My last decade of life alone has been marked with moments when the aching cleft of loosing Kay has been soothed and eased by creative activities and events, which, I hope, have allowed expression of the life that came from our time together, especially in relation to photography. The tenth anniversary over the summer would be so marked.
First, in June, came an opportunity to once again work with Magenta amidst the splendor of Cornwall's West Coast. After re-visiting the North of this area on what proved to be a day covered in sea mist and camping over night, our little company headed South to shoot at a new location on the second day. The sun came out after a little early rain, and the joy of a truly creative afternoon ensued (above, and see a few images below). It was wonderful to be working with the Muse once again, and as we left Cornwall at the end of the day, tired yet pleased, we knew it had truly been worthwhile.
The second event had been something almost entirely organized by friends - an exhibition of work which celebrated the grace of the mature female form. Once again, July returned us to a favorite exhibition site in Cornwall, where a number of my images were included into the event - a project which became featured in that month's edition of the UK magazine, Health and Efficiency. The event went well, raising funds for a local hospice.
It was a delight to be working with friends on both of these projects to create and share images that "speak" of something that continues to jolt us regarding our existence. Such beauty, says Scruton, makes a claim on us. We may travel through this world, alienated and broken, but when we encounter such grace, it assures us that, in spite of such peril, there is a home to be found.
My thanks to Tony, Maureen, Richard, Ian, Sian, Sioux and especially Magenta, who made these moments this summer very special.
