Shae the Fae

Picture of 3 rocks found on the beach, carefully arranged together. Each rock has different natural line patterns. Photo taken by Naomi Shae Benham at Deception Pass State Park

Nature’s art series: Life Lines in Stone 🎨 If I were to name each piece on her behalf it could be:
Parallel Worlds, Crossing Paths, and Infinity
#artineverydaythings #naturalart #photography #nature #DeceptionPassStatePark

A surprising discovery. I had no idea the cherry tree flowers by my home started red and then fade to white as they open. Nature is so beautiful 💕🌱

#gardening #spring #pnwbeauty #cherrytree

You too. You are also a miracle, creating everyday magic ✨

#positivethoughts #inspiration #quotes #mimdfulness #staypositive #yougotthis

🌸 🌗 Nature never ceases to amaze me. Again and again, I am in awe of her beauty, power, and magic ✨

Took this photo this evening at sunset. Cherry Blossoms with the half moon peeking through~ No edits.

#photography #sakura #cherryblossoms #pnw 🌱

They’re here~ Welcome to Sakura season in the Seattle area 💕🌸 here’s a Sakura Selfie!

I did a recent fantasy & kimono themed Cherry Blossom shoot with friends last weekend. I’ll share more photos when they’re ready~

#sakura #cherryblossoms #fantasyshoot #sakurainseattle #seattle #pnw #cosplay 🌱

🎵 “Sakura, sakura~
the Spring sky,
as far as the eye can see,
is it mist or clouds?
A fragrance is in the air.
Come, come, let’s go see it!”🎶
🌸
さくら さくら
sakura sakura
やよいの空は
yayoi no sora wa
見わたす限り
miwatasu kagiri
かすみか雲か
kasumi ka kumo ka
匂いぞ出ずる
nioi zo izuru
いざや いざや
izaya izaya
見にゆかん
mi ni yukan

I wonder if the tree blossoms know how excited we are for them to bloom 🌸

How sweet it would be if we knew all of nature was also rooting for us too 💕

#thinkythoughts #inspiration #mindfulness

What the?? This is wild 😰🫣

Tickled Pink 💕

#sakura #cherryblossoms #spring #photography #pnw

Something about this painting makes me so happy.

Cherry blossom tree branches with the blue sky and clouds in the background, photographed by Shae Benham

Petals and clouds dancing
in harmony together
in a backdrop of endless blue
blanketing my heart with wonder
🌸🌤️🌸🌤️
The trees in Seattle are budding and starting to pop! Sharing another favorite I took from a previous spring bloom while I wait
#photography #spring #sakura #cherryblossoms #poetry

I did the exact same thing 😆

Sakura tree at UW campus

Sakura tree in all her glory~ Like a spring snow, glowing in the sunlight~
🌸🌸🌸🌸

Taken at the UW campus, a few years ago. They say peak bloom is in a few weeks! Exciting 🥰
#photography #sakura #cherryblossoms #inspiration #pnwadventures

✨Vibe check point✨ How is everyone doing/feeling?

We’ve got this… I know it’s only Tuesday. Remember to breathe, move your body, and practice self care 🙏🏻

Inspirational photo: took this in Sedona at Bell Rock in February. Sunsets are always a good mood boost for me~

#photography #inspiration

I saved this image back in 2020 when we were all stressed out of our minds in the pandemic. I think all these still apply with current events. Take care of yourself~ 💕💕 And lift others up! 🙌🏻

#selfcare #inspiration #quotes #mindfulness #tips

So nice 😍

Watercolor painting of a sunset by Shae Benham

Time for another art post 🎨
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I can’t get over how colors capture my heart. Im obsessed with this orange. I love playing with gradients and understanding how contrasting colors compliment each other.
#watercolorwednesday #watercolor #art #sunsets #beginnerartist

Well hello there little one~

#bloomscrolling #cherryblossoms #spring #pnw #gardening

Ok just after posting I realized I should put all my mermaid adventures on BlueSky, especially since Insta is so different now. Here’s my new account if interested!
@musicalmermaid.bsky.social

In my element 🌊🌴☀️ 🌺
Memories from the happiest place in the world.
The rainbow was a paid actor… 🌈 Absolutely amazing.
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Yes I am a real life mermaid. It’s my hobby! (I go by Musical Mermaid Synfonia on insta)
#mermaidlife #mermaidsofbluesky #reallifemermaid #photography #fantasyphotography

Endless fields of color and light ✨🌷🌱 💐
One yellow tulip decided it was okay to be different and bloom together. Let us all bloom together, despite our differences 💗
#bloomscrolling #tulips #pnw #skagittulipfestival #spring #gardening #inspiration

YES 🙌🏻

Hello traveller~ Come, sit, and have a cup of ✨positivi-tea✨ with me 🥰☀️

Now take a deep breath…

exhale…

Again. Breathe… let it go.

Now… tell yourself,
“I’ve got this”

Feel the flicker of fire in your heart—that’s your light. Shine bright! 💪🏻

#positivity #positivevibes #selfhelp #inspiration

Photo of an ocean wave crashing, in Kona Hawaii

Hello friends~ Thought you might like some vitamin sea 🌊 Something about that turquoise blue just soothes my soul ✨

Memories of my trip in Kona Hawaii, 2 years ago.

#photography #inspiration #positivity #hawaii #vitaminsea

Photo of peach buds and blossoms, taken by Shae Benham, spring 2024, Seattle WA

Hello peach blossoms!
Magic is all around us. We just need to look for it. It might be in your backyard 🌸🌷🌼🪻
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I’m posting last years photos because I can’t wait until spring arrives. For now, enjoy what was and is soon to come!
#spring #peachblossoms #inspiration #positivity #photography

See you there~

Sunset in Edmonds WA. The cloud shape looks like a wing of a bird or Angel

“Angel wing” sunset~ 🪽
I wonder if the clouds ever look back and admire to beauty in us? ✨✨

Captured last month, on a chilly evening in February, in Edmonds, WA
#photography #itsanedmondskindofday #pnw #inspiration #sunsets

Love this!

💛🧡💦☀️ The dew drops glow like crystals in the sunshine ✨

Excited for Tulip season~ This has to be one of my favorite varieties.

Photographed 2 years ago at the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival.
#tulips #gardening #spring #photography #skagittulipfestival

Cherry Blossoms in Seattle WA, spring 2024

Peaceful cherry blossoms 🌸 Do you ever wish you could tell the world, “All I want is Peace”? Good news, there is a website being built for this purpose, now in its early stages of development ✨ www.gatherpeace.com

#peace #photography #gardening #positivity #inspiration #gatherpeace #pnw #spring