Photo of the Week 2026-09-07

 

I'm always on the lookout for wildflowers in and around the cottage.

 

' sunlit fringed trio '

This Blue Gentian, was new to me. At first I thought there was a single plant  and as it turned out, there was an abundance of it growing on our rocky shoreline.

 

Using some of the simulated ICM techniques I've been developing and enhancing the bright sunlight I was able to create this ethereal image.

 

DJE 

Photo of the Week 2026-08-31

 

Up at the cottage, I'd hoped to get sky clear enough for a full moon shot over the bay, or a night sky / milky way shot, at least a decent sunset shot for the last weekend in August ... but it was not to be.

 

Clear skies departed leaving grey overcast drizzle in their wake and aside from some quick shots around Little Tub this morning while walking Sully, there hasn't been much to point a camera at since arriving yesterday.

 

So it's back to the image library for this previously unreleased sunset image from Aug 31 2024. 

 

' sunset skies - shoreside pools '

 

DJE 

Photo of the Week 2026-08-24

 

Maybe 4 or 5 weeks ago, I was listening to a camera podcast where the host mentioned a resurgence of interest in older digital cameras with CCD (Charge-Coupled Device) sensors. Apparently there are some who think this type sensor renders an image with the look of film when compared to the CMOS sensors more common in cameras today. For those interested here is a video link for more on the renewed interest in CCD sensor cameras.

 

I happen to have two 20+ year old digital cameras with CCD sensors, one has been converted for infrared photography and the other is a bit of a collector classic. Both cameras are considered Point & Shoot models with fixed (non-interchangeable) power zoom lenses with 7 & 8 MP image sensors respectively (low by today's standards). The Canon Powershot G6 was purchased used and sent to Kolari Vision in the US some years ago and converted for 720nm infrared imaging. The other, a Powershot Pro1 is the only Point & Shoot (P&S) camera Canon manufactured with a "pro" series L lens. These details may only be of interest to very few reading the post but there you have it.

 

My original intent was to take both cameras out for some shooting and compare the results with those shot on other CMOS sensor cameras. As with much on this Photographic Journey, I got distracted and wandered off on a bit of a tangent ... shooting some infrared with the G6.  

 

' rural infrared - I '

This home in rural Guelph-Eramosa Township had become a favourite subject from my 'rural winter' series and while driving home from some test shots with the CCD cameras, I decided to stop and capture the scene in IR.

(note: false colour processing in Photoshop)

 

The earlier efforts of my outing were mostly spent familiarizing myself with the cameras again and boy it was soon evident how 'spoiled' I have become having my newer cameras. Shooting with older menus, less features smaller 2" LCD screens (and older eyes) although expected, proved more of a challenge than anticipated ... but a somehow satisfying one.

 

Maybe more to come on the CCD revival in future :-)

 

DJE 

Photo of the Week 2026-08-17

 

 

' Just another Huron  sunset... '

With all of the stunning sunsets I get to experience at and around the area of our cottage on the Bruce Peninsula, it's easy to lose track of one single photo made amongst a series. I rarely make just one image when photographing a sunset. It's my 'M O' to work through different many different exposures and compositions. How many?

 

Well here is a screen capture of the raw files from my Lightroom Catalogue made over a 10-15 minute period during one such outing ...

 

 

DJE 

Photo of the Week 2026-08-10

 

Sitting inside relaxing after dinner the other evening, I looked over my shoulder and noticed a prominent magenta hue cast over the water. As you might expect, I grabbed a camera and strolled down to the shoreline where I found clouds in the eastern sky lit up in opposition to the setting sun.

 

' shore sky and sunset ' 

There was an unsettling feel to it as I worked the shoreline, shooting in east, south and west directions. The strong magenta cast in the south and east is not often encountered at sunset. This colour was reflected down onto the water and shoreline rock contributing to the odd feel present at the time. The foreground rock took on an almost sinister look against the warm sunset colour in the distance.

 

DJE