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9 August, 2021

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Play-Lead-Create

“We don’t stop playing because we grow old…w

“We don’t stop playing because we grow old…we grow old because we stop playing.”
George Bernard Shaw.

The act of playing starts to become “uncool,” in our mid-teens as that is when how we “present,” ourselves starts to become important. Thereafter we start entering the world of productivity and results and play moves further from our reality. Yet it is crucial to our continued to our well-being and creative expression. All It is, is to do something that invokes fun, laughter, ease, presence...
This photo was taken in St Romain France. Music, balloons, bubbles, dressing up, and characters on stilts – left everything in its wake with a feeling of fun.

#play #playleadcreate #georgebernardshaw #inspirationalquote #colour #music #mentalhealth #creativeexpression #light #mindfulness #portraitphotography #travelphotograhy #festival #travel
@the_restyler

Beer in two towns in Belgium. 📸 La Panne is a

Beer in two towns in Belgium.

📸 La Panne is a seaside resort on the edge of the North Sea.Wind, wide beaches, cyclists, promenades, Ferris wheels, and where the old meets the new.
Nothing like taking a dip in the North Sea to get the blood flowing.

📸Ypres is a city that was strategic landmark during WW1 and subsequently flattened by artillery fire. However, funds were raised to rebuild many of the important buildings – exactly as they were before the war.
Cathedrals, markets, and amazing #lefortbeer are what I remember from our brief visit @the_restyler @marieodilepryen @_createfulness_

#travelstory #travelmagazine #travelphotography #roadtrip #belgium #ypres #lepanne #foodstory #foodie #grateful #craftbeer #beer #flanders #fujixt3 #bnw #portrait #beach

Leadership for All... An online leadership skills

Leadership for All...

An online leadership skills collaboration with an educational institution, @stadio_education
@stadio_higher_ed to contribute to the growth of the next generations' leadership skills.

More about the available program can be viewed in the 🔗

#leadershipdevelopment, #leadershipSkillsvideo #education, #collegelife #studentlife #colleges #transformation #motivational #onlinecourses #learningonline #transformationcoach #creativity #GenY #GenX #GenZ #filmproduction #stillsproduction

The acceptance of creativity. The act of creativit

The acceptance of creativity.
The act of creativity – when dependant on external evaluation can:
Initially be judged as bad, foolish, erroneous,
then possibly be seen as obvious or self-evident,
then be accepted or seen as beautiful.
For it to be evident and relevant it just must be accepted by some individual or group at some point in time.

This picture was taken in the old eastern Berlin where graffiti and wall art adorn many a wall.
Some like it, some don't and some are indifferent to it.
For me, I love the quirkiness of this creation - and I accept it as art.
How about you?

#creativity #graffiti #wallart #travelphotography #germany #travel #colour #berlin #europe #collegelife #millenials #transformation #playleadcreate

Wow…Berlin! With its wide boulevards, the meeti

Wow…Berlin!

With its wide boulevards, the meeting of neighbourhoods in the east and west, wall art, colour and busyness - Berlin is mind blowing. Scenes captured while exploring with @helenemarie.ceillier @penelope_marie_ @floofficial @the_restyler @_createfulness_

📸 The trams.
📸 The skyline that is Berlin with the Fernsehtrum
📸 Memorial plaques outside of apartments in remembrance of the Jewish families forced to the camps.
📸 The wall art in eastern Berlin – mesmerising in its grittiness.
📸 The grey, ominous, maze of concrete blocks that make up the Holocaust memorial.
📸 Checkpoint Charlie – crazy and busy.
📸 The hecticness of feet around the Brandenburg Gates.
📸 Looking up at the Berliner Fernsehturm – the beacon of Berlin.
📸 A bit of classical architecture to remind us of the city’s class.

#travelstory #travelmagazine #travelphotography #roadtrip #berlin #germany #checkpointcharlie #fujixt3 #reportagephotography #wallart #travel #architecture #wallart #tramways

Happy Spring Day!!! Here are some of my photos ta

Happy Spring Day!!!

Here are some of my photos taken which interpret my feeling of Spring.

All of these images, among others, are available for sale as limited edition prints.

To view please visit the link in my bio.

Printed: Giclee on Watercolour paper.

25 prints of each available.

Embossed signature

Unframed

#springday #flashsale #artforsale #wallart #artist #balloons #naturephotography #interiordesign #wallart #officeart #artroomsapp
@the_restyler @helenemarie.ceillier @_createfulness_

And into Hamburg… Moving north into Germany the

And into Hamburg…

Moving north into Germany the weather closed with big imposing clouds, grey skies, and heavy rains. Not many people about.

