KayCheree's Blog

2012.02.16 Currimundi Beach Sunrise

2012-02-16T07:38:00.001+10:00

Woke up to rain again this morning, although sporadic so I thought I would venture down to the beach front anyway and see what sort of show the clouds and sun would put on for me today.

This is what awaited...

5.24am off Currimundi Beach before the sunrise

5.28am looking over Moffat headland before the Sunrise..

5.36am as the sun rises..

Someone had decided to create this little temple of rocks..

5.44am Stormy sunrise over Currimundi Beach

5.56am show me the light...

6.01am a break in the clouds..

6.02am the shipping lane

6.03am last look before I head home..

Enjoy your day!

Namaste..

2012.02.13 Currimundi Sunrise

2012-02-13T07:49:00.000+10:00

Good morning Monday!

I was intrigued with what sort of show the skies would put on this morning after last nights rain... the cloud band on the horizon was quite thick but this was what I captured down along Currimundi Beach at Ann St...

Enjoy your day!

Namaste...

2012.02.12 Sundays Stormy Sunset

2012-02-12T21:42:00.000+10:00

I wanted to capture todays Sunset, but the clouds were quickly appearing and the sun was fading... jumping in the car and heading up to Lake Kawana - I managed to snap these...

Namaste...

2012.02.12 Valentines preparations

2012-02-12T21:32:00.002+10:00

Who will be your Valentine???

My son has been making 'Chocolate Balls' (bit like Rum balls without the Rum!) the last few weeks and is becoming a master... so we came up with the idea of making some 'Love Heart' shaped ones for Valentines Day! I wonder who will be the lucky girl/s!!! :)

Namaste...

2012.02.12 Wurtulla Rocks

2012-02-12T21:25:00.002+10:00

Sunday's Surf snaps...

My son was itching to go out for a surf at Wurtulla this morning - not too early, not too late (8ish I think - missed the sunrise), so I grabbed my camera and the dog...

Car park - what car park, the streets were like Pitt Street so thought it must be pretty good! Finally found a park, headed up over the dunes and it was a sight to behold...

Plenty of peeps lookin' for waves

Nice little line up at Wurtulla Rocks

Was cloudy, but bright at Wurtulla Rocks

"I'll have that on the rocks, thanks!"

She saw sea shells on the sea shore

the beach caters for all activities

in the sand

I am thinking Tai Chi.... correct me if I am wrong!

Alex cuttin' a wave!

Wurtulla Beach looking South towards Moffat Headland

Happy Surfer...

Enjoy your week!

Namaste...

2012.02.11 1 minute of bliss

2012-02-11T09:22:00.001+10:00

As I walked along Currimundi Beach this morning I wanted to capture this minute of bliss with the waves crashing on the shore and light breeze in my hair....

Namaste...
and enjoy your weekend!

2012.02.07 Currimundi Sunrise

2012-02-07T22:02:00.001+10:00

Today is my gorgeous hubbies birthday... this Sunrise is for you!

In terms of colour.. it wasn't the prettiest morning as the cloud band was quite thick... so had to be quick to capture the Sun as it crept through the gap in the clouds.

The surf was good though... and clean!

Enjoy!

A happy Surfer..

A crashing wave..

Valentines is here next week! Who will be your Valentine???

The eyes in the sky!

Sun rays = happy days!

Namaste..

2012.02.06 Moffat Beach Sunrise

2012-02-06T21:41:00.002+10:00

Today aroused an interesting mix of emotions... with the good being my mama's birthday - HAPPY BIRTHDAY MAMA!! xoxo

...and then the sad with the family, friends and fellow surfers of a middle aged surfer who lost his life to the oceans force at Moffat Beach on Sunday 5th Feb.

I headed to Moffat Beach to capture the sunrise for all of these reasons... oddly the ocean was calm and tranquil and the sunrise serene, with the sweet colours from a clear sky and just the band of cloud on the horizon to add to the suns effects.

Anyhow, today is Monday - the start of this week, so here are some inspiring captures of this mornings sunrise to hopefully get you through the week!

Namaste..

2012.02.04 WindanSea Boardriders Comp at Moffat Beach

2012-02-05T08:04:00.002+10:00

What a day, the surf was pumping, the grommies were keen as to get out into the surf, and best of all - the sun was actually shining!

Feb's comp was held at Moffat Beach, so here are a few teasers. You can view all the images taken at the Gallery!

Namaste
KayCheree

2012.02.02 Currimundi morning

2012-02-02T22:31:00.000+10:00

Just a few pics from this mornings jaunt along the beach (between showers!).. from the Sunshine Coast QLD! (did I just say "Sunshine" out load?)

Enjoy!

The rains a coming...

Beach glow...

The rocks see another sunrise..

more rains a coming..

beach access..

Save the Ann St Pandanus... this local is teetering on becoming one of the many victims of our

coastal beach erosion - it is literally hanging on by its roots, sand has been placed around the base

to give it a fighting chance... until the next high tide...

Lovin' every day I wake up & breathe!

Lovin' falling on my bum in the wet sand... well while I'm down here may as well grab the

opportunity of this pic.. :)

(2) Save the Ann St Pandanus... this local is teetering on becoming one of the many victims of our

coastal beach erosion - it is literally hanging on by its roots, sand has been placed around the base

to give it a fighting chance... until the next high tide...

And then as I headed back home I was greeted by this!!!

Enjoy your day, wherever you are... whatever you are doing!

