Robb North Photography

I find Robb North's work gripping. Something about it just speaks to me. I happened across is the other day when searching for a photo to exemplify the way I was feeling when unable to post something meaningful. Here are three examples. There are many more to be seen in the Robb North Flickr photo stream. Strolling through his photos and the accompanying words is inspiring. They're the perfect brain candy for me right now. I hope you enjoy them.

A Million Diamonds

As I pushed her through the unfurnished house, she recounted countless stories of the days gone by. She was a strong woman, but not in a physical sense; yet she seemed to be gathering strength the further I led her into that place. I thought she was going to step right out of that wheelchair.

She would say, "Oh, stop right here. Move me back just a bit."

My favourite story was the one of her and her sister playing with an egg-shaped piece of crystal of their Mother's. They would hold it up to the light that was spilling into the sitting room through the big bay windows. Making the reflected light's patterns dance on the walls. And they dropped it! She said there was a moment in time that seemed to last forever, where they both looked at each other with horror in their eyes. Expecting the heavy piece to shatter into a "million tiny little diamonds" when it landed. It remained in tact.

She pointed to the very spot where the crystal had struck the oak floor. A well-worn mark still remained...the edges had softened with time and traffic. But, you could still see the impression that that moment in time had created.

I'll keep your memory vague

Now I'm thinking back
To what I said before
I hope your heart won't have to hurt anymore
Cause it's really not that sad from here
Because the moments I can feel you near
They keep you close to me my dear
And if they ever become too clear...

~Finger 11

Models: Erin and Tyler

hollow

The X-ray tech said, "I'm sorry sir, but we're going to have to try that again."

"What's the matter? This will be the third time," he said.

"Nothing's showing up...you appear to be completely empty inside."