Walking around with @the_restyler, @helenemarie.ceillier, most of the time was spent in the #hafencity along the water’s edge enjoying

the architecture,

the symmetry of lines,

open spaces,

while always keeping an eye on the foreboding sky.

This is what we saw in a morning

#travelphotography #fujifilmxt3 #architecture #buildings #hafencity #elbphilharmonie #weather #greyskies #elamental
#bnwmood #blackandwhite #picsoftheday #roadtripping #Hamburg #germany

Significance. At times it might not feel like it b

Significance.
At times it might not feel like it but we are significant.
Our thoughts, actions, decisions, and emotions effect us, those around us, and on our surroundings. That in itself is significant.

What caught my eye with this picture is the "small," woman, alone on the bridge against the backdrop of the forest and river. However, none are insignificant.

#significance #transformation #playleadcreate #creativity #leadershipskills #portrait #collegelife #studentlife #lifeskills #motivation #bnwportrait #blackandwhite #bnwlandscape #fujixt3
#landscape #travelstory @_createfulness_ #travelphotography #france #saint-ceneri-le-gerei

A travel story begins... 3 days traveling in Norm

A travel story begins...

3 days traveling in Normandy - the home of not only the most famous French 🇫🇷cheese🧀, but so much more, has led to an upcoming travel story with @the_restyler and @marieodilepryen @_createfulness_

📸 1st stop the village of Étretat with its majestic cliffs as well as the birthplace of Arsene Lupin.

📸 The 15th century spinning village of Honfleur.

📸 Experiencing the most famous French cheese.

📸 The regions architecture including the comforts of a 17th century chateau.

📸 The quaint, artistic village of Saint-Céneri-le-Gérei - voted one of the most beautiful villages in France.

#travelstory #travelmagazine #travelphotography #roadtrip #arsenelupin #camembert #france #hornfleur #foodstory #foodie #grateful #portraits #self-portrait #cheese #henricartierbresson

"Freedom and freedom of speech! " Graffiti outsid

"Freedom and freedom of speech! "
Graffiti outside a vacination station in Lille.
"Poison yourself to consume and sterilisation camp."

What caught my eye with this capture is the masked citizen walking past the graffiti, enjoying his freedoms to do so.
#covi̇d19 #antivaxxers #reportagephotography
#graffiti #freedoms #freedomofspeech #industrial #travelphotography #fujixt3

10 days in quarantine along with the grey weather

10 days in quarantine along with the grey weather can cloud the mood.
But still, scenes captured. The following were taken during the 1st 2 weeks in 🇫🇷 along with my favorite @the_restyler and @helenemarie.ceillier
📸 A roadtrip through a grey 🌻 field.
📸 A family gathering- celebrating #bastilleday, in the heart of Ubeterre Sur Dronne
📸 A classic car outside a medieval building.
📸 A roadtrip to Angouleme, the cartoon capital of the world.
📸 An artisan popping his head out to check the weather
📸 And of course a 🧀 stall at a market.
#France #roadtripping #cartoons #cartoonist #cheese #travelphotography #reportage #fujixt3 #bnwportrait #bnwmood #sunflower #chateau #wallart

What do creativity and innovation have in common?

What do creativity and innovation have in common?
⚡Creativity is the act of conceiving something new, whether a variation of a current existence or something completely new.
⚡Innovation is the act of putting something into practice.
What they have in common is that the outcome of either is never guaranteed.
So why create and innovate?
Because it implements change, solve problems, and when intrinsically motivated can lead to a passionate and a purpose(ful - life).

This photo was taken in Aubeterre - Sur- Dronne in France.
These two musicians, jammed, in tune with each other - trying new cords. Some watched, listened and felt entertained, while others went about their day. And yet they still played and created.

#creativity #passion #purpose #play #music #buskers #busking
#playcreatelead #france #fujixt3 #travel #photographylover

Happy Woman's Day to all women everywhere...a day'

Happy Woman's Day to all women everywhere...a day's acknowledgement and celebration is just a drop in te ocean.
These pictures don't cover all cultures, races and backgrounds as they've only recently been captured in a couple of small villages in France 🇫🇷.
#women #womansday #portraits #grateful #gratitude #reportagephotography #fujixt3 #France #bnwportrait #love

Being bored, doing nothing, being present or bein

Being bored, doing nothing, being present or being alone shouldn't be feared as it's actually a gift which has multiple benefits.

