2012.06.18 Monday Morning Magic mmm

Wowser.... how beautiful was it Monday morning?  Crisp, clear skies.... clean rolling waves... great to have sunlight to play with again! :)


Below are a few of the images I captured, and since my little break away from the camera I have come back more inspired to experiment with my "Sunlight Art" - Those images which involve the sunlight to be created, but are open to interpretation, as another soul mentioned on facebook only yesterday "Every artist dips his brush in his own soul, and paints his own nature into his pictures".

Hope you enjoy.... 

First Light from Currimundi Beach

the Bridge

Grassy silhouettes

(can't forget) Milo

I wonder what the ships views are like?

Sunlight through the Dune Grasses

hazy dreams on a golden morning

may the forces of nature be with you!

oceans of Gold

Golden ripples

liquid Gold

clear sunrise over Currimundi Beach

golden sands

when the ocean meets the sand

spots and lines (who said they don't go together)

beware the sleeping dragon...

from under the pandanus

....until tomorrow

Namaste...

2012.06.10 Blog Update

Now when was the last time I sent out a blog?  Have you missed me?  I must say I have been hibernating - and it is nice for a change!


Apart from a few events that have been happening of late, with the Sun sleeping in... so have I.  I find the Winter months a good time of year to catch up on the little things that tend to get neglected, to reflect on past time and events, and make improvements or changes where necessary.  It is a good time for soul cleansing and also to get in and de-clutter (house, office, wardrobe, garage...) whatever makes you feel better.  


De-cluttering is a good habit to get into, as by giving away un-needed items, it makes way for you to receive.


And as for my posts, through Winter you will most likely only see my blog update Emails on a monthly basis (but you can always check my blog sporadically for any updates I may have added.  


But enough of my jibber... below are a few images of what I have managed to capture in the past month, and also the the links to each event - or you can just go straight to my blog to see it all!  Some of you may have seen these updates on my facebook page (if not you can 'LIKE' my facebook page here), 


Just click on the links at the to of each picture to view that blog posting.

24.05.12 Road trip to Trangie

26.05.12 Trangie Autumn Leaves

2012.05.28 turning 14 & Road trip to Home

What a way to spend your 14th Birthday... thanks Son! xo

2012.05.28 Roadtrip - Sunset between Moree & Goondiwindi NSW

2012.05.29 Toowoomba Sunrise

2012.06.04 Partial Lunar Eclipse

2012.06.06 Venus transit across the Sun

Hope you enjoy!

Namaste...

2012.05.29 Toowoomba Sunrise

The last leg of our road trip, Goondiwindi to Brisbane (I wanted to drop in to the hospital in Brisbane to visit my father), then the home stretch to the Sunshine Coast!


We were up around 4.30am to hit the road... to early for Macca's, so the roadhouse was the brekky & fuel stop.  Toasted Bacon & Egg sandwiches for the boys, Muffin & cuppa for mum. 


I have always found that sunrise moment when the light suddenly brightens the earth is always the hardest to adapt to when driving, ie... you feel OK whilst it is still dark then the moment that light hits, you start getting real weary... Unfortunately this was how Jeff was feeling, so then I had to drive and work out how I would also capture that Sunrise ahead???

This shot was captured at first light

Then into the drivers seat... so this is the drivers perspective of fog ahead across the road...

Then capturing the glowing balls first presence through the trees...

where is the road ahead?  I can't use the view finder (whilst driving) so just taking a punt on my direction..

My last capture, as the sun is now too bright, the skies are clear and I have a few hour drive ahead of me.

Coming into Toowoomba I was 'oohing' & 'ahhhing' at possible photo captures I was missing ... so the boys stepped in and had a play...

Cody captured this truck and street light silhouette...

Alex took over with these soft flags billowing in the soft sunlight..

Then Cody took the reins again to capture this 'on the move' moment...

and lastly heading down the range, with the bright sunlight through the trees.

Then homeward bound...

Namaste...

