Out there, to the west, silhouette by a shrouded sunset, four ships make their way south. I have no idea what cargo they carry, the souls on board or the nations they herald from. Life at sea is not as hard as it once was and a little part of me anchored to dry land […]
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Semaphore Palais in Gold
When it comes to creating a moody image you just can’t beat that time of the evening known as the ‘Golden Hour’. I should add that there’s Golden Hour in the morning as well that most often goes unnoticed. As those last rays of sunlight are bent through out atmosphere they are stripped of violet, […]
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Recently I took a little detour on my way home from the ‘day job’. There are a few places I like to go at Outer Harbor giving access to some beautiful seascapes and at times breathtaking bird life. On this moody evening the wildlife had made itself scarce, probably moving east to the protection of […]
Read MoreFiery Nights
Fiery sheets of rain fall in the western horizon but none of it reaches the water below while the ocean is calm even as storm clouds loom overhead. I loved the incongruity of this scene tonight as people played and swam in the warm shallows while small boats lingered out at sea. What a beautiful […]
Read MoreFor Chris
You were a mentor, a role model, a peer and a friend. During the years we have known each other you taught me so much about this craft we love. You encouraged my critical eye, you never tolerated mediocrity, and you always spoke your mind. A week ago you said goodbye for the last time. […]
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