Vagabond Photography

A Grief Experienced

by pattihenderson | Mar 22, 2020 | The New Adventures of the Vagabond Photographer

Surreal is a very good word. Last week as I prepared to take March Break off for a much-needed vacation I thought “I would just like the world to stop and let me off for a bit.” In the category of “be careful what you wish for” this thought could be considered the...

Thank You

by pattihenderson | Feb 9, 2020 | The New Adventures of the Vagabond Photographer

I took the photo above of Mum and Dad on a Thanksgiving trip to the beautiful Muskoka’s about 20 years ago. I was fiddling with the settings on my film camera and looked up to see this shot ready to be taken. I’m so glad I took it! Today I am missing my parents. Dad...

In a Moment

by pattihenderson | Jan 1, 2020 | The New Adventures of the Vagabond Photographer

On this New Years Day, 2020, I’m sitting in my cozy Toronto apartment reflecting back on the last 20 years of this “new millennium.” 20 years ago on New Years Eve we were all wondering if the electricity would still be on at the stroke of midnight…do you remember Y2K?...

Christmas the Way I Remember

by pattihenderson | Dec 22, 2019 | The New Adventures of the Vagabond Photographer

The last two weekends I have travelled north to find some snow and some perspective as we approach another Christmas. It is a season I have always loved: the colourful lights, peaceful music, and traditions that often bring comfort. I also love reminiscing about...

Just Visiting

by pattihenderson | Dec 1, 2019 | The New Adventures of the Vagabond Photographer

This past month I visited one of my favourite Toronto neighbourhoods, Roncevalles, and encountered this stunning mural painted by Indigenous artist Philip Cote, Nelly Torossian and Jim Bravo in 2018. I immediately wondered how it came to be and learned that the mural...

Like an Old Friend

by pattihenderson | Nov 24, 2019 | The New Adventures of the Vagabond Photographer

“But when fall comes, kicking summer out on its treacherous ass as it always does one day sometime after the midpoint of September, it stays awhile like an old friend that you have missed. It settles in the way an old friend will settle into your favorite chair and...

We All Come From Away

by pattihenderson | Nov 17, 2019 | The New Adventures of the Vagabond Photographer

“Welcome to the bog, welcome to the trees,A kiss and a cod and whatever’s in betweenTo the ones who’ve left; you’re never truly goneOur candle’s in the window and the kettle’s always on” – Come From Away Finale Sisters My sister Jen and I recently had the good fortune...

Introducing The Pearson Run Club

by pattihenderson | Oct 27, 2019 | The New Adventures of the Vagabond Photographer

“Run when you can, walk if you have to, crawl if you must; just never give up” – Dean Karnazes, Ultramarathon Runner Last Sunday I had the good fortune to witness my work colleagues complete the Toronto 5K at the Toronto Scotiabank Waterfront Marathon 2019. I rose...

Making Memories

by pattihenderson | Oct 20, 2019 | The New Adventures of the Vagabond Photographer

“You don’t know you are making memories, you just know you are having fun.” – Winnie-the-Pooh (A.A. Milne) This is my family! Last week I traveled the 3 hour drive south to visit a group who my Dad referred to as “The Happy Gang.” In this photo you can understand why....

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