Karen Hargadon-Feeney

Thursday 2 February 2012

Crunching snow, crisp under foot.
Visible on the mountain peaks, last Sunday, falling around us by Tuesday, the last day of January !
So cold this evening as I walked the dogs, that kind of bitterly cold where your nails hurt!!!
Iced up leaves in pools of frozen water, beautiful natural light.

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I am a photographer, passionate about this unspoiled area of northern Tuscany, drawn, not only by the sheer natural beauty surrounding us, but also, by the warm embracing Italians who have lived here for generations.

It goes without saying, I love the food and wine, but, in particular, I am impressed by the whole concept of eating all that is grown and produced in this soil organically, in this area.

Every meal is a celebration drawing family and friends together around one table, enjoying what I believe to be a very crucial basic element of our lives.

I love the fact that great granny and the newest born are around the table, with all the generations sharing stories and laughter, perhaps even tears, in a place where naturally traditions and family history are passed on.

I feel we need to know who we are and where we come from as one of the basic threads of our wellbeing.

For me, there is no greater feeling than sharing food around a table!

Mountain views, breathtaking natural scenery, an abundance of wild flowers and butterflies, ever changing light and colour sustains me beyond my wildest dreams!

My journey in getting here, to this point in time has been a difficult one, I had to almost move a mountain to create what exists today, in the haven I enjoy with my husband and two lovely daughters.

Indeed it was our strong partnership,my husband working away from home to provide,combined with my dedication that carried us through.

The cost and effect upon us all has been challenging to say the least.

It hasn’t been without tears being shed unimaginable stress combined with feelings of utter desperation.

However, with every negative, is a positive, this difficult path has shown so many good things along the way and has been a learning curve about life. So, with the past behind me, the future not here yet, my motto is "live the day".

Live and enjoy life each day and I literally count my blessings!

My aim with this Blog is to share all the joys and wonderful encounters which occur from time to time, together with photographs, perhaps occasionally poetry, recipes and anything else I think you may be interested in.

I hope you enjoy and I welcome your thoughts, emotions and input!