What is an aesthetic experience, how do you define it, how would you recognise it? To be honest …. I haven’t a clue! Immanuel Kant was one of the first philosophers to have addressed these kinds of questions, and he… Read More ›
Photography
Photos, photo challenges
WineArt: #3 The Flower of Burgundy
Pommard, the wine and the village, both steeped in history and tradition many centuries into the past during which it has been considered the typical red Burgundy. The vines and lands surrounding this sleepy village formerly belonged to the Dukes… Read More ›
WineArt #2 The Art of Friendship
“In Vino veritas et amicitia” ….. In wine there is truth and friendship ……. is a slightly longer version of that well known quote originating from Zenobio the philosopher from Ancient Greece, and then used slightly differently by Pliny The… Read More ›
WineArt: #1 The Elegance of Volnay
Volnay, a village in Burgundy and a wine made only from the grapes of the Pinot Noir vine. Known for wines of velvety femininity, elegant and poised, always delicate. Often fully open displaying all of its terroir characteristics whilst still… Read More ›
Buddha & Me #5 Meaningful Experiences
A lighter post this week to illustrate some of my Buddhist experiences in pictures I have taken over many years. To begin, Nepal is classified as a Hindu nation, officially. Their last and earlier kings were revered as being head… Read More ›
Challenge Your Camera #12 Elemental
Today, another guest theme from Marie at Hops Skips and Jumps, a challenge with some choices. Marie’s theme Elemental is based on the 4 classical elements from Ancient Greece in which it was believed that the universe was made up… Read More ›
Challenge Your Camera #11 (Revisited) Still Life
My challenge this week was for everyone to learn about and have a go at some still life photography. I showed a few examples of my own involving beans, carrots, cogs and …. a breakfast. Each involved me being in… Read More ›
