Photography – Aspasía S. Bissas

06/11/202106/11/2021

Van Gogh Immersive

My first real venture back into “normal” life happened on Wednesday, when after months of postponements due to lockdowns, I finally got to go see the Van Gogh Immersive exhibit! Unfortunately, it wasn’t quite what I’d been expecting, or hoping for. While the people working there were absolutely fantastic, the venue just wasn’t the right one for this kind of show. But you know what? I don’t care. It was just amazing to be out enjoying art in person again (I should add that everyone there was vaccinated and wearing masks). Sometimes, a disappointing experience can still be perfect 🙂

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01/05/202130/04/2021

Flowers for Isolation

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The week started out so well.

Or maybe I should say last week ended well. This week was a nightmare.

Last Saturday my SO and I got the first of our AstraZeneca COVID vaccines! What a relief that was– the first bit of light at the end of a long, long tunnel. I had very mild side effects that didn’t last long. He didn’t have any side effects. We’re looking forward to our second doses.

I think it was Monday that I found out my entire family had either tested positive for COVID, or was exposed to it. Let me tell you, it’s a special kind of feeling of isolation to hear that nearly all the people you care about in the world have contracted or might contract a deadly and debilitating illness. I don’t recommend it. And my family aren’t covidiots, by any means; it was a real shock to hear the news.

But speaking of the people you care about in the world, on Wednesday my SO was hit with a non-COVID health issue. Because those haven’t taken a pause during the pandemic. And we then discovered the fun of trying to get medical care during a lockdown (he managed to connect with a doctor and avoid a trip to the ER, thankfully).

So, things have been stressful lately. In light of that I decided to share some pictures I’ve taken of spring flowers, because flowers make me feel better. If you’ve also had a rough week, maybe they’ll make you feel better too…

Cherry Blossoms

Magnolia

Daffodils

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24/04/202124/04/2021

Cover Story

Some of you might recognize the above image from the cover of Love Lies Bleeding:

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The picture is of the Medici Fountain in the Luxembourg Gardens (Jardin du Luxembourg) in Paris. The fountain was built in 1630, eventually falling into disrepair before being restored in 1811. The figures are the mythical lovers Acis, a mortal, and the nereid Galatia. Above them is the giant Polyphemus:

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He’s on the back cover of Love Lies Bleeding. I thought the statues suited the book’s characters, particularly how Acis is staring at Galatia’s neck (echoing vampire Mara and mortal Lee), while a menacing figure looms over them. What do you think– were these photos a good choice? Let me know in the comments.

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Aspasía S. Bissas