“Ignorant people think it is the noise which fighting cats make that is so aggravating, but it ain't so; it is the sickening grammar that they use.” ― Mark Twain There's a new kitty on our block, I don't know her name and I'm not entirely sure where she lives but she is a… Continue reading NEW KIT ON THE BLOCK
Glint of brightness on a barely there chain. Patch of sunlight on a yellow wall. The loneliness that separates every living creature from every other living creature. Sorrow inseparable from joy. Because - what if that particular goldfinch (and it is very particular) had never been captured or born into captivity, displayed in some household… Continue reading THE GOLDFINCH – flippin’ good book on my shelf
It's been a while since I've written a post, so this week I'm treating you to a BUMPER issue with images of dogs up the wazoo! The Wild Oats Farmers Market in Sedgefield is among "The Top 10 markets in the world", right next door is the Mosaic Flea Market and the Scarab Village Arts… Continue reading THESE LITTLE DOGGIES WENT TO MARKET…
Light makes photography. Embrace light. Admire it. Love it. But above all, know light. Know it for all you are worth, and you will know the key to photography." ~ George Eastman Beautiful light can turn a mundane image into a special one. Always, always be looking for beautiful light. Me and my shadow… Continue reading BEAUTIFUL LIGHT
I'm not alone," said the boy. "I've got a puppy.” ― Jane Thayer, The Puppy Who Wanted a Boy Since Mr T has almost completed all the fiddly bits on the new garage/studio project, I was desperate to try a mini photo session to see what the light coming from the main window was like,… Continue reading 30 MINUTES WITH SOOKIE
I like dogs Big dogs Little dogs Fat dogs Doggy dogs Old dogs Puppy dogs I like dogs A dog that is barking over the hill A dog that is dreaming very still A dog that is running wherever he will I like dogs.” ― Margaret Wise Brown, The Friendly Book It's no secret that… Continue reading BABY BEAGLE BOOGIE
I was going through my archives and came across some sweet images that I took last year July, never used and totally forgot about. You can find the blog post for the original photoshoot and more images here. Just chillin'... Some black and whites... My favourite... Beautiful isn't he? Makes you want to go out… Continue reading DIGGING THROUGH THE ARCHIVES…
“...I recall that day on the beach - the sand so brilliant, the clouds so massive, and the wind punishing your hair...” ― John Geddes, A Familiar Rain The wind almost blew me off my feet, I was vaguely concerned that all the sand blowing about was getting into my one and only prime lens,… Continue reading WORLDS BEST RECIPE FOR “A DAY AT THE BEACH” COCKTAIL
“Golden retrievers are not bred to be guard dogs, and considering the size of their hearts and their irrepressible joy in life, they are less likely to bite than to bark, less likely to bark than to lick a hand in greeting. In spite of their size, they think they are lap dogs, and in… Continue reading Christmas in January
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