Plums from My Father’s Kitchen: How I Edited the Photo
Plums from my father’s kitchen in Ukraine, and how I edited the photo in Photoshop step by step: crop, Curves, Hue/Saturation and layer masks.
Kraków in Five Details: Photography Tips
Five small details from one morning in Kraków, and how to photograph a city beyond its famous views.
91 Seconds Over Castilla: Chasing the Solar Eclipse in Valladolid, Spain
August 12, 2026 — the day the sun went out over the Spanish meseta, and the…
An Afternoon at Rosewood Estates Winery, Beamsville
Rosewood Estates Winery in Beamsville was founded by beekeepers, and it shows — lavender rows, working hives, and a peaches and cream trifle I’m still thinking about.
Dark Heirloom Tomatoes: A Still Life, Then a Salad
I bought these dark heirloom tomatoes for the colour and then left them sitting on the…
Where to Eat Near Kraków’s Main Square: A Walk Through the Old Town
This post contains affiliate links. If you book through them, I may earn a small commission at…
Rainier Cherries, Three Ways: A Still Life Study in Light and Shadow
A still life study of Rainier cherries — chiaroscuro bowl, minimalist pair, hard light on vintage sheet music. Lighting notes and a honey-roasted cherry recipe.
What Makes a Ripe Summer Peach So Special?
There’s a short window every year when peaches are exactly right — heavy for their size,…
A Morning in the Lavender Rows of Niagara
There is a particular hush that settles over a lavender field in early summer. The bees…
French Breakfast Radish and Cucumber Salad with Grainy Mustard Vinaigrette
There’s a short window every spring and summer when radishes are at their best — crisp,…