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Tuesday, July 31, 2012

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..

Sunday, June 10, 2012

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...

2012.05.28 Roadtrip - Sunset between Moree & Goondiwindi NSW

I love being able to witness the sunrise or sunset when on a road trip... you get to witness so many different aspects as the light comes or goes, and even though these pics have to be taken through the car window travelling 100kmph (no, my husband stops for no-one)... here are a few of what I captured on the stretch between Moree & Goondiwindi...

I love zooming in on sunset colours, as it then sets a different scene...

trees on the horizon line...

on the other side of the car a different scene was being painted... clouds, rainbows

and the look of a shower or two.

clouds lit up by the setting sun...

back to the silhouettes..

a windmill on the horizon...

zooming in on the windmill...

the light has almost faded... as night envelops the sky

Boggabilla Servo...

The night lights of Goondiwindi!

Time now to rest our weary heads, tomorrow another day!

Namaste...

Monday, May 14, 2012

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...

Sunday, May 6, 2012

2012.05.06 Supermoon rise over Currimundi Lake

2012.05.06 - On Saturday (May 5) at 11:35 p.m. EDT, the moon will officially turn full. And only 25 minutes later the moon will also arrive at perigee, its closest approach to Earth — a distance of 221,802 miles (356,955 kilometers) away. The effect of this coincidence is a stunning skywatching sight called the "supermoon."

In fact, this month's perigee is the closest of any perigee in 2012 (they vary by about 3 percent, because the moon's orbit is not perfectly circular). The result will be a 16 percent brighter-than-average full moonaccompanied by unusually high and low tides this weekend and into the new week.

I ventured out this evening to catch the sunset and the rise of this Supermoon from the Currimundi bridge overlooking Currimundi Lake...

These were my sights...

Magic hour over Currimundi Lake

(that time when the sun in below the horizon but it is not yet dark)

The Supermoon above the treeline

My 'long exposure' attempt - post processing blew out the moon,
but I liked the pretty flower shape :)

'Long exposure' when the camera shutter stays open an blurs movement -

great to capture moving lights like traffic.

Namaste...

2012.05.05 Full Moon Sunset from Currimundi Beach

2012.05.05 - Full moon rising over Currimundi Beach, and then looking west up the lake... the Sunset! MAGIC!!!

Tomorrow night the 6th, will be what we know as the 'Supermoon' when the moon is at its closest to the earth, but until then enjoy todays sun and moon energies...

The sands of time..