Dear Reader (2026-10-04 published simultaneously on FB)Today’s post is the first of two in which you and I visit the dunes (Khongoryn Els) of the Gobi Desert. “Khongoryn Els also called Duut Mankhan is popularly known as the “Singing Sands”. It lies within the Gobi … Continue readingMongolia 10 – The Dunes – Context
Dear Reader (2026-10-03 published simultaneously on FB),In today’s post you and I visit the White Stupa. Our group explored this limestone formation from the top looking down in evening light, and from the base looking up in morning light. Tsagaan Suvarga (White Stupa), is a … Continue readingMongolia 09 – White Stupa
Dear Reader (2026-10-02 published simultaneously on FB)I nearly titled this post tiger (ah well it made me smile). As mentioned in the first post of this series a ger is the Mongolia equivalent of a yurt. In the nomadic tradition, herding families live in their … Continue readingMongolia 08 – Ger, Ger, and Ger
Dear Reader (2026-09-28 also published on FB),Today’s stop on the raindrop is the Flaming Cliffs (also known as Bayanzag, Bayn Dzak). “The area is most famous for yielding the first discovery of dinosaur eggs. … Other finds in the area include specimens of Velociraptor.” [1] … Continue readingMongolia 07 – Flaming Cliffs
Dear Reader (2026-09-22 published simultaneously on FB),In the second post in this series (2026-07-27 Mongolia 02 – Getting There and Back), I described the shape of our route through the Gobi Desert as a very elongated rain drop, with multiple stops. One of those stops … Continue readingMongolia 06 – Vulture Canyon
Dear Reader (2026-09-19 published simultaneously on FB),Sometimes projects have to go to the time-out shelf until they learn to behave, I learn to be a little kinder to myself, or the fire has to be re-lit. The Mongolia series is one of those projects, where … Continue readingMongolia 05 – Roadside Attractions
Dear Reader (2026-08-19 published simultaneously on FB), A new project has gone to the printer (more about that eventually). So, let’s return to the Mongolia series. In my introduction notes on 2026-07-27 I mentioned that over the course of less than 2 weeks we travelled … Continue readingMongolia 04 – On The Road
Dear Reader (2026-08-01 published simultaneously on FB), I get a kick out of visual and conceptual collisions. These are usually urban views where two or more contrasting elements appear next to each other. Though I only had a three nights in Ulaanbaatar I did have … Continue readingMongolia 03 – Ulaanbaatar
Dear Reader (2026-07-27 published simultaneously on FB),Today’s post is the beverage one for my recent 2 week tour of Mongolia with Offbeat Photography (https://offbeatphoto.ca/) led by the talented, kind, and generous team of Kris Andres and Paul Zizka. Rounding out the band we were a … Continue readingMongolia 02 – Getting There and Back
Dear Reader (2026-07-05 published simultaneously on FB)I hope you are finding moments of shelter from any personal or macro storms you find yourself in. In the first 2 weeks of June, I had the pleasure and privilege of being a participant in one of two … Continue readingMongolia 01
Dear Reader (2026-05-22 posted simultaneously to FB)One of the tools in my photographic toolbox is a variable neutral density filter (reduces amount of light going through the lens). As I don’t use it enough, I don’t feel comfortable using it and the cycle continues. So, … Continue readingPractice-2026-05-22
Dear Reader (2026-05-18 posted simultaneously to FB)In my last post (2026-05-04), I mentioned that I will now be back to sharing my practice, until the next shareable project. So here are moments of calm as a brief respite from the turmoil of the times.
Dear Reader (2026-05-04 posted simultaneously to FB)In my mind I had this inspired essay that integrated the survival three, a similarity between Bolivia and California, my love of deserts (I also have a fondness for desserts), the value and abuse of water, politics, and my … Continue readingChile and Bolivia 15 – Denouement 2 of 2
Dear Reader (2026-04-27 Posted Simultaneously to FB)Thank you for your kind responses to my Bolivia portfolio. For the first of 2 posts closing out the Chile and Bolivia series, I thought it might be interesting to share some of the images that, for any number … Continue readingChile and Bolivia 14 – Denouement 1 of 2
Dear Reader (2026-04-21 posted simultaneously to FB),This is the third of three posts in “The Bolivia With Offbeat Portfolio”. Please see my post from Sunday April 19 for context and supporting text. It is also the first colour portfolio post, and it can be found … Continue readingThe Bolivia With Offbeat Portfolio – B&W