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Saturday, January 30, 2010
The adventures of Alex J
My son loves his Surfing... Billabong, boardies & skateboarding, so we put a litttle vidoe together to share with you - "The adventures of Alex.J"
This one was taken on Xmas Day... what better way to spend Xmas than with family, friends & in the surf!
These short videos of photos taken by Kay-Cheree are a new addition to my Photo Services.
Visit www.sunriseart.com.au or email kay.cheree@gmail.com for more details.
Namaste
Kay-Cheree
Sunday, January 3, 2010
Summer 2009 Newsletter
SunriseArt Summer Newsletter
Jan 2010
News Flash!Remember you can put your favourite images into a Collage.... from only $42 ask me how!  Image of the Season This image was taken on Xmas Day - one of my boys surfing at Dicky Beach QLD. To me this is the perfect image to summarise Summer! Ocean, surfing, smiling, happy kids... what more could you ask for! Inspiration!for Twenty Ten...Some images of local Sea Eagles taken on 28.12.09 inspired the below verse for the coming year... "To soar like an eagle takes courage & determination. You have that within you, so all you have to do is spread your wings." by Kay-Cheree Say it with Soul... View these and more at www.sunriseart.com.au Santa's Sunrise...Here are a couple of images of Santa's Sunrise... (hopefully he was on his way home)  Twenty Ten...Ahhh, The New Year's dawn... there were quite a few people enjoying the first light of the new year.This was how I saw it...     | Summer Holidays!As usual (to my late writings) Summer has already started, school holidays are upon us, Xmas has been and gone in a flash and the New Year is now here!! I managed to pull out our Christmas tree (which hides in a corner for the rest of the year), wrapped a few pressies which make it look the part, but sadly I had been very slack in the Christmas decoration department...so I just went around and admired everyone elses! (One of my New Years resolutions is to be more prepared for Xmas 2010!!)  Block of Units at Caloundra in the Xmas Spirit.  House on the Canal at Wurtulla. Remember Nippers will be back in full swing on Jan 10th, so check out the Nippers website for any training updates etc. What is Summer time! I relate to Summer with lazy days on the beach enjoying the sunshine, heading out for a surf or swim. Squeals of joy coming from the backyard when the kids are playing in the pool, or under the hose. The trampoline with the sprinkler under was always my favourite. We will just go with these happy thoughts.. and not mention the heat or humidity, the hot bitumen when trying to cross the road 'cos you forgot your thongs... the sting of sunburn because you were too excited to hit the water and forgot to apply the sunscreen..VERY VERY IMPORTANT - SLIP, SLOP, SLAP!!! Zinc comes in heaps of trendy colours now. But it is all good, and even with the balmy thunder storms, I love Summer ;) I had to say a BIG Happy Birthday to Pip for Dec, and I enjoyed sharing the Sunrise on her special day, and the brekkie that followed. :*  Latest OffersAs you may be aware, I am creating 'Action Collages' for the sporting photos I take. Choose from images I have taken, or I can create a collage from your own images if you desire. For the month of January, every Collage ordered will receive a FREE 8x10" Photo Print of their favourite image. A 7-8 photo collage printed to A3 poster is $49 or a 4 image collage is $42. An A4 collage is also avail at $35 (best done with 4 images).Remember you are also supporting the Dicky Beach Nippers through your purchase as 10% of all sales goes back to the club to assist with all that we get for free, such as the use of fibreglass nipper boards & foamies, great coaches, and anything else that helps our Nipper Club run smoothly! Inspirational Photographic Experience
Don't forget you can take the worry out of missing the capture of that 'magic' moment with... 1) The 'Cadid Captures' Party Session which is great for kids parties (and adults too) and you receive 2 hours worth of Party time and candid captures of you and your party guests (up to 200 images on a CD), all for only $90. 2) The 'Natural Setting' Photo Session using local parks and/or beaches as your backdrop with captures of you and/or your family over 1 hour with candid and portrait captures (up to 100 images on a CD), all for only $75. I have also been including sporting shots in this package, which are great for the portfolio.    To book a session, email me or phone on 0429 939 959. I am avail some weekday afternoons (dependant on natural lighting)... & weekends only by appointment. Signing off until next season... Namaste Kay-Cheree Hearne |
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Spring 2009 Newsletter
SunriseArt Spring Newsletter
Oct 2009
| It's Spring Time!Another season has passed, & we are well into the middle of Spring! A time of thunderstorms & rain, sunshine & warmth to make everything breed & grow. The magpies are nesting (rephrase...) The magpies are feeding their young & protecting their nests... my boys always whine about riding to school & getting swooped! |
Monday, August 24, 2009
Is it really Winter?
Get out the fans & the spray bottles .... is it really Winter?
This heat wave we are experiencing may be a taste of what's to come with Summer looming... but it also makes for great weather to 'get outside'.
