Tag: water

• It’s the same moon

  

  Another photo I’ve submitted to a photo contest, this time it’s LensCultures Art Awards. And some reflections on what photos, the moon and the sea mean to me. Furthermore, what photo editing does to me and how I can transport myself back to the moment I took the photo just by editing, or looking at…

  Helena And The Sea

  18/12/2022

  Art, arugam bay, canon, colour, everyday life, helenaandthesea, helenaisthlm, Inspiration, photo contests, photo editing, photography, photography tips, travel guide, travelblog

  blog, full moon ritual, homesick, lensculture, Norrbotten, photo awards, travel, travels, water, waterphotography

• Let’s protect the sea while it’s still there – and we’re still here

  

  My underwater photographs that I took in Amed, East Bali this spring and it’s also my contribution to Aquatech Image Solutions contest “The Life of a Water Photographer”. And some notes of what made me feel completely connected to the whole world.

  Helena And The Sea

  16/11/2022

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• I got nominated!

  

  My contribution to International Photo Awards that got noticed and nominated. My thoughts, and some tips, about the nomination now that the contest is over, and I’ve let it all sink in that I was among the finalists.

  Helena And The Sea

  21/09/2022

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• I think I’ve figured it out

  

  Reflections about my travels and photography during the pandemic. And if, and why, I might have PTSD and life in general. Also, photos to two photo exhibitions.

  Helena And The Sea

  09/08/2022

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• M.I.A. – Missing In Action

  

  What I’ve been up to, or down below in the sea, lately. A recap of my last weeks in Bali and what I’ve learned about underwater photography. And, an explanation why I’ve not had the time to blog at all.

  Helena And The Sea

  11/07/2022

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• Water, huh?!!

  

  A short appreciation post to the most photogenic subject there is, water! And of course, big thanks to all surfers who help me make the photos more interesting.

  Helena And The Sea

  06/05/2022

  bali, Canggu, echo beach, everyday life, helenaandthesea, helenaisthlm, Indonesia, personal development, photo editing, photography, Photography blog, surf photographer, travelblog, travelblogger, views from my window, water photography

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• It was a beautiful morning

  

  What I did this morning. Yes, went out and took some surf photos. Amazing waves. Some thoughts about how I function while taking pictures.

  Helena And The Sea

  27/04/2022

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• Oh, I have a printshop too.

  

  Dropping the news that I have a printshop. East Coast Memories is one of the collections on my Smugmug site.

  Helena And The Sea

  23/04/2022

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• Yes, I enter photo contests

  

  Yes. I submit photos to be exhibited. That’s because I want to share the moments I’ve experienced with the hope that they can transmit the joy that happened during this surf lesson in Arugam Bay in Sri Lanka.

  Helena And The Sea

  21/04/2022

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• The one that got away

  

  Some photography advise, some photo editing confessions and an apology. And surf photos from a lovely April morning here in Bali, Indonesia.

  Helena And The Sea

  19/04/2022

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