amidst the reflections

and here in the mud and the cold

and the fallen leaves

of the dank decaying carcass

of another year

I will step out

to leave my mark

in puddled water

 and fleeting glimpses

of beauty 

death

hope

and peace

one last adventure

amidst the reflections

nigel

Proof positive that you don't need to spend a king's ransom on top-end photography equipment to capture a decent image.

The photographs in my last posting (Genny) were taken using my new lighting system. In contrast these photos featuring a fellow member of the MAC Photosocial Group, were illuminated by a humble electrical heater!

genny

Genie Mendez, or 'Genny' as she is known, is the vocalist in Lycio, a rather splendid Brummie band. She has, I've since discovered, an amazing voice.  Here's a link to Lycio's Soundcloud page and is well worth hearing.  As I type I'm listening to their interview and session for BBC Introducing.

I met Genny earlier this week when she most kindly gave up some of her time to model for the Photosocial Group at the Midlands Art Centre. As well as being a beautiful young lady she exhibited tremendous grace and patience as a massed huddle of nascent photographers circled around and poked a bewildering variety of cameras and lenses at her!

It was good to meet such a confident, empowered young woman who doubtless is destined for great things.