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This is a safe space. She/her. cPTSD, Crohn’s & pain conditions. NO Trump or Poilievre supporters Wildlife rehab experience. Photographer and artist based out of Ontario, Canada. shonna-hawkins.pixels.com where I sell my work.
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Above coloured photograph featuring the design- Winter's Serene Forest View. Lower left design on a Canvas Print on a wall above a couch. Lower right design on a Canvas Print on an exhibition wall. I took this photo during a lovely winter nature walk through the Scottish Highlands. Features a tranquil trail passing through a lush forest, leading towards snow-capped mountains in the distance. The scene is bathed in soft light, highlighting the vibrant greenery. Mockups combined in a grid format in canva.com Click links on the main post for options.
Winter's Serene Forest View
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Cradled between the fall foliage of yellows, golds and greens the cascading waters of Crabtree Falls in the Blue Ridge Mountains is a welcome sight after a mile and a half hike. Last Sunday my husband and I were able to do shinrin-yoku (forest bathing). We started our hike at the Crabtree Meadows Campground parking lot so all told it was 1.5 miles each way. The lower elevations are just starting to get some autumn yellows and golds in the trees. The trail down to Crabtree Falls in North Carolina was a one mile treacherous mile hike. I say treacherous because with the rain the day before and early morning made the rocks and the exposed roots along the winding trail slick. Once we got around the final bend and the Falls came into sight - it was glorious! For the next 40 minutes or so I took pictures and just zenned out to the sound of the rushing water and breathed in the autumn air.
Autumn colors dance and the water sings at Crabtree Falls in the Blue Ridge Mountains.
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The Great Reno Balloon Race The photograph opens onto a sky that feels almost impossibly alive—an expanse of soft morning light washed in pale gold and gentle blue, as if the day itself is taking a slow, luminous breath. Rising into this open air are dozens of hot‑air balloons, each one a floating burst of color. Their patterns—stripes, spirals, bold geometric shapes—glow like oversized lanterns drifting upward with quiet determination. You can almost sense the warmth of the burners, a low, steady whoosh that would vibrate faintly in your chest if you were standing nearby. The balloons lift gracefully, their fabric domes swelling with light, creating a tapestry of reds, yellows, blues, and greens that ripple softly against the sky. Below them, the Nevada landscape sits in muted contrast—earthy, grounded, and still—while above, the balloons seem weightless, moving with the unhurried rhythm of early‑morning air currents. There’s a feeling of celebration without noise, motion without rush. The scene carries the hush of dawn mixed with the thrill of ascent, as if adventure and serenity have agreed to share the same moment. The overall impression is one of uplift—literally and emotionally. The image radiates joy, color, and the gentle awe of watching dozens of bright shapes rise together into a wide, welcoming sky.
The Great Reno Ballon Race
A sky alive with color rises above the Nevada landscape as dozens of hot air balloons drift upward in a vibrant celebration of light and motion.
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Petaluma Morning The scene opens in the quiet stillness just after dawn, when the world feels freshly washed and the air carries that cool, faintly earthy scent of early morning. Soft sunlight rises from behind the viewer’s shoulder, bathing the town of Petaluma in a gentle, golden glow that feels almost warm on the skin. To the right, unused railroad tracks run along the water’s edge. They look weathered and slightly overgrown, the metal dulled with age, carrying the faint suggestion of history—of trains that once rattled through carrying eggs, grain, and wheat toward San Francisco. Now they rest in silence, adding a nostalgic texture to the scene. Buildings along the waterfront rise in soft morning shadow, their windows catching hints of color from the sky. The architecture feels familiar and small‑town—solid, welcoming, and touched by the first light of day. The whole scene is wrapped in a hush, the kind of quiet that makes you instinctively lower your voice. The colors are the soul of the image: purples melting into reds, reds into warm yellows, all softened by the misty quality of early light. It feels serene, contemplative, and gently alive—an intimate moment of a town before it stirs.
Petaluma Morning
The town of Petaluma in Southern Sonoma County in Northern California has a pretty active nightlife for such a small town.
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A crown of a few autumn leaves adorn the majestic beauty of the Craggy Tree in late October during a cold and rainy day in the Blue Ridge Parkway. This unique tree can be found on while hiking along the Craggy Pinnacle Trail.
