DJE
2019-07-29
2019-07-22
Photo of the Week 2019-07-22
Introducing the series "HORIZONS'" ...
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DJE
2019-07-15
Photo of the Week 2019-07-15
Too many sunsets ... ?
Researching infrared photography recently, I came across a photographer by the name of A. Cemal Ekin and while perusing his blog I found the post I've linked to in the opening line above (what? wait? that was a link? yup!).
His take on photographing subjects that may have been photographed repeatedly by yourself and/or others many, many times, mirrors my feeling on the topic. I was particularly struck by how he used the example of sunset photos to illustrate his point. Those familiar with my work know that sunsets are a favourite subject for my photographs and each time I photograph one, I strive to capture what I see and feel and each time it's different.
To me, a sunset is not a sunset, is not a sunset. In other words, I find each one unique. Working to capture that uniqueness is the challenge and my goal. As Cemal writes (or as I interpret what writes), it is "reseeing” with a new eye", reseeing each sunset as a unique scene.
I'm sure some viewers might fail to appreciate the uniqueness and "see" just another sunset. In Cemal's words "That’s fine; somebody has not seen it yet".
Here's another of my other compositions from the sunset kayak outing.
Cemal has many informative and intriguing posts on is blog as well as some great photography on his website 'Kept Light Photography'. I'll be visiting regularly to be further inspired.
DJE
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| Huron Horizon |
His take on photographing subjects that may have been photographed repeatedly by yourself and/or others many, many times, mirrors my feeling on the topic. I was particularly struck by how he used the example of sunset photos to illustrate his point. Those familiar with my work know that sunsets are a favourite subject for my photographs and each time I photograph one, I strive to capture what I see and feel and each time it's different.
To me, a sunset is not a sunset, is not a sunset. In other words, I find each one unique. Working to capture that uniqueness is the challenge and my goal. As Cemal writes (or as I interpret what writes), it is "reseeing” with a new eye", reseeing each sunset as a unique scene.
I'm sure some viewers might fail to appreciate the uniqueness and "see" just another sunset. In Cemal's words "That’s fine; somebody has not seen it yet".
Here's another of my other compositions from the sunset kayak outing.
Cemal has many informative and intriguing posts on is blog as well as some great photography on his website 'Kept Light Photography'. I'll be visiting regularly to be further inspired.
DJE
2019-07-08
Photo of the Week 2019-07-08
Sometimes you just need to pick up the camera and go for a walk ...
... with a destination and image in mind.
This time of year I knew the sun was setting farther north, around the point from our place. Lake Huron water levels up about a meter since we got our place in 2013 and we can no longer taken the chairs out past the tree line to sit and watch sunset.
Having given some thought to a location that would provide foreground for the backdrop of a beautiful sunset, I gathered up a camera and mounted the lens I'd need for my intended composition. Then I checked the time against the weather app on my phone that gives a precise expectation for the hour & minute of sunset. I grabbed some insect repellent to apply along the way and headed out the door.
Fifteen minutes later I was on location, checked a couple of variations for the final composition and 'click' ... or in this case 'click, click, click' and I had what I came for.
DJE
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| almost there |
This time of year I knew the sun was setting farther north, around the point from our place. Lake Huron water levels up about a meter since we got our place in 2013 and we can no longer taken the chairs out past the tree line to sit and watch sunset.
Having given some thought to a location that would provide foreground for the backdrop of a beautiful sunset, I gathered up a camera and mounted the lens I'd need for my intended composition. Then I checked the time against the weather app on my phone that gives a precise expectation for the hour & minute of sunset. I grabbed some insect repellent to apply along the way and headed out the door.
Fifteen minutes later I was on location, checked a couple of variations for the final composition and 'click' ... or in this case 'click, click, click' and I had what I came for.
DJE
2019-07-01
Photo of the Week 2019-07-01
There are a great many wildflowers to see and photograph on the Bruce Peninsula once spring arrives and although summer arrived over a week ago, the temperatures are still on the cool side with spring flowers still lingering, some even just blooming ...
These beauties bloom in patches scattered around the cottage property adding to it's serenity with their colour. I don't like when the vegetation grows to the extent that I need to trim it to keep mosquitoes away ... it means many of the Forget-me-not's will be taken out and some of the Herb-Robert as well.
Before firing up the weed trimmer, I fired up the macro lens and got down on my knees for some hand-held closeups.
DJE
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| Forget-me-not |
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| Herb-Robert |
Before firing up the weed trimmer, I fired up the macro lens and got down on my knees for some hand-held closeups.
DJE
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