Richmond Night Market

Last weekend was my first ever visit to the Richmond Night Market, a weekly event taking place during the summer months. I felt like I'd been dropped into another country. Thousands of people crowded shoulder to shoulder, sampling perfect delights from the glittering stalls. And the food - so many dishes, so little time! You really should go.


A World Of Their Own


Tiny Treasures


Toy Vendor


Virtual Girls

Copyright 2012, Kathy Neudorf

Moregon

Finally, I'm going through the 400+ photos taken last summer on the Oregon Coast. It's been delightful to revisit these images, along with the memories they stir. What a place - words can barely describe it, so I won't try. More to come, as always:)


Fort Stevens Sunset


Land's End, Devil's Punchbowl


Oregon Rocks!


Livin' On The Edge


Wind Blown

Copyright 2012, Kathy Neudorf

Exhibition Alert - Come See Our Show!

"ORGANIC BY NATURE" Brass Band Art Group Exhibition

Date:

March 2, 2012 - March 31, 2012

THE BRASS BAND ART GROUP

PRESENTS

ORGANIC BY NATURE

The Brass Band Art Group is a group of 5 female artists who approach art in a unique way using a variety of media and enjoy exploring organic form. We find inspiration in nature and in each other. We believe we complement each other to produce an exhibit that is diverse, yet whole.

March 2nd – March 31, 2012

Opening reception
Saturday, March 3rd
1pm – 3:30pm

Arts Council of Surrey
Newton Cultural Centre Gallery
13530-72nd Avenue, Surrey
604 594-2700

Playing With The Band

Today I visited with the Brass Band Art Group; four very talented artists, friends, and co-exhibitors. We spent the morning 'drawing', from a simple still life set up by a window. They used paper and artist implements, while I took photos with my macro lens. This was so much fun - like exercises from art school, but with a brand new set of tools.


Golden Vessel


Twin Peaks


Vases

Copyright 2012, Kathy Neudorf

Ball Games

It started innocently enough. A neighbor hung a Christmas ball on a waif-like, bare tree in her front yard. What an idea for an image, I thought. This weekend was spent at the Glen, so I took some time to photograph baubles in a natural setting. A person could get carried away with this sort of thing!


Fire Catcher


Ball of Mystery


Intergalactic Bauble

Copyright 2012, Kathy Neudorf

The Light Fantastic

It's the eve of the dawn of the second last day of 2011. Here are two fantasy images from Burnaby Village Museum, which I visited in late November. Again, the goal was to capture the unusual. Artifacts are wonderful, but so is the imagination.


Memory Lane


Dream Weavers

Copyright 2011, Kathy Neudorf

Fishing

Maybe you've heard the joke about the difference between 'fishing' and 'catching'? Certainly, a trip to the Vancouver Aquarium suggests plenty of fish to many people. On this, my third visit, I didn't even try to capture those darting creatures. They move WAY too fast! I focused instead on their environment. Yes, I did get the shot of the not-so-tiny toad, but that guy wasn't going anywhere quickly.


Pond Dweller


Northern Lights


Above and Below

Copyright 2011, Kathy Neudorf

Of Men And Machines

The big night has come and gone – I saw Lindsey Buckingham in concert! Here is my first music review – I’ve always wanted to write one, and since this is my blog I get to do just that.

THOSE WHO ARE HERE FOR PHOTOGRAPHY CAN SKIP THIS POST.

This was a sold out show, full of primarily middle aged, enraptured fans. Lindsey certainly gave them their money's worth, playing a 2 hour set of the old and the new.

I left with mixed feelings. Obviously I had built this concert up so high that no human could possibly fulfill expectations. It was great to finally see this man live, something I’ve looked forward to for fifteen years!

Lindsey’s new work is excellent, leaning heavily on a classically influenced picking style that is elaborate and intense. Each track from his latest album, ‘Seeds We Sow’, is a masterpiece of sparkling instruments and distinctive vocals.

He has already completed several concert dates, and has 21 more before the tour ends in December. Unfortunately, the rigors of the road are taking their toll on my guitar hero.

