The hours pass. The miles go by. Voices, sounds, echoes. Was it a dream? Sights and smells. Sensations floating behind on the river of time. Now the city comes into view while the plane makes a turn, and

The machine races forward, groaning and humming as it accelerates along the runway, then the rattling gives way to a soft hum, a heart sinking sensation, its force and momentum prying me up away from the

Depending on the phase of the moon, nighttime downtown can be a fun place or a chaotic urban-scape with an edge. Gotta keep those peepers open, but for the most part it's an enjoyable experience. The city

My teenage brain at some point became steeped in cyberpunk lore. No other artistic movement has influenced my tender nervous system as much as the high-tech flashy neon-laden signals of the futuristic

The monochromatic effect on photographs can elicit a great atmospheres reminiscent of old times. Given that I only recently began experimenting with black and white photography, I still have much to learn

I'm currently at the famous Montreal oratory dedicated to St. Joseph, "Father" of Christ and patron saint of Canada. This year is the 100th anniversary of this historic place. The bells are ringing,

Flying high across the Great White North, which is not so white in summer. It's great to have Wi-Fi onboard. Image by @litguru

The local Major League Soccer team uses BC Place Stadium to play matches. Prior to joining the league, they used to play at Swangard stadium, a multi-purpose facility located in the city of Burnaby. On

"Dudes, we're surrounded by energy waves that we cannot see. The visible light is just one part of a spectrum that is invisible. In the future where I'm from, we use this spectrum to send sound and

The Burrard bridge downtown was built in the early 1930s and sports an Art Deco style with bold geometric lines inspired by the streamlined movement committed to a vision of modernity and progress. It

I was on a hike a few days ago, as detailed in this colourful post, when I decided to compare and contrast colour and monochrome photography for the #monomad challenge. This consisted of taking two or

Many moons ago, I enrolled in a course on the study of Buddhism. It was one of those optional courses that had no practical use for my academic aims, and yet it was one of the most memorable. I always

Francisco Xavier Billini, also known as Padre Billini, is a highly revered figure in the Dominican Republic. His historical importance spans a body of work that includes the development of the first national

Music and flowers. How can one go wrong? I guess it depends on your style, and the type of music you like. I enjoy all kinds of music, though I have a soft spot for modern electronic. Most of it is in

I really thought this was going to be a good birding season, but I must say that my plans got derailed by my addiction to World Cup soccer. I have throughout the year taken a few feathery snapshots here

What is an anamorphic illusion? I found this clever demonstration at Science World, which now that I think about it, was more trippy than I expected. Notice how the shape looks distorted on the disc but

Entering the trail is entering stillness. Yes, there are gentle stirring sounds here and there, scurrying chipmunks and pecking woodpeckers, but even with gurgling streams or the chirping birds, there’s

Named after a hamlet in northern Cornwall, the St. Eval is rumoured to have served as a tug/salvage boat during the Second World War, but documented evidence has not been found from what I've read. It

I won’t lie to you, folks, when that son of a gun called me a human lover, I nearly lost my cool. Yes, I had a few drinks that day, but that was infuriating in any state of consciousness. Not that I don’t

I'm a mostly peaceful guy, but I do like loud bright explosions. Every year the international fireworks festival delights us with a show involving several countries competing against each other over the