Eight swans gliding on dark water, tranquil monochrome scene.
Young woman lying on bed with framed pictures, somber grainy atmosphere.
Dramatic clouds against dark sky, high contrast black and white.
Girl in field of flowers, seen from behind, grainy texture.
Cluster of roses and leaves with water droplets, detailed film photo.
Girl in long dress sitting beside small alligator, surreal film photo.
Butterfly with striped wings on weathered wood, monochrome.
Rose on wet sand with foamy water, black and white.
Woman's face partially obscured by a butterfly.
Daisy flower with insect on black background, detailed macro film shot.
Young woman sitting by window with lace curtain, vintage film style.

It's difficult to conclude whether Colette Saint Yves' images feel just within or just out of reach. Her memories may as well be those of the viewer. There’s a porousness to her photographs, a sense that the boundaries between worlds have thinned. Have you stumbled into her daydream or has she managed to capture a piece of your own?

Follow her work on Flickr and Instagram.