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winter reflection
December 24th, 2009 at 8:24 a.m.... [Continue Reading...]
Posted by Marja-Leena on December 25, 2009
more ferry pics
Arriving at the Denman Island ferry terminal: On the ferry to Hornby Island: ... [Continue Reading...]
Posted by Marja-Leena on September 13, 2009
on a ferry
The many photos from our week in Paris, way back in May, are still awaiting to be posted! And now I have all these photos of our recent island hopping mini-vacation that I'm eager to share. These were... [Continue Reading...]
Posted by Marja-Leena on September 10, 2009
London: details #6
Continuing the photo series of street furniture in London's Muswell Hill neighbourhood... I love Thomas Dudley, Dauntless Ductile who sounds like a character in a children's storybook. See also: London: details (#1) London: details #2... [Continue Reading...]
Posted by Marja-Leena on August 23, 2009
London: details #5
More details underfoot and on garden walls in London's Muswell Hill neighbourhood See also: London: details (#1) London: details #2 London: details #3 London: details #4... [Continue Reading...]
Posted by Marja-Leena on August 14, 2009
London: details #4
More from London's Muswell Hill neighbourhood See also: London: details (#1) London: details #2 London: details #3 PS July 28th: Compare these to some in Vancouver... [Continue Reading...]
Posted by Marja-Leena on July 21, 2009
Brighton's roofs: details
Some closer shots of Brighton's fascinating roof panorama and some of its wild life. The seagull nest attracted me, and soon the watchful seagull came closer... in warning or in friendly interest? Note the... [Continue Reading...]
Posted by Marja-Leena on June 20, 2009
Brighton's roofs
Lunch in Brighton was in a lively large Italian restaurant. We were seated upstairs in a bright room next to large windows that looked out onto rooftops. The roofs and chimney pots in London... [Continue Reading...]
Posted by Marja-Leena on June 18, 2009
London: details #3
Continuing my photo series of details that caught my eye in London... The earlier ones are here and here. More still to come. UPDATE: details #4... [Continue Reading...]
Posted by Marja-Leena on June 9, 2009
London: details #2
When I did take photographs, it seemed to be mostly when I was captivated by interesting or unusual details. In London's Muswell Hill neighbourhood, I was amazed at the great variety of utility covers underfoot... [Continue Reading...]
Posted by Marja-Leena on May 29, 2009
Paris: details
Throughout our trip to London, a few parts of England and now Paris, I've been constantly looking, seeing, feeling, soaking in everything and letting my husband do most of the photography. Now and then I feel the urge... [Continue Reading...]
Posted by Marja-Leena on May 19, 2009
London: details
See also: London: details #2 London: details #3... [Continue Reading...]
Posted by Marja-Leena on May 12, 2009
English Bay: reflections
Third of the English Bay series, this time of the mirror-like surface of the Second Beach Pool on the edge of the bay in Stanley Park. A lovely aerial view of it may be seen... [Continue Reading...]
Posted by Marja-Leena on February 21, 2009
artifacts
more images taken at the old Britannia Shipyard in Steveston ... [Continue Reading...]
Posted by Marja-Leena on September 24, 2008
windows
Last Saturday we drove daughter Elisa, J, our granddaughters and piles of luggage to the airport. They are off to Europe to work and travel until Christmas. My, the house is quiet now with just the three of... [Continue Reading...]
Posted by Marja-Leena on September 10, 2008
locked doors
Yesterday at the old shipyards in Steveston, BC (more details to come later). Sept 10th update: see next post.... [Continue Reading...]
Posted by Marja-Leena on September 7, 2008
more steps
Steps for big people. Compare to the steps for little people. Non-organic vs organic. Industry vs play.... [Continue Reading...]
Posted by Marja-Leena on September 5, 2008
last of the old
This may be the last vestige of the old industrial district along False Creek, Vancouver. Luxury condominiums and the Olympic Village are moving in. What a change. ... [Continue Reading...]
Posted by Marja-Leena on August 31, 2008
behind the sign
looking through dirty glass, looking through the sign, looking over the water, seeing towers ... [Continue Reading...]
Posted by Marja-Leena on April 25, 2008
on the road
during today's walk....
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Posted by Marja-Leena on January 18, 2008
ship in the fog
Spooky sights lingering after last week's witching
Thick morning fog parting, revealing...
Posted by Marja-Leena on November 5, 2007
nightship
awake at 4:30 am, enthralled by brilliant moonlight dancing lights on the water like dreams of water ballet... [Continue Reading...]
Posted by Marja-Leena on September 28, 2007
moss painting
Ugly or beautiful? Isn't it odd that it depends on which hat I'm wearing. Am I judging the state of the property? Or am I in my artist's state of mind? ... [Continue Reading...]
Posted by Marja-Leena on August 27, 2007
studio floor
Another one from this photo expedition... [Continue Reading...]
Posted by Marja-Leena on August 25, 2007
passages
in the Wallenstein Garden, Prague, 2002 a cellar in Prague, 2002... [Continue Reading...]
Posted by Marja-Leena on October 2, 2006
one step
Some days we just have to take it one step at a time
Posted by Marja-Leena on September 22, 2006
industrial art
There's beauty even on an industrial site if you open your eyes wide.... [Continue Reading...]
Posted by Marja-Leena on August 30, 2006
footprints
Numerous walkers, joggers, and cyclists travelled along the path and I was captivated by their tracks on the sand.
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Posted by Marja-Leena on February 5, 2006