Thursday, May 15, 2008
Yes, that's a word! Because it fits and because I said so. Now. Can anyone stay indifferent to such flowers, reaching up towards the heavens with all their might, offerering their sweet pollen for nature to take? I didn't think so.
Location: Montreal, QC
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
I could photograph them all day... such willing happy little subjects they are, basking in the sun and swaying in the breeze. Such a hard life they have, these flowers! ;-)
Location: Montreal, QC
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
I like how these tiny beauties make a wreath all on their own... the tree was covered with thousands of red kisses, does anyone know what kind of flower they are?
Mother Nature has a very good hand with her paintbrush, doesn't she?
Location: Montreal, QC
Monday, May 12, 2008
If you like flowers, this is your week!
Here is the first of a series on the magnificience of springtime treasures, those sudden yet elusive jewels in Mother Nature's crown. All pictures were taken during a 30 minute meandering walk along a few neighboring streets - one could almost forget there is so much cement around...
PS: Yes, the flowers really are this bright and colorful - these are untouched photos.
Location: Montreal, QC
Sunday, May 11, 2008
...it creates poetry of the most mundane of objects. View: from my balcony at dusk one random evening.
Location: Montreal, QC
Saturday, May 10, 2008
Sunset on my street's church steeple as seen from my balcony, over rooftops... the colors were so pretty I just had to grab my camera and capture the moment.
Location: Montreal, QC
Friday, May 9, 2008
I hope you enjoyed this week's photo theme; here is the last snapshot in the Guest Photographer series... isn't it a beaut? Back to Technodoll's quirky collection as of tomorrow, if she can manage to get her photo mojo back!
Location: Sunshine Beach, Australia
Thursday, May 8, 2008
Yes, the water really is this blue (I asked)! Nice to see some parts of the world are not yet marred by humans...
Location: Sunshine Beach, Australia
Wednesday, May 7, 2008
I love this action shot... I can almost taste the salty water and feel its rushing warmth glide across my body. Rrrrr.
Location: Sunshine Beach, Australia
Tuesday, May 6, 2008
Australia is famous for its surfer-friendly waves, just ask this daredevil if he enjoys the ride! Um, yes I have heard there are sharks lurking about but hey, it's all part of the thrill... Thank you A for yet another delightful photo!
Location: Sunshine Beach, Australia
Monday, May 5, 2008
Since I'm nowhere near any beaches or the sea for some time still (sigh), this week I have a special treat for you: an Australian guest photographer (my ex, actually!), who has graciously accepted to "lend" me a few photos for the snapshots blog.
These were taken on the Sunshine Coast so kick back and enjoy. In the meantime keep visiting for some more stunning visuals! Back to the normal program by the weekend, if I can get my camera excited about something, anything, again...
Location: Sunshine Beach, Australia
Sunday, May 4, 2008
A last English photo for a bit... Here is interesting some architecture that caught my eye whilst walking towards the sea with Vegas. What a warm and gorgeous day it was!
Location: Brighton, UK
Saturday, May 3, 2008
I love how the beach boardwalk curves and curls along the rocky pebble shore, even if it was a cold wet January stroll it was quite an interesting study in grey.
Location: Brighton, UK
Friday, May 2, 2008
I still can't believe the grass was this green in early January... must be some kind of holy ground for nature to lay herself upon in such glory, thumbing her nose up at the calendar.
Location: Brighton, UK
Just one of many quirks you will find in the Brighton Laines... I hope to someday visit in the summer to see how tourists and foliage add to the character and charm of this place. Photo taken early January, 2008.
Location: Brighton, UK
Thursday, May 1, 2008
...I don't think so! LOL!
Location: Brighton, UK
"You will begin to touch heaven, Jonathan, in the moment that you touch perfect speed. And that isn't flying a thousand miles an hour, or a million, or flying at the speed of light. Because any number is a limit, and perfection doesn't have limits. Perfect speed, my son, is being there." Richard Bach, Jonathan Livingston Seagull (1970)
Location: Brighton, UK
Wednesday, April 30, 2008
A mysterious and coveted slice of the lovely and famous Brighton pier at sunset...
Location: Brighton, UK
Tuesday, April 29, 2008
Typical Brighton streets after a January rainfall, here we have a special treat - hop in for a fun ride! Or not. Who can trust those Mini stretch limos, anyways - hehe!
Location: Brighton, UK
Monday, April 28, 2008
I love the colours and textures in this photo... such a simple spontaneous shot with a whimsical background, snapped on a crisp January day at dusk. I had so much fun that afternoon... thank you Vegas for giving me a glimpse into another world. I can't wait to go back someday with you. Photo subjects: two friends of ours.
Location: Brighton, UK
Sunday, April 27, 2008
It was time for another photo of my beautiful boy... sweet happy angel that he is.
