Lake Oggiono, by Luca RenoldiThe Weight of Still Water
In the early days of cartography, mapmakers often filled the empty spaces of the oceans with drawings of sea monsters or intricate compass roses. They were terrified of the blankness, of the idea that a place might exist without a name or a…
The Essence of Life
Sometimes little things in life bring out heavenly happiness. If you don’t know what I mean, just look at the photograph below. Its been taken by Bangladeshi photographer Shahnaz Parvin. Do you see the extraordinary smiles in the faces of…
Lake Oggiono, by Luca RenoldiThe Weight of Still Water
Water does not ask to be seen. It simply holds the sky, the hills, and the passing clouds, indifferent to whether we are watching or not. We look for ourselves in the reflection, hoping to find a version of the world that is clearer, quieter,…