It's been 18 years since I made my first photo at Evergreen Brick Works, the destination of a sweaty bike ride on the weekend. Despite the heat and humidity, the reward for my journey was a hot tea and scone from the cafe and a browse through the recently reopened shop. Except for masking up to go … [Read more...] about Full Circle Moment
Pictures + Words
Just Bee-ing
There's been a few changes since the last Pictures + Words. The most notable in the context of this story is my decision to upgrade my ten year old digital SLR camera to a mirrorless camera. For non photography buffs, the significance of this change is my equipment is lighter and smaller. Just … [Read more...] about Just Bee-ing
Ironic Cherry Blossoms
Four Japanese cherry trees grew in the back yard of my childhood home. In the summer, the trees provided much needed shade. Come winter, they became obstacles, standing within the rink my father carefully flooded outside our back door. They figured into skating lessons and hockey games. But these … [Read more...] about Ironic Cherry Blossoms
Tide’s Out
Making my way down the stony beach, I drop to my knees behind my tripod every few meters. The rocks are glistening wet. Moments ago they were the ocean floor. Now they are my playground. I keep one eye and ear on the ocean for the change of the tide. The cues of the ocean's return are subtle, … [Read more...] about Tide’s Out
The Blob
Sitting herewanting words to flow. Today I am the rockinertsteadybut determined. Why continue?Tomorrow’s possibilityto be the water. … [Read more...] about The Blob