Namaste

KayCheree

2012.01.10 Wahu Surfer Grom Comp at Coolum Beach

2012-01-10T19:24:00.000+10:00

Another great morning of sun, surf and sand... well, probably a bit more cloud than sun, but no rain and good surfing conditions for Day 1 of the Wahu Surfer Grom Comp held at Coolum Beach run by SurfingQueensland. I was only there for an hour or so with Nan & Pop witnessing what the grandsons hobby is all about, so only captured on camera 4 of our local WindanSea groms, Noah Kearney, Kane Landsberg, Sterling Mitchell & Alex Hearne.

You can click on the title to go straight to the full album or just view a few of the collages I put together below:

Good luck to those Grommies who get to do it all over again tomorrow!!

Namaste
KayCheree

Sunday arvo at Peregian Originals

2011-06-06T12:56:00.000+10:00

My bestie invited me out for a Sunday afternoon of good music and entertainment at Peregian Originals which is an open air community event that celebrates original live music and brings the Sunshine Coast community together. These events are held on 1st and 3rd Sundays in the park located between the Peregian Surf Club and the beach.
Visit their FaceBook page here.

You can view my captures here at www.kaychereephotography.com.au of the bands and the crowds (and yes, I had to throw a couple of waves in - well we were at the Surf club...).

The bands/singers involved y'day were:
OKA,
Band of Frequencies,
Epic Dance Floor,
and...CHEYENNE.

U12 Kawana Grey play night game at Stanley River

2011-06-06T08:10:00.000+10:00

A Friday night game was held at Stanley River for the U12 Kawana Grey's who only went down by 2 points in the last 5 mins of the game! A great game to watch as this Stanley River side has not yet been defeated!!
I haven't mastered the night time sports action thru the lens yet, but pinched Alex's camera to take some video, and the batteries were on the red so I was lucky to get all the highlights of the game!!
View it here!!

A new Logo and Web Gallery

2011-05-27T13:00:00.001+10:00

I have gone into creative mode again and have found another site which suits me marginally better that the current sunriseart.com.au gallery. This site will allow me to do prints & gifts etc online (although it is printed & posted from o/seas), so I have turned off that function for now and will continue to support those within my local community. But this site will allow 'instant' downloads of images once purchased, so no delay in getting what you want!

I have also found that the gallery viewing is much faster and can also be viewed a couple of different ways. Much better for those people on the run or in a hurry and particularly to be seen within the screens of iPhones, iPads, Tablets etc... gotta try & keep up with technology !!!

It does not contain pages of information, the only info is a small blurb on the front page (below the main image), the rest are galleries or links to blogs etc.

I have also gone back to trade under my name Kay-Cheree as opposed to Sunrise Art, as Sunrise Art is a style of photography I portray, Kay-Cheree is ultimately the essence of 'me' which applies to all of my photography.

Please go and have a look and leave me any feedback that may assist!

go here now: www.kaychereephotography.com.au.

Namaste

Kay-Cheree

Revamping the Front yard...

2011-05-16T08:07:00.000+10:00

Now that we have a few weekends 'at home', (ie: not spending every w'end running the kids around to sporting carnivals etc) it is time to attack our front yard.

This was our Front yard back in 2007... anyone who knows me realises that I have a rather eccentric style when it comes to style or decorating, each corner may have its own theme and most likely won't 'fit in' with the next, but it works for me, and Jeff... well he just puts up with it :)

The triangular patch was a previous garden bed, originally with huge gum tree that had to come out as it starting dropping its very large branches... not real popular when you have littlies running around. The pool fence was a means to an end to a)keep the kids and the dog in, but worked well to keep other kids and dogs out too! The winding path is good feng shui.

I have always wanted to rip the space out and pave or do something... it has gone through many transformations. The happy plant against the wall is unkillable. It gets full sun, grows right up & under the eaves and gets hacked back every year. The old kegs give Jeff a sense of being in the garden too! ;)

These Jade plants are pretty old, trimmed and moved on the odd occasion, but still thriving!

Then the front yard (on the eastern side) started to flood on 11.01.2011 for the first time since we'd been there (1999), so I had to dig a few trenches so the water didn't come up onto the front verandah...

Alex had some shots that he took in the rain with his waterproof camera when the water was up, I was also digging trenches in the rain (that was a pretty funny sight), so by the time I got my camera out, it had mostly drained away...

Thankfully there is a gentle fall towards the road, gravity always helps!!

Haven't got round to it yet, but I will fill the trenches with stones/loose gravel or something to keep my little river bed in case it happens again!

STAY TUNED .... MORE UPDATES TO COME!

Stephen & Lynice's special day

2011-03-27T12:23:00.000+10:00

I photographed my first wedding y'day - just for fun , for a friend, and to see how my style of candid shots came together. I didn't do any of the reception, they had that organised - & probably a good thing as I don't think I would have been able to see through the lens for watery eyes, yes it was beautiful and I shed a tear or two!

Here are a few from their collection:
View the full album here!

Collage....

And of course their gift was a picture of the Sunrise on their Special Day!

Feel free to leave some comments and let me know what your thoughts!!

Namaste

Kay-Cheree

iPhone 4 Cases

2011-03-25T11:52:00.001+10:00

I just love this product..... as you know with all iProducts there are many accessories! Now you can purchase a customised iPhone Cover.

Visit my gift store here.

Doggy Dawn...

2011-03-24T09:06:00.000+10:00

OMG!!! I have been sooo busy with work, nippers, kids sports etc that I have so missed capturing and blogging the 'any day' moments that keep us inspired ....I will have a few older memories (when I get back to them), but here are a few pics of our Llaso Apso, Milo!! He comes to the beach with me now when I take the boys down for a surf and is finally becoming much more social when it comes to greeting other doggies.

