Digital, 2021.
These photos were taken back when these flowers were the first I spotted during spring. They were so tiny, no bigger than my pointer finger, and I was so happy knowing that spring was on its way. Every year, I can’t help but look forward to warmer weather, longer days, and easier photographic opportunities.
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Digital, 2020.
After visiting grandparents at the cemetery, I really enjoy walking around and taking photos whenever I can. My favourite lighting is either golden hour or overcast skies. In the later afternoons, it’s usually quiet and it’s very grounding being surrounded by nature.
The flowers belonged to a woman who passed away a few years ago. It was her birthday on that very day and friends or family left her flowers with well wishes. I don’t know this woman but it moved me knowing that years later, she has people that still drop by to give her a present. After snapping the photos, thanked her for letting me, wished her happy birthday, and continued on my walk.
Digital, 2020.
Flowers taken during a cemetery visit. A week later, the yellow flowers were nowhere to be found! They were completely uprooted. Made me glad I got photos just in time.
Digital, 2020.
Some end of summer shots while at the cemetery. Overcast lighting is one of my favourites to shoot under and I was really happy with how these shots turned out. The ones with the bench, lanterns, and the tree with the outstretched branches are some of my favourites from this collection.
Digital, 2019.
Some pretty red flowers covered by the one of the season’s first snowfalls.
Digital, 2018.
Cherry blossom season is here! High Park is a well known spot in Toronto to catch a glimpse of the pretty Sakura blossoms. Cherry blossoms are my favourite flowers and so I was super excited to be able to see them up close. We visited just in time as some trees were starting to look a little bare. One good rainfall with a bit of wind and that would be the end of that!
Digital, 2017.
Flowers blooming in spring. The first six were taken at Mount Pleasant cemetery and the other two were taken at various places in Toronto.
Digital, 2017.
Shots of flowers taken while waiting in line at a grocery store.
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