We of course spent Sunday in the Sun, watching the boys play footy in a round robin Mini Mod Carnival, so although we tried to remember to slip, slop, slap we still gained a bit of colour.
It has also meant some gorgeous mornings to wake up early & capture the much anticipated golden rays of the sun.
Here are a couple I have captured over the past week...
"First Light" with the SS Dicky still makes for an iconic capture as it is recognised by locals & others. I lucked this small group of seagulls flying by, and I love it because they add a little life to the image!
"A mans best friends" was inspired by a 'Sunrise' shoot I did for BMW. What better way to spend time and start the day with the most loyal of companians, than on the beach for a walk and a swim.
"SS Dicky first light" was nothing short of spectacular show of colours and reflections. See, clouds can be good with their reflective qualities, and they were all gone by mid morning in readiness for another 'hot' day.
These 3 images can be purchased as framed prints or laminated posters from my RedBubble site, or as a digital image or photo print from Sunrise Art.
Now just waiting for the storms to come so I can practice those lightning shots!!! :)
Namaste
Kay-Cheree
This heat wave we are experiencing may be a taste of what's to come with Summer looming... but it also makes for great weather to 'get outside'.
We of course spent Sunday in the Sun, watching the boys play footy in a round robin Mini Mod Carnival, so although we tried to remember to slip, slop, slap we still gained a bit of colour.
It has also meant some gorgeous mornings to wake up early & capture the much anticipated golden rays of the sun.
Here are a couple I have captured over the past week...
"First Light" with the SS Dicky still makes for an iconic capture as it is recognised by locals & others. I lucked this small group of seagulls flying by, and I love it because they add a little life to the image!
"A mans best friends" was inspired by a 'Sunrise' shoot I did for BMW. What better way to spend time and start the day with the most loyal of companians, than on the beach for a walk and a swim.
"SS Dicky first light" was nothing short of spectacular show of colours and reflections. See, clouds can be good with their reflective qualities, and they were all gone by mid morning in readiness for another 'hot' day.
These 3 images can be purchased as framed prints or laminated posters from my RedBubble site, or as a digital image or photo print from Sunrise Art.Now just waiting for the storms to come so I can practice those lightning shots!!! :)
Namaste
Kay-Cheree
Sunday, August 16, 2009
Sunrise at Shelly 15.08.2009 & Visualisation!
Saturday's Sunrise was taken from Shelly Beach.
I personally love this area! It has a beautiful energy which resonates on a real soul level, and the sunlights reflection in the rock pools make for a stunning change from the sandy beaches.
The Pines, they speak their own story... growing tall and strong against all the elements.
For me their silhouette against the morning sunrise is a testament of the beauty of Mother Nature, and that in our own creation if we stand tall and hold strong against all the elements, we too can achieve great wonders.
And lastly.... the chair of contemplation! Here, I can sit and ponder my thoughts. My mind often races with so many thoughts and ideas, and that is on top of managing everyday duties such as work commitments and family, and other challenges that crop up which I am sure you can all relate too... so this becomes the moment where I can sit, take a few deep breaths, feel the sunlight on my face, and have a 'ME' moment. It doesn't last long, 5 mins if I stretch it, but it is enough for me to centre myself, regroup my thinking and be prepared (that's what I tell myself! lol) for whatever this new day brings.
I definately recommend you experiencing one of these moments in time... It is not only relaxing, it is healing too. But if you are unable for whatever reason, maybe you are just not a morning person ;D that is where I hope that by 'capturing the essence' of these moments, you can sit and look at these images and achieve the same results.
Visualisation is a powerful tool, which means you don't have to be anywhere special to 'do' it, you just need to be able to close your eyes and imagine that vision in your mind, then expand it to your other senses... ie: imagine you can see the sun coming up, then imagine you can feel the warmth on your skin. From here your body usually reacts with a deep breath and a sigh (you are starting to relax). Think more about your vision... see the gentle waves rolling in and crashing on the shore... and the sound of those waves crashing on the shore, and maybe some birds in the trees, are you starting to get my drift?
But sometimes we can be so hyped up with life that we even find this difficult (I raise my hand on that one) and by closing your eyes your mind takes off in a hundred directions... this is where I will usually sit and look at a picture. It basically sets the scene for you and gives your mind something to focus on, then as you study the image you can start activating your other senses.
Take the above image for example: Imagine yourself sitting on that chair... it looks hard and cold and may be a little damp from the early morning dew, but the smell in the air is fresh, and as you sit with the large golden sun beaming down on your face (which might have you squinting your eyes because it is so bright) you can start to feel the warmth, and you can see and hear the sound of the gentle waves crashing on the rocks in front of you...... you feel calm, relaxed... in that moment everything else just seems to stand still. Try and stay in that moment for as long as you can! That moment can equal a second, or more... a few minutes, or more... half an hour, or more.
There are no set standards here, or rules that must be followed. Your mind and body will only take in what it needs at that moment in time. If you can only focus and relax for a few seconds, this is OK, but what you will find is the more you practice these techniques, the longer you will be able to 'stay in the moment'!
