2012.03.26 Sunset over Moffat Beach

As I watched the sun go down tonight... it inspired this little ditty...


As I stood and watched the sun go down
I thought about the days I frown
Then watching the beauty fall over this land
I realise it is all part of the plan
For if one does not experience the sad...
Then how does one know when they are glad!



enjoy...

This evenings visions from Moffat headlands

Sunset over Moffs!

Sunset over Moffers Loo ou!

Sunset silhouette from Moffat headland

A cloud trail... or maybe God's stepping stones so he doesn't 

leave any footprints in the sand...

Over the hills and far away...

birds eye view

Namaste...

2012.03.25 Sunday's SC Daily

What an AWESOME pleasure to a) have been asked to run a feature on my work, b) to have it published in Sunday's local paper  and c) to make Front Page news!!! My parents and family are so proud right now :)  and so am I of course...


All I wish to do, is be able to add a little sunshine to people's lives, a calming healing vibe, a bright shining light, that shimmering reminder that there will be sunshine and happy days again... especially right now when there is so much devastation locally with the flash floods, and plenty of dark, foreboding weather! It's almost enough to start an epidemic of the SADS!


But if you didn't manage to get today's paper, I have attached the images here.... and you can even learn a little more about me!


Also.. here is today's 'sun-rays' which I was lucky enough to capture on my ride home from the beach this morning... seeing as the 'rise' was cloaked by the clouds.

Captured from the Currimundi Lake bridge

Namaste...

2012.03.21 Sunrise over Currimundi Beach

Still waiting for that break in the sky, at 5:15am I could see a little streak of light in the sky from home so thought I'd try my luck... Milo (the dog) was extremely happy with my decision!


The sky had a few rips in its grey blanket which let a moment of light into the morning for me to complete my sunrise ritual, then I decided to just have a bit of a play with whatever else caught my eye...

Sunrise over Currimundi Beach

Sunrise over Currimundi Beach

Once the sun passed through its first magic moment there wasn't a lot of colour in the skies, so I processed these few  in some different shades of black and white... 

Looking N/E from Currimundi Beach

My favourite Pandanus tree on Currimundi Beach..... still hanging on by its toes!

A couple of gulls...

Whipped seas... 

 Another glimpse as the light goes on.. over Currimundi Beach

Sunrise over Currimundi Beach

Last shot in magic hour.. I loved this one as the rays were like a guiding beacon for the ship!

Hope you enjoyed this moment of sunshine...


Namaste...

2012.03.12 Snapper Snaps

The getaway... so it was Monday and the forecast for the week was basically wet, wet, wet.  Well for the most of it, it was overcast with threatening rain clouds, a shower every now and then, the wettest day being Thursday... so this was about the closest I got to seeing the sun - a good start to a restful holiday to capture the last of the sun, and then enjoy the rain (well, rainy day activities with the family like ten pin bowling, movies, watching the boys surf etc).


So before I hung up my camera for the week, here were a few snaps taken from Snapper Rocks of a couple of the locals, and all that I was going to get of the Sunset...

Enjoy...

A couple of locals surfin' Snapper... can you share a wave???

 longboarder enjoying the ride..

 I just liked this surfboard... so pink and girly! :)

 Surfin' Snapper Rocks

 As the light shone down on them thar hills!

 In the Spotlight!

 Loved this guys style... surfing on a body board!

 The local entertainment... never a dull moment at Snapper Rocks

 Surfin' Snapper Rocks

 Alex surfin' Snapper Rocks on his new (used) surf board! (umm, yeah, I think that was 

'Thanks mum and dad for busting the fins on my board!)

 She tried to shine through...

 a bit of mixed colour in the sky and on the sand...

 Beam me up Scotty!

 The last sunlight...

So I hope you all enjoyed your past week as much as I did!  

My thoughts go out to those who have not fared so well with recent floods etc, and impending weather systems... 

Cheers for now... have a great week, until the next sunrise!

Namaste...

2012.03.11 Byron Bliss

There were no updates last week... I was on holidays :)  so I'm sharing a couple of family pics this time round...  We headed to the Gold Coast for a well deserved rest, but the first stop after checking in was to Bryon Bay to visit one of my besties! The day turned out gorgeous, the water was clear, the views just beautiful !


You be the judge...

SATURDAY 10th MARCH 2012

Calypso Plaza, Coolangatta QLD (the view from our room) - even clouds couldn't spoil this view!

SUNDAY 11th MARCH 2012

Byron Bay, NSW - looking out over 'The Wreck'

One of my bestie's... Cate xo

Byron scenery

Jumping off 'The Wreck', Byron Bay NSW

Alex catching a wave near 'The Wreck', Byron Bay NSW

Always love the seagulls... this one was being cheeky getting closer to me

Alex, had enough for the moment... check ya later!

A couple of pelicans I spotted on 'The Wreck' at Byron Bay, NSW

Cody, having fun in the old tube (this tube is actually around 25-30yrs old!

Boys time.. and Jeff trying to relive his youth...

catching a wave at Byron Bay, NSW

Byron Bay, NSW

A free-spirited skateboarder... hangin' TEN!

Stay tuned for a couple of Gold Coast pics to come...

Namaste...