Small, lazy breezes blanketed the late afternoon sun as earthSista Isis surveyed the meditative seduction of the lake, the trees and the sky. Named after the Egyptian goddess of nature and magic, the young nubian’s captivating beauty was only enhanced by her surroundings. She strolled proudly and gracefully in the atypically warm weather, basking in nature’s glory. Baring all to God’s glory, Isis is expressive and resplendent and candid. She brought the whole woman to nature, bright nature and her dark seduction to these captures. She was the exemplar of natural glamour. When...

balance. mind and body intertwined. upright, my head reaches beyond the trees to touch the sky. my mind clear, I close my eyes. focus without concentration. no sharpness. no edge. open and aware, i stretch. i inhale and exhale, counting my breaths. no thoughts; just breaths. my emotions leave me. the stillness of nature comforts me. i am silent. the air is filled with scents and it rush stimulates my senses i am one with the breeze and nature is my altar. joy. Heaven. SONY DSC SONY DSC SONY DSC SONY DSC SONY DSC SONY DSC SONY DSC SONY DSC SONY...

Makeda has contributed to the cultivation of Pangea since the beginning. She has always been a favored muse. She is inspiration in body and mind. I’ve wanted to create captures with her since her first commentary here in the Garden. But I am in Atlanta and while this New York resident travels frequently, the sensual strength guru was always busy training her clients and hosting workshops. But as fortune would have it, she and I and stylist Nobella were able to come together to create this set of  images. We hope that you like them and I think she should do more. Don’t you? A...

Handmade necklaces were scattered along the nature trail in various places along the stroll and the concept was to leave what you had before for a something better along your journey. It was a little deep and a bit of a stretch but we were experimenting with new ways of approaching the Nature Stroll Series. I came up with the idea with earthSista Serene in mind and she (always anxious to try something different) agreed to participate. The beautiful baubles, provided by Nobella Creations, stylishly represented the rewards of liberation. The strands of fabric in which Serene was draped symbolized...

I am almost over the sexual lust & control i crave from u Who knew that i would grow to possibly surpass my nympho-ism Sum people listening that think they know me, would probably disagree with great optimism But what is happening is a true transformation My quest for self knowledge leads me to a magnificent destination With ur guidance and the most highs’ persistance i search for self Tho all this must take place rather hastily i overstand because too many of us are trapped on a religion shelf I feel a mission forming itself before me and i can’t afford for my vision to be blurry My...

Whispers of winds rustled the leaves while RaeOfLite felt the breezes against her skin like the gentle caresses of Mother Nature. Sunlight danced between the trees and kissed and her skin. She took it all in. Clearing her mind of the troubles of the day, RaeOfLite allowed the flush of nature to flow through her, becoming a part of it; respecting it. The joy that came with it was serene and peaceful. And from it came a strength and focus that empowered the young earthSista. No drama. No stress. Not there. Not then. RaeOfLite approached this setting tabula rasa; absent of any preconceived ideas or...

My Mother was a Muur-maid My father- a Navy Seal I bare a wound that will not heal As fate should have it, I can not swim In return the Universe gave me gorgeous limbs… I praise the earth and long for the sea So naturally Pangea’s Garden is home for me I wander the world at peace and with grace With pride and pain upon my face Every scar on my body considered a jewel Every lesson in life considered a tool In my hair appears two shells each year The Summer and Winter of my Mother’s tears There’s an ocean in the garden And there’s a flower in the sea My beauty is like my tail fin Only truly...

earthSistas Corinthian and Serenity are the Love Affair. These regulars from the Creative Culture Collective’s Open Mic Fridays, performing thought-provoking verse and song. Their creative performances are like their spirits; thoughtful, organic, soulful. These sensual sistas give praise daily as part of their spiritual journey in search of peach and prosperity. Serenity says, “I am an artist, a lover, a singer, a nurturer, a human spirit- being in the making….bear witness to my journey of self-discovery and ultimate happiness….I Love & Respect u ALL!” while Corinthian...

The last time that images involving Sheree graced the Garden, she was BEHIND the camera. It was early in her career as a photographer, yet even then her works displayed an edgy creative quality that is still a part of her visual aesthetic today. A few ago we decided to flip the script. The artist would become the muse. earthSista SUCCESS had just revealed to me a beautiful waterfall that would be an excellent backdrop for more nature shoots. And I couldn’t wait to test it out. Immediately, I thought of Sheree. I had not met her when we featured her works so long ago. After we met I was personally...

Atlanta Naturally Fierce is the MeetUp.com brainchild of the natural diva Leah Lorraine. She formed the group to be a gathering of natural sisters in the Atlanta area who wanted to get together for a little fun and adventure. This collection of naptual heroines are active and growing. And on one Sunday in early summer, a handful of them decided to take a nature stroll. The sun was hot, the sky was blue and the waters in Pangea’s ’secret garden’ were crystal clear. The experience was fun and light-hearted. The sistas created images that celebrated their naptural beauty in a natural...