Another challenge with Kim Klassen’s ‘Beyond Layers’. Bit by bit, layer by layer, finding the true inner self and capturing those wonderful moments, and times that I as a person grab onto the ‘me’ time. Last weeks self portrait challenge, wasn’t easy for myself and some other members of the group, but hey! it was a release to confront the self image, the reflection of the ‘true’ me and with Kim’s encouragement continue on this self discovery journey. So what better way to continue but ‘take the time’, embrace the ah ha moments that I can truly say, I’m doing this for me, I’m taking some time (and not feeling guilty) to do the things I love.
I grabbed the moment of spending a few days with a wonderful friend, who was on her mission to excel in her new years resolution, of making time to visit family more often Family not at her doorstep, travelling to the ‘bush’ some kilometers away from her home. I too, was on a mission, find time to do the things I love doing. Spending time with ‘true’ friends and you guessed it, just taking shots, of natures beauty. No props, no controlled lighting, just beautiful scenery. Capturing the raw Australia.
Rusty Bits
Old farm machinery in the early morning light of sunrise.
Morning Haze
An early morning crispness in the air with morning misty haze.
Rusty Wire
Feeding Trough
Old Skull
Pickets
White Gum
Knotted White Gum
Textured White Gum I
Textured White Gum II
Memoirs
Skull I
I can honestly say, seeing the parting tears of a mother, the hand shake of a brother, and the caressing hug of family, my friend accomplished her mission. An inspirational journey of taking a couple of days off work, from the every day routine, and although thinking initially how about some quality time for me, a couple of days resulted in seeing the love of giving, the love of sharing, and friendship ,what taking a few moments to talk face to face with someone can truly make some ones heart swell with gratitude, eyes sparkle with love and learn the lesson of what we give out, will truly come come back, a thousand times over.
Have a wonderful Sunday, friends
Yvette…x
How beautiful to be embracing all of yourself so fully Yvette – loving your posts.
🙂 Mandy xo
Wonderful post, Yvette..full of passion of everything important in life. I’m glad you were able to take some time with a friend, doing what you love to do, and discovering who Yvette really is…a remarkable, beautfiul Spirit with so much to offer.
Blessings,
Marianne xo
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This was truly a beautiful post. I especially loved the tree photos.. simply stunning. Your space akways is 🙂
Those are great shots, love them.
We often and easily forget the importance of one on one interaction with people — enjoyed your post. Thank you for sharing at Rural Thursdays, Yvette.