Hunger Awareness

I am curious...  As to what you think the meaning of 'Hunger Awareness' is?  What do you think of when you think of that phrase? 

When I think of that phrase, I instantly just want to help in any way I can, to promote a Healthy, Happy and Heartfelt style of living.  I know it can be a 'touchy' subject.  There can be people that look very deep into the phrase "Hunger Awareness," or on the other hand a simple image of a child eating a nice ripe golden delicious apple could be on the 'light' side, if you will. 

It's not everyday that a landscape/nature photographer asks its readers what you think of 'Hunger Awareness,' but there is more to the story.  I have been given the opportunity to help out my community in a very profound way.  I have been asked to run an event incorporating photography with a fundraiser; which has the theme this year 'Hunger Awareness.'  It is a subject that I thought I knew so much about as a Canadian and after doing just a little bit of research, I feel like I know NOTHING about it.  I find that in some groups you ask or some people you ask, instantly it could be taken as one of those subjects you're told to stay away from unless you really know the person.  You know, those subjects...  Politics, Ethnicity and Religion.  But don't you think we should be able to talk about it as a group?  Even if it's just the 'light version?'  I DO!

I want to be able to help out in many ways, to benefit my community, my province and my country that I've been given the chance to live in.  I have been fortunate to always have food on the table and always have been told to speak my mind.  Well, sometimes speaking about 'touchy' subjects is not something everyone wishes to talk to you about.  Which, leads to my next statement.... "A picture is worth a thousand words."  Exactly why I got involved with this fundraiser.  Through my eyes, I can elaborate on my views as what I depict to be 'Hunger Awareness' and through my viewers you can create what you think of it. 

I hope to do this topic justice for the event.  I will post more about it in the next month.  But I would love to know what you think of 'Hunger Awareness.'  How does it make you feel, when you think of the phrase? What do you envision in your head?  How does it affect you?  Anything you would like to share I would be honoured with reading! 

You can let me know anyway you want... Either as a comment on here (my blog) or on my Facebook page or even private message me.

Until then, I wish you all a happy and healthy evening and by no means have I written this blog to offend or upset anyone in any nature.

Your Favourite Secret Spot

Today, I was speaking with a fellow photographer about places to shoot new scenery pictures.  Might I add here, she is an amazing photographer, who has the ability to shoot the perfect portrait; I only wish I was that talented as her, with my landscapes.  I asked her for ideas on trying to figure out new shooting spots, that might have a look out or a hidden waterfall.  Places that people go but not a lot of people know about.  After this conversation with her I realized everyone has those secret spots that they love.  Those hidden gems that you take your dog for a walk at, or you pack a family picnic, or you go there to read a book.  A place where you know not a lot of people know about and you hope that you are that only person.  A place where you say "I wish I had this place in a beautiful picture, framed on my wall, or on a postcard that I can send to my friend with a caption "Wish you were here."

I know not everyone wants to share those places with everyone, but for a 'free' picture opportunity, you might reconsider, no? 

I am asking for your input....

On my Facebook page, for Corcoran Photography, write down your favourite little spot you like to go to.  If you don't want to share it with everyone, then private message me.  If I pick your spot to shoot, I will let you know and send you the digital copies of the location for you to have and cherish all the time. 

Remember, if you want to be picked, it does have to be in Ontario:) 

Gallery Showing & Contest Winner

I am so excited that I have been selected as one of the artists to show my work in a gallery!  I have been selected to show a few pieces at The Art Unique in Cookstown, Ontario. 

On Sunday, April 21st, 2013 there will be an open house for the artists in the gallery from
1pm - 3pm.  I will be there too!  I can't believe I have been chosen but I am really honoured that I have been selected to display some work at the gallery.  If you would like more information about the event, email me and I would be glad to answer any questions!

The contest has officially ended!  I am very happy with all the people that 'Liked' our Facebook page and entered the contest!  Thank you to everyone who did so.  The lucky winner Dawn was the one who guessed the correct answer for the picture.  It was a donkey.  I posted a full picture of the animal.  Congrats Dawn!  Remember to keep checking the Etsy site for photos being updated all the time, that way you can select your prize photo.

Keep your eye open for another contest that will be happening shortly.