Location: Arnprior, ON
Saturday, April 26, 2008
My dad's awesome home-made spaghetti sauce... anchors me back every time to happy childhood summers, cold Coke in a glass with ice-cubes and feeling like the luckiest kid ever, even if it was only for a brief moment in time.
Location: Arnprior, ON
Friday, April 25, 2008
I realise the past few photos have been very "busy" and riotous... thought to inject a bit of calm coolness before the next batch of spring follies. I don't miss the snow, yet I do a little bit... there is something magical about the purity of a vast white field, not to mention happy doggies enjoying it to the max ;-)
Location: Ex-Angus yards, Montreal QC
One angel for a few thousand souls... that works out pretty well!
Location: Montreal, QC
Thursday, April 24, 2008
I love springtime... see what it brings out to play? reeeeerr!
Location: Montreal, QC
It all looks a bit whacked-out spooky without the lush green leaves... the trees are budding now, it will all be much more pleasant to look at in two weeks. Or so I hope!
Location: Montreal, QC
Wednesday, April 23, 2008
...some little sweet babies slowly coming to life for another season.
Location: Montreal, QC
A peaceful riot of human bodies, all pressed together like a neat sardine on rye sandwich. Yummmers.
Location: Montreal, QC
Tuesday, April 22, 2008
The next few photos will be hosted by last Sunday's hippie tam-tams held on the side of the mountain which graces the middle of our beautiful city... the hot spring weather drew out the crowds like bees to fresh spring flowers. It was fun, it was colorful, it was... busy!
Location: Montreal, QC
I quite like this alternate shot... "mmm which one will I have for lunch..." :-D
Location: Montreal, QC
Monday, April 21, 2008
Spring just sprung upon us like a lion on a lamb... I had a lovely time drinking in the warm sun this weekend as did, apparently, half of the city! This week's theme will be the newly-green parks and the people enjoying them.
Location: Montreal QC
Little green ones coming to life, a safe haven in the middle of a giant crowd of people - yet nobody dared to trample these fragile ones. Nice to see humans still having respect for nature.
Location: Montreal, QC
Sunday, April 20, 2008
Thought to make a little contrast to the previous shots... captured this one by accident, it just seemed so pretty - yes, this is my neighborhood and I do find it quite charming at times.
Location: Montreal, QC
Saturday, April 19, 2008
Last one of the sea sunsets, new theme coming soon! Hmmm city sunset, perhaps?...
Location: Riviere-Ouelle, QC
Friday, April 18, 2008
Another one of my favorites... dark and brooding. Reeeeerrr!
Location: Riviere-Ouelle, QC
Thursday, April 17, 2008
Another slice of heaven, courtesy of Mother Nature.
Location: Riviere-Ouelle, QC
I flipped through some sea at dusk photos last night and found a few I'd love to share - mostly cloud art, with some warm rays interspersed here and there among the water and the sky... hope you enjoy!
Location: Riviere Ouelle, QC
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
In dreams, nothing is impossible... in nature, everything is possible. When you blend both, you get an image that is uniquely yours - have you painted your dreams today?
Location: Montreal, QC
Tuesday, April 15, 2008
I can't wait to walk by the summer sea again (soon! soon!) so in the meantime, my stash of older photos is getting revisited... this dark low tide was particularly interesting despite the pungent smell of wet kelp.
Location: Riviere Ouelle, QC
Monday, April 14, 2008
Cold January light on an English sculpture by the sea...
Location: Brighton, UK
Wednesday, April 9, 2008
My stepfather (aka "Mr Sea") finds the most beautiful treasures along the local coasts and beaches, his sharp eye finds art in everything: a heart-shaped rock, a penguin etched in sandstone, a bird carved from beachwood... all products from the sea.
Location: Riviere Ouelle, QC
Tuesday, April 8, 2008
I found these wind chimes to be particularly fun to photograph, swaying in the breeze...
Location: Venice, CA
Monday, April 7, 2008
How relaxing is this? :-)
Location: Montreal, QC
Friday, April 4, 2008
Little green beauties hiding on the forest floor.
Location: Cowansville, QC
Thursday, April 3, 2008
Low tide on a foggy day, the bright greens and pinks drinking in the salty sea air... Bliss!
Location: Riviere-Ouelle, QC
Wednesday, April 2, 2008
...so here is one I particularly like (photo is unaltered btw - it really was this beautiful). Can you feel the summer warmth seeping right through to warm your bones?
Location: Riviere-Ouelle, QC
Tuesday, April 1, 2008
After this inspiring balmy pseudo-spring day (not spring YET, but soon!) I felt like splashing a dose of color on here. Of course this is from last summer, but you get the idea... LOL!
Location: Angus fields, Montreal QC
