Natasha Vdovkina
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Now that I work full time, I definitely get that Friday feeling. The sense of achievement, relief, and excitement of having 2 days to do what I want! Have a lovely weekend everyone!

And itās all yellow... āIt is an illusion that photos are made with the camera⦠they are made with the eye, heart and head.ā ā Henri Cartier-Bresson . . Welcone to our #clickprosineurope loop. We are a group of Click Pros from all around Europe who have come together to share our passion. Next up is #clickpromaster @renata_plaice_photographs

āPhotography is the story I fail to put into words.ā ā Destin Sparks ⨠Our community of @clickprophotographers have come together to amplify our voice as women photographers. Next up is @sketchbrowning #clickpromaster #clickpromasterloop

I find animals in the wild fascinating. Wild ponies are magnificent creatures.

Today we had a bit of snow, not much and not for very long but we managed to find a bit more on our walk... and some beautiful ponies!
This weekās art study was Jan van Eyckās Arnolfini Portrait, one of the most studied and debated pieces of art. I loved learning about its symbolism and history. I had no idea that Arnolfini gallery in Bristol takes its name after this very painting... My interpretation of this painting therefore had to include this well known part of Bristol!

āIt is an illusion that photos are made with the camera⦠they are made with the eye, heart and head.ā ā Henri Cartier-Bresson . . Welcone to our #clickprosineurope loop. We are a group of Click Pros from all around Europe who have come together to share our passion. Next up is #clickpromaster @sonja_stich_fotografias

How are you all coping with lockdown 3? I have definitely been spending less time outside. Iām doing a couple of courses and enjoying learning new things, finding inspirations and working on ideas in my mind. Iāve also been enjoying TV series. I loved Queenās Gambit and have just started The Undoing. __________ Welcome to #p52clicksuk. We are a group of photographers based in UK who got together to explore and learn different techniques of photography! Follow along to see our images! This month's theme is #p52_lowlight . . Next up is the lovely @kasia_markocka_photography

I finally managed to get out for a nice long walk and felt like a weight lifted off my shoulders. Being outdoors is so therapeutic. The longer the walk, the clearer my mind is at the end!
Week 2 of Art Study and my interpretation of Tribute Money by Masaccio (image 2)... we actually call this little one Saint Noah because he is too good, too sensible and too well-behaved for a child. I thought it was a perfect opportunity to give him his āsainthoodā in my photographic journey š ā āIt is an illusion that photos are made with the camera⦠they are made with the eye, heart and head.ā ā Henri Cartier-Bresson . . Welcone to our #clickprosineurope loop. We are a group of Click Pros from all around Europe who have come together to share our passion. Next up is #clickpromaster @jbaudryfrance

You can tell I donāt get to go out much... Iām now photographing my children having a bath š . . Welcome to #p52clicksuk. We are a group of photographers based in UK who got together to explore and learn different techniques of photography! Follow along to see our images! This month's theme is #p52_lowlight . . Next up is @thewonderyears365

I love all things snow, ice and cold. When I lived in Siberia Winter with snow and freezing cold lasted 6 months and was a major part of our lives even in the Summer months, when most of preparations for harsh Winter were made. āPhotographs open doors into the past, but they also allow a look into the future.ā -Sally Mann Our community of @clickprophotographers have come together to amplify our voice as women photographers. Next up is #clickpromaster @gypsytalesphoto #clickpromasterloop

I have been feeling wiped out the last couple of days. Working full time and trying to home school feels like an impossible task. Itās hard not to feel like you are failing on all fronts! Since having my 1st son we made a decision to have a cleaner and I have always valued their help. I decided back then that Iād rather spend time with my family than clean on weekends. Sadly we canāt have them now that we are in lockdown and I spent all Saturday cleaning... 1st world problems, I know, but I miss the help we used to have!

I love flowers. This year Iād like to photograph more flowers. I think I need more beauty in my life!

My beautiful Christmas amaryllis... āIt is an illusion that photos are made with the camera⦠they are made with the eye, heart and head.ā ā Henri Cartier-Bresson . . Welcone to our #clickprosineurope loop. We are a group of Click Pros from all around Europe who have come together to share our passion. Next up is #clickpromaster @fionasaxtonphotography

The other night Bristol had some snow (a Siberian in me would call it a few snowflakes š). The boys got so excited, I canāt remember the last time they ran outside as quickly! . . Welcome to #p52clicksuk. We are a group of photographers based in UK who got together to explore and learn different techniques of photography! Follow along to see our images! This month's theme is #p52_lowlight . . Next up is @babslambournephotography
Day 1 of lockdown 3 š... Negativity aside, this year I set myself a challenge to study art and to use it as an inspiration for my photography. Lesson 1 of this project was to study frescos by Giotto di Bondone (see 2nd image). The color scheme is what I was drawn to the most so I decided to use it to create a profile picture for my site. Inspiration + need + love of fine art photography = this self portrait...

And the 3rd one from that beach for good measure! Will we go into lockdown 3 tonight?

I canāt believe today is the last day of my Christmas break. 2 weeks gone in a flash. I planned to do long daily walks. Instead I didnāt get out of bed until 11 am most mornings and not a single long walk done...well, I failed that one then! Have you managed to stick to your resolutions this Christmas or New year?

Hereās hope that 2021 will shine on us all and illuminate our paths...

