As winter settles in, the sun is slipping lower and lower across the sky. During the winter solstice here in Winnipeg, Manitoba the sun barely clears the treetops. Such low-angled rays of light are magical, and to celebrate the season I’ve gathered some winter light […]
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Summer Landscape Reflections
Blue summer skies and fluffy white clouds mirrored in the water of Whirlpool Lake at Riding Mountain National Park, Manitoba. The dazzling colours of summer are fleeting in Canada, and in this scene there are vivid blues and greens. The dark forest recedes along the […]
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Water Lily & Lotus | Nature Photography
With bright flowers emerging from the water, contrasted by the rounded geometry of simple floating leaves, water lilies and lotuses have inspired artists and poets, symbolizing deep cultural meanings for centuries. Exploring the beauty of a water lily or lotus plant through photography is a […]
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Vivid yellow Protea | Floral Photography
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 […]
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Monarch 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.
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Liquid 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 […]
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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 […]
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Paeonia, 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 […]
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Winter 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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