The sunrise this morning had such a golden glow, it was just beautiful! So you will notice this in the colouring of the dog, but I couldn't resist playing with the reflections in the water too!

12.01.2011 Wahu Surfer Grom comp at Alex Headland

2011-01-12T17:00:00.001+10:00

Following Xmas and New Year, we headed off to our first Surf comp of the new year.. the Wahu Surfer Grom Comp held at Alexandra Headland. The waters were a muddy brown after all the rains, but that didn't stop the kids.....


I love being in the right place at the right time... This one was from a sequence of shots I took - 1of which was published on page 5 in the Sunshine Coast Daily on Thursday, 12th January 2011.

A sunny Xmas Day

2010-12-28T22:25:00.000+10:00

Well, we had to travel 1000klms to see the Sunshine, but we did it!! Went back to Trangie, NSW to visit the family and have a day or two of rest. It had been a couple of years, but it was probably good that we did it now. A few documented Sunrises for my site of course...

Red Ruby even got to see the Sunset!!

Then the trip home was a little more adventurous with the start of the flooding. We couldn't take the normal route home via Goondiwindi, so we went through Tamworth, and at Warrick we hit a slight traffic stopper...

... luckily their was a way out by going out past the Golf Course, and then we hit the traffic jam...

The traffic in front

and the traffic behind...

Parts of the road had been washed away and Councils were trying to patch up as best they could...

and then with only 75klms to home, we hit this.....

The Bridge closed to traffic at Kilcoy due to the river rising and almost 40cm of water over the bridge flowing at a good rate of knots.

After a 3hr wait for the water to recede (which it never did) we met some lovely folk who were headed back toward Gympie then Bundy, they too having experienced their own adventrures, so with no obvious results or headway we decided to back track through Esk, via Ipswich and back home up the highway to home.

Finally after leaving Trangie at 4am, we made it home safe and sound at 12:30am. What normally takes 11hrs.... took 20 1/2hrs.

A memorable Christmas to say the least, but also a small taste of what was to come...

Dicky Beach Surf Classic Carnival

2010-12-19T22:57:00.001+10:00

Sat 11th and Sun 12th saw the Dicky Beach Surf Classic Carnival held at Dicky Beach for U14's to Open.

Day 1 (Sat) was a perfect day, weatherwise, and you can view all Day1 photos taken by Kay-Cheree here! (no sign in required).

Day 2 (Sun) was less than perfect, with umbrellas needed all day to keep the rain at bay. Day 2 photos taken by Kay-Cheree can be viewed here! (no sign in required).

Here are a few teasers...

Current Forcast.............WET, WET, WET

2010-12-17T07:08:00.003+10:00

Hmmm, it is supposed to be Summer, although the order for the days seem to be rain, rain and more rain! My boys are making the most of the surfing conditions but I can only see smiles on the frogs and ducks and the little Dicky Beach inhabitants below are LOVIN' IT!!

This is the habitat...

This is the inhabitant...

and these were his friends

The most recent storm through the coast y'day (16/12/10) has seen our Pajero showered in hail half the size of cricket balls. Just another life experience to deal with, but I know there are many people out there far worse off, with damage to cars and homes, no electricity, flooding etc.

My thoughts go out to you all in these trying times. I often wonder if the 'creator' lays in a beanbag, hanging their head over the side watching the chaos created below...

One thing I have learnt over time though, is that regardless of the depth of the problem thrown at us, it is definately how we deal with it that either makes it a problem, or just a hurdle to get over. Definately share your emotions with others, the frustration, anger, hurt, pain, loss and sadness, but stay strong at heart and always follow the light towards the end of the tunnel.... the journey of life is never without its challenges, but it is these that make us 'US', giving us stories to tell our children and our grandchildren.

Signing off for now...
Kay-Cheree

Skiing at Somerset

2010-10-12T22:13:00.001+10:00

Hi, and yes it has been awhile.... I have been wading knee deep in paperwork, but am finally finding my way to the bottom of the pile!! :) I will get back to the photography at some stage!

We did manage to sneak in a couple of days away with family (not as many as we had initially planned due to the weather) but it made the water magic - smooth and glassy, just the way we like it for a ski, then with the wind picking up in the afternoons it was time to bring out the tubes!!

View some of the fun we had below!!

PS: I have had my son in training as a future happy snapper - he took the pics of dad skiing while I was driving the boat... and I think he has the eye and the trigger finger!

Namaste

Kay-Cheree

Purpose of a dog

2010-09-18T20:23:00.001+10:00

Everyday we receive emails in our inbox, some nice, some funny, some junk & then some that just hit the nail on the head within your soul....

This is one of those... ENJOY!

A Dog's Purpose? (from a 6-year-old).

Being a veterinarian, I had been called to examine a ten-year-old Irish Wolfhound named Belker. The dog's owners, Ron, his wife Lisa, and their little boy Shane, were all very attached to Belker, and they were hoping for a miracle.
I examined Belker and found he was dying of cancer. I told the family we couldn't do anything for Belker, and offered to perform the euthanasia procedure for the old dog in their home.
As we made arrangements, Ron and Lisa told me they thought it would be good for six-year-old Shane to observe the procedure. They felt as though Shane might learn something from the experience.

