Forand Photography

08/21/2026

“The land remembers even when we forget.”

08/20/2026

Happy World Photography Day! 📸

“I walk. I look. I see. I stop. I photograph.” — Leon Levinstein

That pretty much sums it up for me. ❤️
Photography has always been about noticing the beauty around me—the light, the wildlife, the landscapes, and those little moments that make me stop in my tracks.

The world gives us so much to photograph—we just have to look.

08/15/2026

Apparently, our yard has been chosen as the next stop in this little dove’s journey to adulthood. 🕊️❤️

Baby doves, or fledglings, will leave the nest before they look completely grown or are fully independent. They spend time on the ground or in low, sheltered areas while they finish developing their flight skills and learn how to navigate the big world around them.

And even though they may look abandoned, Mom and Dad are usually nearby, keeping watch and returning to feed them. So if you find a young dove like this, the best thing to do is usually give it some space and let the parents continue doing their job.

This little one seems to have decided our yard is a pretty good place to grow up. I gave it a little food, took a few photos—because obviously 😂📸—and then left it to continue its very important baby-dove business.

Look at those scruffy baby feathers and that face! 😍 So sweet!!

08/09/2026

I’ve been trying to find my way back to my photography lately, and sometimes that means going back to the images I could never quite let go of.

This eagle was one of them.

I captured him taking flight while I was on a boat, at the very end of my lens, with branches everywhere. I’ve opened this image more times than I can count, always knowing there was something there—but never quite able to bring out what I saw.

Is it technically perfect? Nope. I was asking a lot from my camera, my lens, and eventually those poor pixels. 😂 But sometimes a photograph doesn’t have to be technically perfect to be worth saving.

Technology has changed. My editing has changed. And apparently, I’m still just as stubborn.

So I tried again.

I think this time, I finally found the photograph I knew was hiding in there. 🦅📷

07/25/2026

Life has been a whirlwind lately, but I've been busy behind the scenes.

I've been working on a new post-processing style for my floral images, experimenting with a look that better reflects how I see them through my lens.

I'd love to hear your thoughts! Do you like this direction, or is there something you would change? 🌸📷

06/22/2026

Always stop to smell the roses!

06/09/2026

I'm over the moon to have placed 9th in the contest! I'm surrounded by incredible artists and I'm humbled by the experience. A huge thank you to everyone who voted and showed their love - your support means everything to me and fuels my passion to keep creating! 💫

05/24/2026

This sneaky warbler was a real comedian! He knew I was on a mission to snap his pic and he's all like 'nah, I'm good, human, I'll just fly around your campsite and troll you instead' 🤣.
I finally caught the little troublemaker in action.
He was totally playing hard to get! 😜

05/17/2026

Still holding strong in 8th place! 😱🌿📸

This is now Round Two, so please keep the votes coming. I truly appreciate everyone following along with my craziness through this competition. I know posts like these can get repetitive, so sending a big hug to everyone sticking with me through it. 💚

If you’re ever curious about my photography, my links are in my profile. I’m a nature photographer with a strong love for landscapes and florals.

There are 4 days left in this round and you can vote FREE once daily! 🙌🏻

I Create Art Because It Allows Me To Slow Down And Truly See The World Around Me. Nature Has Always Been A Place Of Peace, Inspiration, And

05/14/2026

Today's the day!! 💥🙌🏻
Eeek! So exciting!
Voting for the first round closes at 9pm central time.
I am currently in 8th place. 🙌🏻
Only the Top artists will take the next step toward Artforum Magazine, 25k in prize money, and The Art of Elysium's Salon.😱
Vote here:
peoplesartist.org/2026/debra-m-forand
I appreciate each and every vote more than you know! 🤗🤗😘

I Create Art Because It Allows Me To Slow Down And Truly See The World Around Me. Nature Has Always Been A Place Of Peace, Inspiration, And