The last day of 2015...  It has been a year of growing, experimenting, failing and succeeding.  A year of examining the layers in photography, story telling, and life.  Who knows what 2016 will bring?  Whatever comes, it will be an adventure!

 

 

 

 

 

The obsession with the tea pot of wonder must come to an end...  time to start actually using it as a tea pot...

 

 

 

Feeling somewhat contemplative today...  Not that that is unusual for me, but today was day one of the Be Still 52 photography class and the focus was on finding breathing space each day.  This photo from the Steinbach Mennonite Heritage Museum seemed the perfect spot for a moment of reflection...

 

Not sure if this will work, but here is a link to Kim Klassen's website and her class info:

 

 

 

I have been neglectful of this blog over the last year.  Was it lack of enthusiasm, other projects, just life?  Could be a bit of all of the above.  One thing is for sure - I missed it.  It's time for the affair to begin again.  In 2015 the focus will be on altered states and the many layers that we find once we begin to dissect... whether it's emotional, photographical, chemical or something else.  Well, likely not chemical.  But it will be about paying close attention to the state of particular moments.  Not sure exactly what that will look like, but that's part of the journey.

 

So welcome, 2015!

 

In 12 hours, 2013 will be in the past.  This has been a year of great adventures, the forging of amazing friendships, and new personal insights.  I am very much looking forward to what the new year has to offer - keeping in mind that life is what we make it.  It's going to be another good year!

 

 

as jack listened to the lies, he felt his rage building, radiating outward like a sonic blast... but would rage ever undo the discord they now wallowed in...

 

as jack listened to the lies, he felt his rage building, radiating outward like a sonic blast... but would rage ever undo the discord they now wallowed in...

 

This shot needs some editing, but it was such a good start to the trip I had to put it in!  This was at the restaurant tonight (caru' cu bere - "something with beer".... we never did find out) and it was amazing, both the food and the building.  Wow.

However, it took me about an hour to get this one post done, so this may be it for the next 10 days.... And then we all get to re-live the trip again!

 

Lovely day out at the Pineridge Hollow farmers market...

 

The Steinbach Mennonite Heritage Village had it's annual Fall on the Farm last weekend, so once again I packed up the camera and headed out there.  What a great visit!  It seems that one can go to that event on a yearly basis and still find new and interesting things to photograph.  I'm a fan.  The 2014 date is already booked in my calendar.

Every time I look at them, I'm amazed that I've known them since the day they were born...  Bastet and Cordelia Jax have been a welcome addition to Luxton Manor with their unabashed demands for love, their uninhibited enjoyment of life, and their never ending curiosity in the world around them.  I can learn a lot from them.

 

Is there anything in the world more adorable than a kitten?  I think not. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I have been shamefully neglectful of this little blog over the last few months, but it hasn't been a bust.  Twelve months ago I challenged myself to add more creativity into my life on a regular, daily basis.  That challenge has proved to be both exhausting at times as well as inspirational, and I'm glad I stuck with it!  I've been reminded that everyday is beautiful, and special, and awe inspiring - you just have to look for it.  That's a lesson I will carry with me into the year to come.

So 2012....  I might not be adding a photo for every day of the next year, but I want this habit to continue.  So stay tuned!

Thanks to all my followers for the support and encouragement!

Litonya

Wandering through the Elmwood Cemetery late at night, 40 odd souls braved the cold and the spirits as they searched for signs of life after life....  "Watch for orbs", they were advised, "as these are the energy of those who have passed on"....  The trick is sifting through the illuminated dust mites, wayward camera flashes and other natural phenomenon to find the the ghostly exhibitionists....  Did the 40 find what they were seeking?  No one knows for sure, but in this shot that little orb looks promising...  The rest of the image is clearly out of focus, double exposed and in motion, except for this little fellow.  ...  interesting...