The next day, I felt the familiar catch in my throat as Belker’s family surrounded him. Shane seemed so calm, petting the old dog for the last time, that I wondered if he understood what was going on. Within a few minutes, Belker slipped peacefully away.

The little boy seemed to accept Belker's transition without any difficulty or confusion. We sat together for a while after Belker's Death, wondering aloud about the sad fact that animal lives are shorter than human lives.
Shane, who had been listening quietly, piped up, ''I know why.''

Startled, we all turned to him. What came out of his mouth next stunned me. I'd never heard a more comforting explanation. It has changed the way I try and live.

He said, ''People are born so that they can learn how to live a good life -- like loving everybody all the time and being nice, right?''
The Six-year-old continued,''Well, dogs already know how to do that, so they don't have to stay as long.''

Live simply.

Love generously.

Care deeply.

Speak kindly.

Remember, if a dog was the teacher you would learn things like:

When loved ones come home, always run to greet them.

Never pass up the opportunity to go for a joyride.

Allow the experience of fresh air and the wind in your face to be pure Ecstasy.

Take naps.

Stretch before rising.

Run, romp, and play daily.

Thrive on attention and let people touch you.

Avoid biting when a simple growl will do.

On warm days, stop to lie on your back on the grass.

On hot days, drink lots of water and lie under a shady tree.

When you're happy, dance around and wag your entire body.

Delight in the simple joy of a long walk.

Be loyal.

Never pretend to be something you're not.

If what you want lies buried, dig until you find it.

When someone is having a bad day, be silent, sit close by, and nuzzle them gently.

ENJOY EVERY MOMENT OF EVERY DAY!

Namaste
Kay-Cheree! xo

Another Sunrise from the Sunshine Coast

2010-09-12T22:30:00.001+10:00

Mmmm, Saturday morning I took the boy down to the beach for his monthly Surf comp and decided we would leave early enough that I could catch the Sunrise (as I haven't seen one for some time) and it got me thinking that sometimes in life we get so bogged down with everything else that is going on in our lives, that we forget about ourselves. We put ourselves at the bottom of the pile, but just never seem to get to the bottom... some other task comes along that needs immediate attention or is more important.

The more people I meet and observe confirms my views that the balance of life includes give and take. You need to give a little to others, but you also need to take a little for yourself. You can put that into any physical/emotional context that suits you.. for me at the moment, it is time. I tend to find I put a lot of time in, often to several tasks at once, but I don't take much time back (for myself). Time for me, would just be a moment (an hour or two would be better - a week would be a dream!) that I don't have to do anything, no cleaning, no washing, no organising children or hubby, no stopping the dog from chewing the socks, or removing the cats from the furniture. To just sit on the couch and read a magazine in peace, to go and chase the Sun's path when i feel like it, to not have to think about work deadlines or bills that have to be paid.... and the response I am sensing is you probably think 'Yeah right, in your dreams'. :)

But it doesn't have to be in your dreams, as with a little action... you can turn it into reality! That is one of the reasons I love to go out and capture Sunrises (or sunsets), because for that 20-40mins I find that I am NOT thinking about anything else other than wondering what colours, shadows, and shapes the sun rising will display!

At the end of the day, everything else will still be there, but we definately need to take that time for ourselves to charge the batteries and brighten the spirit (so to speak).

At the moment I manage this a couple of times a week..... my goal is to manage time for me on a daily basis!

So back to Saturday, here are a few shots I managed whilst in 'MY' time!!

Hope you enjoyed the visions....

Namaste

Kay-Cheree

U12 Grey ... Semi Finalists!

2010-09-05T23:16:00.000+10:00

The last HOORAA for the Kawana Dolphin U12 Greys! Well done guys on a fantastic season and making it through to the Semi's against Stanley Rivers!!! I have enjoyed watching the games and capturing you guys in action, you are all talented and I hope to see you all back again next season. You can still hold your heads high...and make sure to keep an eye out on the next edition of the 'Local Directories'! Team spirit is what it is all about!!!

from behind the lens.....

Kay-Cheree

The serenity of Currimundi Lake, Sunshine Coast QLD

2010-08-21T06:36:00.003+10:00

Sometimes it is not possible to see those beautiful inspiring moments that happen around us every day due to our busy lives, and sometimes we just need that visual to trigger that 'sigh' moment that stops you in your tracks and helps you to 'breathe' (take a minute to notice how your body reacts next time you withness one of these 'sigh' moments... it can become addictive), so I have been playing again with videos and have created this 3 1/2 minute video of Serene images from Currimundi Lake. I aim to do one of each area I have captured over the years and put them together on a DVD disc.

Check it out and I hope you like it. I would love your feedback too!

or view full screen high res video here

You can also view them here thru my YouTube page.

Namaste

Kay-Cheree

The golden Sunset

2010-08-19T17:57:00.000+10:00

(Sigh).... it is just beautiful when you stop to take a moment (in my case - capture) and you are rewarded with a vision such as this... and with the Sunset it is usually gone within a few minutes.

Just what are the chances that I would have a paddler enter my line of sight at just the right moment!! The human element always adds that special touch to an image.

All my thanks again to the universe for having me in the right place at the right time!! MWA***

Namaste

Kay-Cheree

14.08.2010 - U12 Kawana Grey defeated Caloundra Black @ Caloundra

2010-08-15T00:51:00.000+10:00

A win for U12 Kawana Grey.... as we get closer to semi finals it's time to really get those heads down and in the game.

Here are a few pics from their efforts (you can view the full album HERE)

also a couple of collages I created as a reminder of what you too can purchase - freezing those moments in time that you can cherish forever!

