I recently spent a coupe of weeks in Japan and visited a photography museum in Tokyo. There was an exhibit showing the winners of an international journalist competition. There was also an exhibit showing the progression in the techniques for…
I have just completed one week on Sable Island (Nova Scotia) as part of my work as a research zoologist I had intended to create a blog during my stay, with images, but we have had issues with the internet.…
In the practice of Miksang (contemplative photography), there is a phrase called ‘fresh perception’. To the practitioner, this is an experience that occurs when the mind is very calm, free of the train of thoughts, yet the eye is wide open.…
These images were taken over a 10 day period. Some were taken while enjoying the outdoors (canoeing) and others while walking the dog or cooking at home. Essentially, they represent perceptions that occurred during a typical day and when I…
I recently purchased a Canon S100 point and shoot, and absolutely love it. I was uncertain as to whether I would since I am so use to using a DSLR but I wanted a camera that I could carry anywhere,…
A recent quote by Pema Chödrön summarises very well the key elements of contemplative photography and Miksang. THREE INNATE QUALITIES “In meditation and in our daily lives there are three qualities that we can nurture, cultivate, and bring out. We…
