Through the Tulips with Me.
Photos and Reflections by Cheryl Belczak
Creative expression and interpretations through photography.
Inspired by the Longwood Gardens "Spring Blooms" season in April 2026.
Sharing observations, reflections, quotes, ideas and techniques that add an
element of something a little intriguing, a little fun, and maybe
a little surreal to push photos beyond what we see with our eyes
to something that includes the sentiment of my heart.
Inspired by the Longwood Gardens "Spring Blooms" season in April 2026.
Sharing observations, reflections, quotes, ideas and techniques that add an
element of something a little intriguing, a little fun, and maybe
a little surreal to push photos beyond what we see with our eyes
to something that includes the sentiment of my heart.
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Resource links:
"Chasing Spring" Photography and Essay by Cheryl Belczak on YouTube
This project was created with Adobe Camera Raw, Adobe Photoshop and Adobe InDesign.
My camera equipment used in this project includes the
Nikon Z6 II, Nikon Z 24-200mm lens,
Lensbaby Velvet 56 lens, Sigma 105mm Macro lens with FtoZ adapter.
K&F Concept Kaleidoscope Effects Filter.
Close up filters: Nikon 6T, Raynox DCR-250 2.5x Super Macro Lens and Canon 500D Close-up Lens.
Nikon Z6 II, Nikon Z 24-200mm lens,
Lensbaby Velvet 56 lens, Sigma 105mm Macro lens with FtoZ adapter.
K&F Concept Kaleidoscope Effects Filter.
Close up filters: Nikon 6T, Raynox DCR-250 2.5x Super Macro Lens and Canon 500D Close-up Lens.
YouTube Short link for the conversation between Seth Godin and Mel Robbins that planted the seed for this project.
Longwood Gardens LongwoodGardens.org
Infrared Camera Conversions Kolari Vision
Books:
“Enchantment: Awakening Wonder in an Anxious Age”
by Katherine May
by Katherine May
“Mindset: The New Psychology of Success”
by Carol Dweck
by Carol Dweck
“The Creative Habit: Learn It and Use It for Life”
by Twyla Tharp
by Twyla Tharp
“Trust Your Vibes (Revised Edition): Live an Extraordinary Life by Using Your Intuitive Intelligence”
by Sonia Choquette
by Sonia Choquette
“Worthy: How to Believe You Are Enough and Transform Your Life”
by Jamie Kern Lima
by Jamie Kern Lima
Videos
Florence Given
Author, Illustrator, lover of life, inspiring person and creative genius.
“The Longer You Linger, the Deeper the Magic”
YouTube video link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KUfyoD0oly4
Author, Illustrator, lover of life, inspiring person and creative genius.
“The Longer You Linger, the Deeper the Magic”
YouTube video link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KUfyoD0oly4
Mandy Tang
Writer, Career Coach and a person who talks about bringing more creativity and joy into your life.
All three of her quotes referenced in this book came from this one YouTube video.
“Start believing in yourself and your creativity will go cray cray bonkers!”
Watch it, an amazing 20 minute investment.
https://youtu.be/WSFuypOATzY?si=_1q8IExLThTZl5ft
Writer, Career Coach and a person who talks about bringing more creativity and joy into your life.
All three of her quotes referenced in this book came from this one YouTube video.
“Start believing in yourself and your creativity will go cray cray bonkers!”
Watch it, an amazing 20 minute investment.
https://youtu.be/WSFuypOATzY?si=_1q8IExLThTZl5ft