Purple Aster and Green Bee Baby Onesie

I was taking this photograph of a vivid purple aster when a green bee landed on it out of nowhere. I loved the floral colors on the day I took this photograph - a late August day when everything seemed golden and blooming. This image is based on an original photograph that's been digitally manipulated.

I use the name Sea Change Vibes for my photography and design work because I love the ever-changing mood, colors, and tides of the sea. Ocean, lakes, and ponds have a deep influence on my work but I also love people, flowers, bridges, architecture, and about anything. Imagery can express so many emotions and thoughts across borders and languages. My love of photography helps me see the world in a different light, such as waiting for that moment when a duck stretches her wing or a musician stands on one foot. I wind up paying more attention to people and nature and other aspects of the world that are easily missed in our busy society. I love capturing that perfect photo but I also enjoy digitally altered photos, such as painterly styles,...