Let us be like a bird for a moment perched On a frail branch when he sings; Though he feels it bend, yet he sings his song, Knowing that he has wings.” - Victor Hugo I dedicate this post to my dear friend Tess, who fell in love with these delightful birds when visiting Custard Cottage… Continue reading A BIRD IN THE HAND…
To gain the friendship of a cat is a difficult thing. The cat is a philosophical, metholodical, quiet animal, tenacious of it's own habits, fond of order and cleanliness, and it does not lightly confer its friendship. If you are worthy of its affection, a cat will be your friend, but never your slave. He… Continue reading WE ARE SIAMESE IF YOU PLEASE…
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
Color directly influences the soul. Color is the keyboard, the eyes are the hammers, the soul is the piano with many strings. The artist is the hand that plays, touching one key or another purposively, to cause vibrations in the soul.” ― Wassily Kandinsky, Concerning the Spiritual in Art Autumn is visiting us here at… Continue reading SUNDAY MORNING COLOURS
What should I possibly have to tell you, oh venerable one? Perhaps that you're searching far too much? That in all that searching, you don't find the time for finding?” ― Hermann Hesse, Siddhartha Well I went searching for new subjects to photograph and didn't find any, so this post features the usual suspects,… Continue reading THE USUAL SUSPECTS – SCARAB VILLAGE
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 try to eat free range food whenever I can and in my search for free range eggs, I discovered the "Happy Hen" Brand. The logo of the little hen doing a happy dance is what made me buy these eggs originally. I'm a sucker I know but images of happy critters really appeal to… Continue reading ANOTHER CHICKEN AND EGG SITUATION
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