Strolling around the beautiful walking path at the Fort Carré in Antibes, France. The pink flowers are waving and smiling at me under the clear blue sky. I think of my passion for photography and how much I love what I shoot.

I would like ‘Pure Pink Passion’ to be about the internal flame burning inside of us. We are all good at something. Find your passion, color it, nourish it. What is stopping you? What obstacles? If you walk on a path with no obstacles it probably doesn’t lead anywhere. So, see the small pleasures in life, like the wildflowers on a path. Let them cheer you up and give you hope.

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Pure Pink Passion (6/8)
European Tour 2014 Collection
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SILK DESIGNS, INSPIRED BY AN EVER-CHANGING WORLD.

Phare de la Garoupe, Cap d’Antibes, France. Cycling to see the lighthouse was a lovely day out. A very pretty area with a wonderful view. I spotted this door - it kind of yelled out at me. So, I took its photograph and titled it “Scream Green”.

The image reminds me of the expression “One door opens, another door closes.” Scream Green is about holding on to let go. The secret is knowing what to hold on to and what to drop. Hold on to the things that matter, have meaning, and make you authentically happy. All else can go.

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Scream Green (1/8)
European Tour 2014 Collection
Limited edition: 500
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SILK DESIGNS, INSPIRED BY AN EVER-CHANGING WORLD.

This wonderful rosehip flower was seen in Kristiansand, Norway while clambering over the sea-rocks. Rosehip tea is a popular drink in Norway and it wasn’t until I was overseas in France  that I began to miss it and remembered how good it did me on a cold winter night. I tried in vain to find it but could not find it anywhere.

We are always seeking something in life. But sometimes we can get so distracted we forget the people or things that make us truly happy. Think if there is someone or something you miss. Why not re-connect and be amazed!

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Rosehip (2/8)
European Tour 2014 Collection
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SILK DESIGNS, INSPIRED BY AN EVER-CHANGING WORLD.

Milan is famous for fashion and a very nice place to go shopping. This image is shot from inside the famous shopping center, La Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II. Amazing architecture houses seven floors of stores and boutiques, all under a fantastic glass dome ceiling. La Galleria is Italy’s oldest shopping mall, taking twelve years to build, and opening to the public in 1877.

La Galleria and many of the other buildings on the Piazza Del Duomo makes one think about how clever and skilled the human race is. Maybe there is some idea or unleashed potential in you? Make a plan, work hard, and, if you don’t give up, your dream will come true!

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Piazza del Duomo (3/8)
European Tour 2014 Collection
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SILK DESIGNS, INSPIRED BY AN EVER-CHANGING WORLD.

I just love London and have many good memories from this busy city I lived there when I was younger, working in a restaurant in Sloane Street called L’express. It has changed hands since and is now called Joe’s. When I visit I tend to just stroll around, looking up at the tall beautiful buildings. This image is no different. 

Branch Out is about how by choosing to be different and lead your own way, you can accomplish so much more. When you are not afraid of giving up, success will come your way. Always look up to the sky in determination and belief.

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Branch Out (4/8)
European Tour 2014 Collection
Limited edition: 500
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SILK DESIGNS, INSPIRED BY AN EVER-CHANGING WORLD.