The day was overcast, so instead of trying to catch birds in the shade, a trip was made to Allan Gardens in downtown Toronto, a place I'd heard and read about, but never been. In short, do yourself a favour and go! In sub-zero weather, I enjoyed shooting indoors in a lavishly planted series of... Continue Reading →
When life gives you bugs – make bugonade!
Yesterday I headed into Tiny Marsh all excited about what feathered friends I may find. It's always something different at the marsh and this trip was no exception. The birds were few & far between. The nesting Osprey and their young were still there, and I accidentally flushed countless wood ducks and a few herons.... Continue Reading →
Mixed Macro
For some reason, many macro photos I shoot tend to stand on their own rather than fitting into a story of any sort. I shoot macros regularly, sometimes when something catches my eye during a hike, other times I go indoors and set up a backdrop with multiple light sources. Here's a few recent shots... Continue Reading →
Going to town with tubes
Roaming around in natural areas, there's usually a long lens on the camera always at the ready for any birds I might come across. In the camera bag are a range of items including a flash I rarely use, a teleconverter, macro lenses and a relatively new add-on, extension tubes. Having a 400 or 500mm... Continue Reading →
Going to town with tubes
Roaming around in natural areas, there's usually a long lens on the camera always at the ready for any birds I might come across. In the camera bag are a range of items including a flash I rarely use, a teleconverter, macro lenses and a relatively new add-on, extension tubes. Having a 400 or 500mm... Continue Reading →
Exploring pharmaceutical history
Recently I had the good fortune of shooting stock photos at the Niagara Apothecary, a heritage site that was operated as an actual pharmacy in the early 1800's. With the constant progress we see in pharmaceuticals and health care, it's fascinating to look back at how things once were. It was incredible to see all... Continue Reading →