On my daily troll through online news, sports, and entertainment items I often check out Fstoppers.com, an excellent source for photographers of all abilities and interests. A recent blog talked about street photography and how photographers must practice care, discretion, and resilience to get good shots. For some persons appearing in public, the taking of... Continue Reading →
Climb every mountain, but not this one, this time
A reflection for St. Patrick’s Day, 2024 The Rev. Alecia Greenfield is rector of St. Anselm Anglican Parish in Vancouver BC. Her interests include Christian ministry and ecojustice advocacy. She is a gifted artist and lover of the outdoors especially as she promoted the spiritual practice of pilgrimage. Last week I was in Ireland, and... Continue Reading →
Together again – Reflections on loss
My beautiful and favourite Irish woollen cap and I are together again. As cats are said to have nine lives, this lovely green and blue topside dome of comfort and warmth is back in my hands and on my head. During a recent trip to Toronto to launch my recent book I left it, somewhere.... Continue Reading →
The greatest Smallest Record Shop in Ireland – Irish Chronicles #6
“Ken, you need to go into this shop. There is an amazing woman you need to meet; she would make a great portrait subject.” Admittedly I don’t always listen to Kathie, but this time I did, and how glad I am that I did. Shortly before dinnertime in Dingle, Ireland after quite a busy day... Continue Reading →
You will certainly return for more – Photographing Ireland – The Irish Chronicles #4
Probably it is true of any European country, Ireland is the least photographed. How this has come about is something of a mystery, for it offers the camera article an unequalled variety of subjects, and many that must rank at the peak of the world’s finest photographic material. It’s a bravado boast for sure, and... Continue Reading →
Countdown – Irish Chronicles #2
T minus 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, “we have liftoff.” As an apocalyptic fire engulfed the Kennedy Space Centre launchpad. At the time I wondered if the Saturn V rocket had destroyed itself even before leaving the ground. Fire shoots out horizontally for a mile or so as the space... Continue Reading →