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observed by Diane

photo journal observing an ordinary life in a beautiful world

Author: Diane

Retired and living on the west coast of Canada.

A Little Beauty

The last camellia

March 25, 2021March 24, 2021 Diane5 Comments

“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

March 22, 2021March 23, 2021 Diane3 Comments

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

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welcome to my village

March 15, 2021March 15, 2021 Diane2 Comments

A Story

yesterday, through my lens

March 12, 2021June 29, 2022 Diane5 Comments

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

March 10, 2021March 10, 2021 Diane3 Comments

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

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this is how it goes

March 8, 2021June 29, 2022 Diane2 Comments

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

March 1, 2021March 23, 2021 Diane6 Comments

“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

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Blogs are notable / important / worthy of attention

March 1, 2021March 1, 2021 Diane8 Comments

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

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