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Van Waffle

Writer, Naturalist, Photographer

Category: photography

Colour photo essay, part 2

Posted on July 11, 2013July 24, 2013 by Van Waffle

In my new schedule, Thursday is photo blog day. However, I have more essays to post from last week’s photography course, so we…

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Colour photo essay, part 1

Posted on July 5, 2013July 24, 2013 by Van Waffle

I have just finished a course in travel and landscape photography with Rob Stimpson at Haliburton School of the Arts, Fleming College. It…

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A photogenic winter

Posted on April 13, 2013April 12, 2013 by Van Waffle

After this week’s ice storm most people around here are more than ready for spring to hasten its late start. I do not…

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Wishing all a joyous holiday season!

Posted on December 22, 2012December 23, 2012 by Van Waffle

This magical night shot was actually taken at the cottage last month. I saved it to share as a special holiday greeting to…

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Photovember 30

Posted on November 30, 2012November 30, 2012 by Van Waffle

Yesterday was my love’s birthday. I made him key lime cheesecake with coconut crust. It was delicious.

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Photovember 29

Posted on November 29, 2012November 29, 2012 by Van Waffle

I started a weighted warp loom project. There actually is nothing to the loom except a strong stick. Small bags of salt are…

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Photovember 28

Posted on November 28, 2012November 26, 2012 by Van Waffle

Artist Lorraine Roy explores the spiritual qualities of trees, particularly in her burning bush series. About 15 years ago I planted this American…

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Photovember 27

Posted on November 27, 2012November 26, 2012 by Van Waffle

Winter is best embraced. It was easy to admire the first snowfall at our cottage on Sunday morning.

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Photovember 26

Posted on November 26, 2012November 20, 2012 by Van Waffle

Wherever you are and whatever you are doing today, take a moment to notice beauty.

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Photovember 25

Posted on November 25, 2012November 20, 2012 by Van Waffle

I would like to weave something with the colours and textures of this goldenrod seed head against a field of corn stubble.

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