• Melt like a Marmot

    To the casual hiker there are no signs of life in the dark shadows of the boulders guarding the Yellowstone River Valley. But while the intruder carefully picks his way over uneven rocks, there are sets of eyes cautiously watching his every step. As he gets closer to one pair of eyes, they fade to… Continue Reading

  • Let’s over think this!

    Apparently there are questions that have implied answers. I am learning this … slowly. My wife is quite helpful with advice. These questions might include easy ones like: How are you? Are you keeping busy? How do you like my hair? Acceptable answers are good, oh yes and … this could be awkward, but I… Continue Reading

  • The meeting

    It’s a bit awkward We’re in the same space No one arranged it No one is in charge We both look good It’s the golden hour We stare without blinking We are both intrigued I take some photos The deer checks me out The meeting ends We both leave The landscape still looks good

  • Pain in the neck

    There’s something wrong with my neck. I’ve had some intermittent soreness over the years but I didn’t think I had serious neck issues. I would get engrossed in writing a blog, for example, and only get up to stretch after soreness had settled in. I blamed myself. My chiropractor also blamed me. Then I started looking… Continue Reading

  • Waldo would approve

    Growing up I was intrigued by the Where’s Waldo series. The objective was to find a funny looking guy in a maze of brightly coloured stuff. My first encounter with a pica was exactly the same. We were walking along a mountain path and heard a squeak. Turning around we saw a large pile of… Continue Reading

  • Reflections

    This water has moods. I have been to this same spot many times. The water in front of me has attracted many creatures so I keep coming back. When I find myself alone, I occasionally make images of the beautiful scenes before me. The water is often dark and foreboding, reflecting what it sees. It… Continue Reading