Nature Photos: The Perceptive Lens ~ Photography of Christine Taft ~ Landscape, Seascape and Wildlife Photographs

<p>Welcome to a brilliant collection of photographic work combined with insights designed to inspire, uplift and lighten. Photographer and intuitive, Christine Taft, offers her eye on the world and collections of insights from above for your enjoyment, and purchase, of course! You may order any of the photographs in the thumbnail viewing pages simply by clicking on the photograph. Christine's photographs show the beauty of the landscapes, seascapes and nature all around us. Feel free to peruse her galleries using the links on the left and come back from time to time to be greeted by new photos, accompanied by an insightful comment or two.</p> <div class="giclee"> <p class="gtext" style="margin:12px;" ><img src="../spacer.gif" height="26" width="0" alt="" >ThePerceptiveLens.com is pleased to offer the option of purchasing our lovely photos in an especially beautiful format: <span class="lens-demibold">Giclée</span>. The giclée process produces brilliant, artist-enhanced fine art prints that we believe you will be proud to display in your home or office. Here is an example, our beautiful <span class="lens-demibold">Signature Rose</span> image, as a giclée print on artist canvas. A portion of the photo has been enlarged to bring out the rich texture of the canvas: <br> <img src="../spacer.gif" height="248" width="12" alt="" > <img src="../Photos/SignatureRoseGiclee.jpg" width="298" height="240" alt="Signature Rose" >     <img src="../Photos/Rose-240x240.jpg" width="240" height="240" alt="" > <br> If you wish to purchase one of the images you see at ThePerceptiveLens.com as a giclée print, please <a href="../Stuff/Contact.htm">contact Christine Taft</a> directly to consult as to the image you have chosen, the size print you desire, and any special instructions that may guide the artist in preparing your custom print.<br><img src="../spacer.gif" height="8" width="0" align="bottom" alt="" > </p> </div> <p><em>~ As the seasons change, flex like the changing trees. Maintain a rooted hold on Earth and reach into the shifting skies above.</em></p>  <p><strong><em>Our Mission Statement:</em></strong></p> <p>"If the eyes are the mirrors of the soul, then what beauty the eyes can see illuminates and heals the soul. The Perceptive Lens shoots only in film to ensure the finest quality of prints and to preserve the poignant photographic lineage and its purest art form. Here's to pristine, perceptive views of the natural beauty of our world."</p>  <p>Christine loves using photography to capture beautiful scenes of nature: landscapes, seascapes, and the majesty of the sky. She hopes you will enjoy viewing the images here at ThePerceptiveLens.com.</p> <p>Christine's <a href="../Thumbnails/Flowers.htm" title="Floral Brilliance" target="mainFrame"> <i>Floral Brilliance</i></a> gallery is a showcase of the beautiful flowers we all enjoy so much, highlighted by her striking <a href="../Store/SignatureRose.htm" title="" target="mainFrame"><i>Signature Rose</i></a> photo.</p> <p>If fall is your favorite season, be sure to visit Christine's <a href="../Thumbnails/AutumnsAura.htm" title="Autumn's Aura" target="mainFrame"><i>Autumn's Aura</i></a> gallery, for a striking collection of beautiful photographs that evoke the cool serenity of autumn.</p> <p>The photos in Christine's <a href="../Thumbnails/Desert.htm" title="Desert Beauty" target="mainFrame"> <i>Desert Beauty</i></a> gallery capture the dramatic spirit of our beloved Southwest, from the rugged, spiny cactus to the delicate wildflowers that adorn the hillsides each spring.</p> <p>Each year, the desert of the American Southwest takes on a special beauty as a carpet of snow is added to the terrain of cactus and mountain. Christine's <a href="../Thumbnails/WinterintheDesert.htm" title="Winter in the Desert" target="mainFrame"><i>Winter in the Desert</i></a> gallery features an assortment of photos that capture the mood and ambience of this special time of the year.</p> <p>The photos in the <a href="../Thumbnails/Nature.htm" title="Eyes on the Earth" target="mainFrame"> <i>Eyes on the Earth</i></a> gallery feature varied displays of Nature's beauty: two deer, motionless against the backdrop of a meadow in autumn; the striking panorama of an Arizona sunset; a blanket of ferns on the edge of a forest; a tiny hummingbird, resting after its search for nourishment; and a varied collection of beautiful landscapes and dramatic photographs of the sky.</p> <p>If you have been fortunate enough to have already witnessed the beautiful scenery of Sedona, Arizona, the photos in Christine's <a href="../Thumbnails/Sedona.htm" title="Sedona Vistas" target="mainFrame"><i>Sedona Vistas</i></a> gallery will help you recall the majesty and mystery of that wonderful corner of the world. If you have not yet been able to visit Sedona, the assortment of beautiful photographs will serve as a preview of what you may see when you do visit the area.</p> <p>Christine's versatility is exemplified by her <a href="../Thumbnails/TurningTides.htm" title="Turning Tides" target="mainFrame"> <i>Turning Tides</i></a> gallery, with photos ranging from the serene beauty of Hawaii's Rainbow Falls to an orderly array of sailboats waiting their call to duty in a Hidden Harbor, with the unexpected drama of ocean waves crashing on stark black volcanic rocks.</p> <p>Nature uses a special palette of brilliant color to dress the world around us, and the photographs in Christine's <a href="../Thumbnails/ColorSplash.htm" title="Color Splash" target="mainFrame"> <i>Color Splash</i></a> gallery capture the striking beauty of Earth and sky, especially the bright hues of the flora of field and garden.</p> <p>Just follow the links to the left to make your way through the variety of photos Christine has assembled for your consideration: whether your interest is in landscape photos, seascape photos, or shots of wildlife, here you will see many beautiful photographs of the bounty that Nature provides and that <i><strong><em>The Perceptive Lens</em></strong></i> of Christine Taft has captured for you to enjoy in your own home or office.</p> <p align="center"><font size="2"><a href="../Stuff/AboutChristine.htm" target="mainFrame">About Christine</a>   •   </font><font size="2"><a href="../Stuff/Contact.htm" target="mainFrame">Contact</a>   •   <a href="../Stuff/Links.htm" target="mainFrame">Links</a> </font></p> <p align="left"><font size="2">©2008, ThePerceptiveLens.com, All Rights Reserved.</font></p> <p align="center"> </p>