I took this one with the wide lens, looking up into the flowers, but the hint of wind made the photos difficult as everything blew around and made it hard to focus.

I think the macro lens if one of my favourites because it shows you all the little details you may not always notice when simply looking yourself, like the pollen inside this flower...

Or the veins and texture of this bright red leaf.

Another reason why I like the macro is because it makes the smallest things look huge, these buds are so small in reality!

I managed to get this one quick snap of a bee bumbling about the hedge before he flew off again.

Daisies, along with other wildflowers, are my favourite because they grow everywhere so it's pleasant to see them around no matter where you find yourself.

Ooh yeah, look at that macro on all that daisy.

I do love a good dandelion. Why is it so fun to essentially, blow a flower to pieces? We may never know.

The other week me and dad went on a long walk and I blew a dandelion and thought to myself "these will look amazing on macro" and I'm so glad there was one in my garden that I could take photos of.

Do let me know which ones are your favourite, and as ever share with me some of your photos or favourite photography bloggers. I do hope you enjoyed, I hope to find more things to photograph during spring so do keep and eye out or even let me know what sort of photo-shoot themes might look cool this season.

Aloha good people how are you all today? Firstly, good luck to those of you who have exams approaching or any event in which you need luck. I have my written exams within the next month and I've been wishing for my mom to hold me and reassure me of her belief in me to do well. Don't worry, I'll try not to make this one so emotional...

I had a maths exam in year 9 to ensure I would get a passing grade by the time my real exams came around in year 11. Maths has and always will be my weakness, I practically shut down at the sight of a number! Anyway I distinctly remember that  results day, going with my brother who was getting his year 11 grades and our mom. She sat outside on the bench by the school gate and we brought our envelopes out to her. She had a massive smile that day.

And now whenever I study I think about how many times she might repeat the words "well done" like that day back in 2012(? Again maths, I may have counted that wrong). I've also put a LOT of pressure on myself as she, and my grandad, call me the "brains of the family" as I've done the best academically. I remember when we got back home and we were discussing Alex's grades, she said she was so proud because he got what she expected of him, if not better. Then I asked her what she wanted me to get when I got to his age and she said "straight As".

I know she'd probably tell me one or two Bs is just as good but she can't, so I'm left with the last message and I've put it into my head that I will fail her if I don't get three A's on a row on my last results day. Nonetheless I still work very hard, too hard my dad sometimes says, and I strive to make her and my whole family proud. I only wish with all my heart she would also drag me away from revising to slow me down before I lose the plot.

Growing up is hard, taking exams to get a job and be you own person in your own house with all those "responsibilities". It all sounds much easier than it really is. I just need my mom to help slow things down a bit and let me curl up in a ball by her side like a child or soothe me when growing up get too much.

Well would you look at that it did get a bit emotional. The moral of this story is try not to push too hard, if you know in your heart you can achieve great things, tell yourself that is enough. Even when your memory fails you in an exam and it doesn't show your true potential, don't let that defeat you. And as ever, hug your parents and let them know you love them.

Aloha dear people and how are you this sunny Saturday. This week was very long for me as I had a three day long art exam - UGH! It went quite alright actually and it was pleasant to sit in the quiet and just paint away. Using my lovely photos I took on one of my trips to Tip Top Photography (which I dearly miss) I painted a series of portraits onto open books to tell a story - the books helping with my whole theme of life stories. I plan to post the bestest ones on my instagram so do be sure to give me a friendly follow [shameless self promo] if you want to see some of what I made.

I totally expected the 15 hours to be the worst thing to go through as my teacher caused me much stress with her mad ideas that I hated but had to go along with. Anyway, I took control at the last second and went awol and did what I wanted to do - painting onto books. I have no idea how successful it will actually be and I'm unsure what grade I'll get for art but I'm just happy that it's all over now and I'm pleased with how it ended up.

Not long before my exam my dad asked me if I'll ever do more art after I finish working on it for formal education and I replied "not for a long time." But while I was painting during the exam I really enjoyed it and almost didn't want it to end and just paint forever so perhaps I will grab another old novel sometime and do a nice painting, however I have no idea how to justify just doing a nice painting and put all that effort in if it's just for enjoyment, what am I supposed to do with it then? Where do I put it? Nevertheless I would like to do a few nice doodles, sketches and maybe even paint in time, without a scouser forcing me to do some weird things - she once told my brother a painting on a car door would be a good idea! I celebrated the end of my suffering last night with a bit o' alcohol, which still remains not to be a messy experience - go me!

After everything I'd still like to make more art because I'm a creative person and now I'd be free to do what I think would look good so it wouldn't be so repelling aye. I would encourage other people to doodle too no matter how awful, and don't compare yourself to others who may be making something more photorealistic than what you're doing, just enjoy the doodle and crafts because without art - everything's just a little bit more boring.

Art doesn't have to just be with a brush or pencil, art comes in many forms and I'd love to not only continue blogging weekly but also get back on the youtube bus because I love a good ol' bit of film making. Anyway I think this lovely comic depicts the message beautifully...

Back in May of 2012 [cartoonist Gavin Aung Than] had seen the (now famous) speech of the bestselling author, Neil Gaiman, who delivered a special commencement address at Philadelphia’s University of the Arts, in which he shared his thoughts about creativity, bravery, and strength. He encouraged the fledgling painters, musicians, writers, and dreamers to break rules and think outside the box. Most of all, he urged them to “Make Good Art”. Now, after seeing this speech, Gavin was inspired to create a special comic strip quoting a small portion of Gaiman’s address. I mean, the speech was about, “Hey! Go Make some ART”, so he did! [source]

I have said a lot so I shall leave you to ponder over it all.

Aloha good friends how are you. It's been a bit of a voting week in the UK so, keeping with the times I shall discuss this. A little. Since I was young I went down the road to my primary school and watched my parents vote. They always taught me how important it was, how by voting you were entitled to a voice about how your country was run. My mom and older god sisters always said as I got a little older the importance of females voting because of the suffragette movement and how some ladies died just so I could have my vote. So when the time came that I was old enough to vote, I knew that no matter how confused I was about the whole ordeal, I should go and cross a box like I've never crossed a box before!

I'm not into politics at all and have no idea what's going on. I always pester my friends and family who they would/are voting for. All I want for my country, and for me living in it, is to feel safe and comfortable both financially and physically. A few people I know are quite passionate about their political opinions, particularly the big EU decision. If any of you lovely readers are more politically persuaded than I am do fill me in on basically everything, mainly UK politics please :)

For those of you equally confused about the EU Referendum I have found a little pros and cons list, to help with your decision on Thursday 23rd June.