Wind an Sea - August Comp at Flat Rock, Ballina NSW

2010-08-09T21:30:00.000+10:00

A great weekend away at Flat Rock, Ballina NSW... the weather was glorious (although could have been a bit warmer) but the Surfers were kept happy with some big surf to play in! Camp fires, good company, plenty of drink and plenty of stories...

Fri night sunset...

Sat morning sunrise...

Sat morning footy match... and this is what happens when the 'big' kids attempt to relive their youth...

then to the beach...(for the serious fun)

View all Wind an Sea Flat Rock surf comp photos here!

the Marine life said hello too...

Namaste

Kay-Cheree

Coastal Sunset 04.08.2010

2010-08-04T22:12:00.000+10:00

On my way home from work tonight the Sunset was amazing, so clear and orange in colour... but was my camera in the car - oh no!

So I raced home first then thought of the best place to capture what was left.... that Sun certainly moves fast when it's on its way down!

Lake Kawana it was, hoping for some reflection off the water... this was what I ended up with...

there were a couple of jumping fish too... but they were too quick for me! :)

Namaste

Kay-Cheree

U11 Grey Kawana Dolphins @ Coolum

2010-07-31T14:39:00.001+10:00

Nan & Pop are visiting this week, and of course wanted to see their boys playing one of their favourite sports... but as you have it, it was a seperation day... Cody at Coolum for 9am, Alex at Caboolture for 10am, toss the coin, who goes with who? Cody won Mum & Nan for the morning, and just because the weather was so gorgeous... here are a few images I took today!

(Oh, & of course a HAPPY BIRTHDAY shout out to Liz!!!) :)

You can view the full album here...

Namaste

Kay-Cheree...

Wind an Sea - July comp Photos

2010-07-29T21:52:00.000+10:00

View the latest images taken at the last Wind an Sea comp.... CLICK HERE to go straight to the Gallery!

Are you looking for a great family pet?

2010-07-29T21:24:00.000+10:00

This is a link to one of my good friends website - Sonja & Nasosipi Parrots... read on....

Our family began our avian adventure in January 2010 - buying our first pair of Green Cheek parrots - Buzz and Remi.
We were so smitten by these gorgeous, cuddly and highly interactive parrots, we began looking at other species of conures... well, from there our flock grew very quickly.
In a short space of time, we spoke with many people to determine the most suitable parrots for our plans to breed and hand raise parrots as family companions and decided to buy the parrots of choice as babies.
With a few of our conure parrot species, this means that some may not become parents for 2-3years - in the meantime they will join our family and become our friends - quiet, tame and friendly parrots.
We are happy to say though, that we do expect to have a few fabies beginning the 2010-2011 breeeding season and we are very much looking forward to sharing this experience with you all.
As a family, we will be breeding in fewer numbers, but with great love and attention..

You can view more info and images on these gorgeous parrots at Nasosipi Parrots.

Namaste

Kay-Cheree

Martin Atkinson - ARTIST

2010-07-29T21:00:00.000+10:00

My father has an amazing talent - he is a great artist! But not only does he create great paintings, he also has the strength to overcome and deal with whatever the Universe throws at him. I Love you Dad!
View some of his art below... (I have modified these just to show the image, but they are painted on CD's and Canvas)

Watchtower by moonlight

2010-06-28T08:08:00.000+10:00

Gratious to the Universe

See my story below.....

I stepped outside my door last night to bask in the full moons light

I wasn't prepared for what I saw, such an amazing sight

I stood in awe as I looked up, the dark sky full of cloud

But it was the pattern that had me catch my breath, and not whisper a sound

It was like watching the ocean, just upside down - a rippling wave like effect

And once I recovered from being in awe, I raced to capture this subject

I love the moonlight when it reflects of the ocean so I raced to my favourite haunt

To capture again Mother Natures art, you know she loves to flaunt

Heading up the path to the lifeguards tower, the trees haunting in the moonlight glow

The tower standing tall and strong in all elements that nature shows

Then standing at the top of the beach, the moonlight glistens through the cloud

reflecting off the gentle waves, casting a music that has a special sound

I zoomed in close for that full moon shot behind the fluffy cloud

which illuminated through the spaces that the sky gods thought they found

Then up the beach a lone fisherman decided to test his hand

to cast his rod and try his luck to see what he could land

Then as I turned to head for home I had to take one last shot

of my favourite haunt day or night.... and this was what I got!

Taken in the full moon light - Sat 26th June 2010

at Currimundi Beach, QLD

And that is my inspiration for this week!!

Namaste Kay-Cheree

A new sunrise...

2010-06-07T22:10:00.000+10:00

Finally I have been up to capture another Sunrise..... it is verrrry hard to get out of bed in the morning, but the excitement of what Mother Nature will bring me to capture helps a great deal!

This sunrise was captured off Currimundi Beach (Buderim St, Ann St Rocks)

Hope you enjoy... (unfortunately I was running a little late so missed the gorgous pink in the skies that I could see upon leaving my house - was I kicking myself... YES)!

Currimundi Beach Sunrise...

Namaste

Kay-Cheree

Pet Collage

2010-06-07T21:59:00.001+10:00

We acquired this cool Llasa Apso a while back, & although it took us a little while to work out all of his quirky habits, he is now at home... keeping us amused & being good company!

Our latest images of 'Milo' were at Alex's birthday on the beach while he came racing back towards me from the sand dunes, they looked a bit odd on their own so I created this collage instead... bringing him to life! :)

Printed on canvas, this is definately a treasure to keep for years to come!