Before the Frostfall
Autumn’s hushed whisper rustles
With fall of crisp leaves
- C Novack
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Morning On The River The scene opens in the hush of early morning, when the world is still holding its breath. A soft golden light spills across the Petaluma River, the kind of light that feels warm even before the sun has fully risen. The sky is painted in layered hues—deep amber near the horizon, fading upward into pale yellow and hints of lavender. These colors ripple across the water’s surface, creating a mirror so smooth it feels almost unreal, as if the river has turned to glass. A long, graceful bridge stretches across the frame, its silhouette dark and clean against the glowing sky. The structure feels quiet and steady, like a sentinel watching over the river. Its reflection doubles it, forming a perfect archway of shadow and light on the water below. Along the riverbanks, the land is still wrapped in the coolness of dawn. Trees and grasses appear as soft, dark shapes, their details muted by the low light. There’s a faint sense of mist in the air—something you can almost feel on your skin, cool and delicate, carrying the earthy scent of river water and waking soil. The entire scene radiates calm. Nothing is moving. The water is still. The sky is slowly brightening. It’s the kind of moment that feels both intimate and expansive, as if you’re witnessing the world quietly turning toward a new day.
Morning On The River
Petaluma is located in Southern Sonoma County just north of Marin County. Since the early days Petaluma has been primarily an agricultural city although the products have shifted over time.
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Yawning Red Fox in Autumn Setting - Britt, Ontario shonna-hawkins.pixels.com/featured/yaw...
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Skyline of downtown Orlando, Florida, seen at sunset from lake Eola, in ink and watercolor - wall art print poster
Skyline of downtown Orlando, Florida, seen at sunset from lake Eola, in ink and watercolor - wall art print poster
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Downtown Modesto, California - aerial
Downtown Modesto, California - aerial
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Clearing Storm Around Half Dome A hush of winter hangs over Yosemite as Half Dome emerges from a parting storm, its granite face glowing softly where the light slips through thinning clouds. Wisps of vapor curl around the monolith like breath in cold air. Snow brightens the valley floor, sharpening the contrast between shadowed cliffs and illuminated stone. The scene feels crisp, silent, and immense—nature exhaling after turbulence.
Clearing Storm Around Half Dome
A veil of storm clouds lifts to reveal Half Dome glowing through the winter mist, its sheer granite rising with quiet power above the valley.
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Rainbow Falls A column of water surges over the cliff in a smooth, silken sheet, then explodes into a churning cloud of white mist as it strikes the dark volcanic rock below. The black‑and‑white tones sharpen every texture—the slick, glistening stone, the frothy turbulence, the deep shadows carved by centuries of flow. You can almost feel the cool spray on your skin and hear the steady, thunderous pulse of Rainbow Falls echoing through the canyon.
Rainbow Falls
This striking composition turns Rainbow Falls into a study of power and elegance, offering a timeless, dramatic focal point for any refined space.
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The Pt Reyes Abstract The image feels like standing inches from the weather‑beaten bow of an old wooden boat, where time has carved its own artwork into the surface. The wood is rough and sun‑scorched, its grain rising and falling like tiny waves frozen in place. Soft browns, muted tans, and silvery grays mingle across the planks, each color worn into place by years of salt air and coastal wind. Diagonal lines sweep across the frame, creating a gentle sense of motion—almost like the boat is still pushing through water even in its stillness. The curves of the bow add a quiet rhythm, guiding your eye along arcs that feel both organic and deliberate. Sand clings to the lower edges, adding a gritty texture you can almost feel beneath your fingertips. The whole scene carries the scent of brine and old timber, the whisper of fog rolling in from the Pacific, and the quiet dignity of something that has endured countless tides. It’s abstract, yet deeply grounded—an intimate portrait of weather, time, and the quiet poetry of decay.
The Pt Reyes Abstract
I don't do too many abstracts but I do like them. I'm normally looking at the big picture, the wide open spaces. But abstracts help me see what I don't normally look for.
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The barn stands as it did in remembered mornings, wood weathered by time; boards keeping count of seasons. The tin roof catching the first thin light. The Oak stretched wide, moss swaying softly as if acknowledging another day. The dirt trail beneath guided footsteps toward the open fence, revealing fields washed in early light. Morning stirs through the scene, a hush before attending to the day’s chores. Birds take flight, the breeze cool, as the day awakens slowly with the sun. There was the gentle comfort of an old dawn, a familiar rhythm reminding that life, in its simplest ways, could unfold quietly, patiently, and without hurry.
