Trio Magnus
Last night, I was just about to curl up on the couch and watch an exciting episode of So You Think You Can Dance, when my friend Reed called me. He said his brother, Clayton Hanmer, was having an art show at Resistor Gallery in Toronto, with his collective Trio Magnus. Also, in the collective...
Fishing
Fishing is an ancient practice that dates back at least to the Paleolithic period which began about 40,000 years ago. Isotopic analysis of the skeletal remains of Tianyuan man, a 40,000 year old modern human from eastern Asia, has shown that he regularly consumed freshwater fish.
Manitoba Hunting
The name “Manitoba” (“great spirit”) is believed to be derived from the Cree, Ojibwe or Assiniboine languages.
Greetings From Tennessee
We got married in a fever, hotter than a pepper sprout, We’ve been talkin’ ’bout Jackson, ever since the fire went out. I’m goin’ to Jackson, I’m gonna mess around, Yeah, I’m goin’ to Jackson, Look out Jackson town.
Forestry Illustrations
My father was a Forester for Ontario Hydro (now called Hydro One) for 30 years. Before that he studied forestry at The University of New Brunswick. Over the holidays I was looking in the attic and found some of his old books from his school days. I found one from around 1968. Just thought I would share...
Retro Film Effects
As you have probably seen, I love retro and vintage photography (actually, I love anything retro/vintage). I get my inspiration from other people who are adding the same effects to their photos. Here are just a few examples of what my Flickr friends are up to. LaneyButler Disco ♥ Tetris (Chelsea!) Shana Rae {Florabella Collection}...
Eyes Wide Shut
I’ve noticed a lot of my friends on Flickr are doing portraits and self portraits with the subject’s eyes closed. I don’t know why it is, but it makes pictures appear very mysterious.
Retro Vintage Minimalist Book Covers
I just love these old school book covers from Pelican Books!
