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!
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!!!
A never ending privilege to experience the magic and beauty of these fabulous ladies and their pregnancy!
The magnificent and menacing clouds of Alberta’s big skies was splendid and added a touch of drama to the lovely Cathy and Van’s photo seance. For a short while I was in heaven as the light was kind. The bright and colourful ceremony had a touch of both Korean and Chinese traditions which included a pig roast and bountiful gifts from family and guests. Live music from friends and the most dancing I’ve ever witnessed with the wiser generation. Not sure what was in the food but they kept on going into the wee little hours!
Two remarkable kindred spirits that are fortunate enough to have found each other!
Roberta hired me to capture their relationship as Bear has been recently diagnosed with a terminal ailment. They both taught me even more gratitude and to seize the day even more still.
With a 2nd visit under my belt to the friendly, intriguing and at times defeated s. Caicos Island, I continue my visual search.
It’s truly a fascinating island where people are at times defeated by political corruption, witness relentless hurricanes, feel the financial despair, uncertain fish stock and few resources if any, where countless religions runs ramped, a myriad of homes with no running water, where fried chicken is cheap and imported vegetables are off the chart expensive yet for the most part they hold their heads high.
I don’t think it’s wise to assume I know the Island after 2 short visits.. but what I do know, is how the people are often welcoming despite their predicament. This alone both fascinates me and humbles me.
You can hear their laughter and much heated discussions from early sunrise to sunset. A passionate crowd I would add. Some play dominoes so hard that the chips hitting the table hurt my ears. The haitian church near by have a mix of gospel and very very animated preachers belching out indecipherable gargle with an impressive PA system into the wee hours of the morning. According to Mike, this is their only entertainment, not much else to do. The sounds that ring in my ears right now are much of that, preachers relentlessly preaching, numerous under nourished barking dogs, a mysterious rooster, S.Caicos (ians) discussing passionately, the slamming of domino chips, the kindness in their “hello’s”, and the slapping of skin aiming for that adamant blood sucking mosquito!