Early in the set Lindsey was shaking out his hand after each song. He appeared to experience discomfort from the heavy picking, and his forays into that captivating style were limited. His voice was also affected; the nuances of the vocals shadowed by overstretching and overuse.

I would have been thrilled to hear all acoustic material, but this was not to be. Lindsey and his crack band played several Fleetwood Mac songs, and the crowd loved it. These songs were clearly the highlight of their evening, and their reason for attending. It made me wonder, why didn’t these people just buy a Fleetwood Mac ticket?

Lindsey Buckingham is no fool – to fill concert halls he must keep his fans happy. However these ‘fans’ do him no favour if they only want to hear music that peaked nearly 30 years ago. This indicates scant appreciation for his formidable regenerative powers and ongoing artistic growth.

What seems to matter most to Lindsey Buckingham is his ‘Little Machine’ - the creative force that has inspired him to produce three solo albums in five years. He describes ‘Seeds We Sow’ as ‘the best work I’ve ever done’. His words are full of excitement and joy.

It would be wonderful if more of us shared his enthusiasm.

Here's a track from 'Seeds We Sow', performed in Los Angeles last April. Enjoy!

WE NOW RETURN YOU TO OUR REGULARLY SCHEDULED PROGRAMMING.

Copyright 2011, Kathy Neudorf

Lindsey B.

Time for a thrill! On October 22nd I'm seeing Lindsey Buckingham in concert. When I bought tickets from the teenaged clerk, he said, 'And where is she playing?' Kind of a burn and a wake up call together:)

For those who may not know, Lindsey B. is the former lead guitarist/vocalist/songwriter of Fleetwood Mac. I consider him pure genius, as his musical talents are without peer.

What do you think?

Or if your taste runs to dizzying guitar wizardry, how about this?

Coasting

At the end of July I spent nine days on the Oregon Coast. Nine hundred days wouldn't have been enough. My task was twofold - to distill the infinite grandeur into images that would fit inside a viewfinder, and to create something outside what has been done before. Here are some first impressions:


Devil's Punchbowl


Ghost Ship


South Cannon Beach


Cat in Window, Astoria


Haystack Trio

All images copyright 2011, Kathy Neudorf

I Had No Choice

Today is July 4th, and these are wildflowers from Washington State. What would you have done??


Red


White


Blue

Copyright 2011, Kathy Neudorf

Glowin' On Bowen

Want a little piece of Paradise? Visit Bowen Island, the jewel of Howe Sound, a 20 minute ferry ride from Horseshoe Bay. Yesterday was pure summer: Bowen's lakes, beaches and even the tourist attractions sparkled in the sunlight. As usual, I didn't want to leave.


Signs Of Life


Artisan Grass


Tunstall Bay


Killarney Lake

Copyright 2011, Kathy Neudorf

Spring Has Sprung

It nearly didn't happen, at least not on the shores of the Nooksack last weekend. My gear was all set up and I'd just started to shoot, when the heavens opened, again. I had to run for cover, as I have on six previously aborted missions in this spot. But it was different this time - after a short while the sun reappeared, giving me hours of opportunity.


Rainbow Trees


Waves To The Shore


Down By The Water


Layers


Riverside Meadow

Copyright 2011, Kathy Neudorf

A Weekend In My Back Yard

Well not exactly, but recently I visited three favorite spots: Pitt Polder, Stewart Farmhouse, and Crescent Beach. I've been experimenting with long exposures and in-camera Orton effects, which are always surprising and exciting - how much fun is that?


Boundary Bay


Apple Orchard, Stewart Farmhouse


Rocky Reflections


Pitt Polder

Copyright 2011, Kathy Neudorf

So Many Pictures, So Little Time - Part One

Nearly two months have passed since my last post - where does the time go? Here are some shots from a recent trip to the museum at Britannia Mine, near Squamish. This is a thought provoking destination for anyone interested in mining's impact on the environment. During our underground tour (thanks, Lara!) we learned much about Britannia's eventful and tragic history. Read the story here.


Mill #3


The Miner And The Widowmaker


Barrel And Chain


Ore Samples


Howe Sound


Stairway To Hell


Wagons


Relics On The Shore


More Ore

Copyright 2011, Kathy Neudorf