One of Michele’s floral photographs (below) has been named “Honorable Mention” for the Marie Selby Botanical Gardens 38th Annual Juried Photographic Exhibition 2018. The work of talented photographers from around the country is on display. The exhibit will officially open to the public Sept. 9 to Sept. 30th from 10am to 4:30pm in The Museum of Botany and the Arts, Selby Gardens – Marie Selby Botanical Gardens.
Michele Penn is an author, inspirational speaker, artist, award-winning photographer and creator of the book, Peace in the Present Moment with Eckhart Tolle and Byron Katie.
About Michele
As an award-winning photographer, inspiring speaker and business owner, she wants to enrich other people’s lives.
In her book, Peace in the Present Moment, Michele Penn’s breathtaking floral photographs add peace and a deep stillness to the wisdom of Eckhart Tolle and Byron Katie.
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- Sitting on the couch in Eckhart’s room discussing our book
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- Laughing with Eckhart
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- Michele and Eckhart in discussion
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- Great hug from Eckhart. I didn’t want to let go. The energy was amazing
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- Eckhart Tolle and Michele Penn
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- Eckhart Tolle signing my copy of Peace In The Present Moment. I signed his copy too
Eckhart Tolle says, “Even a stone, and more easily a FLOWER or a bird, could show you the way back to God, to the Source, to yourself. When you look at it or hold it & let it be without imposing a word of mental label on it, a sense of awe, of wonder, arises within you. Its essence silently communicates itself to you and reflects your own essence back to you.” This is what happened to me. Flowers brought me to my source. A sense of awe and wonder DID arise in me. My passion is capturing that moment of beauty in a flower and sharing it with the world. My passion is fueled by the feedback I get from helping people everywhere to open their hearts and souls to the beauty of nature, so they are able to look within. I love combining the beauty I capture with inspirational, motivational and meaningful quotes that lift the soul. My passion is to inspire. Everyone deserves to live the life of their dreams.
Live the life you always imagined. Anything is possible. If I could inspire Eckhart Tolle and Byron Katie to do a book with me, then imagine what you could do. I hope I inspire YOU.
Michele’s Photography Awards:
One of my floral photographs (below) has been named “Honorable Mention” for the Marie Selby Botanical Gardens 38th Annual Juried Photographic Exhibition 2018. The work of talented photographers from around the country is on display. The exhibit will officially open to the public Sept. 9 to Sept. 30th from 10am to 4:30pm in The Museum of Botany and the Arts, Selby Gardens – Marie Selby Botanical Gardens.
“All Photography” Art Exhibition – July 2018 – Life, Space and Time Online Gallery. “The gallery’s competition for 2017 was the 8th Annual “All Photography” Art Competition. The gallery received 760 entries from all around the world. Submissions were from 28 different countries. In addition, the gallery also received entries from 36 different states. Overall, the gallery received a broad selection photography, including, film, digital, digital manipulation and alternative processes and the gallery tried to include these styles and processes in this art exhibition. The gallery has included Special Merit awards and Special Recognition awards for outstanding photography into this art exhibition. “The photographers in either of these groups could have easily been included in the upper tier of our winners, as their photography was exceptional as well.” This year I was given the Special Recognition Award for two photos for outstanding photography. I am blessed. www.lifespacetime.com
My 3 floral photographs (below) have been accepted into Marie Selby Botanical Gardens 37th Annual Juried Photographic Exhibition 2017. There is a maximum of 3 entries per person. The work of talented photographers from around the country is on display. The exhibit will officially open to the public Aug. 12, 2017 thru Sept. 8, 2017 at The Museum of Botany and the Arts, Selby Gardens ~ Marie Selby Botanical Gardens ~ 811 S. Palm Ave., Sarasota, Florida 34236
Photos displayed in the exhibit are also available for purchase with sale proceeds benefiting the botanical conservation and education mission of Selby Gardens.
“All Photography” Art Exhibition – August 2017 – Life, Space and Time Online Gallery. “The gallery’s competition for 2017 was the 7th Annual “All Photography” Art Competition. The gallery received 720 entries from all around the world. Submissions were from 17 different countries. In addition, the gallery also received entries from 37 different states. Overall, the gallery received a broad selection photography, including, film, digital, digital manipulation and alternative processes and the gallery tried to include these styles and processes in this art exhibition. The gallery has included Special Merit awards and Special Recognition awards for outstanding photography into this art exhibition. “The photographers in either of these groups could have easily been included in the upper tier of our winners, as their photography was exceptional as well.” This year I was given the Special Merit Category Award for one photo and the Special Recognition Award for outstanding photography for the other photo. I am blessed. www.lifespacetime.com
“All Photography” Art Exhibition – December 2016 – Life, Space and Time Online Gallery. “The gallery’s competition for 2016 was the 5th Annual “All Photography” Art Competition. The gallery received 255 entries from 12 different countries from around the world, including the Australia, Bermuda, Bosna/Herzegovina, Canada, Croatia, France, Israel, Scotland, Sweden, Türkiye, United Kingdom and Wales. In addition, the gallery also received entries from 24 different states. Overall, the gallery received a broad selection photography, including, film, digital, digital manipulation and alternative processes and the gallery tried to include these styles and processes in this art exhibition. The gallery has included Special Merit awards and Special Recognition awards for outstanding photography into this art exhibition. “The photographers in either of these groups could have easily been included in the upper tier of our winners, as their photography was exceptional as well.” These are the two photographs that were given the Special Recognition Award for outstanding photography. I am blessed. www.lifespacetime.com
One of my floral photographs (below) has been accepted into Marie Selby Botanical Gardens 36th Annual Juried Photographic Exhibition 2016. The work of talented photographers from around the country is on display. The exhibit will officially open to the public May 6 to June 21 from 10am to 4:30pm in The Museum of Botany and the Arts, Selby Gardens – Marie Selby Botanical Gardens.
Three of my floral photographs (below) have been accepted into Marie Selby Botanical Gardens 35th Annual Juried Photographic Exhibition 2015. The work of talented photographers from around the country is on display. The exhibit will officially open to the public May 1 to June 12 (7 weeks) from 10am to 4:30pm in The Museum of Botany and the Arts, Selby Gardens – Marie Selby Botanical Gardens.
Two of my floral photographs (below) were accepted into Marie Selby Botanical Gardens 34th Annual Juried Photographic Exhibition 2014. The exhibit will officially open to the public May 2 to June 22, 2014 (7 weeks) from 10am to 4:30pm in The Museum of Botany and the Arts, Selby Gardens – Marie Selby Botanical Gardens.
Three of my floral photographs (below) were accepted into Marie Selby Botanical Gardens 33nd Annual Juried Photographic Exhibition 2013. The exhibit will officially open to the public Apr 25 to June 2 (5 weeks) from 10am to 4:30pm in The Museum of Botany and the Arts, Selby Gardens – Marie Selby Botanical Gardens.
Honorable Mention-Marie Selby Botanical Gardens 32nd Annual Photographic Exhibition 2012 (Clyde Butcher-judge) “Fire and Water.” The exhibit will officially open to the public Apr 25 to June 2 (5 weeks) from 10am to 4:30pm in The Museum of Botany and the Arts, Selby Gardens – Marie Selby Botanical Gardens.
2nd place winner-Marie Selby Botanical Gardens 25nd Annual Juried Photographic Exhibition 2005. The exhibit will officially open to the public Apr 30 to May 30 (5 weeks) from 10am to 4:30pm in The Museum of Botany and the Arts, Selby Gardens – Marie Selby Botanical Gardens.
