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Most of the images here are from the natural world, as that is something I am passionate about. I love the land, its shapes and subtleties, the plants and animals, light and shadow. I have a special fondness for abstracts, especially from nature, but also really anything. I love finding movement and flow all around me and presenting it for others to experience. My “impressionist” series highlights that most extremely, but I think it’s a prevalent theme throughout my work.

This is what I try to do when I go out with the camera: keep my mind and eyes open, stay in the present moment and in the physical world, not think or judge so much…just paying attention to things and to how things make me feel (both emotionally and physically) Somehow that guides me to finding all sorts of interesting subjects and compositions, including ones that resonate with my feelings. Someone once asked me how to infuse emotion into a photograph, and I think this is a way to accomplish that.

In showing my images, I want my viewers to open their eyes, see the beauty and wonder that is always around us, and to not take for granted this precious place we inhabit.

~I appreciate the inspiration and sharing that goes on here. I can’t always keep up with adding contacts and commenting as much as I’d like, but know I appreciate all that is shared- words and images- and I do my best to reciprocate by contributing to the Flickrverse at large.~

There's an interview of me here if you are interested to read more.

I have an exhibition called "Seeing and Imagining" in which I describe part of my creative process, giving examples with 10 photographs. Click the link below for more information.

IGC Artist Exhibition ~ justbelightful


Some favorites from my own work:

the path to the dream Big Sur Glow water rock yin yang what umbrellas do for fun on sunny days
the plant/light connection frosty morning springtime in the swamp, impressionist koi pond, impressionist
dusk at Mammoth Hot Springs the bittersweet beauty of endings Teton Morning magical meadow

Thanks for seeing what I see and sharing what you see. It's really an amazing world out there, isn't it? : )

Milky Way and Tree

Photos of justbelightful (20)

  • Stargazer by justbelightful
  • Moeraki and me by justbelightful
  • Greetings from the Tetons! (cell phone shot) by justbelightful
  • The Hacklebarney Flickr Outing by Harrier
  • End of the Walk by etaway
  • DSC_0196-Edit by prajitr
  • moonlit mayhem (Yosemite) by justbelightful
  • camo-gal shooting the blackbirds by justbelightful
  • Nature Lover by al-ICE g
  • Belightful, Beplayful by al-ICE g
  • Photography is Fun by al-ICE g
  • by al-ICE g
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justbelightful's favorite photos from other Flickr members (644)

  • the outlines of paganism by elkstar
  • Web-Bug POV by claypanpete
  • Hands by amythyst_lake
  • Roots. Glen Affric Scotland. 4th September by Bruiach/ Colin Campbell
  • October Fields by Bruiach/ Colin Campbell
  • by musapix
  • Inner Landscapes. Toadstool study by Bruiach/ Colin Campbell
  • Conversation with a marine biologist Anstruther 2011 version 3 by Bruiach/ Colin Campbell
  • Cool Topography by ebergcanada
  • Wet Island by ebergcanada
  • perseverance by Nate Parker Maine Photography
  • Winter Storm and Fence by john juracek
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Testimonials (7)

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    phil w. says:

    "Jacki's creative vision is matched by her command of technique. I always enjoy her images (even when she beats me in our nature photography club competitions!)."

    15th September, 2009

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    Shakti Womyn says:

    "Jacki's pure joy is communicated through her photo-painting and art. She does not simply shoot a subject, she creates a belightful world that invites the viewer in to celebrate with her! Thank you, Jacki for sharing your amazing artistry and joyful worlds!"

    2nd June, 2009

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    Alpine Light & Structure says:

    "Could it be that Justbelightful is an Impressionist? She's always experimenting - just look at those water ripples, motion blurs, golden mists - but the experiments are always true to the nature and light. She's got an eye for detail too: take a look at those ice studies. Yes, the more you look at these delightful Justbelightfuls, the more you'll agree their author really belongs to the Flickr School of Impressionists...."

    20th May, 2009

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    Paul Hueber says:

    "Jacki is one of my favorite photographers. She sees extraordinary beauty in the simplest things. Her photography reflects her unique vision and has changed the way I look at nature. I am a better photographer for seeing the world through her eyes."

    24th June, 2008

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    Lori Meade says:

    "From the moment you were born I knew you would be something special.
    As the years pass, I know I was right to be so proud of my sister.
    The quality of your photos reflect the inner light that has
    surrounded you your entire life.
    Those captured moments enlighten all those who
    view your images, transforming the ordinary to the extraordinary!
    May the stars dance in your dreams,
    Your humbled sister Lori"

    9th April, 2008

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    Jessica Kirste says:

    "I love justbelightful's work of capturing the landscape and nature that is so close to home in a way that it looks like a whole different place. I met her while photographer the ducks & her love for her work really shows! The different variety of photos she shares is amazing."

    11th March, 2008

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    Pictoscribe - Home again says:

    "Belightful, is as her name...she uses light well, and has a highly disciplined set of eyes with which she abstracts the essence of things...well worth a gander through the slideshow."

    4th February, 2008

Name:
Jacki
Joined:
December 2006
Currently:
New Jersey, USA
Occupation:
Teacher