At The Drysdale Tree Farm

Photos have been piling up since my last post and that was September. I haven't posted anything as of late but I'm trying.

This was taken last Saturday at the Drysdale Tree Farm. Had the chance to see some of the guys with their families outside of work. Great Day!

Cape Breton II

Learning to see in monochrome for print making was one of the plans of the trip. It's been quite an experience seeing a scene in color but looking beyond color and see the forms and shapes instead.

Main And Danforth Sunrise

I have been moving further south for sunrise shots and I made it to the Go station at Main St. I find this spot very challenging as the foreground is lighted.

To Cape Breton I

Had a peek of the Maritimes taking Via Rail at Toronto, out at Truro then Acadien Lines to Sydney, NS. Oh man I can live there and eat fish everyday and meat on the weekends. Talk about simplifying your lifestyle to the basics and just photograph the scenery to your heart's content, it'll take at least a lifetime to cover the whole of Cape Breton.




At the water's edge. I had to scramble down 30 ft from the parking area to get to this spot and free climbed my way back. Severe erosion and slippery rocks but it was worthwhile. Now on a good cloudy sunrise at the right time of the year when the sun is visible and in front of my leading line, it would be fantastic!




Part of the game plan of this trip was to get as much background shots for my portait composites and I managed to do that. The fortress was a trove of background scenes and I'm happy with it.




Louisbourg fortress maids in a row.




I think this is a good candidate for Lith printing. I don't know when I'll get to that but I have something to look forward to when I get my hands on "snatch and grab" printing.




All in for Sardines!







Mondrian much?

A McCowan and 401 Sunrise

Took a gamble early today on where I should be at 5:00 in the morning. Lucked out at McCowan and it wasn't far of a travel compared to the west end. I love mornings like this when no one gives a hoot of what's in the horizon till they see a person shooting and then they notice. Had a few yells of good luck from passers by. Geez!

Karina

I was lucky to be part of a group to shoot this gal Friday evening after work. She's great to work with.





My first attempt at compositing. Not the lighting set up I had in mind for the results I'm looking for but it was fun working the post processing. I seriously need a tablet for this.

Urban Sunrise

This is what makes the waking up early, planning the position and lady luck on your side that makes it all worthwile. A beautiful sunrise and I was able to witness it early today. Looking forward to many more..

At Black Creek

Spent the better part of the day at Black Creek Pioneer Village for a battle re-enactment. Was really fun talking to the guys in character and to meet some of them again from the Stoney Creek experience.

Stoney Creek

Had a fantastic day at Stoney Creek as they re-enacted the Battle of 1812 with encampment at Battlefield Park, Stoney Creek. What a day as I mingled with the guys in character and in costumes of the period. I'll be at Black Creek this month to meet some of them again.

Under Concrete Skies

I pass by this area everyday and I thought to myself this would be nice on an early morning shoot sans the traffic. Not my perfect moment with what I had in mind as I wanted the sun hitting the crown of the building but there will always be other chances to do it again. Albeit it be fleeting, I am hoping for another day to get it right.

At the Beaches

Explored parts of the Beaches while looking for something I need. Not a bad day as it turned up some interesting pov's. Will definitely be back at specific times of the day.

The hunt starts again

I've been busy with a new work schedule the new times is screwing up my daily routine. So sleep times are shot and waking up times have changed. Not complaining just takes a while to get my body used to it.

I'm on the hunt again for background scenes for my portrait composites. Was a bit succesful yesterday and I'm happy wth the result after editing my work on a new workflow.

Looking forward to using the large format for the downtown shots. Keystoning is really an issue for buildings. The light is beautiful in the late afternoon gotta have a piece of that while the weather is good.

Hiking the Hilton Trail

Excellent snow hiking day! Didn't have enough time to enjoy the views as the hike pace was a bit hectic for composing and working the shots. Next time, I'll bring my cleats and much lighter shoes so I can double time and catch up faster.

The light hitting the snow was absolutely beautiful. Trying to capture that feeling, the calm and peace of being in the middle of it. No tracks on the blue blaze except from the resident fauna.

From the Junkyard

Didn't post this last year when I went with Glen. Planning to bring a few guys with me when the ground is dry.

Flower Series

Here's to good friends. There ain't much, just a few scattered across the globe. May you be blessed with good health and prosperity for the kindness and generosity you have given me and the wisdom and advise that humbles me.

I'm starting a flower series for 2011. Hopefully a few keepers that's good enough to analog print by the end of the year. Keeping my hopes high and fingers crossed.

Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam!

Window Ice

Too cold outside to do the planned hike so I was stuck indoors today. Played around the ice on the window. Opening a single pane melted the ice. Interesting formations when it had a chance to freeze again.