2012.05.13 Sun Gazing

SUN GAZING ... as I see it...


As I gaze at the suns magnificence, a million thoughts going through my mind, I notice a stillness within - one that envelopes me in peace, very much a calming effect. I close my eyes and feel the suns warmth on my cheeks, the breeze caressing my tingling skin. I listen to the ocean and hear her waves crashing gently on the shore. I feel very much alive, the cool sands beneath my feet, energising... urging me to walk, get my feet wet, feel the sand between my toes...

I am truly blessed to be able to have this experience...to calm my vivid imagination, to reflect on what is actually around me, beneath me, in front of me... it acts as a guide for the rest of my day, my inspiration, my purpose.

You can experience this too wherever you are, in the bush (bare feet on the earth), in the city (bare feet on a patch of grass).

Try it.... I dare you! :)

There is a practice called Sun Gazing, between the first hour after sunrise and last hour before sunset that has been stated to have great health benefits due to the bodies absorbtion of the full spectrum sunlight through our eyes.


It has also been said that hospital patients find it easier to cope with depression if they are exposed to 30 minutes of sunlight before sunset. Although Australian hospitals looking after elderly patients have recently adopted this practice, acharyas have always recommend religious rituals that require sun worship three times a day, at sunrise, at midday and at sunset. This ritual is called Tri-sandhya, which means three ritual worships each day. Sungazing is automatically included as part of this ritual.

This science is termed Yagyopathy. Within the sun's atmosphere, a yagya or eternal fire (fusion of hydrogen and oxygen) occurs which produces enormous amounts of solar energy. Yagyopathy (the application of Yagna for healing) has been found very effective in the cure of both physical ailments and psychosomatic disorders (such as anxiety, depression, guilt, insomnia, etc.). Yagna (agnihotra) renews the brain cells, revitalizes the skin, purifies the blood and prevents the growth of pathogenic bacteria. Mental peace, emotional stability and creative development of the mind are added psychological benefits.

In addition to the skin, the eyes are also important entry points for
the sun's energy. J. N. Ott
demonstrated with his research how important it is for us to get the full spectrum of sunlight into the eyes, which does not happen if we wear glasses or sit behind windows. These artificial screens filter out the essential frequencies of the ultra-violet range of the spectrum. He demonstrated that the primary effect of light entering the eyes is on the endocrine glands in the brain.

Those who may not be after spiritual progress or interested in absorbing energy through sun gazing, can at least take advantage of some degree of sun exposure because it is the most important available source of vitamin D. It is this exposure to sunlight which provides humans with almost all their total daily vitamin D requirement. UV rays from the sun trigger vitamin D synthesis in the skin. However sometimes due to other variables such as season, geographic latitude, time of day, cloud cover, smog or any type of sunscreen which affects this, additional vitamin intake may be necessary. An initial 10 -15 minutes exposure to sunlight is adequate time for Vitamin D synthesis to occur.

Ten to fifteen minutes of sun exposure at least twice a week to the face, arms, hands or back, without sunscreen, is usually sufficient to provide an adequate amount of Vitamin D. Light to moderate sun exposure is beneficial. Except in winter do not sunbathe during the hours around midday. Preferably expose your whole body as often as possible for a few minutes to early morning or late afternoon sun. This may be in the garden, on the veranda or even inside a room with an open window. In addition, it is beneficial to sit lightly clothed in the half-shade such as under a tree for instance. We absorb the energies from sunlight through our clothing too.

Source: http://www.ayurhelp.com/articles/sun_rays_benifits1.htm

 — at Currimundi Beach.

Namaste...

2012.05.13 Mothers Day Sunrise

2012.05.13 -Mothers Day... As I stand on Currimundi Beach, enjoying my little sunrise ritual, the sunrise brilliant, the skies clear, setting of a gorgeous day...


Here are my visions...


Enjoy!

Ann street, Currimundi Beach

Webs in the sunlight...

My faithful companian, my guardian, my Llaso Apso - 'Milo'!

Namaste...