Tag Archives: Photography

Beginner’s Mind – 2015 version

Posted on April 18, 2015 by jonbutlerphoto

Today was our first morning up Willisville Mountain this year and while preparing for the early morning I once again revisited Shunryu Suzuki’s wonderful quote “If your mind is empty, it is always ready for anything, it is open to everything. … Continue reading →

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Cranberry Narrows

Posted on May 15, 2014 by jonbutlerphoto

‘Cranberry Narrows’, a limited edition of 4/colour photograph, is now available at Turner’s of Little Current.

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‘Purple Haze’ – from the La Cloche Spirit portfolio

Posted on May 8, 2014 by jonbutlerphoto

Each ‘La Cloche Spirit’ package includes a signed limited edition book ‘La Cloche Spirit: Contemplating Beginner’s Mind’. This is a signed limited edition of 150. Each ‘La Cloche Spirit’ package includes a signed and matted limited edition photograph. Each photograph is a … Continue reading →

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This is what I photograph!

Posted on March 18, 2014 by jonbutlerphoto

Stopping and Seeing Wei-tse (d. 1348) “Calmness and insight develop through stilling thoughts: the mind of the buddhas manifests therein.” This saying seems to refer to cessation and observation, or stopping and seeing. The ocean of nature to which all … Continue reading →

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Art Gallery of Sudbury Boutique – Featured Artist

Posted on June 22, 2013 by jonbutlerphoto

I’m the Featured Artist at the Art Gallery of Sudbury Boutique for the month of July! If you are in Sudbury drop by the Gallery to see some of my La Cloche photographs! The ‘La Cloche Spirit’ limited edition … Continue reading →

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Killarney Art Show & Sale – July 27 & 28

Posted on June 11, 2013 by jonbutlerphoto

2013 Friends of Killarney Art Sale & Show, July 27-28 Join art lovers at the 8th annual art show and sale, and discover the beauty of the Killarney and nature’s wild spaces through the inspired works of visual artists. A variety … Continue reading →

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The Wind

Posted on May 29, 2013 by jonbutlerphoto

Art Impact Juried Art Show – Artists on Elgin Public viewing of finalists’ work will be on display at the Vale Living with Lakes Centre from June 10th till June 14th, 2013. The public will have the opportunity to vote … Continue reading →