A Shoebox Of Memories

I love when the trilliums blossom. This was taken on line 13. So beautiful to go for a quite drive and see what mother nature has to show us.

Just a quick note to thank all my followers and their friends who able to come out to see my photography display at the Leacock Museum during the Images Studio ...Tour this weekend. And for those that couldn't make it, all your comments and likes are so much appreciated. It was a wonderful tour. I had so many great conversations about my photography and my artistic style. See more

The Images Studio Tour starts on Thursday. Hope you can come out to see so many great artists in this juried art tour. Bring your friends and family. Brochures ...are out or you can go on line at https://images-studio-tour.com/map-brochure-studio-tour.html I will be one of 4 artists at the Leacock Museum. Enjoy the Thanksgiving Weekend and be safe. Please share with your FB friends. See more

The Images Studio Tour is only 6 weeks away. One of my new pieces, printed on Aluminum and framed with local barnboard. Hope to see you out. Stop by Stop R, at ...the Leacock Museum to say hi. I will be there along with 3 other artists. Mark your calendars for a great event. Attached is a link to the electronic Brochure and Map. Please pass on and invite your friends to attend. https://images-studio-tour.com/ See more

This 24" X 36" photograph was ready for the Images Studio Tour but the really big boss decided it should hang above our fireplace. Guess I have some more work to do printing and framing another.

It was so much fun photographing orchids. They will be part of the Images Studio Tour Thanksgiving weekend. Printed on canvas.

Entering into the Valley of Fire State Park just starts to take your breath away. Such an array of colours of the limestone rock open up as you get into the park. Click on the picture to see the panorama view.

A walk in the forest can be mysterious and calming at the same time.

The blood moon last night was spectacular in the desert. I have never stayed up to see one and so happy I did. Three of us ventured out at 4:00pm to find a grea...t spot for moon rise at 5:30. It was great on its own and I will post some pics later. But this was the prize at about 10:00 pm high above the mountains. The coyotes were howling around us and a little eerie. No light pollution and the clouds cooperated and stayed west of where we were. I think this adventure wlll make a good post on my new blog page on my website. http://www.ashoeboxofmemories.com/ See more

Another year is passing us by again. This one filled with lots of ups and downs. As a photographer, I have learned to seek out, stop, and enjoy the simple thin...gs we pass by every day. These are the things that can bring so much brightness into our lives. Wishing all my Facebook Friends a very happy NEW YEAR. Hope 2019 brings you continued good health and happiness and an opportunity to take some time to enjoy simplicity. See more

I love to find old buildings and take a picture looking out to see what people of those times would see. This was taken inside an old stone building with a huge open fireplace near the window.

Yesterday while out doing my normal desert photo search, I scared up 2 Horned Owls in a Mesquite Tree. Not sure who scared "hoo" the most. In any event they di...dn't far and settled in another tree. I took note and walked back to the vehicle to my longer lens. Approaching the new location slowly one flew again and the other stayed. Walking extremely slow towards the tree I saw the owl and he saw me but decided to see what I was up to. Long story short, I was blessed with having about 25 minutes to slowly circle the tree for a good clear shot. This was my end result. ( by the way Arni Stinnissen- shot with a Nikon :) See more

"The Cabin" had all the comforts of home. A barrel to set on and a bed to sleep on. Comfort would have been a luxury in those days.

I just love finding old remnants of history. I revisited the old cabin the other day and took some time thinking about how lonely but peaceful it must have been in the middle of nowhere. I have a few more pictures to come from "The Cabin"

Full Moon Wednesday night just popping up over the desert mountains. Sun setting behind me puts a red glow on the landscape. So serene.

Come join us everyone!

Artist Spotlight Mike Bailey/ A Shoebox Of Memories A self-taught photographer who specializes in landscapes, Mike also offers printing and framing services.... Find out more at http://www.ashoeboxofmemories.com/about/ Photos - GJ Thomson Photography from Images Studio Tour 2018

Today was the last day of the Images Studio Tour 2018. While it may have been a few gray dreary days outside, the 4 day event was full of wonderful conversation and meeting new people, listening to compliments and oh yes some sales all on the inside. A big thanks to all my friends who supported me by coming out to my studio stop at the Leacock Museum or shared my posts and my art. Hope everyone enjoyed their Thanksgiving weekend with family and friends.

Last day of the tour. Leacock Museum in Orillia.

Great first day on the Images Tour at Stop R- Leacock Museum. Visit 4 artists at this location.

Off to a good start. In the middle of setting up for the Images Studio starting tomorrow, Friday Oct 5th through 8th and a lovely lady from Washington came in and bought this framed photo of the Sonoran Desert. Looking forward to meeting folks from so many places over the next 4 days.

Another of my favorites that will be for sale at the Images Studio Tour. Stop R - Leacock Swanmore Hall Orillia. October 5th through 8th. Hope you can drop by.

Only 5 days left until the Images Studio Tour on Thanksgiving weekend. This punch of red is another of my fine art photography canvas prints available during th...e tour at Swanmore Hall at the Leacock Museum. There are 4 artists there this year. 2 in the Museum and 2 in Swanmore Hall. Share with your friends or bring them along. See more

This picture and more will be available at Leacock Museum during the Images Studio Tour, October 5-8. It will be printed on canvas and gallery wrapped as well as on lustre photo paper, matted and framed. Come visit me and 3 other artists at Stop R.

Mike Bailey feels there is something spiritual about watching the sun rise or set over the land. The changing light, the drama in the sky and the weather provid...e endless opportunities for capturing magical moments. Self -taught through experimenting, failing, trying harder, reading and feeling, he has learned to see what is in front of him. He values his photography, choosing to share a unique view of the world without using descriptive words. He prints, custom mats and frames all of his own images as well as provides custom work for others using archival inks and materials. To see more of Mike's work go to his website at: www.ashoeboxofmemories.com For more information and location maps go to: www.images-studio-tour.com See more

I have always been intrigued with old machinery. This was taken in Fort McMurray. One of the earlier digging machines in open Pit mining. It was at the front end of a long conveyer earth moving piece of equipment that was at least 500 feet long. The small trees at the bottom stood about 6 feet tall to give you some perspective.

Balance in Nature. Its that time of the year when mother natures canvas starts to change. Something new, something old. Together it can all work together in life.

I have had so many wonderful comments and likes from my photography posts over the last few years, I just wanted to say THANK YOU to everyone. Im looking forward to your continued support going forward and will hopefully post some new genres of photography. I would love to hear from you letting me know what you would like to see more of. I truly value your opinions.

Its that time of year to plan for the Autumn Images Studio Tour around the Orillia, Horseshoe Valley, Oro areas. I will still be at the Leacock Museum but in Swanmore Hall. 4 artists this year so come and check it all out. Here is a link to the artists, map and more https://images-studio-tour.com/photography-images-tour.html

Mark the date on your calendar. Bring friends for a great tour.