Ad hoc talks
December 1, 2021, 4:00 pm
Covid walks in the neighbourhood: a photographic journey
Presenter: Paul Steinbok, Prof. Emeritus, Dept. of Surgery
With the restrictions imposed by Covid, walking in the neighbourhood was one of the pleasures that all of us could enjoy. During my walks, I became more aware than ever of the beauty of nature and perceived details that normally I might have ignored. I observed more closely changes in the environment around me with the seasons, the weather and the light. It was uplifting to see how so many responded to Covid with messages of thanks and hope and with resourcefulness.
As we started a second year of Covid, I became more intrigued with patterns, shadows and reflections, especially on the pavement that I had been traversing repeatedly. This further stimulated my curiosity, imagination and ultimately my photographic creativity.
My hope is that this photographic presentation will not only be enjoyable but will enhance the appreciation of the richness and variety that abound in our neighbourhoods, if we take the time to look more closely.