Except for the bad habits of pinching socks either out of the laundry or out of the bedrooms (& then I find them buried when I am out doing the gardening) we love you Milo!! xoxo

Namaste

Kay-Cheree

Gosh, where is the year going...

2010-06-03T07:18:00.000+10:00

WOW, I cannot believe that it is June already.... Winter.... fresh, crispy mornings... cooler water temperature (for the surfers)... extra jumpers & blankets, uggboots, heaters even!

So what have I been doing??? Well trying to snuggle up under the blanket in my flannies & uggboots of course!! :) I do prefer the warmer weather in many instances though.

But here are some of the other things I have been doing to keep me busy...

Kids football:

Portfolio Shoots (in natural settings)

Alex's Surfing Birthday - yes he's 12 now.... (stay tuned - I am still processing these ones)

for now, till then...

Namaste

Kay-Cheree

Mothers Day.... at the beach

2010-05-13T13:02:00.001+10:00

Where else would I be? Now with Alex joining the Wind an Sea Boardriders well of course it's my duty to follow him around, keep a check on his wellbeing, photograph his accomplishments, you know.... the stuff that we do for our kids! ;) (Cody didn't want a bar of it - prefers to bodyboard)

So here are a couple of collages I have put together in the short term from this comp (& no, not of Alex... yet)

the rest I am still sorting & will hopefully have up on my site in the next couple of weeks...

Enjoy!

Wot-a-Croc

2010-05-13T12:11:00.000+10:00

I got a little creative with some Croc images I took recently... Have you ever been stuck on a gift idea for family or friend with a sense of humour?

Well, freshly uploaded to my Zazzle store is a series of Wot-a-Croc images available in the form of:

greeting cards

mugs

t-shirts

ties

post-card

mouse mat

apron

cap

Go here to see the full range...

NEW PRODUCT... (& Autumn Special)

2010-05-04T23:14:00.001+10:00

I now have a beaut piece of software that allows me to create photos & video clips into a 'cool' MP4 video clip for viewing either on the web, or copied to disc either as an MP4 file or DVD.

View a 30 second sample here

The pricing plan is:
Starter - $49 - up to 30 images - 1 song
Basic - $99 - up to 60 images - 1-2 songs
Regular - $149 - up to 90 images - 2-3 songs
Deluxe - $199 - up to 120 images - 3-4 songs
Premium - $249 - up to 150 images - 4-5 songs

The price of a MP4 Video Clip CD/DVD is based on the number of images you send me. Once your pictures are received (via CD or USB stick), I will contact you to discuss your project & design a plan. Your video clip will be customised with your images, headings & highlights, with either your song of choice, or one that I feel suits. You will receive a low res MP4 file to view & confirm, then a high res MP4 file will be burnt to a CD, which you can also download onto your computer to share with family & friends.

So for the 2010 Autumn Season, you can purchase a personalised Starter Video clip from only $39 (That's a $10 saving). This is a great way to share your memories with family & friends!

'View a complete song sample here' (low res approx 5 minutes)
or a high res MP4 clip that I have uploaded to my YouTube Channel (approx 5 minutes)

(NOTE: the end product is a high res MP4 file or DVD & is of original picture quality which can be played through any MP4 supporting media player or DVD Player. On your PC - iTunes & AVS (avs4you.com) are two tried & tested MP4 media players.)

Email me to place and confirm your Video product Order...

Sunrise taken 30-April-2010

2010-05-01T16:31:00.000+10:00

Somedays it just takes someone to spur me back into action - so out of bed to capture the best energy of the day.... SUNRISE!

These were done on request, but also because I have to not be so lazy... so standing on the cooler sands of Dicky Beach this was what I witnessed...

Happy Birthday Maureen!! :

The end of another Nipper Season

2010-04-21T23:55:00.000+10:00

We have just competed at our last Nipper Carnival for the 09/10 season, being the QLD Junior State Championships which were held at Emu Park 16th-18th April.

I am a proud parent of my boys who both medalled in their Team events. Our youngest Cody, was only competing in the March Past event, as their Beach Sprint relay team came 4th at Branch Carnival, so they did not qualify but were a reserve in the case of another team not competing. As it happened, they got to compete and ended up with a Bronze Medal!! Our oldest Alex, also scored Gold in the All Age Beach Relay, and Silver in his U12 Age Beach Relay. Also to all the other kids who competed, medalled and/or placed, making qtr finals, semi finals & finals, you all put in an AWESOME effort.... well done Dicky Beach!!

Click on this link to view the PDF write-up which will hopefully go into the local paper!

PS: It may take me a few weeks to get all photos up on my Website as I seem to have a backlog of work... very busy month... but will let you know, so stay tuned!

Namaste
Kay-Cheree

2nd Blue Moon this year...

2010-04-03T10:06:00.000+10:00

Magically I got to capture the 2nd Blue Moon this year which occured on Tues night, March 30th. A 'Blue Moon' is known as the 2nd 'Full Moon' to fall within the same month, which normally happens every 2 - 3 years, hence the old saying "Once in a Blue Moon". But this year we have experienced 2, which only ever happens every 25-30 years.

I was running late from work to pick up my boys from their Training at the Beach, when I spied the full moon & thought..."Sweet, I have my camera in the car... must capture that!" (I don't normally carry my camera everywhere, although I probably should!)... (don't believe me - do you :) )

Anyway, here are a few for you to enjoy...

This first one is the only one I have altered - added a little colour for effect! The rest are straight off the camera!!!

