"The eyes are not responsible when the mind does the seeing" - Publilius Syrus

"Moniker" shot by George

Currently living in Shanghai via Cleveland while visiting our slice of paradise somewhere near the intersection of 18° and -88° on Ambergris Caye, Belize.

Photography inspires and challenges me…it’s about capturing moments that occur in the randomness of everyday life. It also pushes me to try to improve my work. The interaction between our surroundings, the people and animals that are in it and the elements, all make for some fantastic memories. The way they all interact is truly unique, special and amazing. It's about capturing a moment in time for a split second…a moment that will never occur that very same way ever again.

My obsession with photography began early on. At the age of 10 while at a family picnic, my Dad handed me his Hasselblad, showed me a few things on how to work it and basically said "Have at it!" First thing I did was climb the tree house to which my Mom nearly fainted...Dad said "Let her go and have fun!"

This is one of the shots from that day. Paul (July 1978).

I'm not here for a popularity contest, to become an "Explore Whore" nor to be a friend collector.

I take pictures.

I shoot photographs.

I have fun!

Photography encompasses my soul. Behind the lens is my Zen where I find comfort, solitude and refuge. Welcome to "The Reality of my Imagination ‽ "

All feedback encouraged and welcomed. Thanks for stopping by! :)

Namaste

-m!chelle

All photographs and videos are © The Reality of my Imagination unless otherwise noted. If you want to use some of my shots in a kick-ass coffee table book, Power Point presentation or what ever, then jet me an email here and we'll discuss!