“Always glancing skywards wishing for the brief appearance of a bird, I started discovering nests built in unusual yet very convenient places from the bird’s point of view. / / “In a display of urban adaptation, these nests follow the shape of the element containing them, in most cases, huge billboard letters of the round and cosy type.” / / Image and text © Carmen Mandel-Cesáreo / / / —-—-—-—-— / Artist statement / My photographs are not enhanced; they represent the true nature and colours of the subjects as captured by the lens. I never lure my animated subjects to come close to me: spontaneity is the key. / / ========================================================= / All proceeds from the sale of this piece of artwork will be donated to: / / Migratory Birds of the Great Lakes / / Wetland conservation is key to the survival of the Sparrow. / / —-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-——- / Carmen, creator of Art for Conservation
The bridge reminds me of an emotion of solitude, which is not to be confused with loneliness. The former leads to an internal peace and being one with nature and oneself while the latter was a feeling of being forced to be alone, deprived of freedom and choice. I used to call this photo “Peaceful Bridge” until a young patient of mine (at the time she was nine years old) explored the difference between solitude and loneliness. When the image was presented to him as an illustration, he exclaimed, “Oh, solitude is peace, inner peace!” And the true title of the piece was born. Donation to charity / 50% of the proceeds of the sale of this image will be donated to Nature Canada
This is taken mid-morning after River and I ran into a HUGE moose after we got on a little path called “Camp Pathfinder” and followed the BIG footprints of a moose. There was so much snow that the moose literally sank to her stomach while walking. The poor thing was so heavy and had so much trouble dragging her feet from the deep snow and then sinking them in just as deep again. :( River was being a particular “brat” that day as she showed off by jumping and running circles around the giant moose and yet the gentle giant didn’t seem to be disturbed at all. Donation to charity / 50% of the proceeds of the sale of this image will be donated to Algonquin Park
When I gave the title to this photo, I could just imagine Ted’s disbelief: “Oh, silly Terri,” he’d write, “It can’t be deep freeze. It must be late fall or early spring even though ALL weather channels say it’s early March and the average temp that day was -35˚c. They must ALL be wrong, wrong, wrong…!” :) :) :) This was taken the same day with the photo of “camp pathfinder” in Algonquin Park – my favorite wilderness park to date. :)
It’s St. Patrick’s Day here in Montreal but no matter how you “slice” it, it’s still winter here, not that I’m complaining. :)
My new friend Chad brought me to see George’s farm at Barry’s Bay, in the hope that he’d talk to me about wolves. After Chad got his Mercedes stuck on the muddy-icy-dirt road on the way and we all piled up in my “River crowded” 4×4, we arrived to a “George-less” farm. “He must be getting maple syrup ready in the forest,” Chad was finally ready to give up after a few loud yell of “George! George!” and only to meet the delightful little farm dog of George’s charging near. :) This is the top part of George’s completely solar powered farm house. :)
Just before darkness arrived at Park Voyageur, the edge of the forest almost gave a “sinister” feeling. :) Or, if one is more hopeful, one could say that it is meditative or “eerie”. :)
The sun just got up at beautiful Algonquin Park, where River and I had been running and hiking for more than two hours before the first light. :) Donation to charity / 50% of the proceeds of the sale of this image will be donated to Algonquin Park
While Chad and I couldn’t find George at his farm, his sheep and a couple of lambs were there to greet us. :) Donation to charity / 50% of the proceeds of the sale of this image will be donated to Algonquin Park
After the snowmobiles passed by with what in her eyes must be “lightening speed”, River got on the trail, thinking that perhaps she could absorb some of that residue running power of the “loud beasts”. :) Donation to charity / 50% of the proceeds of the sale of this image will be donated to Algonquin Park
We met this coyote in the woods and River and the “stranger” became instant friends but after a few hours, River still couldn’t figure out whether or not the “bigger dog” was a dog…. :) Donation to charity / 50% of the proceeds of the sale of this image will be donated to Algonquin Park
This was taken at Combermere, Ontario (Canada) just after the first light. Donation to charity / 50% of the proceeds of the sale of this image will be donated to Algonquin Park
What a long last “leg” this winter has – we are announcing snow again this weekend! :) Donation to charity / 50% of the proceeds of the sale of this image will be donated to Algonquin Park
Just before the last light disappeared and darkness dominated the forest, River and I enjoyed the almost “warm feeling” of the sun shining through the trees. However River discovered a little fawn at the “deep end” of the woods just after I took this photo (the dark and far end in the picture) and yelled at me to follow her to see her friend. Donation to charity / 50% of the proceeds of the sale of this image will be donated to Algonquin Park
Beautiful orchid on pale blue green background
(oil on canvas)
Christians believe that there is One God. / They / We believe that there is War between Heaven & Hell. We believe we must Rise Against Satan.. / We believe we must Rise against Dark Forces… So…What’s stopping You?
Swans on the peaceful lake,Two Swans Swimming
Swans on the Danube river bank
Swans on the Danube river bank
Swans on the Danube river bank
Swans on the Danube river bank
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