Luc & Vera

Today we spent a delightful afternoon with Luc and Vera. Luc is a colleague of mine. Actually he is more of a mentor. He has always been very generous in sharing with me his vast experience in working with organisations. Generosity is also a defining characteristic of Vera. She is a very sensitive but also resolute human being.

First we made a walk, with Luc improvising a tortuous itinerary through a melancholy winter landscape. The rest of the afternoon and evening we spent talking over a delicious, earthy meal, prepared by Vera, with the crackling blaze of the fireplace (and occasional piano improvisations by the kids) in the background. I can't think of a better way to pass a chilly and dusky winter afternoon.

The picture shown above is a portrait of Luc, taken last summer. Luc and Vera have a marvelous chestnut tree in their garden. It's his favourite spot to do his thinking and writing. I also have a nice portrait of Vera, which I may want to show later.

Taken with the Horseman 6x12 back on the Canham DLC 45, Rodenstock Sironar-S 150mm, Rollei R3 @ 400 asa.