Anyway, Wishing you all a Happy Easter, may the kids find all those easter eggs that you plant, & safe travels to all of those who have tripped away!!

Blessings,

Kay-Cheree

PS: downloads & prints of these are available from www.sunriseart.com.au

"Having no time"

2010-04-01T06:37:00.000+10:00

This months inspiration comes to me from Simone Matthews of Universal Life Tools (.com). Whilst reading from my inbox this morning I thought she had taken the words right out of my mouth & I am sure many of us lead a life similar to this (I just add full time work into the mix). Check out her website, you may find something of interest there. Read below.....

(this sunrise was taken by me on Sat morn 27th March 2010)

I am having a giggle as I write this.... multi-tasking whilst I prepare food for the children, feed the animals, get the children showered, put a load of washing on, approve print proofs and then the phone rings... a little bit of craziness in my home/office today as I try to get everything done before Easter and whist the children are on school holidays. The reason why I giggling is that this month I was drawn to write about 'having no time' !

How often do we say things to our selves such at 'If only I had more time', or 'I am running out of time', or 'there just aren't enough hours in a day', or even 'time just got a way from me'. All quite funny expressions don't you think considering time is such an arbitrary experience based on our perceptions.

The 'time' we experience of course is the 'time' we choose to keep our conscious awareness in.. so all the above expressions are of course creating our experiences of not enough time.

'Time' of course is just perfect (just like everything in Creation), it is our busy lives which make our perception of time to be 'not enough'.. which of course is all a choice. Do you remember a single day as a child, they seemed to go on forever.. and the school holidays went on for eternity !

Yes our 'time' experience in this Earthly dimension is speeding up.. however our experience is all a matter of choice (we talk about this in Crystal Light Healing).

So with that said, the children can re-wear their play clothes tomorrow, dinner will be left overs and the phone can go to the answering machine as I experience an abundance of 'time' and finish this newsletter :)

Written by Simone Matthews

www.universallifetools.com

Nipper News saved

2010-03-03T22:33:00.003+10:00

Hello,

I have decided to create a new Gallery, mainly because I had to do something with the pile of newspaper clippings that were growing on my desk, which I can now file...

So don't worry if you've missed getting the paper, keep up to date, or delve through past articles which have been published in our local Newspapers. I try and collect what I can (sometimes I miss one), and scan it as a photo image, then it's uploaded into the Gallery.

To view the articles go the SunriseArt website, then in the Dicky Beach Nippers Gallery > Nipper Publicity > Nipper Published Articles.
For best viewing to be able to read the article, view as size 'L' (large).

This was one of the latest articles re: Fastest Man on Sand at Mooloolaba...

Also, if anyone has kept any past newspaper clippings about Dicky Beach Nippers that I don't have shown here, it would be greatly appreciated if you could scan and email me a copy that I can upload into the Gallery.

Watch this space for the Autumn Newsletter soon!! :)

Namaste,
Kay-Cheree

Fastest Man on Sand - Round 4

2010-02-22T01:54:00.006+10:00

“FASTEST MAN ON SAND” BEACH COMPETITION SERIES – SEASON 2009.2010

The inaugural “Fastest Man on Sand” beach event series concluded with Round 4 held at Mooloolaba on Sat 20th Feb.

Open to Surf Life Savers from around the world the Fastest Man on Sand attracts "THE BEST OF THE BEST ON THE BEACH" to contest their skills across eight age groups. The re-introduction of the Fastest Man on Sand as a four round series had been done through Surf Life Saving QLD to encourage members (and potential new members) to embrace the beach event/s side of Surf Sports competition.

There were approximately 650 Nipper members from U11 - U14 who competed in the morning on this day with competitors travelling to compete from the Gold Coast to as far north as Mackay, and then the U15-Open competing in the afternoon.

Our local Dicky Beach Surf Club had approx 55 members competing with some great results throughout the day. The pointscore tally is accumulative over the four rounds, and Taron Najilepsy from U11 took out the title for U11 Male Sprint.

The Dicky Beach All Age Relay competitors also savoured victory with their committed training efforts paying off - by the third round they were sharing 1st place with Currumbin then took out the title in the 4th round with an impressive lead on the track.

4th round Winners for the All Age Relay from L to R: Douglas Simpson, Michael Gilliman, Taron Najilepsy, Adam Sciberas, Alex Hearne, Jared Bradicich, Cara Woolnough, Thomas Kidston.

Over 200 images have been uploaded at www.sunriseart.com.au for this event, but the gallery is password protected for DB Nipper Members.

Here are a couple of my boy.... (gosh ~ just a proud mum!) :)

All the kids had an awesome day with many great results, & thankfully the weather stayed fine enough not to grizzle!!

Our next main event is our Branch Carnival in March which is being hosted by Dicky Beach Surf Club.

Remember you can check out more sport action in my public galleries (surfing, kite surfing, footy etc) at SunriseArt.com.au.

Namaste!
Kay-Cheree

Kings Beach Expedition

2010-02-15T21:25:00.001+10:00

Hi,

I always thought it was only Melbourne that could experience every season in a day....
and although it wasn't cold, my Kings Beach expedition certainly had a different view depending on which way I faced.
Over 2 days I managed to capture the sunset over Kings, mostly taken from the point (out on the rocks), which was also a little cloudy but provided a nice light show. The midday shots were beautiful blue skies; the next days sunrise was interesting, with black clouds on the horizon & only a small gap in the clouds that allowed the sun to shine through, then as the sun rose the clouds started clearing (a little), there were a couple of skuds of rain (I went & hid in the caves to keep the camera dry) and had the most profound experience... will talk about that in a moment, then cleared to blue skies, in readiness for my next photo shoot.

