Presence in Stillness
A Pacific gull stands quietly, grounded and alert, offering a moment of calm presence and a reminder to slow down and observe the world as it is.
Browse articles exploring the mindful side of photography, from reflective insights to practical guidance. Each piece encourages creativity, calm, and a deeper connection to the art of seeing.
A Pacific gull stands quietly, grounded and alert, offering a moment of calm presence and a reminder to slow down and observe the world as it is.
At first glance, it is easy to mistake this for something delicate or even beautiful. A soft, translucent blue resting on the sand. But the longer you look, the more the image asks you to slow down and notice what is really there. This is a Portuguese Man o’ War, washed ashore at Ocean Grove…
A quiet moment at Lake Jubilee becomes a gentle reminder to slow down and really see the world around us. This mindful portrait of an Australian magpie, paired with Thoreau’s words, invites the viewer to pause, breathe, and appreciate the quieter details in nature.
A simple and practical guide to editing and exporting RAW files in Nikon NX Studio. Learn how to adjust exposure, recover highlights, fine tune colour, apply lens corrections, and export clean, consistent results using Nikon’s own software.
Discover how Affinity Photo 2 supports mindful, creative photo editing with professional tools, balance, and freedom from subscriptions.
Explore how 19th-century innovations such as the wet collodion, tintypes, and dry plates transformed photography into a global art form. Discover the birth of early colour processes and how these breakthroughs shaped the way we see, share, and connect through images.
Discover how early pioneers like Niépce, Daguerre, and Talbot transformed photography from scientific experiment to lasting art. Explore how their inventions shaped the way we see and share images today.
A peaceful Lakes Entrance sunset reflecting calm waters and golden light — a mindful moment captured through the lens of presence and stillness.
The soft glow of morning meets the scent of great food and fresh sea air. Golden Dawn over the Dunes captures the warmth of sunrise over a coastal restaurant café — a reminder of how simple moments, shared over breakfast by the sea, can fill the day with calm and gratitude.
Peaceful Koala Resting in a Eucalyptus Tree – Raymond Island There’s something deeply grounding about watching a koala at rest. In this moment, high among the eucalyptus branches of Raymond Island, stillness becomes the story. The light filters softly through the canopy, touching the fur of this quiet creature as if nature itself is breathing…