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litguru
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A story teller at the gates of dawn
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2018-05-09 19:59
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litguru
Black And White
2026-05-20 02:26
The Noir Files
I mentioned in a previous post that as far as I could remember, I had never shot a black and white (B&W) photograph. No point in losing all that rich hue information, I reckoned. The other day I was
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litguru
Picture A Day
2026-05-18 20:43
Hail to the Queen!
Today we celebrate Victoria Day to honour Queen Victoria on her birthday, though it is actually on the 24th. She was instrumental in the creation of Canada. While the constitution limits royal power in
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litguru
Visual Shots
2026-05-14 23:42
At the Edge of the River Delta
The establishment of the settlement of Steveston at the mouth of the Fraser river, which flows into the Pacific ocean on Canada's west coast, began after a land purchase by W.H. Steves in 1886. Its strategic
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litguru
The Ink Well
2026-05-13 20:26
Miles to Go
“This was mistake,” Christine said to her husband's avatar. “I only came because I promised him.” She stepped away from his projection on the obsidian platform within the silent room of the mausoleum,
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litguru
Black And White
2026-05-11 23:00
Monochromatic Scenes From the West Coast
As far as I can remember, I’ve never taken a photograph in black and white, so I decided that it was high time to set my camera setting to monochrome, and see if I could take any decent shots without colour
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litguru
Discovery-it
2026-05-08 23:16
Of Myths and Culture
The Centennial and Millennium totem poles stand in Capilano suspension bridge park in North Vancouver, demonstrating an ancient system of visual communication used by the Coast Salish people of the Pacific
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litguru
Proof of Brain
2026-05-07 02:01
海王丸
After a month-long voyage across the Pacific ocean, the King of the Sea arrived on Steveston harbour in Richmond, BC to anchor as the centre piece of the “Ships to Shore” festival, which celebrates the
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litguru
Discovery-it
2026-05-06 02:17
Our House, in the Middle of BC
Soccer madness is beginning to hit the city of Vancouver as the 2026 World Cup approaches. While soccer is not wildly popular in Canada, Metro Vancouver has a team in Major League Soccer and in other leagues,
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litguru
Picture A Day
2026-05-05 21:31
A Space For Reflection
Steveston used to be a small fishing village that was highly active in the early days of the region. Many people of Japanese descent settled here in the 1800s to work in the fishing industry and grow into
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litguru
Visual Shots
2026-05-04 23:20
There She Blows! 💦
There Leviathan, Hugest of living creatures, in the deep Stretched like a promontory sleeps or swims, And seems a moving land; and at his gills Draws in, and at his breath spouts out a sea. John Milton,
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litguru
Picture A Day
2026-05-03 23:52
A Fisherman's Dream
This colourful mural was painted on the building of the Steveston Harbour Authority in Steveston, BC. Artist Carolyn Wong painted this beautiful work depicting a larger than life image of a fisherman having
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litguru
Blockchain Poets
2026-05-02 13:38
Time Crystals
The darkness of the sleeping Bay Smoothly dissipates in waves On dawn's golden wings Awake to race and find The time we lost before today Spatial oscillations structured fine That we see with our own eyes
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artificialintelligence
2026-04-30 18:15
On the Threshold of a Dream
The Canada goose is a common sight around the city, specially when the weather warms up, and the migratory birds return from its overwintering grounds in the south. More than a dozen species have been
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litguru
Visual Shots
2026-04-29 19:28
What is Reality? and Other Questions I Ask Myself While Looking at Street Art
Douglas Coupland sure gets around the Vancouver art scene. The man is bent on bending our reality and transform it into the multi-media psychedelic kaleidoscope that he appears to think it is. I suspect
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litguru
Worldbuilding
2026-04-28 21:57
The Engraver's Message
My most esteemed and illustrious Lord, May this missive find Your Excellency in great health and illuminated by the High Graces. This note is to advise you that the project has been completed as per my
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litguru
Feathered Friends
2026-04-27 20:38
A Random Set of Urban Tails and Tales
Acting as a layover destination for migrating birds, the lower mainland sees a variety of feathered travelers who stop by to replenish their supplies in the abundant natural spaces in and around the city,
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litguru
The Ink Well
2026-04-26 01:51
Nomenclature Sigma-9
“I warned you not to eat too much of the astrid meat,” said Irene to her husband, who was rubbing his sore stomach and sweating profusely. “I shall contact Kanan and let him know we can’t go on the island
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litguru
Visual Shots
2026-04-22 19:40
A Beautiful Spring Shower
Soon after they bloom, cherry tree blossoms begin to shed their petals. The smallest breeze can dislodge them, sending them tumbling swirling gliding through the air. They cover the ground with a rosy
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aiart
2026-04-22 13:46
A General Comparison of Outputs of an AI Generated Moon Sketch
"a single line drawing of a man's hand at the bottom left of the page pointing at a lineart moon on a white canvass above swaying hemlock tree" I'm experimenting with ChatGPT Images 2 to see
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Picture A Day
2026-04-22 03:53
A Playful Summer Day
From this raised platform, the flowers stretched out on either side like a sea of yellow with whirlpools of red, white, purple, and blue. There was a surreal feel about that space tucked nicely among the
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