On Belief - Matthew L. Jacobson (Tue 17 Jun 2014)

My Mum and Me - Goulburn (Oct 1960)

Matthew L. Jacobson on Belief:

Behind every child who believes in themselves is a parent who believed first

via Teaching Kids to Work Hard by Matthew L. Jacobson.

Thanks to Jacque for the quote.

On Photography - Past, Present and Future - Joel Meyerowitz (Tue 27 Oct 2015)

School Holidays - Camera in Hand - Canberra (late 1960's)

Joel Meyerowitz on Photography and the Past, Present and Future :

We can never imagine the work we might make in the future – that’s part of the wonder of all art making – but when we are in the present and can look back, as I can, over 50 years of work, there seems to be a continuous path that unwinds in a way that sometimes seems inevitable.

via A Full House by Joel Meyerowitz.

On the Joy of Paddling - Honolulu (Sun 10 Sep 2011)

a little lift - gotta work for it!! - Geoff, Jo, David, Betty (that would be my amazing Mum in Seat 4), .. - Waikiki Beach / Honolulu (Sun 10 Sep 2011)

now enjoy the reward of the effort - Geoff, Jo, David, Betty (that would be my amazing Mum in Seat 4), .. - Waikiki Beach / Honolulu (Sun 10 Sep 2011)

Paddling has changed my life. It has given me so much Joy. It has given me purpose and goals through the good and tough times.

Going back to Hawaii just now for the biggest paddling challenge for an Outrigger Paddler. Thanks to all who have supported and encouraged us to get to this Moment (yes it's just there now ready for us to firmly grasp with both hands). It takes much effort by many people. It can be hard, uncomfortable and difficult but that's why you do it.

Hoping we might be able to catch a few runners just like we did here off the beach in Sep 2011, and minimise the mistakes as we do the 66 km crossing with 110 crews from all over the world. See you on the other side, all going well ..

On Photography, Story Telling and Responsibility - Sarah Pabst

Wedding Day for my Mum and Dad - Goulburn (Jan 1960)

Sarah Pabst on Photography, Story Telling and Responsibility:

To me, photography is a way to tell someone’s story through your very subjective and emotional view. I am not interested in the big issues, but in the small stories of people anyone would listen to. To these people that let me be a part of their lives for a moment that can be a miserable, difficult or also euphoric one, I have a responsibility.

About (Sarah Pabst) by Sarah Pabst.

On Photography - Jennifer McClure / Elizabeth Avedon (Fri 07 Nov 2014)

Joanne and Betty - Take 2 - Victoria / Gozo / Malta (Tue 23 Sep 2014)
Joanne and Betty (my Mum and our No.1 Supporter) - Take 1 - Victoria / Gozo / Malta (Tue 23 Sep 2014)
Jennifer McClure (*) writes Photography (*):

there is often a huge difference between intention and execution, there is no shame in reshooting, you must be genuinely interested in your subjects, and your photos have to tell a story

via Elizabeth Avedon Castell Photography Exhibition (*) by Elizabeth Avedon (*).

As always these learnings can be applied to all aspects of our lives. BTW, Gozo and the rest of Malta for that matter. What an amazing place.

Joanne and Betty - Take 1 - Victoria / Gozo / Malta (Tue 23 Sep 2014)

Orange Lantern #4 - Joanne and Betty - Hanami-koji Street / Kyoto (Sat 15 Sep 2012)

Orange Lantern #4 - Joanne and Betty - Hanami-koji Street / Kyoto (Sat 15 Sep 2012)
As you can see, I was quite taken by the Orange Lanterns (*).

Happy Birthday Tim - Manuka / Canberra (Sat 29 Nov 2003)

Happy Birthday Tim - Manuka / Canberra (Sat 29 Nov 2003)
It was a few days early - his Birthday was the 4 Dec - and all his Family and Friends gathered to celebrate his 40th. Bumped into Michael (he is leaning against the post with the camera) Sunday week ago and I have a photo for here shortly.

With Betty - Il Baretto / Bourke St / Darlignhurst (Fri 13 Jul 2012)

With Betty (My Mum) - Il Baretto / Bourke St / Darlignhurst (Fri 13 Jul 2012)
A hot chocolate for Mum. We had just been to the Brett Whiteley Gallery which is just around the corner and up a lane.