Category: photography
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Elements
For us, nature holds special power in its ability to calm us with a gentle breeze, ground us, ignite us with admiration, or terrorize us with powerful waves. For as long as there have been people on this planet, there have been stories of the elements. Whether they are spirits, gods, or creatures that control…
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Looking Ahead
We felt it was prudent to take our focus away from the noise and find comfort in the ceaseless progression of time and perpetual changing of seasons. Spring is a time that signifies new beginnings. Most of the world is on the cusp of shifting seasons as the dark, cold days of winter slowly melt…
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Finding My Wild With Walden
“It is something to be able to paint a picture, or to carve a statue, and so to make objects beautiful; but it is far more glorious to carve and paint the very atmosphere and medium through which we look, which morally we can do. To affect the quality of the day, that is the…
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Chris Burkard: Photographer
“I would like to be remembered as a photographer who inspired people to get outside and explore wild places”. Chris Burkard Today we get to know photographer Chris Burkard on a deeper level and wonder at his amazing work. Chris is a world traveler who is known for exploring remote locations and surfing in places…
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Gold Flakes with Gustav
If you are like us, then you probably love Gustav Klimt and the beautiful creations he brought into the world. At Elements of the Beautiful, it is our job and pleasure to seek out elements of beauty. In a much more literal sense, is there a more beautiful element than gold? As we take a…
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Stained Glass at St. Katherinekirche
“From the cave paintings in Lascaux to the hieroglyphics in the pyramids, we have always felt artfully inspired in the places we feel spiritually connected”. You cannot talk about St. Katherinekirche without mentioning the stained glass, it is so well and lovingly maintained. You can find it in Oppenheim, Germany – it stands out as…
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Paige Overturf: Photographer
“I want to dive deeper, under a few layers”. -Paige Overturf If you have ever had the chance to speak with Paige Overturf then you have had the rare privilege of meeting a truly authentic person. Today, we will introduce you to the woman behind the camera and showcase her talent as a photographer. Years…
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Hiding Out with Henna
“Henna has deep roots in femininity, love, celebrations, and family”. There’s only so much you can do to keep yourself from boredom during quarantine. For us, one of our most favorite things has been Henna. At night when everything winds down, we will use Henna to relax and give our artistic souls some peace. Traditionally…
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Dressed In A Panic
Once upon a time… there was a witch that was scorned so she cast a spell on the village of Schwabsburg. She sent her crows to steal the children. But the families ran to the tower for safety from the evil curse. We can avoid panic if our minds are set on the right path…
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A Trip to See Athena…
I loved looking closer to these columns to see how skillfully the reconstruction has placed new marble in its cracks to make sure all of the structures on the Acropolis continues to stand the test of time. Have you ever picked an outfit specifically for an event? Well I took it a step more and…
Moon Mother 