RUNNING OUT OF TIME

This image is a total change of direction for me. I am experimenting with making new images using different photographs of nature subjects. I like the quality you can achieve using Photoshop as a tool for printmaking. Where it will lead I don't know but I am enjoying this new path.

SPATHIPHYLLUM 'MAUNA LOA'

Again it has been quite awhile since my last posting. I have been busy with other projects. I did not go out to do more pictures. Maybe it is just waiting for the flowers and leaves to appear. This morning I noticed the sunlight on the spathiphyllum. It created some very nice shadows which made for a very interesting abstract image.

LAST WINTER IMAGE FOR THIS SEASON

Hopefully this is the last picture of this Winter season. Over the weekend the rain came. Today was actually almost Spring weather. I hear the snow melting, the creeks are running and in the morning the birds wake me up. All welcome signs of the new season.

WINTER AFTERNOON

Time for another posting. I just came back from a little photo trip. The weather is definitely changing the temperature is much warmer so it won't be long and most of the snow will be gone.

WINDOW FROST

The frost on the window formed some interesting patterns. The frost together with the out of focus trees looked like some Chinese or Japanese landscape drawing.

AZALEA

This morning the thermometer showed -32°C. No it certainly does not feel like Spring. To celebrate the coming of Spring I post a picture of the beautiful azalea in our living room.

BIRD'S-NEST FERN

I have been busy with other projects but here is an image I like of a bird's-nest fern.
I enjoy the strong graphic aspects of plants and flowers.

WINTER WATERFRONT, NORTH BAY

It still looks cold but the sun is surprising warm. Actually I was interested in the graphic quality of the subject. Winter is definitely a black and white photographers season.

TULIP

A glorious day today. It really starts to feel like Spring. I just returned from a nice snowshoe walk through the bush behind our home. So to celebrate a picture of a tulip. No it is not blooming in our garden yet but is one of the flowers from a bouquet on our table. Just enjoy this first sign.

RAVEN

Maybe its the Winter but I notice that postings have slowed down. So time to post new images. Today I have a picture of a small sculpture by the Ontario artist Amy Switzer. Its sitting on our coffee table when I saw the combination of sunlight and the shadows made a visually interesting picture.Its nothing special although I love the small sculpture. we have quite a few ravens around here and I think Amy captured the essence of that bird.

LIGHT AND SHADOWS

The last few days I have been busy with other photography projects so I did not have much time to go out and take pictures or even spend time on blogging. I did take some images around the house so I hope you enjoy these pictures.

THINKING OF SUMMER

No it is not Summer yet but I am already planning for the warm hot season. This Summer I will be teaching a week long workshop at Canadore College here in North Bay. I will be doing an introductory course on the digital darkroom using Adobe Photoshop Elements 5.0 The reason I selected Elements is because I feel most people will benefit the most from this program. It is inexpensive compared to Adobe Photoshop and it will easier to familiarize yourself with the digital darkroom. You will be able to do most of the image correction and manipulation similar to Photoshop. I am planning to include small photo excursions in the area in addition to working on the computer. Before I forget the date I will be running the workshop is from July 23 to July 27. The brochure will not be published until April so keep watching my blog for updates. Of course if you like more info just just leave a message.

PHILODENDRON

Winter is always a good time photograph houseplants. I especially like plants with beautiful foliage like this philodendron.

WAITING FOR SPRING

This picture is for Kaitlyn. She loves the Winter and especially the snow but I can't wait to see the first signs of Spring.

WINTER IN NORTHERN ONTARIO

The temperature stays below normal, in other words its cold.

MAPLE BUSH

Yesterday I made a little photo excursion in the Parry Sound, Ontario area. It was quite cold and I thought this scene reflected the cold very well.

ALONG THE WINTER TRAIL

This picture is still one of my favourite Winter images. I took this picture many years ago along a trail where I go snowshoeing. It is still possible to make a similar picture because the scene is still the same.

BIRCH TREE

I took a walk in the garden on a very nice and crispy winter afternoon. This little piece of bark and the shadow reminded me of some paintings by Picasso, who with a few simple lines could create beautiful images.

FRONTDOOR, OTTAWA, ONTARIO

Another image I made in Ottawa. Actually I like to thank everybody for posting to my last images. I have not had much time to respond but hope to do that in the next few days.

CHEZ LUCIEN, OTTAWA, ONTARIO

Our daughter Saskia and her husband James took us to this small pub in Ottawa. It was quiet but they serve a really great hamburger. My favourite, the Frida and Diego and a pint of Blanche de Chambly, made an excellent lunch.