A place...

There is a place where I feel I can escape and envelope myself in. Other than in the presence of the people I love and dearly care for, other than the beats and throbbing sounds of music, other than the fictional universe I tend to get myself lost in.I try to find the time in which I can just explore the world and just be at one with myself, despite what maybe going on in my life. I believe no ones life is perfect and mine isn't exactly the best, but we all need our special places and mine is through the lens of my camera. 

My learning and love for photographing the world around me has vastly grown over the past two years and if it wasn't for my best friend Katie Ellis, my sister Claire Johnson, and my parents I don't know where I'd be. It's not because of their ongoing support or their strengthening words in times of need, it's because of who they are and what effect they have on me. They are my light at the end of the tunnel.

Anyway enough seriousness. These photos were taken yesterday whilst venturing out in the rain, with an umbrella in one hand and camera in the other. I braved the weather and captured the rain droplets on these radiant flowers and plants. 

 What's Your Special Place?

Gleek!

Photo taken 5th February, first weekend of 2012 to have snow. My sister absolutely loves Glee and hopes that one day she can be part of the theatre industry as she loves to act, sing and dance. She has confidence on stage which I don't think I will ever personally gain and I admire her for that.

Botanical Gardens

I have been meaning to post these photos since last October. So sorry for the delay.

After editing and finishing off the selected photos, I was ready to post them finally this Tuesday, unfortunately I had a problem with a couple of the images.

On Wednesday after a couple of attempts to load up my internet to access my blog, I gave in and left it till Thursday.

Thursday came and I was to busy to even get onto a computer.

So finally today with perfectly saved images, internet access and a fully operational computer I can finally post the images I have been so longing to share with you guys.

Ok so here is some background info....

Last September was the beginning of a new college year. New course units, camera at the ready and a fresh new start. For photography our assigned project was entirely our own, choosing an area and subject of photography that we could create and develop. After a one to one discussion with my subject tutor, I was given the advice to head out on a visit to The Botanical Gardens in Leicester. Taking my Brand New SLR Camera, my photography partner Katie Wade, and then inviting my sister Claire and my best friend Katie Ellis we set a date and took a visit to the Leicester Botanical Gardens.

During the week the weather wasn't looking so good but when the day came it was perfect for shoot. Experimenting with ideas and just snapping photos of my friends it was a very fun learning experience, not only developing my skills but helping my partner develop her own.

Other Photos from this visit will be posted at a later date, during this time they will be entered as part of my photography course work.  

Coming Soon!

Last Friday Night

Winter Photo Shoot #2

Well hey I hope you've had a great weekend as we began the new year, I am most certain it will be a lot fun this year. Sorry for the lateness of this post, the due date was going to be 'New Years Eve' but because I was so busy last week some photos were not fulling processed.

But they are now and I am really thankful for all the comments I have received privately for Part 1 of the Winter Photo Shoot, the first lot of photos were truly a hit :). So I hope you can all enjoy these images too. 

Also just to let you know it's my 19th birthday today and I just want to thank those of you who have sent me birthday wishes via facebook, twitter, email & text etc. Just within the first 2 hours of my day :) love you guys xx

Hayley

Today, 23 years ago a music icon was born 

her name 

Hayley Nicole Williams

She has inspired many people including myself. 

She and many other amazing people in my life have made who I am today.

Me with my sign for Hayley's birthday twitter video. I'm also wearing my Christmas present from my dad. (the replica of Hayley's famous B.O.Y tank top)  

She's always said to 

"Be yourself" 

no matter what or where life takes you.

She's totally right it doesn't matter who you are or what you look like just be yourself. Forget those who accuse and give you hate because that's not what life is about. It's about enjoying the moments and people you love. Creating happy memories are the things I certainly look forward to in life. 

Hayley behind the camera at her dad's wedding 

One quote that's always helped me through my trials!

Hayley's motto for herself 

and others - B.O.Y

 “I have the ability… power… (whatever you want to call it)… to build myself up or tear myself down. I’ve done an incredible job at doing both. And it’s my choice which one I want to be better at….Be aware of your power. We have the choice to live positively or in our own destruction”

*NEWS FLASH* - PARAMORE IS STILL A BAND

Thought of December 2011

Never be ashamed of who you are!

Never change because someone wants you to!

and if you think you haven't found who your are well it's been standing in front of you 

the whole time. When you realise that then you can help others realise who they are.

   

 Just like Quinn Fabray (Glee) - 

"When you truly believe in yourself you don't need to bring other people down"

Main source(s)

 yelyahyall's tumblr

Hayley's Birthday Post

Paramore.net

Fanpop Hayley Williams

Paramore and morebr's tumblr

fueled by paramore's tumblr

bianca-riot's tumblr

glee wikia

*Note* I do not own any of the photos above all credits go to original photographers and artists, Thank you all :P