Painting With Light Trial - FJ Cruiser

I thought I'd give light painting a try so I shot 34 photos of the FJ in Elora, before giving up due to a weak flashlight. After blending the photos, I can see how satisfying the technique can be. I will definitely do some more of this!

A Few HDR Shots Around Elora

I took advantage of some nicely lit buildings and the sunset to create these photos which include the Wellington County Museum.

17mm lens - 3 shot HDR

300 mm lens - 3 shot HDR

300 mm lens - 3 shot HDR

March Trip to Cayo Costa Florida

In March we made another trip to Cayo Costa. Of particular  interest this year was the moon's closest proximity to the earth in over 100 years. We got some nice shots on the beach in the moonlight.

Strong Moonlight Shadows Just After Sunset

Boca Grand Pass in the Moonlight

(Notice the stars?)

Group Photo at Boca Grande Pass (Tarpon fishing capital of the world)

Having supper in the moonlight

Andrew

Peter

Andrew, Nicole, Peter and Kathie in the Moonlight

Walking across the Island

April 2011 Canoe Trip

We camped on a lovely Island near Algonquin Park last weekend. Here are some shots from the trip using the 8mm fisheye:

Breaking the ice from the bow with a paddle!

The Fisheye lens makes some things look wonky.

April 2011 Photos of Elora

I just received a new 8mm Fisheye lens and took a few photos around Elora as a test run. It is a lot of fun and opens up many new opportunities for compositions. Here are some samples:

Wellington County Museum and Archives

David Street Bridge and Irvine River

Mill Street, Elora

Irvine Gorge Stairs

Georgian Bay and the Bay of Fundy

Earlier in the summer, I did a kayak trip north of Parry Sound with some friends. Late in the day, the sun broke through the cloud for a few minutes, bathing the Painted Rocks (Charles Inlet) in golden light. I ran around quicly snapping a few shots before it was gone. See below:

On another kayak trip, this time to Sans Souci near Parry Sound, I caught this image right at sunset. When the sky is clear, begin shooting into the sun when it is a thumb's-width, at arm's length above the horizon. This will yield the best results without blowing out the sky. In this shot, I also had to brighten the foreground using Fill Light in Lightroom.

Stopping at Riviere du Loup, I caught this image with the late day sun reflecting off the bow of this bateau on the banks of the St. Lawrence River.

At Cape Blomidon, Nova Scotia, I found these great sandstone sculptures reminiscent of Arizona. I was happy to shoot these in nice light and add them to my collection.  This, I am sure, is a little known location. I had to ask a farmer's permission to cross his land to get to them. I only noticed them while admiring the view from a high overlook in the distance.



While camped in the area I had this magnificent view over the Bay of Fundy. This is a 6 shot panorama:



I discovered the sandstone formations while admiring this view from The Overlook at Cape Blomidon:

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More Summer Shots

As mentioned in my previous blog, after the sun had set, some colourful light broke through the clouds, enabling me to capture the following shot

After the sun had set, I went over to the Cove proper and shot a number of 4 minute exposures. The effect of the tide is evident in the motion of one of the boats and in the smoothness of the water.

Earlier in the trip, I took a shot of the Riviere du Loup skyline from the ferry dock.

A footbridge across a brook leading to the tidal flats of the Bay of Fundy near Blomidon, Nova Scotia.

Just a quick shot I took in Florida in March at the Beachhouse Lodge in Bokeelia.