06/04/2020
"Looking For Beauty in Dark Times"
📸 Jondaryan QLD Australia
As we all struggle through difficult times I thought I would share this image I took on the property where I live On Sunday afternoon. It really got me thinking hence the name I have this Image....
As we battle through hard times it is important for us to focus on the positive, look for beauty in our surroundings, and as hard as it may be make the most of the time that we are in isolation.
On Sunday afternoon I watched the below storm rush by, and as the grey clouds swirled dumping glorious rain in areas far from me, the sun shone behind me and the silos, casting shadows on the foreground of my scene. Many species of butterflies were gliding graciously through the air, and as I watched, a rainbow appeared in the distance.... the colours a stark contrast to the dark grey clouds, bringing beauty to my eyes.
As much as times seem difficult and hard at present, please take the time to find some beauty and positiveness in each and every day. You may feel stuck at home, but use this time to make memories with your family. Dust off that board game, make some popcorn and catch up on a movie or ten, get out in the kitchen, and do some good old fashioned cooking, or use this time to do a clean out of cupboard or what about that garden bed that has a few weeds in it. What about those half started craft projects that you had forgotten about that are sitting in the back of the cupboard, or maybe a move around of furniture in the lounge, or test your skills (or in my case lack of skills) by playing a PS4 with your kids.
Some of you are essential workers, people who are on the front line as well as in the background working hard long hours each and every day. My husband is classed as an essential worker, and I do worry about him being at work as I worry about a lot of my friends who are out there keeping our country running and looking after those who need it. I thank you from the bottom of my heart and I hope you know you are appreciated.
As Public Events have been cancelled I will not be able to be behind the camera in a public sense . But Please remember to support people like myself during this difficult times, so if there has ever been an image of mine that you thought would suit that empty space in the lounge room to bring you some beauty in these troubling times feel free to flick me a message.
Also I will not be taking any further bookings in QLD. Apologies for any inconvenience this causes. Future bookings will only be available in Victoria specifically the Mornington Peninsula Area. So if you reside in Victoria and have any future events including Horse Events, Weddings, Maternity, Family Portraiture, Pet Portraiture or anything else you may need a photographer for feel free to flick me a message. . Please note bookings to apply from July 2020 but may be subject to change depending on the Covid-19 Pandemic Restrictions.
Please stay safe wherever you are seeing this post from, and as much as the restrictions are difficult, the more we follow and take heed the sooner our lives can hopefully resume some normality.
Sending a "virtual" hug from my family to yours ..
Cindi x
Equipment and Settings
Canon 7Dmii
24-70 L series f 2.8 lense @ 24mm
f/6.3
Exp 1/200
ISO-100
** Image not for Media Use but Licensing is Available
