Signature of Ashlyn Cole in elegant cursive handwriting.

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I am an observer by nature. Much of my creative work begins in stillness. Through photography, I explore themes of becoming, timing, and gentle transformation. My work lives at the intersection of beauty and meaning to create space for reflection, presence, and the unseen work unfolding within each of us.

Petals & Wings is one expression of that ongoing practice.

Petals & Wings is a quiet invitation into becoming — where growth, purpose, and beauty unfold gently over time.

Petals & Wings

Close-up of a pink and purple flower with detailed petals and stamens, with a blurred green and brown background.
Sunlight shining through pink flowers and green leaves against a blue sky.
Close-up of a pink flower bud starting to bloom with sunlight filtering through it.
Close-up of pink chrysanthemum flowers among other colorful blooming flowers in a garden
Close-up of an orange hibiscus flower with prominent pistil and stamen, green leaves in background.
Several butterflies resting on slices of watermelon, oranges, and banana, with green leafy plants and yellow flowers in the background.
A butterfly perched on a green blade of grass in a natural outdoor setting with blurred green foliage in the background.
A butterfly with orange, black, and white wings perched on small pink flowers surrounded by green leaves.
A butterfly clings upside down on a green leaf in a natural environment.

Selected works from other visual collections

From the Archive:

Quiet horizons where day loosens its grip and everything softens.

After the Light

Sun setting over buildings and palm trees on a sandy beach.
Close-up of ocean waves gently lapping onto a sandy beach at dusk or dawn.
Close-up of wet seaweed or marine algae on the beach with sunlight in the background, creating a warm glow.
Two white storks with long beaks and pink legs wading in shallow ocean water near the shoreline at sunset, with waves and a distant horizon.

A quiet ascent into perspective, wonder, and open air.

Lifted

A hot air balloon is being inflated with a flame from the burner, orange and bright yellow in color, with a multicolored patchwork pattern.
A landscape scene at dawn or dusk with pink and purple sky, a river flowing through dense trees, and city lights in the distance.
An aerial view of a cityscape featuring a major road extending into the distance, surrounded by residential and commercial buildings, green parks, and trees.
Aerial view of a suburban neighborhood showing multiple houses with swimming pools in the backyard, a sidewalk, and a street. There are trees and green lawns surrounding the homes.

Bright beach sunsets washed in pinks, corals, and soft wonder.

Blushed Skies

Beach scene at dusk with people walking and sitting along the shoreline, a tent on the right, and the moon in a clear sky with some clouds near the horizon.
Colorful twilight sky with pink, purple, and blue clouds above silhouettes of buildings.
A sandy beach at sunset with a few people walking along the shoreline, some buildings in the distance, and a sky with clouds and a mix of blue and pink hues.
Sunset sky with pink and purple clouds over beachfront buildings and a few people walking.

Desert landscapes that reflect a season of inward listening, surrender, and gentle spiritual formation.

Holy Ground

A red rock formation with jagged peaks, two pine trees in foreground, blue sky with scattered clouds, and the sun shining brightly overhead.
A rocky desert trail with sparse bushes and small trees under a clear blue sky.
View of tall red rock canyon walls with some green trees at the bottom and a light blue sky above.
Close-up of a cactus with sharp spines.