Inspiration for exploring the world
Art
‘I am of the lyrebird totem!’ Imitating the dance of the lyrebird, William Ricketts slowly swayed side to side with his arms outspread and shook his hands like the fanned-out tail feathers from which the bird gets its name. The video presentation at William Ricketts Sanctuary played on as the eccentric Ricketts talked about how we, and all living things […]
Over the recent school holidays, I wanted to come up with something a little different to keep both Alexis and myself entertained. I thought of a “photography day” where Alexis and I would go somewhere to take pictures, each with our own camera. I have been wanting to work on my photography skills and figured that since Alexis would be […]
A small crowd was gathered around something on the bridge up ahead. When I approached, I saw an angry toddler in full tantrum mode, fists clenched, and stomping his foot. We were at the Vigeland Installation at Frogner Park in Oslo. The toddler was not an actual child but a well-known sculpture called Angry Boy. As a parent, I have […]
A light wind blows and waves break on the shore. A few people lay scattered on the sand, some reading books. Couples are cuddled up together, others amble along the foreshore chatting. The occasional cyclist cruises along the beachside path. People relax at outdoor tables enjoying food and drinks from the waterfront cafes. In the distance, the brightly coloured kites […]