Bold brush strokes slice through the riparian forest. The quiet valley provides an empty canvas for these ancient characters. Out of chaos the calligrapher creates order. Ideograms emerge from the emptiness. Only with a quiet gaze do the subtle strokes begin to reveal themselves. With a dancing brush, smooth strokes are swiftly applied to the […]

The morning sun is already high in the sky. Scrambling down to the river, a new world reveals itself — one of opposing forces. Heavy mist and extreme sun, stubborn stone and relentless water, ink-black shadows and blinding light forever caught in this eternal dance. The noise at the base of the falls is deafening. […]

An unexpected guest appears at the base of the waterfall. I thought he might leave soon but he continues to entertain himself by scrambling up and down the boulders, getting soaked by the spray of the waterfall and wading into the river. What is he doing? I keep an eye on him. He keeps a […]

Overcast skies and dog-walking families are my companions on this Easter afternoon. The 3rd-generation forest does not inspire but the lazy stream flowing through it provides a mysterious participant. Each bend of the winding stream invites a deeper look. Did this stream once flow with more vigor? How deep are its dark waters? Did it […]

Moments after entering the familiar forest calmness settles in. The sun barely finds its way to the forest floor. The partially ice-covered bay is inviting but the wind of Georgian Bay bores down and chills to the bone. The recent cold spell has sculpted delicate dragons of ice on the surface of the shallow waters. […]