The barn stands as it did in remembered mornings, wood weathered by time; boards keeping count of seasons. Click ALT for details
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Winter In The Valley A quiet winter hush settles over Yosemite Valley in this scene. Fresh snow softens every surface, turning the landscape into a world of muted whites and silvers. The Merced River moves slowly through the frame, its dark, glassy surface reflecting the pale sky like a strip of polished obsidian. Along the riverbank, snow-laden pines lean inward, their branches heavy and still, absorbing sound the way thick velvet absorbs light. Half Dome rises like a ghost emerging from thinning clouds—its granite face catching a faint wash of afternoon sun that glows warm against the cold surroundings. The air feels crisp enough to sting the lungs, carrying the faint scent of wet stone and pine bark exposed beneath the snow. The entire valley seems to exhale slowly, as if pausing between storms. Light drifts across the scene in soft, shifting patches, illuminating the western bank where the sun briefly kisses the fresh snowfall, making it sparkle as though dusted with crushed crystal. It’s a moment of stillness, clarity, and quiet awe—winter holding Yosemite in a gentle, luminous grip.
Winter in the Valley
Looking up to the Northeast the Merced River flows down from Happy Isle and crosses in Front of Half Dome. To the south you can follow the river down along the eastern walls of the valley.
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A black and white landscape of Sedona's majestic desert beauty. From a rocky perch above Red Rock Crossing one can take in the breathtaking beauty of the Sedona’s sweeping desert landscape with Cathedral Rock straight ahead.
From a rocky perch above one can take in the breathtaking beauty of the Sedona’s desert landscape with Cathedral Rock straight ahead.
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CN Red Locomotive in Autumn Landscape - Art Print shonna-hawkins.pixels.com/featured/cn-...
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Pathway Through Algonquin Woods - Acrylic Print shonna-hawkins.pixels.com/featured/pat...
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Walking Bridge II You’re looking at a photograph of an old wooden trestle bridge stretching across a sandy beach along the Northern California coast. The bridge stands on tall, evenly spaced wooden supports that create a repeating pattern of vertical lines, giving it a strong, rhythmic structure. The wood appears weathered, with warm brown tones that contrast gently against the pale sand below. Soft light washes across the scene, highlighting the textures in the wood and the subtle ripples in the sand. The bridge recedes into the distance, drawing your attention toward the far end, where the structure narrows and fades into the horizon. The overall feeling is calm, nostalgic, and rooted in history—an old railroad bridge now serving as a peaceful pedestrian walkway.
Walking Bridge II
In this picture you see the trestles of the Pudding Creek Bridge. The bridge was built in 1915 as a railroad bridge that helped move the north coast lumber. It has since been converted to a pedestrian bridge.
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Beneath the tall oak’s embracing shade, Two friends would play where field grasses swayed The fence heard stories, laughter, and dreams The conversations that drift like sunbeams Now the fence stands quiet, worn and still, The Oak stands silent, waiting for hours to fill Sit awhile and you might hear The friendship that echoes across the years Visual: A black and white photo that shows an open grassy field with a giant Oak tree with Spanish Moss hanging from it. Under the shade of the tree is a portion of a wooden fence probably 12 feet in length.
"The fence heard stories, laughter, and dreams
The conversations that drift like sunbeams"
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The Golden Gate Before you rises the Golden Gate Bridge, its deep orange towers glowing warmly against a crisp, cloudless blue sky. Sunlight glints off the steel cables, creating thin, shimmering lines that vibrate in the wind. Below, the bay churns with whitecaps—small, sharp bursts of foam that crackle like torn paper as the wind whips across the water. A ship glides beneath the bridge, its dark hull cutting a smooth path through the restless blue. The air smells of salt and cold metal, and the wind carries a low, distant hum from the bridge’s traffic. The entire scene feels both vast and intimate: the monumental sweep of the bridge contrasted with the delicate sparkle of winter light. It’s a moment suspended between stillness and motion, warmth and chill, human engineering and the raw energy of the Pacific.
The Golden Gate
A bright winter view of the Golden Gate Bridge, its orange towers rising over choppy blue water as a ship passes beneath, sunlight sharpening the cold, windy February scene.
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Maybe the best thing in the USA - The National Parks.
Sunbeams among sequoia trees from along the Generals Highway. Photographed at Sequoia National Park.
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Whimsical illustration of a white goose with large expressive eyes, wearing a soft pink flower by its head, standing among white peony blooms with a small red ladybug on one flower against a clean white background. Art by Lisa S Baker.
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