I take photos of trees, water, sky, flowers — small reminders that everything moves in seasons — of illness, of healing, of growth, of rest.

©photos Patti Bentson Carey

Collection of pinecones, moss, branches, and leaves arranged on a wooden surface.
Yellow lichen, pine cones, red and yellow fallen leaves, and purple flowers arranged on a dark wooden surface.
January Winter Walk 2025 (Copy)
Sunset sky with pink and purple clouds above a silhouette of trees and houses.
January sunset (Copy)
Snow-capped mountains under a cloudy sky across a body of water with docks or piers in the foreground.
Purple and white flowers blooming in a garden bed.
Decorative rocks on sand with the words 'Courage' and 'Grace' engraved, and a circle with a hand symbol.
Snow-covered landscape with trees and a mountain during a colorful sunset sky.
Mountains are calling (Copy)
A wooden table with candles, pinecones, dried flowers, and greenery on a red tray, illuminated by candlelight, creating a cozy and festive atmosphere.
Snow-covered pine trees seen through vertical metal bars with sunlight shining through the trees.
A hummingbird flying near a pink plastic hummingbird feeder filled with clear liquid.
View of a person's feet wearing navy blue socks with pink hearts standing on a red wooden picnic table with water droplets on the surface.
Mountains are my spiritual place (Copy)
A city skyline during sunset with orange and blue clouds, a body of water reflecting the sky, and buildings including a tall tower and industrial structures in the foreground.
A brown horse walking on snowy ground with mountains covered in snow and a cloudy sky in the background.
Sunset sky with orange, pink, and purple clouds, silhouetted trees and rooftops.
Let's not take ourselves so seriously.#gnomes (Copy)
A large body of water reflecting the cloudy sky above, with snow-capped mountains in the distance and a small building or boathouse near the water's edge. Tall trees are visible along the shoreline.
A flock of birds flying in a cloudy sky during sunset with orange and pink hues.
Snow-covered mountain over a body of water with a town at its base during cloudy weather.
Forest as medicine (Copy)
Close-up of a yellow rose covered in water droplets with green leaves in the background.
Rain droplets on a window with a blurry background of trees and a partly cloudy sky.
A view of a lush garden with blooming pink trees, trimmed bushes, and a winding stone pathway, seen from an open window.
Watercolor mountains (Copy)
Scenic view of a lake at sunset with dark clouds overhead, two ducks swimming in the water, and silhouetted trees on the horizon.
Roses (Copy)
Nature is resilient. (Copy)
A person holding a bouquet of colorful flowers, including pink and white dahlias, red and orange dahlias, and small white flowers, in a grocery store or florist shop with more flowers in the background.
A white fluffy dog standing on a wooden picnic table outdoors in a yard with lush green grass, trees, and a wooden fence in the background. The dog is wearing a harness, and a plush toy is on the table nearby.
walk in the woods (Copy)
Beach sunset (Copy)
A person holding a bouquet of colorful flowers including sunflowers, pink carnations, purple veronica, purple petunias, and green hydrangeas, with a dog in the background.
Hiking solace (Copy)
Colorful flowers, including sunflowers with yellow petals and purple dahlias, arranged on a dark wooden surface with a stack of stones and a watering can nearby.
A small boat floats on calm water at sunset, with sailboats and a tree-lined shoreline in the background.
Purple plums (Copy)
Heart work (Copy)
Labyrinth Belize City (Copy)
Rivers are life (Copy)
A person sitting on a lounge chair outdoors with bare legs and painted toenails, holding a notebook and writing with a black marker. The notebook has a handwritten message that reads, 'Are you letting your life speak your values?'. The person is wear
Person wearing red hiking sandals with toes visible, sitting on rocks by the water, with the sea and blurred rocks in the background.
Backyard flowers (Copy)
A sunset over the ocean with dark clouds in the sky and a silhouette of trees on the right side of the image.
Ballooning (Copy)
Backyard Buddha (Copy)
Heart-shaped embroidery pattern with blue and white star stitches and blue yarn on fabric.
Scenic view of mountains with two prominent peaks, forested slopes, a body of water, and a sky with clouds during sunset.
Shadow of a person wearing a cowboy hat taking a photo outdoors with a garden and plants in the foreground.
The art of backyarding (Copy)
Fruit is art (Copy)
To behold a sunset as a miracle (Copy)
Healing power of the ocean (Copy)
View of a boat deck with a purple yoga mat, two yoga blocks, a notebook, a pen, a water bottle, and some miscellaneous items, along with water and rocky shoreline in the background.
Person smiling, wearing sunglasses and a wide-brimmed straw hat, holding a bouquet of large sunflowers with dark centers, in front of a wooden background.
A top view of two candles decorated with dried flowers and red berries, placed on a wooden surface alongside dried pinecones, cinnamon sticks, and a sprig of artificial pussy willow.
View of a person sitting on a dock by a lake, with feet in black sandals, painted toenails, and a wooden railing in the foreground. The lake has calm water, reflecting the cloudy sky, with mountains and trees in the background.
River valley (Copy)
A sunset sky with pink, purple, and orange clouds over trees and rooftops, with power lines in the foreground.
Two people sitting on chairs by the water, with mountains in the background at sunset
Close-up of a decorative wreath made of various green mosses, plants, and branches, with pink glittery star ornaments hanging from the wreath against a wooden background.
Ring-shaped cake topped with white icing and a pink flower in the center, garnished with mint leaves, orange wedges, and sprigs of herbs on a decorative plate.
A large wooden sculpture of a child with closed eyes, sitting with knees pulled to chest and hands covering ears, made from small wooden blocks, placed outdoors among trees and greenery.
Landscape of rolling green hills with rows of crops, dense trees, and distant mountain ranges under a partly cloudy sky.
Healing altars (Copy)
Sunset over a lake with mountains in the background and trees on either side.
A person's legs wearing sandals with a notepad on their lap, outdoors on green grass, with a handwritten note about trusting and believing in oneself.