photo journal observing an ordinary life in a beautiful world
William Klein said, “Be yourself. I much prefer seeing something, even if it’s clumsy, that doesn’t look like someone else’s work.” Photographer Elliott Erwitt said, “To me, photography is an art of observation. It’s about finding something interesting in an… Read more
“If you go down to the woods today you’ll hear birdsong and feel that the world is holding its breath, just waiting for the sunshine.” — Laura Pashby wrote that. Isn’t that a beautiful sentiment? I sure thought so. Do… Read more
This interruption to my regular Monday schedule is brought to you by a spontaneous potpourri brought on by who-knows-what. a couple diptychs for you Big Leaf Maple budding out at Little Qualicum Fish Hatchery, my favourite local walk the beginning… Read more
If you explore a small town one day, you may find relics from the past. We explored and found spring had made its entrance. The relics were holding their breath, their floor boards creaking, their paint peeled, and several someones… Read more
“What nicer thing can you do for somebody than make them breakfast?”— Anthony Bourdan Nathaniel Hawthorne said, “Life, within doors, has few pleasanter prospects than a neatly arranged and well-provisioned breakfast table.” Breakfasts, and I’m talking the full sit-down variety with… Read more
As Mr. Rogers always said, “It’s a beautiful day in the neighbourhood.” On Saturday, although an overcast day, I couldn’t resist taking some photos showing my neighbourhood as I drove to the Farmer’s Market. Our Farmer’s Market is open year… Read more
“I enjoy very much being in a foreign country, in a new country, new place. And I enjoy also beginning a new book. It’s like being someone else.” — J. M. G. Le Clezio Running errands. Checking at my favourite… Read more
“I believe in the magic and authority of words.” — Rene Char In October 2016, six year old Levi Budd and his father, Robert Lucky Budd, produced a short video about the origination of Levi’s word, ‘levidrome.’ As if knowing… Read more