Tuesday 29 March 2011

...A Skiers Thought...



“That's why I'm easy, Easy like a Sunday morning”

Such a simple line Lionel Ritchie birthed and made immortal to many generations. Generations which have felt and observed such dramatic change upon this earth. How to get through such 'Dramatic' except to be easy. Easy on the earth; Easy on the beloveds around us; Easy on our many incarnations; Easy on the heart. Perhaps sunday is after all a special day. Though perhaps treating every following day with this respect takes life to the next band of infinite frequency. Contemplation needed.




Sitting amongst the jagged outcrop of volcanic peaks now known as the Canadian West Coast Coastal Mountains, births this contemplation needed. The approach, ski enabled, to this 'sitting amongst' births this contemplation needed. The mainstream agenda invisible to so many births not this contemplation needed. And why. After all we do have a choice.

The tall winds which brushed the faces of the greats and caressed the hair of the graceful now salutes me. With the suns persistence, dusk is approaching. Moisture filled cumulus clouds embrace the peaks to the south. Alpine-glow paints the peaks to the north. The moment has come to descend this fresh filled couloir, feathering below me. How each turn flows into the next, and how each next into the now. Elegance of cold smoke snow dancing with the air. Every turn a fresh waltz.

The Douglas Fir approach me with their timeless pride. When I ski closer, their voice grows louder. I come to halt and listen. A personal exchange occurs. This exchange re-awakens the too often dormant breath. A true deep soul breath.

The ski's point towards the Cerise Creek bed, which in turn points towards my ride back to the humble abode. A humble abode graced by stars in her eyes so vast and with such twinkles, the Eckasha itself embraces.

The side step up the roads snow bank brings the ever so conflicting moment. A transition of consciousness I am not too fond of. Ever so slight but none-the-less a transition. What time is it? What days do I work in the coming week? Does the vehicle have enough sustenance for the ride back? Small thoughts, but largely infiltrating.

In perfect step, the soul family speak. “Worry not dear one. As just like the spring blossoms, and the fall shades of grey, your time here will come again. And when it does no more, be sure of the grander visions to embrace your time.”

As I wind down the pass, this becomes my mantra. The high peaks on the left and right draw further inspiration. Inspiration to explore their depth. For now though, I am content. Content on parting my presence with these peaks. As I know, the souls desire will once more speak





...Capturing with Kyle...

Here we are again, enjoying the sun and what the surrounding mountains have up for offer.
This is on a seldom skied section of Whistler mountain. It is seldom skied as the snow coverage has to be great, and stability good for ski patrol to not bomb it.
I remember standing at the top of the short line waiting for Kyle to gain his desired position for the image and looking around. Looking around and thinking. Then, looking around and feeling.
How fortunate we really are.




Sunday 27 March 2011

...Instrumental...

Here is a link to a tune i released over the internet not long ago. 
On this track i am playing a 12-string acoustic which has been by my side for the last 9 years of this life. 
If you choose to get this track, i hope you enjoy its character. I also hope that this tune inspires within you a choice to allow yourself the space and time to listen to the finest and most sacred music of all, the sacred music inside.



http://itunes.apple.com/ca/artist/polek/id428518913

Sunday 20 March 2011

...Digital World...

How the times have changed from the "roll of film" era. 
To capture light in a certain state, a certain mood, a certain exposure. Is this definitive art losing its gifted and well due credit? Desperately avoiding frostbite for that particular shadow to cast or the evening light to soften.
Digital photo editing programs world wide can make images seem much more than they are. This i know first hand as i played with one of Dan Johnson's images. Not to take credit from the many talented photographers using the digital mode of capture as one has to have the vision first hand and the ability to put oneself in the position for the ideal frame. 






These images are not really what Dan saw or i envisioned whilst shooting. Rather it is a collaboration of my lounge room imagination and the computer in front of me.
From hands on darkroom experiments to hands on mouse experiments.

In the name of our artistic creations 

Tuesday 15 March 2011

...Duffey Lake...


Skiing the wonderful Duffey Lake region. 
What a magical experience it truly is.
Photos by Dan Johnson











Wednesday 9 March 2011

...Season to Season...


This is a clip of how time passes by and what we do with its preciousness.
Surfing, climbing, skiing; either side of the equator, either state of the season.




...Capturing with Kyle...


These images of time were captured by the talented photographer Kyle Graham.
We chose a few little zones on a busy Whistler mountain to work with and this is what came of it.