Heroes Not Zombies

I took these three photos on a recent trip to the village of Sancerre. Aren’t they wonderful? There are several large black and white photos placed on walls and buildings throughout the village. I imagine they represent life in these streets in the years gone by.

I am very keen on words….texts, the spoken word, stories and poems. But I’m also a very visual thinker. I have dozens of notebooks filled with mind maps and diagrams I’ve drawn to help myself think. I’ve given many talks and presentations and have always used as many photos, paintings and drawings as I can as the core of each talk.

I’ve had a love for photography since I was a boy, and I’m always keen to explore a gallery or two when I visit a different city. So, it was natural for me to decide to make each post here with, first, a photo I’ve taken, then below that some writing inspired by that image.

I suppose my favourite images are ones which make me think. I like a photo which stops me, just as I like a flower, or a tree, or a butterfly which catches my attention and makes me pause.

My hope here is that the photos I share do that for you…that they catch your attention, make you pause, and inspire some reflection.

Enjoy!