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Tweed Bike Ride, Victoria, BC (sneak preview)

Helene — Sun, 13 May 2012 00:47:45 +0000

Truly a remarkable event where 350 riders dressed in tweed all come together and shared a days’ ride throughout Victoria’s streets for a common cause… it was magic! more to come.

Esi Edugyan, author of Giller Prize winner “Half Blood Blues”

Helene — Thu, 10 May 2012 23:22:55 +0000

Recently I was asked to take Esi Edugyan’s portrait for Canadian Business magazine. My friend and colleague Deddeda Stemler was unable to shoot that day and I was the fortunate photographer to help out. Why? Because Esi happens to be a very sweet sweet person and her family equally kind! Esi recently won the Giller Prize for her outstanding novel “Half Blood Blues”. It’s a book about Black jazz musicians trying to survive in France and in Germany during World War Two, and to hold their lives together in the aftermath of horror… (excerpt from Lawrence Hill, author of The Book of Negroes)

Youth and their beauty

Helene — Tue, 08 May 2012 21:49:19 +0000

Félix and Nikita are simply friends. They have a sense of calm and collected comfort. As though their youth and destiny will unfold naturally and they have the courage to face what ever may. That is what I find attractive about these two!

Christines’ remarkable horses

Helene — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 20:33:58 +0000

Energetic, kind, majestic, wild, magnificent and gentle are just a few words that come to mind when describing the boys Edwoud and Taeke. Christine’s love and care towards these outstanding horses is reciprocated in ways I can not explain. The boys had but 30 minutes in the fresh pasture as their digestive systems would not handle more. Even so, their gratitude came out in a visual spectacle!

London Chef & Co., & Different Fish

Helene — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 21:22:25 +0000

I did not know that in order to fish 1 kilo of Shrimp, 30 kilo’s of by catch are wasted and thrown back into the sea, often too mangled to survive. Dan and Micayla founders of London Chef, makes a point for the Slow Foods’ event last night. “We are wasting valuable tasting fish simply because we don’t know how to cook it”. Much to my surprise the Squid, Mackerel, Dogfish, Octopus, and Smelt were most delicious! Well not so much the Smelt, but that’s just me, others were devouring them. Thank you to Christine Smart for yet another wonderfully planned and successful event.

Jam Café, new breakfast restaurant near China Town!

Helene — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 20:22:53 +0000

A new breakfast restaurant on Herald St near Government St opens this week. Go check it out… these guys are visionaries and an added bonus to the hood!

Moulting Elephant Seals, Race Rocks, Victoria, BC

Helene — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 22:34:04 +0000

It’s difficult to describe the pungent odor of moulting elephant seals. A mix between rotting flesh and death might come close. Remarkably strong to say the least and they don’t look particularly over joyed about it. If anything I feel empathy. They tend to hang out on the boat ramp as it’s easy access in and out of the water which makes it challenging for Mike to reel the boat either from the water or out into it. He gently taps their behinds to move their massive weight and they fuss, snort and eventually give way.

Mike rinsing out the inside mouth infection

Carrots will go here… not grass!

above 2 photos by Mike Robinson

Charlotte’s stunning belly, Victoria BC

Helene — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 03:40:17 +0000

Charlotte, is not her real name, due to her public profile status requested that I do not upload any recognizable images of her. Understandable… but oooooooooh, we did such a good shoot together! Wish you three all the very best!!!

Yelapa, Jalisco, Mexico

Helene — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 22:42:10 +0000

It’s remarkable how time stands still when there’s no cars, but donkeys, mules, horses and the odd ATV. Literally, Yelapa has no cars and the significance of it’s name (according to what I heard) means the meeting of elements where ocean, river, waterfall, mountains and jungle meet. It’s a visual treat riddled with textures, laughter, kindness and tasty tacos. No one but the indigenous families of the area can own the land. Snowbirds north of the border who migrate there for convenient short periods of time can only lease the land from an agreeable family and for a set time. When the period of the lease agreement is over, you are to revisit the negotiation process with the family land owner’s. This keeps most of the houses, palapas and huts to a reasonable size. No big developer of the Puerto Vallarta type dare venture here which is why this place is magic amongst many other countless reasons! Gracias Miguel for showing me this gem.

Christine from Smart Events, Victoria BC

Helene — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 19:20:36 +0000

The many lovely faces of Christine who in my mind is one of the very best event planners in all of Victoria! Professional, talented and a genuine lady with integrity!