Check them all out at the SunriseArt gallery.
Galleries > Nature & Water Images > Beach Collection > Kings Beach

here is a couple of samples...

Back to my profound experience...

Next time you are down at Kings Beach you have got to go & check out these little caves in the rocks.

1, they are so interesting the way nature has carved them out into these little hollows
& 2, the acoustics are amazing.
I took up solace in here to escape a passing shower (I love the rain, but my camera not so much) & for a moment I thought I was at an airport!
the echo from the crashing waves stops you from thinking about anything else, and the vibrations felt were amazing, & calming, a whole body experience.
I don't know if the time of day would make much difference, but as it was sunrise I also had this awesome view...shadowed from the sun by the pandanas trees, but able to feel that gentle sea breeze on my face & through my hair. (Yes, I must have been a dog in a former life, as I love the wind in my hair!!) :)

Anyway, make sure you check this out ... & try out all the caves, as they are all a little different - mother natures gifts.

Enjoy!!!!!!!!!!!

Namaste!
Kay-Cheree Hearne

Kellogg's Nutri-Grain Ironman (Round 4) & Nipper X-Perience

2010-02-10T07:31:00.006+10:00

Some of our Nippers were fortunate to secure a place & attend the 'Nipper X-Perience' at the Kellogg's Nutri-Grain Ironman series (Round 3 & 4) held at Alexandra Headland on 6th & 7th Feb.

They were able to meet some of our sporting heroes, get autographs on the rashies & caps they were given, introduce the competitors to the crowd & watch the event from the VIP section... right next to all the action!!

View all photos taken at www.sunriseart.com.au under the 'Sport' Gallery. Here are a few samples...

The adventures of Alex J

2010-01-30T22:24:00.003+10:00

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

Summer 2009 Newsletter

2010-01-03T22:34:00.001+10:00

SunriseArt Summer Newsletter

Jan 2010

News Flash!

Remember you can put your favourite images into a Collage.... from only $42 ask me how!

www.sunriseart.com.au

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...

The latest 'Say it with Soul' addition.. a variety of Sea Eagles with the above inspirational message:

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 Offers

As 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

'Candid Captures' Party Session - $90 (2hours)
'Natural Setting' Photo Session - $75 (1hour)

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

Spring 2009 Newsletter

2009-10-14T20:40:00.001+10:00

SunriseArt Spring Newsletter

Oct 2009

News Flash!

Wanting to put those favourite images into a Collage.... Ask me how!

Image of the Season

This image was taken on Sep 29th - a spring sunrise over the SS Dicky at Dicky Beach QLD. The long shadows of the SS's skeleton are a haunting reminder of what once was. Always an icon to capture many photographers talents.

Inspiration!

Spring time...

clear the clutter...
start afresh...
look behind...
was once a mess...
now its clean to start again...
spring is here...
souls on the mend.

by Kay-Cheree

Say it with Soul...

View these and more at www.sunriseart.com.au.

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!

I have been clearing some of my own clutter... finished my taxes, cleaned up the house.... but wait - there's more dust. Agh! You may notice I have also been spring cleaning the website... it was starting to get very 'busy' so I am attempting to simplify it a little.

Nippers is well under way, and I have signed up for another year to capture the many talents of our beaut kids in their summer sport. I have created 'Seasonal' Folders for the Nipper pics now & passwords have changed, so flick me an email with child & age & I will confirm & forward 'Sign On' info to you.

So what do you love about Springtime? Is it the steady warmth without the sticky heat? Is it the gorgeous scent of roses coming from the neighbours garden? Is it the kids going crazy when electricity is in the air? (hehe, mine do!)

I also love the warm, hazy mornings to capture that magic moment..... at sunrise of course! :)

This morning (14/10/09) was one of those stormy mornings

Latest Offers

I am now creating 'Action Collages' for the sporting photos. Their are a variety of styles (backgrounds, masks, writing styles) to choose from. You can view a selection I have created for the Nippers Club on my website under the Dicky Beach Nippers Gallery. Choose from images I have taken, or I can create a collage from your own images.

Inspirational Photographic Experience

'Candid Captures' Party Session - $90 (2hours)
'Natural Setting' Photo Session - $75 (1hour)

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.

Signing off until next season...
Namaste
Kay-Cheree Hearne

Is it really Winter?

2009-08-24T18:05:00.007+10:00

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

Sunrise at Shelly 15.08.2009 & Visualisation!

2009-08-16T20:35:00.009+10:00

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

Sunset over Moffats 06.08.2009

2009-08-06T21:35:00.005+10:00

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!

Sunrise 28-July-2009

2009-07-28T07:54:00.013+10:00

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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2009-07-27T23:08:00.008+10:00

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WINTER NEWSLETTER 2009

2009-07-22T22:39:00.010+10:00

I have finally posted my Winter Newsletter!! (It's only mid-way through the season) :p

Check it out HERE!

You will find out about some new Organic Essential Oil products, my Image of the Season, my thoughts on Winter, the latest creation 'Say it with Soul...', event photography and an inspirational quote.

I must say I am having lots of fun putting it all together & playing with blogs, galleries, & the web site.

And please, please, please... if you have any comments, views, or personal insight on how I can improve my site, let me know!! Make a post, send me an email. I will graciously accept all comments.

Namaste
Kay-Cheree