Dots & Spots
Every so often I get in the mood to play with words, and try and define them in my head. Dots. There’s the word dot, which rhymes with spot, and looks a lot like a spot, only perhaps dots are … Continue reading Dots & Spots
Category: Trees
Natural/Unnatural : Focussing on Details
I’ve spent this COVID winter going around the neighbourhood taking macros of tree bark and urban debris. In March I started combining them into diptychs, trying to find a commonality between the details of the two very different items. Abstract … Continue reading Natural/Unnatural : Focussing on Details
Diptychs of Natural/Unnatural
For my 2020 Photos in Review I wrote: “My COVID walks were along back alleys and busy thoroughfares, by myself, and contained no rest stops for a coffee or happy hour. I doubt very much I’ll be writing those up.“ … Continue reading Diptychs of Natural/Unnatural
A Dialogue Between Natural / Unnatural Textures
I have been attempting a new series inspired by my COVID walks through back alleys and deserted park areas by creating a series of diptychs that are a dialogue between the natural (tree bark) and the unnatural (urban decay). I posted … Continue reading A Dialogue Between Natural / Unnatural Textures
Accidental Art from Dumpsters and Concrete Forms
Awhile ago the Lens-Artists Challenge was ‘Special Moments’. But in this time of plague the most special moments in my life have been the discovery of a particularly crusty dumpster… …and a magnificent 2-storey 3D abstract gallery in the shape … Continue reading Accidental Art from Dumpsters and Concrete Forms
Dialogues Between Tree Bark & Abstract Textures
There’s not much out there to photograph in Vancouver at this time of year. Mostly I’ve been busy taking macros of ‘abstract textures’ found on dumpsters and lampposts, and combining them with macros of ‘tree bark’ that have interesting similarities … Continue reading Dialogues Between Tree Bark & Abstract Textures
Tree Bark as Inspiration 2
What with winter there’s not a lot to take photos of, so I’ve been busy with macros of tree bark. It’s been a real voyage of discovery which is somewhat of a miracle considering the times we live in. Although … Continue reading Tree Bark as Inspiration 2
Seasons Expressed in Leaves
Each season turns a new leaf in the book of the year. Spring. Summer. Fall. Winter. Christmas. More of Cee’s Fun Foto Challenge: Trees & Leaves. Continue reading Seasons Expressed in Leaves
Morning Light Amidst Covid-19
Living in a city with 2.4 million people means that if you do go out there are a LOT of people out there with you. Mostly I have stayed inside since March 18th. It hasn’t been horrendous. I have embraced … Continue reading Morning Light Amidst Covid-19
Trees in the Summer Light
Trees basking in the summer light. More of Cee’s Fun Foto Challenge: Summer Scenes. More of Frank’s Photo Challenge: Trees. Continue reading Trees in the Summer Light
