William  Venables

William Venables

My great grandfather was a “Clerk in Holy Orders”, the official title given to Anglican ministers in the day. In 1908, at the age of 69, he retired from his parish (Scofton cum Osberton) and became a missionary in New Zealand. He eventually died there on...
Silk Scarves

Silk Scarves

I was participating in a workshop at SPAO, the School of Photographic Arts: Ottawa and we were given assignment to shoot “Autumn Colours” around the Byward Market.

Special Staircase

Special Staircase

I was in Los Angeles and had the opportunity to explore the area around the intersection of Hollywood Boulevard and Highland Avenue in Hollywood.

Reeperbahn Lights

Reeperbahn Lights

The Reeperbahn is a major street in Hamburg that has a reputation, only somewhat deserved, for being the centre of the Hamburg sex trade.

Shopping Centre Sunset

Shopping Centre Sunset

I was on a trip to Phoenix, Arizona and we went shopping before stopping for dinner. It was late and, as I wandered around the shops, I despaired of finding anything to photograph. Then I looked up…
Snowy Statue

Snowy Statue

There had been a snow storm the night before so I went for a walk around the house where I found our garden ornament (known as “Nini’s Baby”) mostly covered.
Takeoff Rwy 06R, YUL

Takeoff Rwy 06R, YUL

While staying in Montreal, I took a walk around the hotel after dinner. I found this alcove right under the takeoff path from Runway 06 Right

Christmas Square

Christmas Square

While in Geneva, just before Christmas, I visited my favourite square…