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I’m Discovering My Gift Of Photography Just As Cancer Is Taking Away My Eyesight, And Here Are 14 Of My Best Nature Photos
In September 2020 I was told I had a 3cm tumor behind my eye, stage 4 Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma, and had only a year to live. I started doing everything I could to bring joy to my life, including buying a camera to take up photography. I discovered a passion for capturing nature's precious moments and spent a lot of my time searching and waiting for the next beautiful shot. Being completely present in each moment and capturing the beauty for others to share became my source of joy and a unique kind of meditation.
Since that horrible diagnosis, I have been losing vision in my right eye. I believe that the worse my eyesight gets, the better my photography gets - I don't know how or why that is, but I will continue to bring moments of beauty to others with photography for as long as I am able to.
Please, if you can contribute to my Go Fund Me.
More info: rebeccamcqueenphotography.com | Facebook | Instagram
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#1
Bee Wings
Final score:
133points
Island Girl 3 years ago
All of your photos are beautiful! You should make them into greeting cards so the world cann enjoy them, a nourishing legacy!
Rebecca McQueen (Submission author) 3 years ago
That's a great idea, thank you!
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Rebecca McQueen (Submission author) 3 years ago
Thank you, the bee was having a rest on a stick which was in a bird bath and happily sat there for a while while I took some photos with my macro lens. It was a very patient bee!
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precise dwarf bravery 1 year ago
that’s so beautifully done. i can see the little hairs on the bee’s body and the iridescent patterns on the wings it’s just really amazingly well executed
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#2
Seagull At The Beach, Rottnest Island, Western Australia
Final score:
115points
#3
Dew On The Grass
Final score:
108points
#4
Kangaroos In The Fog
Final score:
101points
#5
Mama And Baby Quokka, Rottnest Island, Western Australia
Final score:
97points
Nicky 3 years ago
Love your work! I'm a fellow cancer survivor and I'd highly recommend the Lance Armstrong book, "It's Not About the Bike," about how he beat cancer that spread to his brain, lungs, and abdomen and went on to win 7 Tour de France races (albeit with blood doping.) This book helped me realize it's possible to beat metastatic cancer, so stay positive and continue bringing joy in the world!!!
#7
Fountain, Mandurah, Western Australia
I won a Gold Award for this image in my Photography Club competition
Final score:
92points
#8
Raven, Perth, Western Australia
Final score:
86points
#9
Willie Wagtail Takes A Dive!
Final score:
82points
#10
Emu Chittering, Western Australia
Final score:
80points
#11
Bee Bum, Perth, Western Australia
Final score:
79points
#12
Bee, Rockingham, Western Australia
Final score:
78points
#13
Peeking Quokka, Rottnest Island, Western Australia
Final score:
76points
#14
Quokka, Rottnest Island, Western Australia
Final score:
72points
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Caro Caro 3 years ago
Rebecca, first I want to say that I'm so sorry you are going through this and I wish you peace and inner strength. Your photos are lovely (the bee bum is cute). All the best.
batinahat 3 years ago
What incredible photos! I’m sorry you are dealing with so much, you have such great talent.
Rebecca McQueen (Post author) 3 years ago
Thank you very much!! I'm so glad you enjoyed my photos :)
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Mary Rose Kent 3 years ago
The photo of the dew on the grass literally caused me to gasp, and then I got to the next photo and my jaw just fell open. I have a brother who is a photographer and he hasn’t shown me anything that matches these! Peace be with you!
Felipe Pereira de Sousa 3 years ago (edited)
I LOVE taking pictures and i'm also getting blind due to a disease. We will never forget what we saw. I must admit your pics made me cry for the first time since my sight started getting worse. Wish the best for you. You inspire me.
GenericPanda09 3 years ago
Rebecca, firstly your pictures are wonderful. Secondly as a cancer survivor myself I'd like to send you some love and hugs. I know it can be so tough and tiring to keep fighting and yet you sound like you've got that spirit nailed real good xx Thirdly, for deeply personal reasons your mum's words on your page resonated with me, so please pass on my love and respect to her too. I hope you reach your target and may all the best of luck and love in the world walk beside you on the way x
Falicity Humdinger 3 years ago
These are stunning, you inspire me with your strength and passion.
Ruby Nguyen 3 years ago
I'm so sad to hear about your cancer. I truly hope you enjoy your life despite that. You are an artist.
UpQuarkDownQuark 3 years ago
Rebecca, if you like bees as much as I do, and can recommend something. While I’m cautious around their hive, I find honeybees out and about collecting pollen to be very docile. If you’re patient and very gentle you can pet them! They’ll wander into a flower, and you can gently pet their fuzzy little bee bottoms. It’s pretty magical. I wish you the best.
Kimberly Lorton 3 years ago
I am so sorry you are losing your eye sight. One day, you may not be able to see, but you will "see" as you see now. With your minds eye, heart and soul. Your pictures are wonderful! The bee's are my favorite!
Spampampams 3 years ago (edited)
Absolutely beautiful photos. The sense of peace really shines through. My heart goes out to you.
Suzy the observer 3 years ago
You have amazing composition skills. You should sell your work. It's breathtaking! I join our fellow pandas in wishing you peace and joy.
Caro Caro 3 years ago
Rebecca, first I want to say that I'm so sorry you are going through this and I wish you peace and inner strength. Your photos are lovely (the bee bum is cute). All the best.
batinahat 3 years ago
What incredible photos! I’m sorry you are dealing with so much, you have such great talent.
Rebecca McQueen (Post author) 3 years ago
Thank you very much!! I'm so glad you enjoyed my photos :)
Load More Replies... Mary Rose Kent 3 years ago
The photo of the dew on the grass literally caused me to gasp, and then I got to the next photo and my jaw just fell open. I have a brother who is a photographer and he hasn’t shown me anything that matches these! Peace be with you!
Felipe Pereira de Sousa 3 years ago (edited)
I LOVE taking pictures and i'm also getting blind due to a disease. We will never forget what we saw. I must admit your pics made me cry for the first time since my sight started getting worse. Wish the best for you. You inspire me.
GenericPanda09 3 years ago
Rebecca, firstly your pictures are wonderful. Secondly as a cancer survivor myself I'd like to send you some love and hugs. I know it can be so tough and tiring to keep fighting and yet you sound like you've got that spirit nailed real good xx Thirdly, for deeply personal reasons your mum's words on your page resonated with me, so please pass on my love and respect to her too. I hope you reach your target and may all the best of luck and love in the world walk beside you on the way x
Falicity Humdinger 3 years ago
These are stunning, you inspire me with your strength and passion.
Ruby Nguyen 3 years ago
I'm so sad to hear about your cancer. I truly hope you enjoy your life despite that. You are an artist.
UpQuarkDownQuark 3 years ago
Rebecca, if you like bees as much as I do, and can recommend something. While I’m cautious around their hive, I find honeybees out and about collecting pollen to be very docile. If you’re patient and very gentle you can pet them! They’ll wander into a flower, and you can gently pet their fuzzy little bee bottoms. It’s pretty magical. I wish you the best.
Kimberly Lorton 3 years ago
I am so sorry you are losing your eye sight. One day, you may not be able to see, but you will "see" as you see now. With your minds eye, heart and soul. Your pictures are wonderful! The bee's are my favorite!
Spampampams 3 years ago (edited)
Absolutely beautiful photos. The sense of peace really shines through. My heart goes out to you.
Suzy the observer 3 years ago
You have amazing composition skills. You should sell your work. It's breathtaking! I join our fellow pandas in wishing you peace and joy.
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