Louella Lester – Seeing and learning while holding camera and pen between me and the world.
Once a year, in September, the writing group to which I belong goes on a weekend writing retreat. We write, read, wander about, share, and generally enjoy ourselves. I also take photos, not of us writing, but of everything else that catches my interest. And morning dew always catches my interest. On Sunday morning, I …
The week before last, we visited Whiteshell Provincial Park, a few hours northeast of Winnipeg. It's in the Canadian Shield region of Manitoba, filled with numerous lakes, trees, rocky outcrops, wildlife, and views. One of the most interesting, peaceful and meditative areas of the park is Bannock Point, where you can view petroforms. The featured …
We often only see what’s at the surface, whether it’s with people, nature, photos, or writing. Sometimes we’re scared or too busy to take the time to look more deeply. Also, things get in the way and camouflage what’s underneath. Other times, like in the featured photo above, life pokes its way through and can’t …
I was on the gravel road, heading home from my dad’s place a few weeks ago, when I saw a bunch of gulls up ahead. I’ve often seen groups of gulls in freshly plowed farmer’s fields grabbing up whatever bugs might have turned up along with the soil. I thought there must be something on …
The prevailing winds come from the northwest in Manitoba, so the weather tends to come from that direction, too. My balcony faces west. I can step out there, look around and decide whether or not I’ll need a raincoat when I head out on my bicycle. But usually I step out there just to enjoy …
It’s July, summer in Winnipeg, so you’d think I’d be outside all the time. Not so! I rarely get colds or flus, but I just got over one. At the same time it’s been so terribly hot and humid in Winnipeg, which means I’ve spent more time indoors then is good for me. And that’s …
Today, I’m not going to say much. Just enjoy the daisies. And enjoy your day.
Dramatic usually comes as a combination of things. Like some fog. Some well-placed trees. A calm river. Reflections. Light from the rising sun. And even boring high-rises and streetlights... ...can be part of the drama.
Spring was slow to start, here in Winnipeg, this year, so it was exhilarating when I started to see tree flowers. You have to get out there fast because most of them don’t last long. That’s why they're so special. In colour or in black and white, it doesn’t matter to me, they all make …
Maybe it’s just me, but I find it interesting to watch the interaction between people using various modes of transportation. This is likely because I walk, ride a bicycle, use the transit system, and sometimes drive a car I’ve booked through Peg City (a Winnipeg car share organization to which I belong). So, camera in …
