Photographer in Perth, Western Australia
Death
By this time of the calendar year, most of us are probably tired. Physically tired, mentally tired, and maybe emotionally tired, too. Weary. Burdened. The demands of life have worn us down. This state of affairs will be nothing new to anyone who has lived longer than a few years. Perhaps 2017 has been a… Continue reading Christmas 2017
Traditionally, Christmas is a joyful time of year, when even many non-Christians are prepared to acknowledge the Lord Jesus Christ in some way. But it can also be a painful time of year for those whose loved ones have died; a normally happy time is marked by sadness, due to the absence of those who have… Continue reading Christmas 2016
Canadian photographer Michael Reichmann (founder of Luminous Landscape) died a few days ago. Amongst others, Digital Photography Review, Imaging Resource, and The Online Photographer have published tributes. I’m reminded of Thom Hogan’s tribute to his late photographic mentor, Galen Rowell; and if on-line words are anything to go by, I suspect quite a few people would have liked… Continue reading Farewell Michael Reichmann
Around this time of year, it’s customary in many places for people to exchange greetings and gifts in an atmosphere of general goodwill rather than any Christian context. Christmas has become increasingly secular over the years. It seems that some people are keen to remove Christ from life more broadly, such as we see in the advocacy… Continue reading Christmas 2015
Recently, I attended the funeral of a friend who had died in a car crash. Many people would probably consider that ‘his life was cut short’ or that ‘he died prematurely’ because he was not old and, in the normal course of things, could have expected to live to a ripe old age. It seems to be… Continue reading Giving and taking
A week ago, The Conversation published an article by Phillip George entitled Memento Mori. The article outlines the practice of taking the portrait of a person or animal who has recently died, and how the availability of photography (at relatively low cost) made it possible for more families to have a visual record of their loves ones… Continue reading Memento Mori
ANZAC Day fell on Saturday (two days ago) this year, and today we observe a public holiday in commemoration of all Australians who served in wartime. The State War Memorial in King’s Park is a well known location in Perth, and a beautiful place to visit. You’ll find memorials of a similar nature, if not on the same scale, throughout… Continue reading ANZAC Day 2015
“Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! According to his great mercy, he has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, to an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, kept in heaven for you, who by God’s power… Continue reading Easter 2015