photography of road during winter season

Walking Through the Shadows of Midwinter: A Reflective Tale

I’ve always been a walker. Whatever the weather is outside, I lace up my shoes and head out. For me, walking isn’t just a means to go around the places; it’s a way to connect, with myself, with the rhythm of the seasons, with the places I visit. And in the heart of winter, as festive lights twinkle and warmth fills the air, my walks … Continue reading Walking Through the Shadows of Midwinter: A Reflective Tale

mysterious woman with greasepaint on face

A Lifetime Spent in Anonymity

Last Saturday I went to visit an exhibition of photos taken by Vivian Maier, an American photographer who was unknown to me. From the early 50s, she spent over forty years working as a nanny, first in New York and later in Chicago. Only recently, in 2007, her photographic work was discovered. She spent her lifetime in anonymity despite her impressive work. More than 120,000 … Continue reading A Lifetime Spent in Anonymity