October here is like a painting. Days still warm and sunny, the palette ranges from the rich rippling blues of the Salish Sea to spicy notes of saffron, cinnamon, and hot chili-coloured leaves. The juncos chitter as they gather seeds… Read more
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Worthy seeds to sow
When I wrote in his birthday card, I said, “I’m so proud of the father you have become.” It’s one of the many things about my son that make me proud of him. The power of a sincere compliment is… Read more
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Thankful at thanksgiving, pandemic or not
I wonder how many people really celebrate Thanksgiving for what it’s meant to celebrate? Or for the understanding of its roots? This weekend is Canadian Thanksgiving and I have so very much to be thankful for. If I take absolutely… Read more
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Experiment, explore
I am loving this photography project way too much. I’ve taken no less than 500+ photos in recent days (including my practicing shots). I can’t stop looking for shadows, light bombs, reflections, people. Of course, I’ve deleted a whack of… Read more
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learn as if …
“Learn as if you were to live forever.” — Mahatma Gandhi Autodidact: teaching myself new things. I’m taking that path and expect what I learn will be more than a different way to photograph. Although a project is quite intentional,… Read more
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My upcoming project: shadows and streets
“To me, photography is an art of observation. It’s about finding something interesting in an ordinary place … I’ve found it has little to do with the things you see and everything to do with the way you see them.” –… Read more
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Last week and this week
Last week was a good week. Not that they aren’t all [good weeks]. A few reasons why: On a personal note, on separate days we connected with two different couples — personal distancing well in hand — for some much… Read more
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Heidi, at five
Heidi recently turned five and we began to reflect upon then and now. So much has changed since we welcomed that 11-month old girl into our lives and our home. Looking at the photos from that time, she didn’t yet… Read more