LENS-ARTISTS, Photography

Sanctuary

The word 'sanctuary' has a long list of meanings if you look it up in a dictionary, but the overarching idea is that it means a place that is sacred, whether you mean that in a religious way or not. It is a place where you can take refuge and be safe. You can also… Continue reading Sanctuary

LENS-ARTISTS, Photography

A Difficult Journey

I'm on a journey, as I imagine many white people are right now, of learning and understanding how I am part of the problem of systemic racism in our world and what I can do about it. There are no frills, no pretty flowers to soften the harsh truth. I must walk this difficult path… Continue reading A Difficult Journey

LENS-ARTISTS, My Poetry, Photography

When this is over

When this is overI will not rushto peopleto shopsto restaurants, bars, cafesto once-again busy streetsI will rush in the opposite directionto disconnectto sit hereto beto feelto observeto drench myself in quietimmerse myself in natureand let it restore my soul And after I've sat for a while, I'll go and look for some of my favourite… Continue reading When this is over

LENS-ARTISTS, Photography

Reflections

The topic of the Lens-Artists Photo Challenge is Reflections and I had a look through my archives for some suitable pictures. While finding these pictures I was reminded how much I love Cors Caron, and that I'm looking forward to going for a visit when damselfly and dragonfly season gets started. So here are some… Continue reading Reflections

LENS-ARTISTS, Photography

Treasure Hunt

This week's Lens-Artists Challenge is a treasure hunt. I've been enjoying a dig through my archives to try and find shots for all the items, some more recent than others. Sunrise or sunset This photo was taken one morning a couple of weeks back, on my phone, while preparing lunches in the kitchen. The sky… Continue reading Treasure Hunt