As a fine art nature photographer and Blue Mind ambassador, Karen spends much of her time at the shore of Lake Erie. As she chases waves with her camera, she experiences the physical, mental, and emotional health benefits of spending time near, in, on, or under water. By capturing and sharing her water images, Karen hopes to spread the scientifically backed knowledge that water brings us much peace and joy and can be medicine for our minds and souls.

This image, Ethereality 2, was photographed at Barcelona Beach on Lake Erie. As Karen was shooting the consecutive photos that make up the in-camera combined image, the sun broke through the clouds and created the beam of light that brought the image to life. Her photo captured what she was feeling there at that moment, as the water, clouds, and light became something ethereal, beautiful, soothing, and real.