When I travel I am often closely observing the botanical elements of a place, as they often form an interesting and informative backdrop in the wider local scene. Floral photography fits in well with the idea of looking for local colour. From recent travels to […]
Read moreMonarch Butterfly Migration | Nature Photography
In October, visitors flock to Big Sur and Pacific Grove to witness the magical gathering of monarch butterflies with their striking orange and black wings. The butterflies create a stunning tapestry of color and movement as they congregate on tree branches. The author captured their beauty in photographs, showcasing the mesmerizing monarch butterfly migration.
Read moreLiquid Light | Abstract Art Photography
Years ago the tonal possibilities of black and white film taught me to watch for interesting abstractions of light and texture. As my style and technique has evolved, a strong love of abstract art photography has remained a creative constant in my personal work. While […]
Read moreVelella Velella
It was on a whim one day that I took a short drive down the coast from Monterey, California, to see if the rumours were true. Unusual sea creatures washing up, gelatinous, some completely clear, some bright blue, with delicate translucent sails. Arriving at the […]
Read morePaeonia, peony, perfection
Is there any flower more beautiful than the peony, bursting with elegant, ruffled petals? Each bloom is at once refined and tousled, often softly fragrant, and so quick to fade as the heat of summer overtakes the blushing warmth of late spring. I’ll just let […]
Read moreWinter Solstice
“This is the solstice, the still point, of the sun, its cusp and midnight, the year’s threshold and unlocking, where the past lets go of and becomes the future; the place of caught breath…” – Margaret Atwood, Eating Fire: Selected Poetry 1965-1995
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