Scattering 2020ās ashes š Image inspired by @melindamaephotography though I wasnāt brave enough to do this inside! 1st day of 2021. Itās all about looking ahead and setting intentions. This year is going to be about art for me. I am starting a course in January on art in creative practice and I am embarking on 50 famous paintings art study with @creativephotographynetwork . Exciting!
And finally this year, the year we wonāt easily forget, draws to its close! Happy New Year to you all! I am incredibly grateful and humbled by the support youāve given me this year. Thank you for engaging, liking, commenting and messaging. Although not perfectly, I completed my 365/366 project. I gained friends and learnt a lot. But most importantly, I had fun with it. Here is my person top 9 and Instagram top 9... I get it! You all love Tyson Fury š
And here is my 2nd favourite photo of the year. Dried poppy head skeleton. The 3rd image shows how tiny it is! I love its delicate structure and warm golden tones. As you can see, I do print photos that I think I worthy of it! When I get my new site up and running (still work in progress), I hope to offer some of my favourite prints for sale and this poppy will definitely be there.
As this year draws to its close, I look back at the work Iāve produced in the 12 months. I have a lot of photos, many have not even been shared. I struggle to choose my favourite. I narrowed it down to 2. Hereās my number 1. A portrait of my mum. I have it printed on beautiful velvety fine art paper. Thank you for nominating me @melindamaephotography I think Iām supposed to do it in stories but Iām crap at stories! I nominate @katyhowephoto @their_wild_little_lives @sacredbeginningsbirthservices

The weather forecast for my hometown on NYE is -30C... maybe itās not such a bad thing we are not going there this year! The most iconic department store in Moscow, GUM. I go there to look around, not to shop! Itās incredibly beautiful inside.

I hope you all had a lovely Christmas. Usually straight after UK Christmas we travel to my homeland, Siberia. Obviously this year it cannot happen, which Iām sad about. Instead Iāll be revisiting it in photos. Moscow and possibly my favourite colourful St.Basilās Cathedral.

I know many of you will start Christmas celebrations today. I would like to wish you all a healthy and peaceful Christmas, whichever way you celebrate or not. Love to you all and your families ā¤ļø

Having my camera with me makes me look up a lot more and Iām forever finding things! On my dog walk in the woods I spotted a Christmas decoration up in the trees! Welcome to #p52clicksuk. We are a group of photographers based in UK who got together to explore and learn different techniques of photography! Follow along to see our images! This month's theme is #p52_bokeh . . Next up is @claireh.photography

Home is where you heart is. Home is where the people you love are. Peace, light, good health and joy to you all this Christmas. Today Iām thinking of those who lost their loved ones this year...

Street performer @nikjovcicsas from Bath. What a dude! I love his style. Heād be my perfect model. I love everything dressing up! He is also a LGBTQ+ activist. Did you know that gender is one of areas of interest for me professionally? I ran a therapeutic group for transgender women in Bristol and wrote my paper on it for my group analysis diploma.

Itās not real Christmas without mince pies! About 10 years ago I went to a party at Kate @katedimbleby and Rupertās @ruperthowe house. There I discovered orange pastry mince pies and since then I make them every Christmas. They are Kateās mumās recipe, Josceline Dimblebyās. Totally delicious. I add fresh cranberries and mascarpone to mine.

Window shopping this Christmas might be easier and more pleasant than actually going in!

Today marks the end of my working 2020. It has been an incredible year for us all, especially for the vulnerable and people with mental health issues. I feel privileged to be allowed into other peopleās inner world and their darkest of places. I also feel privileged to have a safe and happy place of my own, my own life to live, people I love to spend time with and hobbies to enjoy.

Despite Covid, it has been a big year for my photography. This is the 3rd publication with my photos on it and Iām very honoured and proud. @chaishaibristol check out your spices! āIt is an illusion that photos are made with the camera⦠they are made with the eye, heart and head.ā ā Henri Cartier-Bresson . Welcone to our #clickprosineurope loop. We are a group of Click Pros from all around Europe who have come together to share our passion. Next up is #clickpromaster @sonja_stich_fotografias
I have a new Lensbaby sweet 35 and I have been trying to get the hang of it! Lots of bokeh and blur on my walk around Bristol. Welcome to #p52clicksuk. We are a group of photographers based in UK who got together to explore and learn different techniques of photography! Follow along to see our images! This month's theme is #p52_bokeh . . Next up is @their_wild_little_lives

When you find the Christmas tree you want...

I always feel a little overwhelmed this time of year. Thereās work to finish, presents to buy, cards to sign, house to decorate and kids who demand magic. My mind is racing 100 miles an hour and everything seems a bit of a blur.

Possibly the prettiest cake Iāve ever baked. To stop the boys from eating it straight away, I had to time it so that they could participate in making it but would be in bed by the time it came out of the oven!

I know everyone is posting there holidays pics with beautiful bokeh... Iām not there yet! Iām still looking at my lemons š in a bowl and thinking how pretty and bright they look š. āIt is an illusion that photos are made with the camera⦠they are made with the eye, heart and head.ā ā Henri Cartier-Bresson . Welcome to our #clickprosineurope loop. We are a group of Click Pros from all around Europe who have come together to share our passion. Next up is #clickpromaster @saranyas_silhouettes
