During our recent photography tour of Nova Scotia, we spent half a day exploring the Fortress of Louisbourg. This is one of the largest historical reconstructions in the world and is located about 40 minutes from Sydney Nova Scotia. Continue reading Fortress of Louisbourg
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At the Core of Personal Creativity
Societies are self-serving and self-perpetuating structures. There is constant pressure to conform and to fit into predetermined slots. It can be difficult to find one’s path for personal growth and creative expression within the confines of societal norms and pressures. Continue reading At the Core of Personal Creativity
Landscape Compositions at Burntcoat Head
The Bay of Fundy fills and empties 160 billion tons of water twice each day with the rise and fall of the tides. There are numerous places along the Bay of Fundy to capture some interesting images with Burntcoat Head being one of those ‘not to miss’ locations. My wife and I spent some time capturing some landscape compositions at Burntcoat Head during our recent visit to Nova Scotia. Continue reading Landscape Compositions at Burntcoat Head
The Importance of Equidistant Composition
There are a host of things that run through our minds as photographers when we are creating images. This article focuses on the importance of equidistant composition. Continue reading The Importance of Equidistant Composition
Getting Off the Gear Replacement Merry-Go-Round
The fall is one of those times of year when camera and lens manufacturers tend to launch a spate of new products. Accompanying those releases are the inevitable reviews and a plethora of commentary (both pro and con) by pundits and readers alike on photographic web sites. Amidst all of this din and distraction it is often difficult to assess whether to buy new gear or not. Getting off the gear replacement merry-go-round can be much more difficult than it first appears. Continue reading Getting Off the Gear Replacement Merry-Go-Round
Visiting Lunenburg Nova Scotia
When visiting the East Coast of Canada many people stay in Halifax for a number of days. Using this city as a ‘home base’ makes visiting Lunenburg Nova Scotia accessible by way of a short hour and fifteen minute drive by car. Continue reading Visiting Lunenburg Nova Scotia
Colour and Character of Peggy’s Cove
No trip to Nova Scotia would be complete without seeing the colour and character of Peggy’s Cove. This quaint village with its iconic lighthouse is situated about an hour’s drive from Halifax. Continue reading Colour and Character of Peggy’s Cove
Composition Approaches at Indian Harbour
My wife and I recently returned from a short photography field-work trip to Nova Scotia Canada during which I had the opportunity to try a few composition approaches at Indian Harbour. Continue reading Composition Approaches at Indian Harbour
Photographing Osprey Catching Fish
Patience is indeed a virtue when photographing nature subjects, and is especially true when waiting for specific events such as photographing osprey catching fish. Continue reading Photographing Osprey Catching Fish
Small Details in Nature Photographs
Being out in nature with a camera is something that many people love. Sometimes we go out with a specific image objective in mind, only to be potentially disappointed when Mother Nature doesn’t cooperate during that particular outing. By noticing small details in nature photographs we can keep our passion alive, and appreciate nature even more. Continue reading Small Details in Nature Photographs