Photo of the Week 2011-04-25

soon to be hidden

A group of us went to Ancaster this weekend to photograph Sherman Falls in anticipation of high spring water flow. There was nothing spectacular to see at Sherman although there is always something to photograph there.
Most happily followed me to a smaller falls nearby, Canterbury Falls despite a complaint or two about a climb up a steep access trail to the main Bruce Trail. It may be as another remarked "his least favourite waterfall" but I scrambled down the wet spring slope to get a different view of this pretty little falls. It is a shame that most views looking up at Canterbury are obscured by foliage once the colour of spring summer and fall comes to these parts.
I plan to return and see what presents itself as the seasons pass.



... some other shots from the weekend.

spring waters (from the base of Sherman Falls)



birchen path (from a hike at Mt. Nemo)
















DJE

Photo of the Week 2011-04-18

Stair of Wonders

This weekend included a trip to the Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) to see the Edward Burtysnky: Oil exhibition. This Canadian photographer has made many striking images showing the impact of industry and the large prints on display at the ROM were very telling ... worth a visit, not just for photographers.

While at the ROM, I took the opportunity to view many of the permanent displays and was presented with numerous photographic opportunities. I found that the Michael Lee-Chin Crystal addition certainly provided some interesting architectural details. The "Stair of Wonder" had my attention for quite a while from the bottom, top and on the way up. This image was made from the bottom as we began heading up to the Burtynsky exhibit.

DJE

Photo of the Week 2011-04-11

portico pigeon

Friday was a vacation day with Lynn. We decided to head to Toronto for some Rn'R which included staying downtown overnight, having a relaxing dinner, plenty of walking, and lots of time to make some images in the area around Yonge & Front.

I'm thankful that Lynn understands my passion for photography and works with me to plan vacations, long and short, around locations where I can get some shooting done. We spent some time walking on the Esplanade then over to Union Station and eventually Harbour Front. This image was made as we headed out just after parking the car.

DJE

Memorial Cross

Memorial Cross


Sgt. Ernest James Garfield England
B67380
8 Canadian Reconnaissance Regiment
14th Canadian Hussars
Killed in action 1945-04-08

Every time I open the chest that holds my collection of family treasures I am moved deeply. There are not a lot of items in the collection but they have the power to release a flood of memories, questions and ultimately emotion.

Quite some time ago an image created by a friend stirred an urge to document some of my family treasures when I was able to set up for studio lighting and "do them justice". I made this image several months back and decided that I would hold onto it and post it on the anniversary of my grandfather's death. I find the "presentation" to be the most difficult element of making still life images. Normally an existing scene captures my eye and I work to find a composition that enhances what is already there. In this case things were completely different, the starting point was basically a "blank canvas". I always find it hardest when the canvas, page or scene is blank. Just getting started with something usually gets things flowing. Here, a couple of awful initial shots on a basic studio table and background led to an afternoon of puttering about and I had something respectable (I think) to show for it.

The medal is my Grandfather's Memorial Cross, awarded to my Grandmother as his widow. Along with the medal in it's original box, I have the letter and envelope that accompanied it. Obviously I never knew my grandfather and yet I feel a deep, strong connection. I'm glad that my father travelled to Holland in 1995 for the 50th anniversary celebrations and was able to visit his father's grave in Holten Canadian War Cemetery for the first time. I had always wanted to make the trip myself or better yet with my father and sadly I have lost that opportunity. Lessons learned ....

DJE

Photo of the Week 2011-04-04

South Baymouth Lighthouse 2010

I was going through my library of images looking for one to make a birthday card from for my son Matt's birthday and I came upon this from my trip to Manitoulin last year.

I had planned some extra time on Manitoulin Island at the end of a business trip. Staying Friday night and Saturday morning before catching the ferry to Tobermorey was supposed to give me plenty of time and opportunity for some photography.

I did manage to spend the latter part of Friday afternoon and the evening shooting at various locations on the island. Saturday morning proved to be a bust for the most part. Bad weather had moved in and it was raining heavy when I started out from my hotel in Mindemoya towards Little Current in search of something to shoot. I remember getting soaked while out of the vehicle for 10 minutes or so trying to make some images before deciding to head to the ferry dock at South Baymouth.

I hoped that the weather would clear and I would have opportunity to shoot after getting something for breakfast. The news at the ferry dock was ... well ... disappointing. I took this just after being informed the ferry crossings for the day had been cancelled due to high wind .... oh joy. Photo opportunities of and from the ferry M.S. Chi-Cheemaun replaced by 6 hrs of driving to get home, in crappy weather. At least I got one keeper ...

DJE

Paris in the Spring .... Paris Ontario that is.

... out trekking around this weekend and ended up in Paris ON.

Here are a selection of images I made.

shops along the Grand


red dresses


Grand reflections


dam Grand bend


curvature


... enjoy

DJE