“The old woman paid no attention to the camellia until that morning, when a fleck of pink caught her eye. The single saucer-size blossom was more magnificent than she could ever have imagined. More beautiful than any rose she’d ever… Read more
A Little Beauty, General
observations
Enjoying morning coffee in front of the fireplace. Tilting my head enough to see what was may be visible from the living room side window was nature’s wake-up call marching through the distant trees. Clouds, the colour of cotton candy,… Read more
A Story
yesterday, through my lens
First, let’s turn right and see what’s going on at the marina. We’ll head back to the rock jetty shortly. Okay, let’s head back to the rock jetty and see what everyone is watching. Every year, practically outside our back… Read more
A Story
A letter to you
Dear friend, When did you last receive a handwritten letter? This one, albeit typed, is written specifically for you. Recently I listened to a conversation (online) and a simple statement by the poet Ocean Vuong made an impact on me… Read more
General
this is how it goes
My process in photography has shifted and changed over the years, as it should. Even my purpose in photographing has shifted over time. Perhaps it’s all the time to reflect during the pandemic that has me contemplating so many things,… Read more
A Little Beauty, General
a little beauty every day
“For the sublime and the beautiful and the interesting, you don’t have to look far away. You have to know how to see.” — said Hedda Sterne. Beauty is also a frame of mind. I’ve shared this delightful video before… Read more
General
Blogs are notable / important / worthy of attention
I often wonder why people don’t read blogs as much — and some don’t read them at all — anymore. The thing about blogs is: There’s no fake news; 2. There are no ridiculous memes; 3. People don’t just scroll,… Read more