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Inspiration Photo Friday: PEI

28 Friday Sep 2012

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beach, bride, canada, cliffs, earth, grass, groom, honeymoon, land, marriage, nature, ocean, pei, prince edward island, rocks, sea, vacation, water

Since my husband and I are on our honeymoon in Prince Edward Island I wanted to showcase a photo from our trip. There is so much beauty to capture here, it’s amazing. Everywhere you look there are endless fields, rolling hills and lots of trees. Not to mention the cows, horses, sheep and other animals that call this island home. PEI is nature at its best.

I chose this photo because it was truly an amazing experience for me. Standing on the tip of the island in Cavendish, I looked beyond the ocean and was transported to a world far far away. To see the Earth meet the water in such a remarkable way was not only inspiring but memorizing as well. You have no choice but to put the life as you know it in perspective and be thankful for our planet. Earth is such a gorgeous place and we are all lucky to be here.

I am so thankful and appreciative for being able to visit Prince Edward Island and capture all the magnificent views and peaceful surroundings. This place is surely a dream. The more I see, I am taken back and astounded that a place like this exists. You certainly feel like you are in a storybook, it’s very unreal. I am so happy we chose to come here for our honeymoon. It is an experience we will both never forget.

Inspiration Photo Friday: PEI - © Melissa O'Connor

Inspiration Photo Friday: Two Peas in a Pod

21 Friday Sep 2012

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cousins, family, friends, love, marriage, relationships, wedding

Happy Friday Everyone! Today is a very memorable day for me, as well as my family. My cousin, Diana, is getting married and I am so happy for her. Even though I was raised in Jersey and she lived in Long Island, I spent all my summers with my Aunt which pretty much made us sisters for a good amount of years. We were super close despite our age difference. I have enjoyed watching her grow up to be such an independent and strong woman and see the life she created for herself unfold before my eyes. She has done very well and I am so proud of her.

So today is a great day! I get to see my little cousin walk down the aisle looking beautiful as ever and marry the love of her life. I am so excited to capture every minute and take it all in. For this inspiration photo friday I wanted to share a little bit of Diana. A time when we were literally two peas in a pod. I hope this reminds all of you of someone you love in your life and inspires a smile that lasts all day. I know mine will ♥

Inspiration Photo Friday: Two Peas in a Pod

Inspiration Photo Friday: Two Peas in a Pod

Inspiration Photo Friday: Summer

14 Friday Sep 2012

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bricks, buildings, earth, friday, heat, new york, nyc, photography, seasons, summer, sun

Summer is on its way out and my favorite season of all is right around the corner. To say my goodbyes to the warmer months, I chose this photo I took in NYC years ago. I just loved how the sun lit up the one side of the building. It almost looks like a painting as the bricks resemble a smooth clay. The small details of the air conditioners and flower boxes add a few nice elements as well.

There is nothing like the glitter of the hot sun against the earth. Creating shadows that enable ordinary things to look like art. Blistering heat and clear skies. Goodbye summer. Till next time…

Inspiration Photo Friday: Summer - © Melissa O'Connor

Inspiration Photo Friday: It’s a Small World

07 Friday Sep 2012

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animals, bedroom, characters, connecticut, country, dog, dollhouse, dolls, girl, imagination, lighthouse, museum, orange, rustic, small world, stories, yellow

I have always thought dollhouses were interesting. From the construction and realistic layout to all the tiny pieces of furniture. Then you have the small people who live in these houses. Oh, what stories you could create in this imaginary little world.

This particular doll house was shot in Connecticut at a lighthouse museum. All the little rooms were so quaint and cozy. The one you see below is a bedroom showing exquisite detail and country style. It introduces a girl and her dog possibly starting the day. The lighting hints an early morning feel as if the sun was coming up right through the window. It could also be evening, where the warm tones of yellow and orange light up a room.

Either way, your story is their story. All that happens in the dollhouse is a piece of your imagination. It may be a small world but it gets larger the more stories it holds.

Inspiration Photo Friday: It's a Small World - ©Melissa O'Connor

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