Several of my photos are in creative commons, though the vast majority are copyright protected. Contact me regarding licensing for commercial use, requests for permission, info etc. donnacleveland@hotmail.com

 

From Wikipedia: Miksang is a Tibetan word meaning "good eye." It represents a form of contemplative photography based on the Dharma Art teachings of Chögyam Trungpa, in which the eye is in synchronisation with the contemplative mind. The result of this particular perception of the world, combined with photography, produces a peculiar and open way of seeing the world. Miksang pictures tend to bring the observer back into the original contemplation state of the author of the picture. The pictures can bring one back to a purer perception of reality that is often neglected. Miksang involves nothing fancy, no special setup; only a visual capture, in the proper state of mind, of everyday's reality.[1] I like this concept, though I can't always claim to be in a miksang frame of mind, and, of course, I do a lot of post-processing.

 

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Very beautiful pictures and beautiful photography and creativity and I wish you happiness and health.

June 30, 2022

Wonderful album, colourful and geometrical. Really a reference !

September 25, 2020

Vous êtes la reine de la photo graphique ! Vous arrivez a transformer la réalité en imaginaire ! La photo devient une toile abstraite ! J'aime beaucoup votre travail, merci pour votre belle galerie.

July 30, 2020

Really love to see your work, I have to admit that is has opened a new door for me in as much as that I can be a bit more adventuress when it comes to colour, large areas of bold 'in your face' colour, although I have yet to learn the balance.

July 12, 2018

J'aime beaucoup les photos que Donna nous présente ici. Son oeil parvient à trouver des combinaisons intéressantes et très originales de lignes et de couleurs. Son cadrage restructure la réalité pour en donner une vision souvent abstraite, et remarquablement esthétique.

March 1, 2018

I’ve been a fan for a long time. ms.donnalee’s work is consistently compelling. Her subjects, framing, tone, textures and perspective are always spot-on. Her style is unique and recognizable. Having followed her I get the regular delight to see her work pop up on my screen. It’s always a pleasant experience, sort of an… Read more

I’ve been a fan for a long time. ms.donnalee’s work is consistently compelling. Her subjects, framing, tone, textures and perspective are always spot-on. Her style is unique and recognizable. Having followed her I get the regular delight to see her work pop up on my screen. It’s always a pleasant experience, sort of an, “I know this will be an enjoyable place to be’ moment. I am never let down. Thanks for what you do Donna!

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November 28, 2017
Ellie says:

I always enjoy all the new photos everytime I visit your page. You make everything looks pretty even the smallest and simplest thing. I just love how you uniquely compose each and every photo you take. I'll keep on visiting your photostream, very well done Ms. Donnalee =)

July 23, 2008
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I just love seeing "ms.donnalee" popping up in recent uploads as I know I am going to see something beautiful and which will often take my breath away. I particularly love the colours and treatments which are inventive, vibrant and joyous. She constantly inspires and delights me!

May 15, 2008
N A says:

Donna’s vision, expressed in her photos, is compassionately open minded as the vibrant colors and effects she records, transmits and often applies to her images. With the wide variety of subjects she shows us, her images are always carefully presented and uniquely composed in a truly artistic vision. Her abstracts, tre… Read more

Donna’s vision, expressed in her photos, is compassionately open minded as the vibrant colors and effects she records, transmits and often applies to her images. With the wide variety of subjects she shows us, her images are always carefully presented and uniquely composed in a truly artistic vision. Her abstracts, trees, flower and people, just to mention a few, are always a pleasure for me to come back and visit. Thank you Donna for sharing your wonderful and very unique visions with us.

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March 7, 2008