By: Amy Pantone April 22, 2020 Nature Time, Words by Amy2020, 50th, Earth Day, flowers, forest, nature4 Comments

Earth Day 2020: 50th Anniversary

This year we celebrate the 50th anniversary of Earth Day. Fifty years and what a year for that anniversary. Now more than ever before we must not only celebrate our beautiful mother earth but do everything humanly possible to protect her and all of her inhabitants. She is a beautiful gift to us all. Let’s…

By: Amy Pantone August 5, 2019September 20, 2019 Client Sessions, Client Spotlightfamily photo session, Friendship Gardens, Plainfield, springLeave a Comment

A Special Family Session With a “Newborn”

During the late spring a family with a very special four month old wished to have family photos. You see Tyler was born 4 months early. He spent his first few months in the ICU at Riley Children’s Hospital. Fighting hard and with the help of his parents and excellent staff, Tyler finally came home…

By: Amy Pantone November 5, 2018September 18, 2019 Photo of the weekfall, foliage, forest, leaves, nature, simple livingLeave a Comment

A Lovely Walk in a Fall Forest

With my Nikon in tow, I took a stroll through our woods last Monday. I am glad I did. The fall foliage was at its best. This beautiful fall day was followed by several rainy days in a row. Leaving many of our trees with fewer leaves. Click on any image below to view a…

By: Amy Pantone September 17, 2018September 18, 2019 Photo of the weekanimals, barred owl, box turtle, critters, Josie the Boxer, juvenile squirrel, nature, simple living, skink, toadLeave a Comment

Critters From Our Woods

Since living at our place a little over 3.5 years, I have encountered a variety of critters. Unable to photograph many of them, here are a few I had the pleasure of capturing digitally. (I had to include one of Josie our Boxer.) In addition, I would like to dedicate this post to a special…

By: Amy Pantone August 20, 2018September 18, 2019 Photo of the weekbutterflies, nature, sanctuary, simple living2 Comments

A Butterfly Sanctuary of Our Own

A short walk from our cabin there is a place where butterflies flutter free. Here they thrive on wild growth. On any day one will encounter 20 or more. Flying above your head, dipping here and there, or resting on a tall pink flowering plant. Last year I do not recall as many. But this…

By: Amy Pantone June 4, 2018September 18, 2019 weekly photo challengeAll-time favorites, last one, new challenge, photo challenges, photos3 Comments

Weekly Photo Challenge (The Last One): All-Time Favorites

When I pulled up the Weekly Photo Challenge I was shocked to see it would be the last one. I am sad to see this challenge go. It has been a big part of my blog over the last 3.5 years. At first, I was slightly irritated it was going away. How could Word Press…

By: Amy Pantone April 21, 2016September 20, 2019 Travel ThursdaysBadlands National Park, out west trip, travel, Travel Thursday5 Comments

Travel Thursdays – Badlands National Park

The geological landscape of the Badlands National Park is worth the stop if you find yourself traveling through South Dakota. For us, this would be our last stop during our six-week trip out west. As our trip neared the end we only had a couple of hours to tour this lovely park. The day was…

By: Amy Pantone February 19, 2015September 18, 2019 Travel Thursdaysbeach, Cairdean Estates, California, camping, coast, Glass Beach, harbor seals, Lake Cleone, MacKerricher State Park, ocean, travel, wine5 Comments

Travel Thursday – MacKerricher State Park

While traveling throughout the western United States this past summer, we had the opportunity to stay at a wonderful coastal state park. MacKerricher State Park is located a few miles north of Fort Bragg, California (roughly 3.5 hours north of San Francisco). Finding a campsite along the coast of California during the summer can be…

About Amy

Nine years ago (as of March 2020) I ventured outside my comfort zone to create a blog. Back then it was a photo blog as I was venturing into the realm of photography. Today it evolves and morphs changing with my life’s path. Who am I (in a nutshell)?

Yoga

New classes added each week! Online beginner level yoga classes. There is never a better time to start a yoga practice then right now. Join me as I offer a variety of classes and content all about yoga. Learn the basics and build your practice from the ground up. Click here to access the classes…

Photography

Currently, I offer the following: Candid/lightly posed – Family – Maternity – Engagement – Wedding All at a location of your choice. I serve central Indiana with ability to travel for your photography needs.

Yoga with Amy: Schedule of Classes

By: Amy Pantone October 5, 2020October 5, 2020

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Hello there all. Ready for more balance in your life? Check out this week’s line up of classes. Tuesday, October 6, 2020 : Beginner Class #3 Continuing with our beginner series of classes. This class will add on from class #1 & #2 and is just under 35 minutes. Thursday, October 8, 2020 : Short…

Yoga with Amy: Beginner Class #2

By: Amy Pantone October 2, 2020September 29, 2020

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Yoga with Amy: Beginner Class # 1

By: Amy Pantone September 30, 2020September 29, 2020

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Coming Up: Beginner yoga class # 2, Friday October 2, 2020

Yoga with Amy: Props

By: Amy Pantone September 28, 2020September 24, 2020

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Coming up: Beginner Yoga Class # 1 Wednesday September 30, 2020

Yoga with Amy: An Introduction

By: Amy Pantone September 25, 2020September 24, 2020

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Yoga with Amy starting September 30, 2020. Here’s what’s coming up: Monday, Sept. 28, 2020: Props Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2020: Beginner yoga class #1 Friday, Oct. 2, 2020: Beginner yoga class #2

A New Chapter

By: Amy Pantone September 4, 2020

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Hello there fellow bloggers! I am embarking on a new chapter of my life. Coming very soon I will begin to offer online yoga classes for beginners, anyone curious about yoga, and/or those who haven’t practiced in a while. I’m still working out all the details but I hope to post my first class the…

Waiting for Daylight : A Kayaking Adventure

By: Amy Pantone July 14, 2020July 14, 2020

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This year we purchased kayaks as we fell in love kayaking at our friend’s place in southern Indiana last year. We knew we had to have our own. After much research, consideration, and time we decided upon two inflatable kayaks, the Intex Excursion Pro. Although we were skeptical at first I must say they are…

Earth Day 2020: 50th Anniversary

By: Amy Pantone April 22, 2020

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A Catch Up Session From the 100 Acre Woods

By: Amy Pantone April 13, 2020April 13, 2020

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About a month ago I posted about a winter hike and all was normal in the world around us (at least here in Indiana). Now a month later, things are different. Our state (like many others) are under stay at home orders in response to the COVID-19 pandemic that is shaking up our entire world.…

A February Hike & Signs of Spring!

By: Amy Pantone March 2, 2020

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A week ago the sun was shining with temperatures still a bit chilly but great for a day hike. We chose this trail in the Morgan-Monroe State Forest. Normally this place is lightly attended but on this particular day attendance was up. People in Indiana are ready for spring! In the midwest when the temperatures…