Bay of Fires, Bingalong Bay

Posted on March 17, 2012 by Yvette

Catching a couple of iron birds last weekend, my destination was Bingalong Bay, a region on the north east coast of Tasmania.The Bay of Fires is world renowned for its extraordinary natural beauty, intense colours and dramatic luminous light.

The coast line is an area of sun drenched beaches and is broken by famous orange lichen covered granite rock formations.

And a walk at sunset, it was discovered these lichen covered rocks turn a bright flashy red. Incredible to witness and one of natures truly magnificent magical moments.

(Please note) The above photos have no colour enhancement.

Read on to discover more of this beautiful natural escape.

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White eDition

Posted on March 1, 2012 by Yvette

I thought I would have found a little more time this week to do the things I love…but here I am and it’s Friday tomorrow.

This weeks Texture Tuesday with Kim Klassen was to use one of Kims fabulous textures and the image to centre around the colour White…White, my favourite colour, light, purity, clean crisp white.

Some weeks ago,(actually, the truth maybe now a month ago) I was visiting a place so dear to my heart a beautiful place where friends have gathered, laughed and cried. A place where I find refuge amongst the Australian eucalypts and cool soft nightly breezes. Awaken to the king of roosters and hear the symphonies of birds, and the cry of peacocks.Yes, that cry of peacocks…a bevy of peacocks. They are beautiful, but oh!, such a piercing loud call.

Photo Recipe: Original photo Yvettes Twistedvines + kim klassens textures: kkawaken + kkorganic + adjustments of light and shadow.

This beautiful white feather belongs to a white peahen, who surrounded by her peachicks and many a striking peacock, wanders around the estate, although they constantly call to each other they have a peaceful and harmonious feeling surrounding them as they freely walk around. The first thing that comes to mind are the males beautiful colourful feathers and their long flowing ‘trainì of tail feathers. Just beautiful.

Have a wonderful weekend, friends

Yvette…x

Graphic etchings: The Graphics Fairy

Embrace eDition

Posted on January 10, 2012 by Yvette

Don’t fear change – embrace it.

Anthony J. D’Angelo

Busy Bee

Macro Photo Twistedvines + Embrace Texture by Kim Klassen

We all fear the unknown, we all have our routines. And wouldn’t it be a boring place if we knew everything that was going to happen to us. How do we stay focused on the many wonderful things we have and then have lost.

Gone, in a moment.

Another moment gone by – lost in the past.

What happened in that moment – I had control of my life, and can only do what I feel right to do in each moment. Our approaches to moments in time become our life. Can that next moment be an empty space, or maybe we should just e m b r a c e it as its own mystical place. How many times have you thought of something new, a new idea, heard a new voice and grasped that moment, that thrill or spark to reach for the unknown and embrace the moment. Our past experiences of thoughts and ideas master over that moment. Our future doesn’t have to be limited by our past experiences and ideas. We don’t need to continue within our head, but create and master from our heart.

Creating a new textured photo, using one of Kim Klassens textures ‘embrace’,TT Texture Tuesday is when we link to Kim Klassens cafè and share, visit other participants and view the talents. Come along and join in here

Have a great day,

Yvette…x

12 Days of Textures

Posted on December 12, 2011 by Yvette

How exciting is this! Another couple of days, actually 12 days of new textures, and a lot more learning and creating with Kim Klassen.

Today’s texture KK’lilly’ is lightly dabbled with music notes…I used this image also in a post here, and wanted to create something new with it…I loved the black and white image, and the subtle glow point hinting of the vibrant orange persimmons.

The harshness of the freezing snow creates for me a ‘wonder in awe’ emotion…natures way of preserving goodness.

Have a great day,

Yvette…x

Oranges and Lemons…Caterpillars and Butterflies

Posted on March 6, 2011 by Yvette

Today has been one of those relaxing Sundays, even time to ponder in the garden. With inquisitive hands and eyes, these caterpillars were discovered munching on lemon leaves in the garden. A look at nature and it’s cycles of life.

And here’s what all the fuss was about! Read on …

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Natures Splendor

Posted on November 17, 2010 by Yvette

Do we ever get the time to sit still and relax? Do the things we love, find the time for comfort and happiness…I always seem to return behind the camera and capture the moment, the mood and the feeling of the day,somehow reflecting the inner me.

Find the time to look at nature and all her splendor!

Yvette…x

Relaxation

Posted on July 25, 2010 by Yvette

I’ve just spent four wonderful days relaxing with Silvano and friends in the mountains, on the Italian – Austrian border. A great getaway, staying in a Wellness Centre, spa’s, sauna’s, fine dining, visiting local spots and relaxing. The mountains are just beautiful this time of the year, and we had great weather to travel around sightseeing.

I hope you can enjoy with me through this visual impact a few minutes of the serene atmosphere I felt during the last couple of days. Truly a magical atmosphere through the beauty with nature.