One of the reasons we feel the need to constantly be on our phones and allow distractions to grab our attention is linked to Thaasophobia - the fear of boredom.

And there are numerous reasons for this.
* We feel that by doing nothing we're being lazy.
* We feel that by doing nothing we're not producing results.
* We fear facing ourselves.

However - it's the alone (quiet) times where we're able to recharge, as well as allow the time for our minds to open up to those self realisations, inspirations, and creative ideas.
It's just another form of being active.

This photograph was taken taken in Quinta da Regaleira - Sintra Portugal. A Unesco World Heritage Site. It's a magical castle with spectacularly manicured gardens. Such a cool place to be bored.

#thaasophobia #mindfulness #boredom #creativedevelopment #portrait #photographylover #portrait #bnwportrait #fujifilmxt3 #travelphotography #portugal #sintra #collegelife #studentlife #activity

What is...and why play? The act of play is importa

What is...and why play?
The act of play is important as it contributes to our well-being and it promotes the flow of creative ideas and inspiration.

Remember when you were younger, you did things that left you laughing, feeling invigorated, relaxed, present, while time seemed to stand still. If you do, it's probably linked to a memory of play - doing something with no objective, just being and enjoying.

What does it look like?
For me this photograph taken of two young children having fun on the beach describes play. It was taken on Sunset beach on the west coast of Cape Town.

More about the "Play" I offer in my @_createfulness_ program can be viewed in the 🔗

#play #fun #creativity #creativedevelopment #playleadcreate #inspiration #leadershipskills #portrait #bnw #blackandwhite #streetphotography #tablemountain #silouette #fujixt3 #summersun

SOLD!!! Very happy to announce that these 3 framed

SOLD!!!
Very happy to announce that these 3 framed, black and white photographs have been bought by very special appreciators of art.
Feeling super happy amd very grateful.
More of my photographs, available for purchase can be viewed via the 🔗 in my bio.
#photographicart #interiorart #wallart #interiordesign #artexhibition #art #artist #blackandwhite #bnw_greatshots #bnw_captures #bnw_people #portraits

When is the right age to develop personal leadersh

When is the right age to develop personal leadership skills?
I'm not 100% sure of the answer, however I do believe that the younger the better. Jayne Acker, a qualified coach and an ex teacher, along with her husband Chris, have created an online multi media platform - leadership skills program, for schools and teenagers from 13 upwards.
Have a listen to our chat together on the #_createfulness_ podcast titled, "It's never too young to explore personal leadership," where we chat about leadership development for young people as well as Jayne's views on @_createfulness_
🖇️ in bio.

#podcast #youthdevelopment #leadershipskills #creativity #lifeskills #transformation #teenagers #education #lifeorientation

How to create hope. Set a goal, create a plan and

How to create hope.
Set a goal, create a plan and work towards it.
Without the goal and a plan it's just wishful thinking.

This picture was taken just outside the weekly market in Riberac in France. This guy was on a mission to get to the market to buy his wares before it closed for the day.
#portrait #blackandwhite #bnwportrait #France #travelphotography #streetphotography #fujixt3 #portraits #hope #leadershipskills #goals #marketday #collegelife #studentlife

We are continuously surrounded by external noise

We are continuously surrounded by external noise and chaos. For our wellbeing we should find those places that encourages inner peace, a time to disconnect from the outside. It could be, time in nature, listening to music, doing something creative, meditation, or playing - anything that enables us to reconnect with ourselves.

This picture was taken moments before another mid-winter storm hit land, bringing with it a deluge of noise and chaos.

#mindfulness #chaos #wellbeing #playleadcreate @_createfulness_ #collegelife #studentlife #surfing #dusk #beachlife #mentalhealth #surfer #reporatgephotography #portrait

It's Ok to give ourselves permission. At times we

It's Ok to give ourselves permission.
At times we are afraid to try something as we feel we're not going to be good or perfect at it. However that is just an internal dialogue that is stopping us from experiencing something different.
All we have to do is give ourselves permission knowing that it'll be adding to our arsenal of experiences and contributing to our expanded selves.

If you didn't have to do something perfectly, what would you try?

This portrait was taken in Paris. This artist, relaxing on the banks of the Seine, enjoying the sun, and painting. No matter his level of artistry, it all began with him giving himself permission to trying something of interest.

#paris #france #portraitphohotography #portrait #tavelphotography #transformation #artist #art #bnw #bnwportrait
#creativity #expandedself #collegelife #studentlife

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