Wherever we are in the world, we walk, a lot, Florio and myself. As far as I’m concerned, it’s one of the only ways to truly discover a place – and the people who live there. One time, in 2009, we decided to walk around the small West African country of The Gambia. A mere 930km,Continue reading “The art of walking, and the people you meet along the way…”
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LensCulture Exposure Awards 2018 – Winners, Finalists, Jurors’ Picks Congratulations, Jason Florio – Jurors’ Pick – for ‘Destination Europe‘ Mazie Harris – Assistant Curator of the Department of Photographs Getty Museum ‘Amidst ongoing debates over immigration and refugees, I found myself returning repeatedly to Jason Florio’s portfolio. Through thoughtful compositional choices, a careful selection… ‘read more on the LenscultureContinue reading
Doors and Facades – Malta
In traditional Japanese aesthetics, Wabi-sabi (侘寂) is a world-view centered on the acceptance of transience and imperfection.The aesthetic is sometimes described as one of beauty that is “imperfect, impermanent, and incomplete” On my frequent meanderings around the streets of this small Mediterranean island, I regularly come across sites, such as these. Beautifully decaying doors and facades – portals to anotherContinue reading “Doors and Facades – Malta”
Postcards: Simplicity – Loch Lomond, The Trossachs, Scotland
Most of what we say and do is not essential. If you can eliminate it, you’ll have more time and tranquility. Ask yourself at every moment, ‘Is this necessary?’ ~Marcus Aurelius