a lone surfer wades out into the surf, in early dawn, on the sunny California coast of San Luis Obispo. Monika Meulman Life Photography, landscape stories

the art of life

“Photography is the story I fail to put into words.”
— 
Destin Sparks

SANDS OF TIME

…move each one of us to new places, bend us out of our spaces and flow change through our every breath. 

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  • Spring Storm on the Farm

    Spring Storm on the Farm

    Spring Storm on the farm is a most magical sight. The wind, the rain, the sleet, the wind assault all the senses. But, nature is resilient and she stands her […]

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  • ACTION TO RECONCILIATION

    ACTION TO RECONCILIATION

    What if we took action to reconciliation? What if Action was first so that reconciliation would follow? What if Action was the action we took toward reconciliation and the words, […]

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  • Sands of Solitude

    Sands of Solitude

    The Sands of Solitude are meticulously carved tree shapes in every beach in the world. They are transient and mischievously elude being discovered every day. If you spot them, consider […]

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Looking back on the setting sun and surf at Nosara Beach, Costa Rica

Monika Meulman:
I choose a day full of life, full of breath, full of presence, full of feeling and being. Where ever I go, I find the wonders and beauty of life. My mission, my motto, raison d’etre is to get to the art of life.

Words of wisdom from one of the greats:

“When words become unclear, I shall focus with photographs. When images become inadequate, I shall be content with silence.”
Ansel Adams