Tag: Capturing life one photo at a time
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Photographs from a closer perspective
It’s fun to take shots of objects from different perspectives. Things that look ordinary from a distance can look really special closer up. I wanted to share four colour photographs that I took of ordinary items. We usually pass by these items everyday and view them at a distance. I felt that the discarded newspaper on a bench, the…
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Shapes & Shadows at a Playground
I noticed some eye-catching and unique shadows underneath a playground and was interested by the shapes that were created. I wanted to focus on the shapes and shadows and felt that the photos would work better in black & white. I adjusted the contrast and levels to add more depth and a create a dramatic feeling to the photos.
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Dogs in and around Toronto
I love capturing the beauty in things that most of us tune out. That’s why I enjoy taking photos of everyday objects. I think that for the most part, you can control shots of landscapes and objects. People and animals are a bit more of a wildcard. Just when you think you’ve set up a…
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Black & White Photography: Graffiti and lock
I came across a building with graffiti which caught my eye. It felt abandoned, sad and a bit lonely. I decided to take a wide angled shot to feature the property and the desolate vibe. There was a dumpster close to the property. I found the shapes interesting and chose to take a close up…
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Reflections in Puddles Series
I wanted to share more photos that I took of reflections in puddles. I love the surreal, mysterious and dreamy effect that it creates. I used Adobe Photoshop to adjust the levels and the brightness and contrast. I also rotated some of the images for a different perspective.
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Black & White Photography: Fences and Shadows
I was walking the other day when some fences caught my attention. I used the camera on my Samsung Galaxy S3 to take some photographs. I took the photo on the left because I was fascinated by the way the shadows displayed on the sidewalk. I wanted to take the photo from angle that we…
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Colour Photography: Puddle Reflections
I wanted to take some new photos using my DSLR camera. Yesterday, it was overcast and a bit rainy so there were puddles everywhere. I started to notice how things were reflected in the puddles. It caught my attention and I chose to take some photographs. I’m glad I did because the photos have a…
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Using Colour to Strengthen a Photo
I love the timelessness of b&w photography and the energy of colour photography. Depending on the subject, colour can enhance the strength of a photo. I recently took photos where one colour was prominently featured. I feel that using this technique can increase the depth of a photo and make it a bit more interesting.…
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Black and White Photograph: Train on Tracks
I took a photo recently of a train sitting on the tracks. I chose to take the photograph on an angle for a different perspective. This photo works better in black and white because more focus is placed on the tones, angles and shadows. I feel that this also adds a little bit of mystery…
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Getting to know my DSLR camera
I purchased my first Digital Single Lens Reflex camera for my trip to Ireland at the end of August 2013. I’ve taken quite a few photos using this camera. Some have turned out better than others. I want to take better photos and improve my skills. To accomplish my goal, I need to get…
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Black & White Photograph: Silhouette & Shadows
It’s amazing how there is beauty all around us. I think that sometimes we get so caught up in our day to day lives that we sometimes miss the beauty that surrounds us. We don’t need to travel far to take unique and special photographs. I was sitting in a room recently looking out a window. I was captivated…
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Why I Want to Visit “The Land Down Under”
I really want to experience Australia’s unique beauty. However, first I will need to conquer my fear of all of the poisonous critters that call it home. I have compiled the list of reasons why I want to visit the land down under: The Wildlife – I love animals and I’m excited to see…
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