Photographs and Friends

 

Today was a beautiful day.

It was a day of sunshine and crisp light…a day made for revelling in, as only a sunny day in October day can be. Days like today are meant to be embraced with gratitude and imprinted on the heart and soul for solace in the winter days ahead.

And what made it even more perfect was that I was meeting a new friend, a blogger who lives near by, for a day of photography. Sunshine + photography + connecting with a kindred soul = perfection.

We met in Fernwood…a fun and funky Victoria neighbourhood…and sipped our Chai’s while we talked about life with all it’s twists and turns, joys and challenges. When we could no longer ignore the sunshine calling us, we headed out with camera’s in hand, walking and talking and finding a million quirky, beautiful, colourful things to photograph.

 

cats posing in windows…

 

The graceful symmetry of white picket fences...

 

 

and quirky pieces of sculpture found in unexpected places.

Jaime is a beautiful photographer and today she taught me more about my camera in one afternoon, than I’ve learned in the past five years. What a relief it is to realize that I’m finally able to begin using the camera as it’s intended to be used!

 

 

One of the most inspiring things I saw today was in a sweet little art school, just beyond this door...

 

 

There was a poem written on the classroom wall and I knew I was meant to see these words today, so I took a photograph of it through the window.

 

As the sun slipped away and the temperatures began to drop, we finally said our goodbyes with plans to do it all again soon.

I hope your weekend was soul satisfying dear friends and that you were able to find time to sing your own beautiful song.

Comments

[Jane]

How wonderful for you that you got to meet a fellow blogger. Your pictures are lovely. We are having beautiful days here too!

[jaime]

Kate, I had so much fun with you yesterday. Thank you for a most perfect fall afternoon. I felt such a connection to you, and you have inspired my soul to take on some new adventures and consider more travel...I love how you spoke of how it opens you...I want to feel some of that. It truly was a pleasure to meet you and I am looking forward to our next photo walk!

[jaime]

Oh, and your pictures are so beautiful!
You told the story of our day so perfectly through your images!

[Ruth]

Oh, I think I would like Fernwood very much! I love your pictures. How fun for you and your new friend to meet...sounds like a marvelous day you shared.

[tanna]

Oh, Kate!! Your photos are wonderful!! So is your story of the day... you were singing the song you were meant to sing. Love that you have met a blog friend and are learning more about your camera! Very special indeed. blessings ~ tanna

ps thank you for the Stevie video!! YES! soooo love her voice and just the GIFT of her singing. Ahhhhh... just to sing like that for one song... ;)

[Serena]

How wonderful to meet up with a new blog friend and spend some quality time together! The photos are beautiful and I especially like the one of the art school door....so welcoming!

[Patti]

What a great way to spend the afternoon!

Thanks for the beautiful quote and photos, you live in an inspiring neighbourhood!

[Chris]

Hi Kate -- as I read your post about meeting a new blog friend and Fernwood I immediately knew who it was. I just dropped by Jaime's blog before stopped by Inspired. Love the photos and you are right about Jaime's photos, they are very special. Your own photos are always a joy to look at.

[Lrntn.wordpress.com]

Even without a word, these photos clearly show what a wonderful afternoon you had! Hope the rest of the week is just as lovely!

[Helen]

What a beautiful post - here we are in the midst of Spring and I was inspired by your story of a seasonal change and a meeting with a special friend.

[Trish]

Wonderful photos. I especially like the blue door photo. There's something about doors in pictures that speaks of depth, other dimensions, particularly when mysterious shadows and light are part of the photo.