Wordless Wednesday

Madeit Monday

I have always had an interest in photography and used to enjoy printing my own photos in the dark room at school. I have been left my brothers digital SLR camera that he bought only months before he got sick, so now I am attempting to remember all those things I learnt in school many years ago and learn the art of photography again. I have been browsing the web, looking at blogs and finding some beautiful sources of inspiration. Here are some beautiful pics I have found on Madeit, perhaps one day I will be able to take photos that are good enough to sell on Madeit...

Marbled Roses by Sandra Darling

Pink Parasol by Monique Barber Photography

Chinaman's Beach by Monique Barber Photography

In the Field by Inaninstant

Lace #2 by Tracy Edgar Fotografie

This time last year...

What fun I was having! We were on our way home from a month long camping and 4WD adventure to Darwin and back...Steve wasn't sick...and life was great, seems like a life time ago now. We have been reflecting back on our photos over the past month and it seems a new adventure to The Cape is now on the cards for 2012.

Etsy Treasury

I have been wanting to make an Etsy Treasury for some time now but could never think of anything very inspiring as a theme. Then I was browsing my favourites list and reflecting on all the things I had 'hearted' as potential gifts for my brother Steve, and it hit me, a treasury inspired by the 'radness' that was Steve. So here is a link to the treasury I made, I think Steve would have liked it.

 Scuba Steve Etsy Treasury

A Eulogy for my Brother xx

They say only the good die young, and nothing could be truer than in the case of Steve. We were always proud to call Steve our brother, he meant so much to each of us, all in our own special and unique ways. We remember fishing trips, Bathurst adventures, fun gigs and festivals, family celebrations, discussions about music, movies and photography and endless I.T advice, but this does little to sum Steve up.

Our brother had such an amazing character. He had a crazy sense of humour that went with his cheeky smile, a unique and ever changing style and an amazing passion for music. Steve was thoughtful and generous and always a child at heart, this was well reflected in his doting admiration for his new nephew Harry, who was always able to put a smile on Steve’s face even in his last days. He was such a kind and loyal friend and touched the hearts of even those he only knew for a little while.

Steve was a pretty quiet guy most of the time. He enjoyed playing his guitar and spent endless hours on his computer, but he could also be the life and sole of any party, bringing a smile to the face of those around him with his unique sense of humour and quiet charm. He always knew how to make his own fun, turning every day into an adventure.

Courageous and brave are two words that can be used to describe Steve. This was shown to us all in the last 11 months as Steve fought his battle with Cancer. Steve was always positive about this and was forever making jokes, finding humour on the net, and reassuring everyone that all would be ok. Steve was always more concerned about how others felt than himself.

Steve always joked that he was the last to be told about anything in our family, but this time Steve, you are the first to know. Enjoy your endless gig in the sky, know you were truly loved, will be always missed and never forgotten. xxx