Rebeccah Newcombe 7/25/17 Rebeccah Newcombe 7/25/17

Summer 2017, Part 1

This summer started by spending 2+ weeks in the beautiful Eastern townships of Quebec where small farms make up a lot of the landscape.

Next I had a week in California for my cousin's graduation from UCLA which was followed by dips in Ocean Beach and lots of espresso (Sightglass, Andytown and Saint Frank to mention a few favourites).

After returning, my family celebrated my Dad's 60th birthday at home and spent time at my brother's barn (soon to be converted into a cool home).

Part 2 is still underway. Post coming!

Rebeccah Newcombe 12/14/13 Rebeccah Newcombe 12/14/13

A new little person

Two of my good friends had a baby.

They're pretty happy about it.

Can't wait to watch you grow up, Cosette!

Shot beside the Saugeen River in Bruce County, ON.

Rebeccah Newcombe 12/12/13 Rebeccah Newcombe 12/12/13

Miles above Kearney Lake | WOOD + PHOTO III

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This is another piece in my current WOOD + PHOTO III show at Dark Horse Espresso Bar in Toronto.

A typical day at Kearney Lake includes several swims, some paddling, the occasional evening fishing trip, lots of book-reading, consistent meal preparing, and deep forest exploring.

The photograph in this piece was shot from a bush plane. Here is a hand-drawn map of the familiar parts of the lake:

See it at Dark Horse Espresso Bar - 682 Queen Street East. Toronto, ON

Alexander Vijay Smith 10/21/13 Alexander Vijay Smith 10/21/13

Where the Bonnechere starts

It was a weekend well spent, at the mouth of the Bonnechere River.

In the middle of Ontario somewhere between Barry's Bay and Pembroke, a group of friends got together to share core-warming meals and wood panelled quarters.

A beautiful hand built cedar strip canoe hosted live book readings and chartered quiet lake tours, while a single shotgun and a box of clay pigeons provided loud cracks and complimentary cheers.

Many a fishing line was cast, but not a fish came in from the lake.

Here are a few photos:

Alexander Vijay Smith 9/23/13 Alexander Vijay Smith 9/23/13

A September cottage weekend

Now that it is September, the cottage takes on a slightly different role. In general, it means more pots of coffee, extra layers of plaid, bigger waves, freshly picked apples, and too-small wetsuits.

This past weekend, it also meant a friendly exchange of homemade goods: kimchi, kombucha, applesauce, chicken broth, granola and sourdough. A productive weekend.