Tag: photography
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Broken Wooden Fence
I have been taking photographs from a close perspective lately. I saw a broken fence and felt that this would make an interesting photograph. I chose to shoot from a close viewpoint because I wanted the focus of the photo to be the splintered wood. I converted the image to black & white to place…
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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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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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Black & White Photography: Changing the mood and impact
In previous post, I mentioned that I love black and white photography. Colours affect the mood, vibe and overall impact of a photo. Stripping out the colour can place more focus on the angles, shadows and tones. The photo on the left is the original photo that I took of an icy/snowy log at beach. …
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Why I want to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Ireland
Today is St. Patrick’s Day. One of the items on my bucket list to is visit Ireland during St. Patrick’s holiday celebration. In Ireland, the St. Patrick’s holiday is typically celebrated over a 4-5 day period. There are many exhibits to enjoy, including: a parade, a fair, a craft beer and food market and more.…
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Take me to Spain!
This year I’m going to be travelling a lot. At the end of May, I’m taking the Spanish Spree Contiki Tour. I find Spain’s culture fascinating and so different from Canada. I’m really drawn to the monuments, sculptures, art and architecture. The tour includes visits to the following cities: Madrid Bilbao Pamplona Barcelona Ibiza Granada Seville Cordoba While I’m excited…
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