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For keeps.

/ Vanessa / 10 Comments

I’m disappointed that life has recently gotten in the way of photography and blog posts. But I couldn’t let today pass by without a tribute to the Mr. – a guy who barely even raises an eyebrow when I suggest we spend our anniversary touring abandoned buildings. And who doesn’t even complain when I order him to pose beside various busted windows.

More than ever, Mr. – for reasons far deeper and more plentiful than I’ve mentioned here – I’m so grateful to have you by my side. Happy anniversary 💕

Staircase detail, former Gibson School, Hamilton
Interior, former Gibson School, Hamilton
Banister detail, former Gibson School, Hamilton
Looking out, former Gibson School, Hamilton
Redrum, former Cannon Knitting Mills, Hamilton
Headshot in a dilapidated factory? Why not? Former Cannon Knitting Mills, Hamilton
Fallen sink, former Cannon Knitting Mills, Hamilton
Industrial scale (and greeting), former Cannon Knitting Mills, Hamilton
Interior door detail, former Cannon Knitting Mills, Hamilton
Won’t you sit down? Former Cannon Knitting Mills, Hamilton
Window light, former Cannon Knitting Mills, Hamilton

 

Celebrations.

/ Vanessa / 13 Comments

My apologies: I’ve been neglectful of this space, haven’t I? Fortunately, my camera has been busy – I’ve begun another personal project (maybe more on that later) – and while I’ve kept on top of following my favourite WordPress blogs, I have missed posting here regularly.

But today deserves some attention because it’s the Mr.’s birthday. Here’s a guy who’s willing to stand on potentially dangerous ledges and outcrops of wet rock so that I can make photos. To be clear: it’s HIS idea to stand on dangerous ledges and outcrops of wet rock. If it were up to me, he’d be standing at a reasonable, safe distance from the water at all times. Maybe wearing a life jacket, just in case. But those pictures would surely put you to sleep.

Anyhow, anxiety and slippery rocks aside, my mightiest birthday wishes go out to my partner of nearly twenty years. He’s kind, generous, smart, funny, and patient. Also, easy on the eyes. I don’t know how I was lucky enough to nab him.

Honey, I celebrate you.

And the fact that you didn’t fall into the lake.