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Van Waffle

Writer, Naturalist, Photographer

Tag: water

The creek runs through a crystal palace

Posted on March 13, 2019October 20, 2021 by Van Waffle

A crystal spectacle invites separate reflections in photography and language.

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Drawing water from the spring

Drawing water from the spring

Posted on August 21, 2017March 30, 2022 by Van Waffle

Drawing water from a spring inspires reflection on where this essential resource comes from.

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Lake Erie: a tie stronger than blood

Posted on July 1, 2014 by Van Waffle

On the weekend I paid a brief visit to the backyard where I grew up, this north shore beach of Lake Erie. A…

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Latest Articles

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Van on Flickr

  • A single egg
  • Blown glass ornament
  • RBG Frog Exhibit VI
  • Spring tea room
  • RBG Frog Exhibit V
  • RBG Frog Exhibit IV
  • Twist
  • Detail of Nightshift shawl knitted with Malabrigo yarn
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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  • Traditional Swedish interior
  • Insel Euböa - Nea Styra
  • Abandon
  • Magglingen – Winter vibe
  • End of the Trail
  • rooms with a view
  • Passage Verdeau

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