeover
Meet our contributor, Connie Sobchak
We have a new Friday feature on the Wellness Almanac. A regular snapshot of something wild and wonderful from Connie Sobchak. I'd be admiring her photos on Facebook for sometime, and enjoyed a review on a book about habits that she wrote for us, so I asked if she'd be interested in sharing more regularly. … Continue reading Meet our contributor, Connie Sobchak
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