Cecily Walker

Author: Cecily Walker

  • Universality

    Universality

    We live in a world of division, where we fail to understand each other and make connections across differences. Yet some expressions are universal. 🤣

  • The Family Way

    The Family Way

    A couple of different edits while I figure out which style suits me best. Click the thumbnails for larger versions.

  • Humans Don’t Deserve Dogs

    Humans Don’t Deserve Dogs

    I can’t think of a single thing humanity has contributed that was beneficial enough for us to end up with dogs as companions. But I’m glad we did.

    If the photos look low-res, it’s because I used the Retropia repurposed disposable camera lens a gift from a good friend who wanted to see what results I’d get. I decided to use the oldest camera I own, an Olympus OM-D E-M10 from 2009, and I’d shoot only JPEGs with no post-processing.

    I really like how these turned out. Be sure to look at the large versions to see the dog’s absolutely crazed expression.

  • A Couple of Baddies and Ethics in Street Photography

    A Couple of Baddies and Ethics in Street Photography

    Daylight has returned to my evenings. I’m starting to get over the fear of pointing a camera in people’s faces, and as a result, I take every opportunity to chase the light for as long as I can, even if it isn’t very far. But only when it’s dry. I’ve lived in this town for over 20 years, and photowalks in the rain still don’t have much of an appeal. Whatever illusions I have about moving farther north, this body is not built for cold, damp temperatures.

    Someone asked whether I would share the photo of my neighbour, but I demurred. I remembered reading these guidelines on the use of appropriate images to represent Indigenous people a while back, and I always try to keep them in mind when I’m taking photos of the urban landscape. However, I feel absolutely no hesitation about taking photos of non-minorities in urban spaces, possibly because I think they’re fair game.

    I think I need to unpack this a bit…

    It’s March Madness, South Carolina’s going back to the semi-final, and KIM MULKEY LOST AHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH

    Last One Laughing UK is a show where UK comedians are placed in a Big Brother-style house with other comedians, but if they laugh at each other’s jokes, they’re penalized. Not only is the show hilarious, it’s an interesting case study in social niceties.

    I feel bad about recommending this what with it being on Jeff Bezos’ internet, so if you can find another source for this show, you should.

    Alison Moyet went to art school and got her degree at 63 and shut up already, universe.

    Counterpoint: List of art schools in Europe

    Luvinya is a local (Vancouver) artist who is appearing at the Cherry Blossom Festival’s Blooms After Dark event, but it’s too cold for me to be out and I’ll miss her performance. I like her R&B-inflected sound.

    Thanks for reading, and enjoy the photos!

  • Life in a Northern Town

    Life in a Northern Town

    We hastily bundle ourselves up against the cold for a few minutes of pure vitamin D goodness.

    Once again, I’m experimenting with editing styles. If you read Framelines magazine or watch their videos, one of the influences should be obvious.