2021.04.03 Blog & Welcome
Welcome to my new site and new blog.
It is so exciting to have a new platform that will be much easier to update, keep fresh (hopefully) and visually interesting. I have imported only two of my past blogs, but intend to include a couple more - if only for continuity purposes.
I’m very grateful to some people for their sharp eyes in helping me cut down on the number of images on this site. I fought hard (lol) but did ditch quite a few. Mostly, I’m so grateful to my friend Karla, whose generosity and overall understanding of grids, galleries and a great deal more - was an enormous help to me. I have many changes to come (especially tackling the mobile side of the site), although I feel its ready to publish.
It’s another spring and yet the reality of this virus is still with us. Where I live, another lockdown is underway. Thanks to scientific research and the development of vaccines, our health experts and many others can continue to do their brave work in controlling this terrible virus. Perhaps soon we may return safely to the best aspects of our lives. Loved ones may again be visited. Hugging will be allowed. New work and a return to work for myself and for many others. Fingers and toes crossed this may soon be done safely.
The intent of my site is both to show and sell my photographic images and of course, share new ones. I also hope to secure new assignments; special celebrations like events, commercial work, weddings, births or family gatherings (when it is safe to do so). Please have a look at the galleries, as much of the work is new…or at least as new as being semi locked down can permit!
I’m happy to announce that I will be participating in at least one online show:
Pelham Art Festival Online - May 1st to May 15th, 2021.
Please watch for this announcement and details here, or on my Facebook and Instagram accounts.
Regarding the purchasing of images … I am still debating adding an e-commerce store on this site. It certainly would be a practical solution to answering the important questions such as; cost, availability, sizing, formats, finishes and shipping information. Hmn, time will tell. But until then, please use the contact page to directly message me with any questions you may have.
I am so much looking forward to a safe return to one of the best live music jazz houses anywhere: The Rex, in Toronto. January 2020 was the last time I was at this, my favourite music venue, enjoying a set by the hot Laura Hubert Band. Oh how the place is missed..
Bob Brough and Patrick Smith perform at The Rex in January 2020 • Fujifilm X-Pro2 • 10-24
Can’t wait to get out with my film gear and find some free and safe time to paddle my kayak and walk in the forest, or city.
There is no peace and comfort quite the same as doing these activities with a film camera. Ahh, the anticipation of composing, metering and processing those latent images. One of my favourite things in all of photography is to discuss the subject of film and film cameras. I hope to dedicate a portion of this space to that very subject in many future entries - right here. It will, of course, be ‘focused’ on black and white.
Enjoy the spring - but stay safe!
Collins Inlet, Georgian Bay • Nikon 24mm • Ilford HP5
Thomas Rennie ferry • Toronto • Nikon 24mm • Ilford Delta 100