I have had a few people ask me about my silly screen name. It has nothing to do with music (although I do love music!).
In 2010 I was diagnosed with a very rare balance disorder called MdDS (www.mddsfoundation.org). The best way to describe it is: on a good day it feels like I am walking on a mattress and on a bad day a waterbed while the world around me moves up and down and side to side. It changed my world and how I saw and lived in it.
For my birthday in 2013 my amazing husband bought me a camera in hopes that it would encourage me to leave the house and do something that feeds my creative side. Well - I have been in love since day one! Even on bad days - when leaving the house is not possible - I find something to shoot.
I am self taught with still so much to learn. I try to capture the feeling or mood more than a factual representation of what I am looking at. I love the post processing as much as the photo taking as I can then add my very personal vision for my image. I hope they inspire some kind of emotion for the person looking at it.
Flickr has been such a wonderful place to share and learn and am I ever learning a lot from the countless talented people here. I appreciate all comments even (especially) constructive criticism.
The generosity of spirit here is amazing! So thanks - all of you!
There are days when my symptoms are so high that spending a lot of time on he computer is difficult. So if at times all I do is fave and don't comment - or if at times my comments are very short - please know that is why!
If you follow me - thank you so much. If I don't follow you back - please do not take offence! It is not a reflection of what I think of your work but more a question of trying to keep things to a manageable number. I love the personal interactions the best.
Please have the courtesy to contact me first if you would like to use any of my images. Please respect my copyright.
Also - please note that I will block anyone who follows me who does not have any (or almost any) images themselves. Sorry.
And finally - I REALLY dislike the large badges some groups use. No offence - I just find they clutter up. So please don't post them on my images. Thanks!
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- JoinedJuly 2013
- HometownMoncton, NB
- Current cityEdmonton, AB
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Monique truly is a rock star. She creates the most magical images. She has so much to offer the photography world. Her shots are incredible, beautiful and always a motivation for me to try new things! She's a most amazing influence!
Une bien belle galerie. Beaucoup de couleurs et de tendresse. L'essentiel quoi! J'aime beaucoup et je veux voir la suite. Merci.
Monique! :) What a wonderful gallery of beautiful photographs you have collected. I feel impressed by the great quality. There is no doubt that you are a skilled photographer. You seem to be concerned with composition, lines, light, depth and balance in your images. Thank you for sharing them with the rest of us. Now I… Read more
Monique! :) What a wonderful gallery of beautiful photographs you have collected. I feel impressed by the great quality. There is no doubt that you are a skilled photographer. You seem to be concerned with composition, lines, light, depth and balance in your images. Thank you for sharing them with the rest of us. Now I felt inspired :) Wonderful! :)
Read lessMonique is one of the most beautiful souls on Flickr, of that there is no doubt. She inspires me with her photography and her passion for so many causes. Luvs ya!
Monique is very inspiring for me. I admire her poetics, I like her magical view of ordinary things. Her colorful photographers fill me with amazement - so delicate and pleasant pastels. I always wonder how she does it ... I like to come back from your gallery, it's refreshing! Thank you for sharing, Monique!
Merci Monique pour cette magnifique galerie, remplie de douceur, de petits clin d’œil et somptueux paysages... Merci pour le partage...
Monique is a wonderful photographer & friend! I enjoy seeing her comments on my photos...though we've never actually met. Perhaps some day we might!
For a number of years i have been a follower of Monique .I have watched her work evolve over time and just get better and better. I love how she creates such first class work in her trade mark style, these visual treats give me such an uplifting energy for which i am so grateful for . I can see her positive qualities o… Read more
For a number of years i have been a follower of Monique .I have watched her work evolve over time and just get better and better. I love how she creates such first class work in her trade mark style, these visual treats give me such an uplifting energy for which i am so grateful for . I can see her positive qualities oozing out of her images and how she communicates on my work and others is inspiring too. Thank you Monique for sharing your talent , your energy and for being you !
Read lessMeeting Monique here on Flickr fills me with love! Her images and her amazing spirit inspire me without end and I love every single image she creates for us to see! Her wonderful personality shines through in all of them, putting a smile of delight on my face! I love your photos soo much, Monique!!! What a treasure yo… Read more
Meeting Monique here on Flickr fills me with love! Her images and her amazing spirit inspire me without end and I love every single image she creates for us to see! Her wonderful personality shines through in all of them, putting a smile of delight on my face! I love your photos soo much, Monique!!! What a treasure you are!!!:)xx
Read lessRockinmonique, should read Solid Monique! Monique is a solid soul with a great spirit. Her world may rock around her but her spirit is as steady as a rock! Monique not only inspires me but encourages and teaches me. We met here on Flickr and became "instant" pals, she has me on speed dial (Vancouver to Toronto). … Read more
Rockinmonique, should read Solid Monique! Monique is a solid soul with a great spirit. Her world may rock around her but her spirit is as steady as a rock! Monique not only inspires me but encourages and teaches me. We met here on Flickr and became "instant" pals, she has me on speed dial (Vancouver to Toronto). Her images tell stories and are heartfelt. I am so lucky to have met her here and I am proud to call her my friend.
Read lessMonique is a special person, and someone who feels very much like a friend, though we've only met through Flickr. I appreciate how she sees the world, her photographic instincts and her indefatigable spirit! I also appreciate how she shares her feelings about my photos. Keep up the great work Monique!