Natural Nicole
Leaves soften my pathBirdsong follows each footstepWild air fills my lungs
photography
Photography here is grounded in practice—drawn from years behind the camera across weddings, travel, and lightning-chasing skies. These posts explore technique, decision-making, and the realities of working as a photographer, where timing, control, and instinct shape the image as much as the subject itself.
The Mystery of Newgrange Solved: Tomb, Temple or Ancient Calendar?
Newgrange is usually described as a tomb, but its winter-solstice alignment suggests something more deliberate. Could this immense Neolithic monument have served as a calendar, ceremonial centre and gathering place? Step beyond the accepted explanation and explore why Ireland’s ancient builders may have created it for the living, not only the dead.
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Chasing Water Into the Desert: Our South Australian Outback Tour to Lake Eyre
We travelled through South Australia’s outback to see Kati Thanda–Lake Eyre holding water. Closed tracks changed the journey from bus to light aircraft, revealing floodwater, pelican colonies, donger accommodation, Coober Pedy’s underground rooms, and the strange beauty of a desert briefly transformed by Queensland rain.
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Why Some People Prefer Thunderstorms to Sunshine
Why do some people prefer thunderstorms to sunshine? The answer may involve sensory comfort, personality, emotional alignment and the appeal of structured chaos. Storms offer intensity without social pressure, creating an experience that feels dramatic, immersive and strangely calming while remaining safely observed from a distance.
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Why Some of Us Wait for Thunderstorms While Everyone Else Runs Inside
Some people run from thunderstorms. I reach for my camera. Storms do not pretend to be harmless, and perhaps that is their appeal. They expose pressure, darkness and hidden danger. In SEETHINGS, lightning becomes more than weather. It reveals what happens when the storm is already inside someone.
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Prudes Are Hating My Mildly Sexualised Images. They Are Trying To Shut Down My Pinterest Board
Why do some people feel compelled to censor images they could simply ignore? After receiving complaints about artistic photography on Pinterest, I found myself thinking less about photography and more about human behaviour. The reactions reveal something fascinating about society, personal values, and the way we interpret art.
Driver Experience with Forward and Backward Facing Vehicle Dash Cameras
After years of relying on forward- and rear-facing dash cameras, I’ve learned they’re more than gadgets—they’re silent witnesses. From capturing dangerous driving to providing evidence after incidents, dual-camera systems offer peace of mind every time you turn the key and head out onto the road.
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