The Charming Guillemots of Alkefjellet
Alkefjellet, on the Northeast side of the island of Spitsbergen, is home to an estimated 60,000 nesting pairs of Guillemots
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The Mystical Bear – A Ghostly Appearance
My first photo essay from Svalbard was about a Polar Bear, the star attraction in Svalbard. So it’s only fitting that the final essays are about two quite different encounters with these incredible, beautiful animals. The first of these is the Mystical Bear – A Ghostly Appearance. In these essays, I’ve tried shared more than … Read more
3 Reasons the Walrus is My Spirit Animal!
The author reflects on their recent photo workshop in Svalbard, highlighting the charm and characteristics of Walruses. These social and curious animals left a lasting impression, particularly during encounters with large groups. The author finds the Walrus to embody their Spirit Animal, due to its unique adaptations and delightful nature.
Polar Bears are Not (Always) White!
In July, the author recounts a photo trip to Svalbard, famed for its picturesque polar bears. The journey began from Longyearbyen, where a small ship set sail towards the stunning Arctic landscapes. The first encounter with a polar bear revealed a messy scene as she feasted on a walrus carcass, showcasing nature’s raw beauty.
Small Prints in Old Snow- on the futility of a lifetime of “thinking”
The other night, I was lying in bed before sleeping. The house was still, my wife asleep beside me, my dog snoring softly in her bed across the room. Amid this deep quiet, I began to try to feel all of the sensations that were rising to my mind from each of the senses. And … Read more
Trekking Wild Puma in Patagonia
Last month, as part of a trip to Chilean Patagonia and Antarctica, we had the extraordinary opportunity to trek wild Pumas on some private land adjacent to Torres Del Paine National Park. We were led by a terrific guide and photographer, Rodrigo Moraga (https://www.rodrigomoragaz.com) All of this organized superbly as always by Epic Private Journeys … Read more
this splendid day – a simple prayer
his feet cracked, red
and worn
from the long, lonely walk
into this life…
may he be warm
may he be safe
may he be held
A Joyous Day – Gift of a New Life (8th Lineage Poem)
I’ve born witness now to the birth and growth of two sons and a granddaughter. This is the great mystery and the gift of lineage.
Shadow People – When the Lineage Merges and Generations Fade
for a downstream lineage to manifest requires an injection – a partner, a husband, a wife to be inserted into this stream that it might flow onward