Category Archives: Random Photos

School of Mondrian

Posted on October 10, 2012 by Gary

At some point in the not-too-distant past, Central Middle School here in Victoria repainted their building in the style of a Mondrian painting. It’s really quite striking and transforms an otherwise unremarkable structure into something attractive and worth walking by.

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More Autumn Glory

Posted on October 2, 2012 by Gary
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Autumn’s Fleeting Glory

Posted on September 28, 2012 by Gary

Autmn has come to our neck of the woods. Green is turning to gold, and gold will turn brittle and crumble to dust. It’s such a lovely/sad time of year — a season of transition that gently reminds us of … Continue reading →

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The Thing About Tomatoes

Posted on September 18, 2012 by Gary

These tomatoes aren’t perfect. A couple have noticable blemishes, they range in size, and they’re not evenly ripe. They’re not from a store, rather, they’re from my dad’s garden in Penticton, B.C. And you know what? They taste great. But … Continue reading →

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A New Season

Posted on August 6, 2012 by Gary

I grew up on a sun-soaked orchard in the Similkameen Valley of British Columbia. Probably that’s why I’ve always marked the season cycles with the arrival of different fruit varieties. Cherries, apricots, peaches, and now early apples. Just in time … Continue reading →

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Hey, is that a camera?

Posted on June 29, 2012 by Gary

I have to confess to an almost Larsonesque love of cows. They’re just plain funny. Gary Larson’s cartoons always depict them as having a lively intellect capable of clever invention and sophisticated scheming. But of course, that’s why it’s funny. … Continue reading →

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Camera Self Portrait

Posted on June 19, 2012 by Gary
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On the Lamb

Posted on June 12, 2012 by Gary

In the world of common barnyard animals there is a definite heirarchy. Horses are unquestionably at the top — they’re beautiful, smart, and dignified creatures. After horses, next come pigs, goats, and cows. Sitting at the bottom of the heap … Continue reading →

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Blue and White

Posted on May 21, 2012 by Gary

This photo shows the smoke stack (is that what it’s called?) of the B.C. Ferry, Spirit of British Columbia, set against a beautiful blue morning sky. After I developed the film and scanned this shot, I thought to myself, hmmm … Continue reading →

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Henry & Liam

Posted on April 23, 2012 by Gary

A friend’s pair of Irish Setters out for their afternoon walk. Henry is the foreground.

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