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Nature beings work with the living energy of nature and this includes shaping natural matter, such as rocks and trees, into living artistic and commemorative records.
The nature beings show me their artwork, communicate its meaning to me, and I photograph the scenes to share with you. I use minimal adjustments in Lightroom and Photoshop.
For over twenty years I have specialized in photographing these other-than-human-lifeforms who co-exist with us on earth. My photographic studies have been featured in one-person shows, juried group gallery shows, stores and galleries and have received photographic awards. I lecture and lead field workshops on this topic.
My three books on nature beings and interdimensional communication are: We Are Not Alone – A Guidebook to Interdimensional Cooperation; Nature Spirits, Spirit Guides and Ghosts – How to Talk With and Photograph Beings of Other Realms; and Truths the Nature Beings Have Shown Me.
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Beasties Along Bennett’s Run
Beasties - my human description - are the beings who live in the lower frequency spectrums of the nature realms. Because of their residence in these darker frequencies, humans tend to be afraid of them, often calling them "beasts." I like to use the term "beasties" as...
Beasties at Winterthur Museum and Gardens
Look at all the smiling woodland beasties who are saying good-bye to visitors leaving the Winterthur Museum & Gardens by the back entrance (photo to right)...How many can you find? As seen here, nature beings will frequently craft their images into burls that...
Nature Beings Newsletter – January
Species Loneliness and the Wood-Wide Web - this is the theme for January's Nature Beings Newsletter. I discuss the new animism - a philosophy being embraced by some of the foremost universities around the world - and the growing awareness of the existence of...
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The "beastie" beings shown here live in a well-developed beech tree burl, alongside a small creek called Bennett’s Run, in the Brandywine Valley area of Pennsylvania.
I especially enjoy this display because the beasties are so clearly happy in their own existence and their place in their small community. These are address marker images showing a group home.
The beings live underground at this delightful scenic vista along the little stream. The energies here oscillate between very clean clear energy good for focusing (a result of the beasties activities consuming darker frequencies) and a heavy dark energy that is centered at the burl location (their personal energy).
Read more about beasties in my website blog atalatoy.com/blog/2023/01/beasties-along-bennetts-run
Will watch the video.
Vote Time...Having Fun...wanted to test if I could take a photo of a nature being and develop it into an interesting design via Photoshop. Testing if there are design applications here of having the energy of the being infuse the abstract pattern. Shown here is the original image and the interesting pattern I created (via Photoshop Waves filter). What's your vote on this?
Beautiful. I would love that edit in a fabric! Would be beautiful!
I’m not familiar with the technique you used. I say go wherever your heart leads you with this. I’m interested in seeing what you do.
Very interesting & unlimited potential. What first came to mind is nature-infused wallpaper.
I think you have accomplished your goal. I actually feel that energy has intensified…. I agree with Merry. Go big !!!
My first impression was an aerial view of a city. The original pic has a peaceful energy. The artistic one has a chaotic feel … which is defined an increase in energy (entropy).
Beautiful! Great for an accent wall
Most interesting. I can see where each nature being would reveal its own unique pattern. I can image that energy pattern image on the fabric of a pillow cover... one I would snuggle up to!
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A friendly dog, protecting his master (see face inside his mouth). #dogspirit #treespirit #naturebeings #treebeings
The "beastie" beings shown here live in a well-developed beech tree burl, alongside a small creek called Bennett’s Run, in the Brandywine Valley area of Pennsylvania.
I especially enjoy this grouping because the beasties are so clearly happy in their own existence and their place in their small community. These are address marker images showing a group home.
The beings live underground at this delightful scenic vista along the little stream. The energies here oscillate between very clean clear energy good for focusing (a result of the beasties activities consuming darker frequencies) and a heavy dark energy that is centered at the burl location (their personal energy).
