superior | skies
part one: superior | enshrouded part two: superior| survival part three: superior | skies I spend a lot of time with my head in the clouds, and Lake Superior was no exception. While I didn’t experience as much of the magnificence as I had hoped, I certainly wasn’t disappointed. Click through for more of the [...]
superior | survival
part one: superior | enshrouded part two: superior| survival part three: superior | skies UPDATE/January 30/2012: some of these images have now been added to the shop! I’m amazed how people can survive in what I think of as inhospitable terrain. These trees: also amazing. I have to admit that I don’t blog as often [...]
superior | enshrouded
part one: superior | enshrouded part two: superior| survival part three: superior | skies UPDATE/January 30/2012: some of these images have now been added to the shop! Promises, promises… I’d fully intended to have this posted on my birthday earlier this week, and get myself back on track with editing the rest of my own [...]
circumnavigating lake superior
9 days 4,100km infinite beauty That pretty much sums up my summer vacation, and for once it was spent exploring the beauty that is practically in my backyard. I’d never been north of Sudbury, and then I had been too young to really appreciate it, so I was thrilled at the opportunity to see northern [...]
winter is coming*
* Disclaimer: this post title is brought to you by George R.R. Martin and his ‘A Song of Fire and Ice‘ series. So shush! There’s a chill in the air that wasn’t there before. The light coming into the garden is coming in at a different angle. The car is covered in dew when I [...]
the other side: lysianthus
I’ve had this idea rolling around my head since last summer, but like all my plans, I put it off for a season or two. And I’m thrilled that I did. I’ve grown fascinated with the other side of flowers. There are so many beautiful images of petals, but this is woefully neglected and surprisingly [...]
comfort & joy
With all of the crazy weather this past week, I almost forgot to tell you … Sonja Gustafson’s Christmas album is finally available! You can pick it up via her website, sonjagustafson.com, purchase it on iTunes, or better yet, come on out to Maggie’s Supper & Jazz Club this Saturday, December 11 from 2-4pm and [...]
return to warsaw
Given that M and I intended to leave for Krakow early(ish) Monday morning and still wanted to get in some night photography, we checked into Le Méridien Bristol. The whole experience was a little ridiculous, from the suite on the top floor to the marble baths… to the naked gentleman in the sauna and the [...]
a little trip to ursus
My maternal grandparents moved to Ursus in the 50s for work, while my paternal grandparents were born there. And even though we’re a scant 45 minutes by bus from the centre of Warsaw, it still feels like a small town. But it’s growing… everywhere I look, the old is being torn down and replaced with [...]
a last visit to kraków
There’s not much more I could say about Kraków that wouldn’t sound like gushing. I loved the city, and I dreamed up ways I could move there and spend every day exploring its streets. And someday, I might. After all, it’s only 3 hours by train from my family. Family: if you’re reading this, don’t [...]
port glasgow
When we got to Port Glasgow, I set up on a little patch of beach and got to work playing with my new filter. The weather was still rather uncooperative – for me – with gray skies and little colour. But the end result is what might be one of my favourite seascapes to date. [...]
remembering
Remembrance Day was a few days ago, and I’ve only just now been able to bring myself to even look at the photos from Auschwitz. The whole experience was overwhelming, but there is one memory that really sticks with me above everything else. It was a beautiful day. The sun was shining. The birds were [...]
welcome to kraków
I thought I’d start off our time in Kraków with a visit to St. Mary’s Basilica, which is one of the city’s best known landmarks and is especially famous for its wood altarpiece carved by Wit Stwosz. The basilica is stunning, one of the most beautiful houses of worship I have ever visited, and I [...]
return to erieau
Last Saturday, I was invited to tag along with three of my favourite photographers while they trekked out to the windy shores of Lake Erie. I’d been out to Erieau before, but I couldn’t pass up the opportunity to return, and learn from these amazing people. Thanks again to Jennifer, Darren, Bob and Val for [...]
getting lucky in prague
On my second last day in Prague, I had intended to visit the Church of Our Lady of the Snow. Not for any particular reason, mind you, just that it was on the way back to the hotel from the Leica Gallery and the guidebook said it was lovely. Sold. However, I was running late [...]
welcome to prague
In what would be the antithesis of the Small-Town Ontario Project, please let me introduce you to a beautiful European capital city… Prague We arrived at 7am after taking the night train from Krakòw. I’d always wanted to visit Prague and couldn’t pass up this opportunity, but I have to admit that as the last [...]
(stir)crazy
Today’s One-Shot Wednesday turned into a bit of a frenzy while still staying true to the mission: vision first, one shot, finish. I’m trying to decide what gear to bring on my trip and the macro lens has come out of hibernation. I hope you enjoy these bright, vibrant and summery photos! Credit to Dee [...]
the sparta forge
Built in in 1827, the Forge is one of Sparta’s many remaining pre-Confederation buildings. With two foot walls made of straw and clay, it once housed a bustling blacksmith’s shop and is now home the Sparta Forge & Anvil Museum. Filled with 19th century furniture, clothing and artifacts belonging to local settlers, the Forge is [...]
lemon sorbet margaritas
In the midst of one of our heat waves, I purchased an ice cream maker. This gorgeous beast has been a blessing (in the heat) and a curse (on our waistlines). This week I decided I needed to make a lemon sorbet. I searched far and wide for a recipe which looked enticing, only to [...]
negative space
I’ve now been laid up for four solid days. No working, no shooting, no chores, no play. It’s easy to slip into a funk, especially since I can’t get in my car and clear my head on the open road. Instead, I’ve gotten lost in good TV and terrible movies, the view out my bedroom [...]
divas
My good fortune this weekend included a late afternoon session with the beautiful and talented Sonja Gustafson and Taylor Robertson. We had many laughs while testing out – some silly, some sublime – ideas to update our respective portfolios. This area of photography is quite new to me, but I’m so excited to edit this [...]
still waters
UPDATE: Prints of these images are now available in my shop. For the past year, I’ve been consumed with long exposure photography and have been slowly building up my portfolio in that direction. I love that the images can be serene, powerful, or both. Is it telling, interesting or merely coincidence that most of the [...]
captain underbite
I’ve been admiring the photography of Ilona Haus of Scruffy Dog Photography, based in Waterloo Region. Not only does reading her blog make me smile, but it’s made me revisit my own love of pet photography. Here’s a little more of Tugger, who makes me laugh harder than any of my dogs. Just don’t tell [...]
a little stardust
Saturday Night at the Stardust Lounge starring Sonja Gustafson. Saturday, November 7, 2009. The Stardust Lounge opens only one night a year, and offers our guests a first-class evening of Jazz and cocktails. This event is an annual fundraiser hosted by the MS Society of Canada, London/Middlesex Chapter.
