Search Photos

After hearing reports about the flowers blooming on St Helens, a few of my friends and I decided to head up.. The night was so clear and beautiful, it was the perfect evening

Chena Hot Springs greenhouse, is heated and powered by geothermal hot spot under the site.

Liked the light and shadow play across the sand trap hazard on the Green Valley Ranch Golf Course, Denver, CO.

This is the majestic Mount Shuksan, in the Mount Baker area of the North Cascades. I had tried to hike this area in late May, but was unsuccessful. This time however, the roads were open. This was the first evening of a three day trip, we got to spend in this gorgeous area. There was still a fair amount of snow in the higher elevations, but will definitly go back to explore this area further.

This was taken at Sparks Lake, Oregon. It was the most beautiful night I had seen in a while. There was not a cloud in the sky, and there seemed to be a million stars out. As we stood on the rocks, we noticed a campfire across the way. I thought to myself, what a beautiful night to be camping beneath the stars. Their fire seemed to make the trees glow with a brilliant orange. What an incredible night this turned out to be. We were even blessed to see the longest shooting start we had ever seeen. It was the perfect evening!!

I had heard about the famous Dalles Mountain Ranch. People from miles around come to shoot this old car. I knew that if I wanted a shot, I had to act fast. The flowers had already reached their peak. I got up at 5 and drove 2 hrs to this place. It was totally worth losing a little sleep over. When I see stuff like this, I often wonder about its story. I wonder who the people were, and how the car happen to be left here, and why. No matter what the story is, though our photographs, the memories live on.

Decided to go on an adventure despite the weather. Most people will not venture out in the rain, I welcome it. I think it adds a special ethereal look to the scene. This was taken on the way up to Mount Adams.

I had been to Palouse Falls twice before. The skies were always not very favorable, but this time I hit it just right. As I stood looking at the scene, there seemed to be a peacefulness about it. It was a perfect ending to a very long week.

My first attempt with a new lens....lots of practice needed!

(image)

Taken out in Spain, still very cold but a warm feeling from having taken this

It was a beautiful early spring day to find acres of mustard strutting it's stuff. Truly amazing.

Rain followed by warm weather equals an early bloom!

Taken @ Dhaka National Garden , Bangladesh

I wanted to get a picture of a flower with lots of pink and yellow, but, this is all I could find.

The Green Table

Taken late Autumn in the Garden. I got down nice and low for this one at sunrise in late Autumn..I also got quite wet.

Like the variegated reds and greens of this tree, and the strong vein lines.

Used Picasa for post work on this cell/smartphone capture of neighborhood sugar maple, which is undergoing fall color changes. Really like the contrasting red-green colored patches.

During the Thanksgiving weekend, my brother and I decided to do the "opt out" thing. Instead of hitting the Malls, we went hiking. It was a windy and bitter cold day, but the hike in wasn't too bad. Once we got there, I did not feel the cold any more. I was too busy being in the moment. The thing that made this hike even more special, was I was able to hike with my brother. He lives in Denver, and is also a Photographer, so this was a real treat for me.

Trying out new lens in low light.

Anyone else missing the summer colours? not that the winter colours are anything less! :)

Playing around with my diopter on my 250mm

watermark added in post no other adjustments made
Fav image in some time.

Two shot stack for better DOF no other adjustments made
Deconstructed vivitar wide angle macro lens diopter

(image)

When the Ocean is calm, or the tide is low, Thor's Well can seem very tame. But in a matter of moments, it can become a very dangerous place. While there is some risk being that close to it, I love feeling the power it has, and watching the waves come crashing in.

(image)

This time you hold me up,
Instead of letting me bead, and fall,
to soak into the earth.

Been playing with depth of field and shooting a lot with my 50mm 1.8...this plant is in the back of my yard, and it has such a tropical vibe to it.
Nikon D7100 f/2.2, 1/800, ISO 100

A bit slow but, my first ever bench. :)

I've not had time for much photography practice lately and, I think I've also gone off it. :( I forced myself outside to have a go after a heavy rain shower.

Well a nice scenery doesn't go unnoticed on a good day in Wales!

So as I lay there on the ground among the dead leaves, in direct sunlight, I grab my camera and point it at the ground, I decide not to look at what im about to shoot...I just let it happen...I release the shutter and am presented with this image, speaks to me in a way and represents just how calm and peaceful that day really was :)

(image)

Emerging from the grass, as soon as he saw me..."Time to look good for the camera"

snakes are my favorite thing to shoot

diopter on a 250mm lens makes for interesting experimenting

What is green...( or yellow),
Is gold

A very dramatic photo of a Welsh cricket/Grasshopper. These are the sort of insects I go looking for in the garden.

Please FULL SCREEN image :)

If a dragonfly isn't speeding around then they're taking a long needed break, which is exactly what I like due to how still they stay! caught this little dude in the Cloud Forest of Ecuador

This little dude took me ages to catch! they are so fast and constantly moving, was certainly a challenge to capture him on camera - nonetheless it was very fun to chase for 30mins!

Well...we all want to see the beautiful face of a stick insect at some point of our lives, so here it is! He was loving every second of this photo-shoot. on the other hand this was taken here in Wales at Roath Park, definitely not the easiest little guy to find!

Orson bumped my arm while I was editing the curves on this one, ended up liking it so saved a copy.