Read more about beasties in my website blog https://atalatoy.com/blog/2023/01/beasties-along-bennetts-run
#beasties #naturebeings #naturebeingsphotography #naturespirits #bennettsrun #brandywinevalley
Vote Time...Having Fun...wanted to test if I could take a photo of a nature being and develop it into an interesting design via Photoshop. Testing if there are design applications here for having the energy of the being infuse the abstract pattern. Shown here is the original image and the interesting pattern I created (via Photoshop Waves filter). What's your vote on this? #mesquitetrees #grandmotherspirit #treebeings #naturebeings #abstractarts #abstractpatterns #photoshopfilters
How many faces can you find in this long tree trunk? This tree lives at the back exit at the renown Winterthur Museum & Gardens, Wilmington, Delaware. I've photographed the bear-like beastie at other locations; he/she is community-oriented and usually appears happily hanging out with other beings. You can see them at today's blog on my website atalatoy;com #winterthurmuseum #winterthurgardens #treebeings #beasties #naturebeings
Learn about the Wood-Wide Web and nature beings at my latest newsletter https://conta.cc/3vAXjdA #woodwideweb #naturebeings #naturebeingsphotography #animism #paganart
How's this for a ghost image on a gravestone? The gravestone is for a Sarah Sandwith, died 1756, Philadelphia, PA. It's one of the few gravestones that were erected at the Quaker Arch Street Meeting - one of the oldest and most central of the Quaker Meetinghouses in the USA. The Meetinghouse was a burying site for many Philadelphians, but there became a rule that no headstones were allowed, there were so many layers of burials. This tombstone was found in the cellar, and as hers was an honored Quaker family, it is now viewable in the Meetinghouse museum. I wonder how many people notice this sad face on the tombstone? #archstreetmeetinghouse #quakerburialground #tombstones #ghostimages
Ode to the Year Past...black walnut shell and blue jay feather...nature's remembrance of summer's growth #odetosummer #bluejayfeather #blackwalnutshell #naturebeingsphotography #naturespirits
My Instagram name change reflects the cultural shift occurring in society. Academicians, ecologists, activists and lawyers are all documenting the existence of “other-than-human-lifeforms” who co-exist with humans on earth. My focus is on our interactions with these beings, who frequently provide us with clear images of their real existence. #naturebeings #treebeings #woodelves #naturebeingsphotography #naturespirits #cherrytrees
#merrychristmas2022 #joyeauxnoël #christmastree🎄 #treespirits
War affects the land long after the actions are done. The nature beings may have to work centuries to correct the disturbances to the earth grid. #naturebeings #kennetsquare #faeriesofinstagram #earthgrid #warphotos
May you experience a joyful return of the light #wintersolstice2022 #mothernatureisbeautiful #animism #ladyoftheforest #treebeings #happysolstice
You can work with the trees to relieve the stresses of this holiday season. Shown here are three energetic "dump" sites. Learn the details at
https://atalatoy.com/blog/2022/12/clearing-yourself-with-tree-energy/ #stressrelieftips #treebeings #forestbathing🌲 #holidaystress #naturebeings #energydump
Amazing that a rock head this large can be so delicate in features! This gentle being watches over the tidal pools at Salt Creek, Washington #saltcreekwashington #rockhead #naturebeingsphotography #naturebeings #rockspirits
Father Christmas made his appearance in a tree at Longwood Gardens. Love his crown of green, bushy beard and long hair whose tips transform into bird feathers. #Longwoodgardens #fatherchristmas #treespirits #naturespiritsusa #naturespiritphotography
Calico Ghost Town, CA spirits...sometimes rock scenes are very large, as here..do you see an ape, a floppy eared dog and a skeleton head? Taken by my son Brian on his RV trip around the USA. #calicoghosttown #rockspirits #Rockspirit #apespirit
This Lady of the Forest wears a crescent moon and has long wavy flowing hair. She protects the wild life of her area, including America's Bison Spirit (see bison head below her). She lives in a sugar maple tree at Longwood Gardens, PA. She is my latest Lady find and one of ten you can see in the new Ladies of the Realm section of my website nature spirit encyclopedia - https://atalatoy.com/product-category/encyclopedia/ladies-of-the-realm/ #ladiesoftheforest #longwoodgardens #atalatoynaturespiritphotography #bisonspirit #sugarmaple #treespirits
The spectacular Christmas trees at Longwood gardens #longwoodchristmas #christmastree #christmasdecor #treespirits #merrychristmas #naturalchristmastree
A very Happy Thanksgiving to all my friends. May you enjoy it in peace, harmony and good will to all. #happythanksgiving2022 #naturespirits #peaceforall
Wizard Emerging...I don't often find a wizard in residence at a home, but here one is, emerging from an oak tree in the family area of Stoneleigh Gardens. The long ago owner, Edmund Smith, in the 1870s was one of the executives of the new Pennsylvania Railroad, which at the time was a creative act of new technology - wizardry in action! Stoneleigh is now a public garden in Villanova, PA, under the care of Natural Lands. #stoneleighgarden #villanovapa #wizards #oaktreespirit #treespirit #naturespirits #naturespiritphotography
A lot of nature spirit tree faces at Stoneleigh gardens. #stoneleigh #treespirits #naturespiritphotography #thegrinch💚 #pennsylvaniaphotography #oaktrees #mapletrees