Reflections in Water

I have left almost to the last the magic of water, an element which owing to its changefulness of form and mood and colour and to the vast range of its effects is ever the principal source of landscape beauty, and has like music a mysterious influence over the mind.

- Sir George Sitwell (On the Making of Gardens)

Getting Back to Me

Spencer Spit State Park, Lopez Island, WA
© CND Photography 2010
I believe that there is a subtle magnetism in Nature, which, if we unconsciously yield to it, will direct us aright. ~Henry David Thoreau

Hello everyone! After a much needed vacation, I'm back and feeling refreshed. It's funny how alittle time in nature can really help you to refocus, ground & center yourself so you can get back to being productive. Personally, I never feel more centered than when I'm outdoors enjoying the planet! That's what I really needed when I went on vacation last week. With the economy being what it is, I knew I couldn't go far, but I wanted to get out of Seattle, so I went to Lopez Island (the smallest of the San Juans; highly recommend it for nature-lovers). It's a very small place, very natural. The locals are very protective of it and are very eco-minded. Many people don't drive or drive little, and often bike around the island. Not having done much biking since I was a kid, I thought this would be perfect opportunity to see the island, and get around. So I biked, hiked, and kayaked my way around the island for 4 days, which was really wonderful. I was completely exhausted, and had no idea my legs could be so sore, but it was completely worth it.

I'm hoping to have a photo essay put together by next week to show you some of the highlights of my trip, and the little cottage I stayed in (seriously, so cute and the perfect place to get back to nature while still being close to the center of town). Until then, I wanted to share with you the image above. This was taken at Spencer Spit Park, and it just a beautiful image of the island. This was the only day I was there it was sunny for more than a few hours, but that's life in the Pacific Northwest! Have a great week!

Day at the Beach

I absolutely LOVE the beach, always have. It's my "go-to" place to relax, reflect, and just enjoy nature. Today, I'm in the mood to go and enjoy the day, so I'm simply posting a few images from a recent trip down to the beach. Happy viewing :)!

iPhoneography: Fad or Here to Stay?

Hello everyone! I hope everybody is having a great weekend; I definitely took advantage of the sun yesterday, which is good because I don't know if it's going to really be around today or not.

So for the past 6 months or so, I've been hearing rumors of this new movement in photography, iphoneography. It's basically what it sounds like, photography done with your iPhone. I find this to be an interesting idea. I don't know that I completely see it as a valid form of photography, but people have always said that throughout the years about various forms of photography, so maybe I shouldn't judge. I know there are some photographers who are very into it, and people are even trying to specialize in it. Not to be too much of a purist, but, huh???

So I set out recently with my iPhone in hand to grab a couple of quick shots to see what I could actually do with this. I didn't have alot of time, and if I'm honest, I was distracted by the fact that there was actual sun (been a very gray summer in the NW so far this year). But I digress. I thought it would be best to just show you the results I got, so you can make your own opinions.


So, what do you think? You can only tell so much from this image, but it seems a bit blurry in places,and I have a pretty steady hand.

What are your opinions of iphoneography? Do you think it's a budding new trend in photography, something that will stick around, or just a fad that will quickly wear out? Let me know. Have a great week, and enjoy that sun!

Candace
CND Photography