There is an undeniable cosiness about to envelop us as we turn away from the sun, but the long evenings are a challenge at the best of times. It sometimes feels like we are going deeper into a dark wood with the glow of summer fading behind us. Slowly we will make our way along an overgrown path towards the light of a new year.
And yet today this walk through the forest is beautiful. The November sun creates perfect shadows, filtering through the branches, spotlighting small details on leaves and grasses. Mysteriously these months, while a challenge to the soul, are ideal for photography.
The seasonal feast which is the Irish Christmas will break up the winter nicely and here in the studio the elves are working overtime already! This year I have a number of special gift options in the shop and to avail of these on time for the holiday you need to order in November.
Yes folks, the Foxglove Lane Shop is now open and the dark evenings are a perfect time to browse!
The book
Do you have strategies to bring light and energy into your life and work? I write about finding inspiration in my first little picture book “Seek light, embrace shade and live colour” A perfect gift to introduce some one to Ireland and to following the creative path. You can buy the hardback book here for 30 euros or download the book for 3.99
Prints and cards
Cards and prints are available here This year you can buy unlimited editions at a special price as the printing part is outsourced to a specialist firm of printers. All of the images on my site are available so pick out your own favourites and have them delivered anywhere in the world.
Prints (8″x12″) start at only 7 euros.
Cards (5″ x7″) are 4.25 each or 10 for only 25 euros
Gift tokens
I also offer Gift Tokens they start at 25 Euros. Contact me directly to arrange. A good option if you want to avoid deadline panics!
Also if you prefer, I can print and sign any image for you here in the studio. Mounted prints start from 25 euros +postage. Again just contact me.
Beautiful pictures and compelling words. I feel as though I've taken a trip through a children's book this morning. I do agree; I always feel as though, when September arrives, we are entering a long, dark tunnel. This autumn, so far, we have been blessed with regular spurts of warm and sunshine here in the Loire Valley and so summer's departure has been gentle. One thing I find difficult is how for five months here in France the mornings are dark when we get up. It makes that tunnel effect much harder to bear.
Happy week to you.
Stephanie
You my dear are amazing! WOW! Your very own shop! I've had a blast just scrolling through your categories. Loved your capture of "the niece!" This is my favorite time of year and I too am taking advantage of this amazing time of year to capture as much as possible! You are such an inspiration!!
Your autumn is more autumny than ours at present – though there was a very slight frost yesterday morning.
I will definitely be browsing…and I wanted to say you capture the light better than any photographer…pure magic as I see each image!!