I hope this weekends blog has been able to give you a new insight, or maybe just confirmed what you already knew.. (maybe you can take it as a little nudge).
Remember you can browse my galleries for inspiring images to view, or purchase any time you like!
If you have any questions... don't hesitate to send me an email at kay.cheree@gmail.com.
Namaste
Kay-Cheree
I personally love this area! It has a beautiful energy which resonates on a real soul level, and the sunlights reflection in the rock pools make for a stunning change from the sandy beaches.
The Pines, they speak their own story... growing tall and strong against all the elements.
For me their silhouette against the morning sunrise is a testament of the beauty of Mother Nature, and that in our own creation if we stand tall and hold strong against all the elements, we too can achieve great wonders.
And lastly.... the chair of contemplation! Here, I can sit and ponder my thoughts. My mind often races with so many thoughts and ideas, and that is on top of managing everyday duties such as work commitments and family, and other challenges that crop up which I am sure you can all relate too... so this becomes the moment where I can sit, take a few deep breaths, feel the sunlight on my face, and have a 'ME' moment. It doesn't last long, 5 mins if I stretch it, but it is enough for me to centre myself, regroup my thinking and be prepared (that's what I tell myself! lol) for whatever this new day brings.
I definately recommend you experiencing one of these moments in time... It is not only relaxing, it is healing too. But if you are unable for whatever reason, maybe you are just not a morning person ;D that is where I hope that by 'capturing the essence' of these moments, you can sit and look at these images and achieve the same results.Visualisation is a powerful tool, which means you don't have to be anywhere special to 'do' it, you just need to be able to close your eyes and imagine that vision in your mind, then expand it to your other senses... ie: imagine you can see the sun coming up, then imagine you can feel the warmth on your skin. From here your body usually reacts with a deep breath and a sigh (you are starting to relax). Think more about your vision... see the gentle waves rolling in and crashing on the shore... and the sound of those waves crashing on the shore, and maybe some birds in the trees, are you starting to get my drift?
But sometimes we can be so hyped up with life that we even find this difficult (I raise my hand on that one) and by closing your eyes your mind takes off in a hundred directions... this is where I will usually sit and look at a picture. It basically sets the scene for you and gives your mind something to focus on, then as you study the image you can start activating your other senses.
Take the above image for example: Imagine yourself sitting on that chair... it looks hard and cold and may be a little damp from the early morning dew, but the smell in the air is fresh, and as you sit with the large golden sun beaming down on your face (which might have you squinting your eyes because it is so bright) you can start to feel the warmth, and you can see and hear the sound of the gentle waves crashing on the rocks in front of you...... you feel calm, relaxed... in that moment everything else just seems to stand still. Try and stay in that moment for as long as you can! That moment can equal a second, or more... a few minutes, or more... half an hour, or more.
There are no set standards here, or rules that must be followed. Your mind and body will only take in what it needs at that moment in time. If you can only focus and relax for a few seconds, this is OK, but what you will find is the more you practice these techniques, the longer you will be able to 'stay in the moment'!
I hope this weekends blog has been able to give you a new insight, or maybe just confirmed what you already knew.. (maybe you can take it as a little nudge).
Remember you can browse my galleries for inspiring images to view, or purchase any time you like!
If you have any questions... don't hesitate to send me an email at kay.cheree@gmail.com.
Namaste
Kay-Cheree
Thursday, August 6, 2009
Sunset over Moffats 06.08.2009
Another full moon on the rise.... the last couple of days I have been leaving work & witnessing glorious sunsets, so I vowed that I would leave on time tonight & race up the hill to Moffats to capture this magic moment!!
Well, I made it!! And it was definately worth the effort. It even inspired this little ditty:
Moffat Beach Headland high up on the hill
The golden through the treetops emits a soothing chill
As the sun is setting a beautiful view unfolds
Another day is over, a new one to behold.
These images can be purchased in a variety of formats. GO HERE to view!
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Sunrise 28-July-2009
This mornings Sunrise was beautiful. I haven't seen it for a little while... hibernation tends to keep you in at that hour, but after the gorgeous sunset last night I decided I would make the effort! I set the alarm (a wee bit too early), sunrise isn't till 6:30am just now, & headed to the beach.
I like the nearby beaches to me, off Currimundi lake, Ann Street, Dicky Beach, Moffats. If the weather isn't that spectacular, there is always something else to snap!!!
This morning I stumbled across some eager folk, workin' it... even though it looked like hard work (& probably something I should be investing in..) they were smiling & having a laugh!
Marcus Johnson from Live it Up Personal Fitness, allowed me to take some shots of their workout this morning.. Thankyou Marcus!!
And many thanks to the silhouette models too!
If you have any enquiries about what Marcus offers, feel free to email any questions to marcusrjohnson@hotmail.com.
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