After successfully keeping an orchid alive for a year, last year I decided to give owning plants another try. Every week I diligently checked their leaves and soil, misted them with water, and monitored the humidity and temperature. I event joined a Reddit community about plants for advice! All was going well until it was … Continue reading
Category Archives: Photo Diary
Photo Diary: Moments in Manchester, 2023
In 2023 I went to Manchester for a long weekend. My husband had a two-day event to attend, and I hadn’t yet visited the city so viewed it as an opportunity to explore with my camera, meeting him in the evenings for dinner before bedtime at the hotel. For two days I had the luxury … Continue reading
Photo Diary: Venice & Burano at Christmas time, 2023
The Venetian Lagoon is prone to heavy fog during winter, turning the nearby islands into visually mysterious places with an eerie feel. In fact, this fog is why the house fronts in Burano are so colourful: so the residents can see them through the dense fog from the lagoon. I visited the area for a … Continue reading
Photo Diary: moments of connection in Madrid & Valencia, 2023
Photography is the art of sharing how we see the world. We each have our own unique perspective on how we engage with colour, light, geometry, and people. I have always considered myself an observer of the world, watching and noticing how we interact with each other and our environments. These pictures share a glimpse … Continue reading
Photo Diary: shop fronts in Madrid & Valencia, April 2023
In 2023 I visited Madrid and Valencia in Spain, and, inspired by Facundo de Zuviría’s images of Buenos Aires on display at Fundación MAPFRE, I photographed a number of shopfronts. I’ve always enjoyed street photography, but de Zuviría’s work inspired me to focus on capturing the fleeting moments of what life looks like today. It’s … Continue reading