• Port Macquarie 2018/19 Part I: Flynns Beach

    Port Macquarie 2018/19 Part I: Flynns Beach

    “The sea, once it casts its spell, holds one in its net of wonder forever.” — Jacques Yves Cousteau It was wonderful to spend time in Port Macquarie, to be still and to take in a new year. We stayed near the beaches, close to Flynns Beach, where the sunrise made me feel at ease,…

  • Home Among the Gumtrees – Feature in Hornsby Advocate

    Home Among the Gumtrees – Feature in Hornsby Advocate

    I recently got a call from the Hornsby Advocate, which perked my spirits! Following on from my recent post Beautiful Ties and Bittersweet Memories, it was at the time I was preparing for my grandfather’s funeral when I was asked to speak to the Hornsby Advocate about why I love where I live… and in…

  • Finalist in the Beautiful Berowra Photography Competition 2018

    Finalist in the Beautiful Berowra Photography Competition 2018

    Finalist – Beautiful Berowra Photography Competition Three years on and I am excited to announce I am once more a finalist in the Beautiful Berowra photography competition! I am grateful to have my image from a Hazard Reduction (controlled burn) with Hornsby/Ku-ring-gai Rural Fire Service displayed in Berowra Village – as the service is a huge part…

  • Mount Solitary Hiking Photography, Katoomba Blue Mountains New South Wales

    Mount Solitary Hiking Photography, Katoomba Blue Mountains New South Wales

    “If you truly love Nature, you will find beauty everywhere.” – Vincent Van Gogh On Sunday 4 November, 8 of us including our wonderful clients at Freeman’s Fitness (my husband’s fitness studio) headed to Mount Solitary Katoomba for another epic hike in the heat! It was such a beautiful day and I am still feeling…

  • Beautiful Ties and Bittersweet Memories

    Beautiful Ties and Bittersweet Memories

    “Carve your name on hearts, not tombstones. A legacy is etched into the minds of others and the stories they share about you.” ― Shannon Alder The above photographs are from my time in country Orange, where I visited my loving Pa and family. I’m grateful to have seen my Pa when I did; more in the…