2012.07.03 Full Moon rising

Moon Hunting.... not really hard to find (you just have to be patient for that monthly cycle!


This day I wanted to capture the full moon rising... coming up over the ocean at Neil Street, moonlight reflections on the water in all its glory!  I wasn't disappointed by what Mother Nature had to display this day, but I also wanted to get a little more creative with the images I had taken - I had some of my own visions in mind...


Hope you enjoy... (the first four are the originals...) after that my visions follow!

Full Moon rising over Neil St

Full Moon Reflections

Moonlight Reflections glitter on the ocean

Full Moon
(taken through a 200-500mm zoom lens)

The Sunset on the other side!

This is how I would love the Full Moon to look .. rising up over the ocean

Full Moonlight reflections on the sand

A Double Moon over Neil Street - makes you wonder what else is out there!

Namaste..

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...

2012.05.13 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...

2012.05.11 Fridays Sunrise

It's Friday, end of my working week (TGIF), start of my fun filled... full of ideas weekend!!


My eldest boy wanted to surf before school, so what better excuse to catch a sunrise at the same time!


Hope you enjoy...

 Wurtulla Rock

Sunrise over Wurtulla Beach

Wurtulla Beach Rock

 Looking towards Moffat headland from Wurtulla Rock

Alex

Namaste...