Monthly Archives: August 2013

To All the Flowers I’ve Loved Before…

Posted on August 29, 2013 by groovy777

A familiar theme: flowers. Can you blame me? So naturally captivating! I’m worried I’m going to run out of subjects soon. Not because there aren’t great things out there to photograph, but with my social anxiety, it’s not always easy … Continue reading →

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Expressive Clouds and Sunsets

Posted on August 23, 2013 by groovy777

This is all a jumble, but the theme is re-examining the ordinary.  And in the case of the sunsets, I tried to capture the glory of it, but it’s never quite the same in pictures.                 … Continue reading →

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Entering the Car Era

Posted on August 17, 2013 by groovy777

Living in a car-obsessed culture, how can I not feature some cool rides? Yes, that includes the wonderful public bus. When I returned to Toronto from my time in Asia, India and Europe, I was suffering from post-traumatic stress, anxiety … Continue reading →

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Perpetually Cool: Anna May Wong

Posted on August 13, 2013 by groovy777

2013/10/08 Anna May Wong was the first famous Chinese-American actress in Hollywood. She starred in Shanghai Express (1932), opposite Marlene Dietrich. My Uncle (by marriage) authored a book about Anna May Wong, called Perpetually Cool: The Many Lives of Anna … Continue reading →

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Exploring my surroundings

Posted on August 9, 2013 by groovy777

These may not be the most thrilling photos, but heck, we find pictures where we can.                    

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More Lines and Shapes

Posted on August 2, 2013 by groovy777

       

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