ETERNITY

The old magnolia in my back garden has been giving shade for decades.

The first rays of spring sun start kissing my skin while I am sitting underneath

this old tree, that has seen so many springs. I am mesmerized

by the soft magentas and whites that dance around in the soft breeze. A slight scent

lingers, mixing with the scent of my morning coffee. I am looking up, into those 

countless leaves, willing my brain to take in this stunning picture in for eternity.

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camera: bronica sq-a

film: kodak portra 160 nc, expired

© nicole sprekelmann

LIKE LEAVES

Each has his past shut in him like leaves of a 

book known to him by his heart, 

and his friends can only read the title.

Virginia Woolf

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camera: bronica sq-a

film: kodak portra 160 nc

© nicole sprekelmann

PASTEL LIGHT

Soft light falls upon my pale skin and brings some pastel hues. Will this turn darkness into light?

Will the powdery softness and those gentle tones turn the inner turmoil into something

less painful and disturbing? Will light, that traveled so far to kiss my skin bring the much

sought after peace and calm? 

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camera: nikon fm2

film: kodak portra 400

© nicole sprekelmann

SHINE ME SOME HAPPINESS

Breathing in bright rays of light that come visiting this morning. I let them tickle my winter skin

and brighten up the quiet sadness of the endless darkness. Drinking in the golden glow in

urgent gulps, embracing every spec of glittering dust dancing in the newfound brightness.

Pushing away every thought, just be, feeling lost in the bright glow.

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camera: nikon fm2n

film: kodak portra 200

© nicole sprekelmann

Cover me pretty

I got an ipad case printed with one of my drawings. 

Ink for a Flickr friend

This is a drawing for a flickr friend. 

I meant to send it ages and ages ago, but

Life just got in the way. But we are having 

A long weekend and I used the spare time to

actually sit down at my table and draw. 

EVENING MEDITATION

Noodler's Black ink and Kaweco Al Sport in EF

NO HOME

So that`s it, the dream-home we meant to buy is not being sold anymore. Three hours before we were meant to sign the contracts at the solicitor`s office we were informed, that the couple had descided against selling their flat to us. I am devastated and so sad about this. I had been decorating in my mind already. And now we have to start allover with out house-hunt. So depressing.

FAME

What is it about fame that makes people go crazy and forget their good manner's?
Why do all kids have the wish to be a celebrity and become famous? And is it really as good as they all hoped for? Is it worthwhile? Are they happy with their new fame, but without real friends?