Ever been so shocked because someone has just shoved a camera in your face?...this dude knows that feeling all too well...I personally think if he makes such a loud noise in the garden then he deserves to be hunted down ready for a photoshoot.....ladies and gentlemen...here is a shocked cricket for y'all!

Been out dewing again.

I was crouched down as close as I could get to the ground in my white dress and sandals trying to get this shot when a jogger ran by and probably wondered "What the hell?" and asked me what I was shooting the ground for. "Oh, grass!" He said... " Most of us just run right past"

Didn't get my dress dirty though. So its a win.

Even though the tag gives the animal away, if you'd like to play the guessing game then go ahead and decide what animals eye this is (If it is an animal ;)
Taken here in Wales - Roath Park

This little dude appeared in my cabin during my stay in the Amazon Rainforest. At first he was a shadow when I opened the door, I was sort of worried it was a massive bird eating spider, but soon after using the flashlight I saw the green pupils in his eyes shrink into a lovely pattern, So what better opportunity did I have to capture the frog?

Not the sharpest but that's kindof the point. I LOVE this image.

Sparkle and sunshine,
yellow dandy mornings
Dew tell me your secrets
Little Heart thought bubbles
floating into view

Reach young oak,
Reddened by the sun,
Take the sky and hold it tightly,
make ready for winters come,
drop your acorns, hats and all
to litter the ground below you
tucked neatly folded
in your falling leaves
becoming possibility next season

Spots of light shine in on us,
We reflect
Our self
Fall of sunshine, light of day
We reflect
Upon ourselves

Lush lipstick colouring,
buds of last season,
dried, old, and ready for seed,
clinging to the limbs of their mother

Fallen soldiers,
scattered seeds,
Resting helpless, Green; green leaves,
The dew does cling, indiscriminate.
Dandelion.

You're more than a memory, living in these veins; you're a word and a reverie that gets me as high as it does low.
Nikon D7100 Lensbaby Sweet 35 f/5.6
http://mirrorsedgephotography.com

A little splash of green to frame the trail that leads over the bridge.

Same time as the other.

Dramatic sky on the road home.

Cute little guy trying to hide....finally got the shot.

nikon d7000
f/5.3
1/330sec
iso 1400
60mm

Nikon D7100, Nikkor 18-300mm lens, tripod
ISO 100, F/8, 30s, 18mm focal length

Nature paints a picture...I simply photograph the painting.

The leaf in the heart of dew that begins the autumn season.

May have gone overboard with the dew shots.
:P

God I missed fall.

The sheen of fresh dew on the face of a clover kissed by the sun.
And my husband says as I am kneeled down on the wet ground in my dress as close as I can get "why don't you just take photos of things at face level?"

*sigh*

A drop to rule them all.

Taken this morning. The first dew I have seen since the end of the drought these last few days.

This is a flower shot i made at the beginning of spring 2013 in a floral shop in York PA. Lighting was great,the colors popped like fireworks on the 4th of July.!

Macro of a tiny Green Anole
He posed so perfect!

The beach on Half Moon Cay, a private island in the Bahamas.

The southern end of the island of Grand Turk is home to a beautiful rose-colored salt pond.

This is Falling Branch AKA Kilgore falls. located in Rock state park in Maryland!The hike to the 2nd highest free falling waterfall in the state is probably one of the easiest hikes i have ever done.less than a mile and well worth every step! Be careful in winter the trail does ice over! This is a fall that cane and should be enjoyed every season!

Taken during a night shoot on Fuerteventura, this is the Tefia windmill lined up with a fantastic Milky Way show. The island is now a UNESCO Dark Skies destination, so the light pollution is minimal leading to the Milky Way easily being visible by the naked eye.

Pretty fuschias, been growing so long they were a little tree.

An old farm house in Lopez Pa! This farm house was tucked deep in the country found this totally by accident! The colors of fall were definitely calling to be photographed!

:)

Spider hiding badly...

This vehicle was found on Gabriola Island. It has been sitting in once place since 2008 and it is now 2015. It is amazing how the moss has taken over htis camper and truck.

this little cute green lizard caught my eye as I was walking with my doggies this morning .

Nikon D3100
Exposure 1/400 sec at f/10
ISO 800
Focal length 55mm

Nikon D3100
Exposure 1/400 sec at f/10
ISO 800
Focal length 55mm

This is the very last photo I took with my camera before it broke. Seemed appropriate to keep it. RIP my poor old rebel.

life in motion.

The echinacea patch attracts these green bees. I always thought they were a fly but no, they are a bee.

ISO 400
Exsposure 1/60 sec at f/8.0
focal length 55mm

Tiny feather stuck on a web of silk, dancing in the breeze.

Shot with basically the equivalent of a magnifying glass on my lens. (bought a 20$ macro lens that screws apart, so I screwed it apart!)
©LyfIsGrandPhotography

One of my favorite places to take photographs. Private gardens of Milntown, Ramsey, Isle of Man.

took this months ago, the blossom is still there

Parched grass and the first green dragonfly I've ever seen. My first focus stack also.

edges.

Day lillies are beautiful. But only for a day.

White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia
Long Exposure, shot at 11 pm

This shot of a 100 year old hand carved Chess Board was taken in Key West, Florida. The colors inspired me, and the wide aperture with intentional focus on the central piece brought things to life for me.