About 'It Is Still A Beautiful World'

This project began in a time of darkness but had since become a daily habit that I truly enjoy. The inspiration came from the last stanza of the Desderata by Max Ehrmann: “In the noisy confusion of life keep peace in your soul. With all its sham, drudgery and broken dreams, it’s still a beautiful world. Be cheerful, strive to be happy”.

I have always thought a photographer’s eye is a privilege. I see the way light falls, and colours pop, the shapes and textures and lines. It all comes together to make a beauty that others cast their eyes over and miss. It’s easy to think that beauty is all about world-class landscapes and must-see destinations, about the holidays you take and the places you dream of. But it’s actually everywhere in your daily life if you look for it.

Every day I take and post on Instagram a photo or two as a reminder of the beauty that’s all around. I don’t go to specific places looking to find the day’s beauty, and I don’t plan my photos. I go wherever I think my dogs might enjoy walking.  I don’t arrange the scenes or move things, and I do minimal editing. I’m showing you the beauty in the world as it really is.

Often I go to the same places over and over and over again, but if you start exploring the world around you with your eyes open, you’ll see the beauty is there and it’s different every day.

This project began in late 2015, and will continue indefinitely. Collected here are my favourite photos, to see every photo and to follow along find me on Instagram - @itisstillabeautifulworld.