Early morning, just after we changed our clocks in British Columbia for the last time. I find myself in the garden waiting for the sun. A little sunlight suddenly shows through a break in the clouds. It is only a few meters wide here on the ground. The sky is still dark. In the end, no snow. Just wind, cold nd two wild pheasants flying overhead scaring me to death.
Brambles
Often, the forest here creates a wall rather than just a screen. You simply can go no further. Still, you can stand back and see the order and structure create itself each spring.
Trees of Tokyo
A small group of trees from my project “Trees of Tokyo.” This project focuses on unusual trees in unusual places.
An Average House
An Average House is part of my series on social geography and the value of venacular subject matter. You can find essay that goes with this series on substack: Jim Roche on Photography.
Late Fall In The Woodlands
For the past 5 years I have been taking photos of this short, 2KM pathway through a small local bog. It follows a patter throughout the seasons, becoming disorganized and confused, and slowly finding it’s purpose.
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Two women walking to the bus.
Two Women Walking to the Bus
Two women walking to the bus to get to work, 6:30 am, Vancouver, BC
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Early Morning in the Garden
Early Morning Flowers
Early morning flowers, the garden is no longer focused on vegetables and fruits, late summer brings the rein of the flowers. They have been waiting quietly for their chance and not take it. An old fence acts as a defence, protecting a small plot from intrusion.