I recently went to the edge of the Niagara Gorge to photograph some vultures gliding on the thermals and was greeted with such a large group it was almost like going to a vulture convention. Continue reading Vulture Convention
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Nikon 1 J5 Bird Images
I’ve been burning the midnight oil lately with client work and decided to take the day off to capture some Nikon 1 J5 bird images. Continue reading Nikon 1 J5 Bird Images
Hummingbird in flight with Nikon 1 J5
I spent a little bit of time at Ruthven Park this morning and got a few usable images of a hummingbird in flight with my Nikon 1 J5. Continue reading Hummingbird in flight with Nikon 1 J5
Focal length and depth-of-field
As photographers we spend time considering how we want to compose an image. We often think about balance, leading lines, ‘rule of thirds’ and depth-of-field. Typically we associate aperture settings with depth-of-field. One of the factors we sometimes overlook is how lens focal length and depth-of-field are related. Continue reading Focal length and depth-of-field
Photographing Automobile Engines
Maybe its because of my industrial marketing background, but I love photographing automobile engines. Continue reading Photographing Automobile Engines
A stroll in Niagara-on-the-Lake
Yesterday my wife and I packed a picnic lunch and headed off to take a stroll in Niagara-on-the-Lake. Continue reading A stroll in Niagara-on-the-Lake
Garden Sculptures and Whimsy
One of the things that often sets one homeowner’s garden apart from another is the incorporation of some sculptures and garden whimsy. Continue reading Garden Sculptures and Whimsy
Alternative sunset images
Yesterday evening I happened to look out from the window of my home office. The sky was almost aflame in a spectacular sunset. I quickly grabbed a camera, jumped in the car and headed off to the harbour, hoping to catch it in all of its glory. Arriving about 4 minutes later I discovered that I was too late. Although disappointed, experience has taught me to always look to the north and east as some alternative sunset images are sometimes possible. Continue reading Alternative sunset images
Composition Tip: Overlapping Elements
As photographers we can fall into patterns of behaviour with our compositions. Breaking out of it can be as simple as changing our perspective and overlapping elements in our images. Continue reading Composition Tip: Overlapping Elements
Garden Patterns
Sometimes when we are visiting gardens we focus on the flowers and buds. This can cause us to miss other kinds of beauty that may be resident in the garden. During some recent garden photography I had the opportunity to focus on garden patterns. Continue reading Garden Patterns