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Van Waffle

Writer, Naturalist, Photographer

Tag: texture

Seeing with and without cameras

Posted on October 18, 2018October 18, 2018 by Van Waffle

Photography can be both a useful tool and a hindrance in observing nature.

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Macro photography and the value of curiosity

Posted on September 26, 2018March 3, 2022 by Van Waffle

Curiosity can be an anodyne for our inner resistance to change, or new ideas. It can also get us into trouble. Macro photography illustrates the value and risk of curiosity.

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The Potters' Market 2015 fox pot

The Potters’ Market

Posted on May 30, 2015October 20, 2021 by Van Waffle

[Update: The Potters’ Market has been cancelled for May 31, 2015, due to a forecast of strong wind gusts, cold and more rain….

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Amy Tyler: the creative process

Posted on May 28, 2015May 28, 2015 by Van Waffle

Amy Tyler’s talk on Sunday at Ontario Handweavers and Spinners biennial conference gave me pause to reassess my creative process. For a brief…

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Song of winter

Posted on January 17, 2013January 16, 2013 by Van Waffle

Winter uncovers not only physical textures of the landscape, but also underlying sounds. Whereas in summer we are distracted by showy bird songs…

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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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Photovember 8

Posted on November 8, 2012November 6, 2012 by Van Waffle

The Gosling Wildlife Garden offers a rich fall tapestry of colour and texture; at University of Guelph Arboretum.

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Van on Flickr

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  • RBG Frog Exhibit IV
  • Twist
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Genius Loci: The Spirit of a Place is a Flickr group curated by Van with 250 members and growing, exploring how places influence our lives.

Genius Loci

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