Dilettante Photography: Retrospective

Unique Personality Let your uniqueness shine! When I saw this unusual tree I was mesmerized by its unique personality. So I wanted to dedicate this image to everyone who don’t feel good enough in any way and to remind them that they are unique and beautiful creations of the Universe. So be proud of who you are and let others see your true beauty! This photo received an Honorable Mention at the International Photography Awards IPA 2015 in the Fine Arts - Landscape category: http://www.photoawards.com/winner/zoom.php?eid=8-99424-15 #inspirational

Bryce Canyon  - The Observer (best viewed large) Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah Reach new horizons! Bryce Canyon  is one of the most mysterious and hauntingly beautiful places I have ever visited! I had a feeling of intelligence and order in many of its rock formations, which often looked like sculptures. Many of the "sculptures" resembled me the drip sand castles which I had so much fun making when I was a kid. The ancient Paiutes believed the trickster Coyote turned humans to stone. But the questions about the origin of its rock formations shouldn’t stand in a way of enjoying the magnificent views, shapes and colors of Bryce. #inspirational

Count Your Blessings Count your blessings instead of your crosses; Count your gains instead of your losses. Count your joys instead of your woes; Count your friends instead of your foes. Count your smiles instead of your tears; Count your courage instead of your fears. Count your full years instead of your lean; Count your kind deeds instead of your mean. Count your health instead of your wealth; Count on ONE instead of yourself.  ~Author Unknown #inspirational   #spiritual

Contemplation (best viewed large) “Do you know what you are? You are a manuscript of a divine letter. You are a mirror reflecting a noble face.  This universe is not outside of you.  Look inside yourself; everything that you want,  you are already that.” ~ Rumi #inspirational #spiritual

Tree of Life Shine like the whole universe is yours". ~Rumi With this photo I wanted to celebrate the Life itself. It’s a testament to the quest of enlightenment, of finding our true self; a testament to a new beginning filled with joy, love, hope and happiness.  This photo received an Honorable Mention at the International Photography Awards IPA 2015 in two categories: Fine Arts - Landscape and Nature - Trees: http://www.photoawards.com/winner/zoom.php?eid=8-98888-15 #inspirational     #spiritual