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I specialize in the artistic genre known as “nature spirit photography.” Before the camera, people could only draw or describe the nature beings with whom they interact. I began my own personal photographic journey in 2003 when a gnome invited me to come photograph a moss fairy village.
My award-winning photos are perfect additions to your conscious home and office decor. Each large image is a numbered, autographed and individually printed art piece. Free shipping in the USA and Canada! 20% Off our popular Guardian of Sheldon Church image, now through July 5!
I’ve arranged over 600 photographs by subject type, often with detailed descriptions. Stories and in-depth explanations are found in the library and in the three books I’ve written on this subject. Scroll down for ways to join us on social media…
Most Recent Posts (from the Library)
Death is a Happy Part of Life
This stone called on me to trek through the woods to photograph him. He lives beside a gently flowing small stream. It wasn't until I got home and started processing my photos that I realized the philosophical profundity I had captured. The stone seems like a serene,...
Image Sale – New Website Launch
I am celebrating my newly redesigned art photography website by offering you one of my most popular images at 20% off list price - now through July 5. The Guardian of Sheldon Church is a gentle, dreamy art photograph clearly depicting the protecting spirit of this...
To Speak for the Trees
Trees are sentient beings, often highly sophisticated, with lives far longer than our human ones, and whose nature is peaceful and community-centric. They literally have given humans the ability to exist. They love and accept us as we do our children….
Trumpet Flower Spirits
Angel Trumpet Flowers (Brugmansia Suaveolens) are so-called because people felt they resemble horns. Because the plant is of the poisonous nightshade family, the story became that these are the trumpets by which the angels summon dying souls to the spirit worlds.
My Friends the Gnomes
Gnomes are the friendliest of beings. I'm very fond of them. No matter where I travel, there is often a gnome in residence who makes his presence known to me. Gnomes are excellent beings to have in residence at a home. They are hard working and like to keep things in...
Seasoned Elf Leaders
The Elf realm is very broad and with many variations. These include the delicate small elves, the masked warriors, and the senior leaders. These mature leaders, like many in the human realm, can have a strong muscular commanding presence and are stouter of build. Here...
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This pointy-nosed log spirit has clothed himself in moss. #atalatoy #naturespiritphotography #naturebeingsphotography #animism #sentientbeings #ataladorothytoy #happyspirits #mossspirit
Death is a happy part of life, these stone beings are telling us...the large stone is smiling while his left spirit eye is occupied by a smiling monster who is pulling into his mouth a clearly-veined stone leaf that at its base has broken apart. It mirrors the leaves at the bottom of the photo who are being eaten to death by insects. I've graphed the parts.
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This pointy-nosed log spirit has clothed himself in moss. #atalatoy #naturespiritphotography #naturebeingsphotography #animism #sentientbeings #ataladorothytoy #happyspirits #mossspirit
Death is a happy part of life, these stone beings are telling us...the large stone is smiling while his left spirit eye is occupied by a smiling monster who is pulling into his mouth a clearly-veined stone leaf that at its base has broken apart. It mirrors the leaves at the bottom of the photo who are being eaten to death by insects. #atalatoy #naturespiritphotography #naturebeingsphotography #animism #sentientbeings #ataladorothytoy #happyspirits #rockspirit
Dead roots are not dead in the nature realm. Here's a nature-sculpted living raccoon energy - and signs a squirrel uses it as his dining room (see the black walnut shell upper right). #atalatoy #naturespiritphotography #naturebeingsphotography #animism #sentientbeings #ataladorothytoy #happyspirits #treespirit
Here's one of my favorite themes, as a Star Wars Fan and forest lover - "May The Forest Be With You." A throwback image from years past 🙂 #atalatoy #naturespiritphotography #naturebeingsphotography #animism #sentientbeings #ataladorothytoy #treespirits
I'm so pleased to have a newly upgraded Atala Toy | Nature Spirit Photography website showing over 600 photos and 200 articles. I'm celebrating by offering 20% off my popular Guardian of Sheldon Church signed & numbered photograph. I want you to have this gentle protection energy in your home or office. Copy and paste this link to read the full newsletter: https://conta.cc/3y9tvqj #atalatoy #naturespiritphotography #naturebeingsphotography #animism #sentientbeings #ataladorothytoy
Trees are sentient beings, sometimes highly sophisticated, with lives far longer than our human ones. Their nature is peaceful and community-centric. They literally have given humans the ability to exist: they provide the air we breathe. They love and accept us as we do our children. Read more at https://atalatoy.com/blog/2022/06/to-speak-for-the-trees/ #atalatoy #naturespiritphotography #naturebeingsphotography #animism #sentientbeings #ataladorothytoy #treespirit