The Italian Gardens

The Italian Gardens

Jul 26, 2014

I have set myself a new project: to photograph the Italian Gardens in Hastings Park in Vancouver. I spoke of projects in my discussion of the  Sofitel Grand Hotel in Amsterdam earlier. By setting goals one imposes discipline and fosters a problem solving mentality....
The Old is New Again

The Old is New Again

Jul 15, 2014

When I began this website I was concerned about art and photography and how they are related. I knew that not all photographs are art, but I also knew that some of them were. And it made sense to me that If I want to make art with my pictures I had better understand...
The World of Fantasy

The World of Fantasy

Jun 27, 2014

I’m not sure that ‘The World of Fantasy’ is a good title for this observation. But what else do you call it? Maybe the word ‘Art’ is enough. What we are about to discuss is not portraiture in the strict sense and certainly not landscape...
In the Fog

In the Fog

Jun 24, 2014

I like the fog. (Susan says I am always in one!) In British Columbia we are lucky to have misty days and to me they are full of mystery and peacefulness. Everything is so soft and easy on the eye and familiar scenes are made new and interesting. I like the colors:...
Projects are Important

Projects are Important

May 15, 2014

It is important to set goals. This is especially true in photography. When we are engrossed in a hobby we enjoy it is easy to drift in the enjoyment of the moment but at the end of the day have nothing to show for it! But what goal? Well, that is where setting...