Standing in the Light
Welcome!
Welcome!
I've curated this space to showcase the elements of life that stand out, splendidly. From the mundane to the magnificent, life is filled with reasons to be humbled with gratitude. To embrace the present moment, we must pause to feel life running through us, neglecting everything except for what we are sensing in the here and now, and every once in awhile we are fortunate enough to capture a moment that allows time to stand still long enough to keep it forever.
I've curated this space to showcase the elements of life that stand out, splendidly. From the mundane to the magnificent, life is filled with reasons to be humbled with gratitude. To embrace the present moment, we must pause to feel life running through us, neglecting everything except for what we are sensing in the here and now, and every once in awhile we are fortunate enough to capture a moment that allows time to stand still long enough to keep it forever.
I've been gifted with a drive to capture the splendid mundanity and to embrace life experiences, such as concerts and being in nature as a way to truly appreciate the artistry in humanity and on the planet. Through my photography series: Puddle Tales, A Reflective Perspective, I speak for the trees, a symbol of greatness, our roots, our creation, and our way to breathe in the essence of life. I am dutifully striving to be the best me; forever standing in the light for a better tomorrow. Part of my life is also dedicated to fostering a love of music and entertainment in my four children. I've been married to my husband Neil, a music teacher, for 20 years and in our time together we enjoy attending theatre productions and concerts, fully immersing ourselves in the artistry of humanity. What a gift it is to be alive. You will find some of my concert photography here. All photos can be made into prints.
I've been gifted with a drive to capture the splendid mundanity and to embrace life experiences, such as concerts and being in nature as a way to truly appreciate the artistry in humanity and on the planet. Through my photography series: Puddle Tales, A Reflective Perspective, I speak for the trees, a symbol of greatness, our roots, our creation, and our way to breathe in the essence of life. I am dutifully striving to be the best me; forever standing in the light for a better tomorrow. Part of my life is also dedicated to fostering a love of music and entertainment in my four children. I've been married to my husband Neil, a music teacher, for 20 years and in our time together we enjoy attending theatre productions and concerts, fully immersing ourselves in the artistry of humanity. What a gift it is to be alive. You will find some of my concert photography here. All photos can be made into prints.
Click "Here" to view my photography series, Puddle Tales, A Reflective Perspective; an exhibit dedicated to trees in all of their glory, reflected in the puddles below their trunks.
Click "Here" to view my photography series, Puddle Tales, A Reflective Perspective; an exhibit dedicated to trees in all of their glory, reflected in the puddles below their trunks.
"Trees are poems the earth writes into the sky." -Khalil Gibran
"Trees are poems the earth writes into the sky." -Khalil Gibran
"The clearest way into the universe is through a forest wilderness."- John Muir
"The clearest way into the universe is through a forest wilderness."- John Muir
"Never say there is nothing beautiful in the world anymore. There is always something to make you wonder in the shape of a tree, the trembling of a leaf." -Albert Schweitzer
"Never say there is nothing beautiful in the world anymore. There is always something to make you wonder in the shape of a tree, the trembling of a leaf." -Albert Schweitzer
A study of 10 cities found community forests save an average of one life each year. In New York City, trees save an average of eight lives every year.
A study of 10 cities found community forests save an average of one life each year. In New York City, trees save an average of eight lives every year.
One large tree can provide a day's supply of oxygen for up to four people.
One large tree can provide a day's supply of oxygen for up to four people.
Trees lower surface and air temperatures by providing shade. Shaded surfaces may be 20-45°F cooler than the peak temperatures of unshaded materials.
Trees lower surface and air temperatures by providing shade. Shaded surfaces may be 20-45°F cooler than the peak temperatures of unshaded materials.
Carefully positioned trees can reduce a household’s energy consumption for heating and cooling by up to 25%. Computer models devised by the U.S. Department of Energy predict that the proper placement of only three trees can save an average household between $100 and $250 in energy costs annually.
-Energy.gov
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