11. Niagara Falls – American Falls
by Chris on Jan.11, 2010, under Niagara Falls, Scenery
Niagara Falls - American Falls
This is the view of the American (Niagara) Falls from Queen Victoria Park in Niagara Falls. This was shot during Scott Kelby’s 2nd Annual WorldWide Photowalk, which I hosted in Niagara Falls
| Technical Info: |
| Cam & Lens | Canon EOS 5D Mark II & EF70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM | Shutter: | 1/1000 s | |||
| Create Date: | 2009:07:18 19:45:18 | Aperture: | f/2.8 | |||
| Focal Length | 73 mm | ISO: | 100 | |||
| Copyright Info: | Copyright (C) 2009 Chris Empey Photography (Photographer) | |||||
10. Niagara Falls
by Chris on Jan.10, 2010, under Niagara Falls, Scenery
Niagara Falls
Here is a panoramic shot of Niagara Falls.
| Technical Info: |
| Cam & Lens | Canon EOS 5D Mark II & EF24-105mm f/4L IS USM | Shutter: | 1/3200 s | |||
| Create Date: | 2009:07:18 19:38:34 | Aperture: | f/4.0 | |||
| Focal Length | 24 mm | ISO: | 640 | |||
| Copyright Info: | Copyright (C) 2009 Chris Empey Photography (Photographer) | |||||
09. Sunset on Pog
by Chris on Jan.09, 2010, under Nature, Scenery
Sunset on Pog
This summer Leanne and I went camping in Algonquin Park. My family took me there many times when I was young and have always enjoyed it so I wanted to share that with Leanne. We had some rain but overall decent weather. Did some hiking, checked out the art gallery and the park museum and store. Leanne picked up badges for each of the hikes we did for her camp blanket. Each night we would walk down to the beach and watch the sunset (well, she’d watch, I’d shoot). I was disappointed in the sunset but I can’t control the weather! This one was nice in that I got the group of ducks in there.
| Technical Info: |
| Cam & Lens | Canon EOS 5D Mark II & EF24-105mm f/4L IS USM | Shutter: | 1/30 s | |||
| Create Date: | 2009:07:09 20:53:49 | Aperture: | f/14.0 | |||
| Focal Length | 105 mm | ISO: | 100 | |||
| Copyright Info: | Copyright (C) 2009 Chris Empey Photography (Photographer) | |||||
08. Ram’s Head Lady Slipper
by Chris on Jan.08, 2010, under Flowers, Macro, Nature
The Tiny Ram's Head Lady Slipper
The is the second of two Ram’s Head Lady Slippers I am posting. We were lucky that these were growing under a tree near the trail where we were able to access them without disturbing the environment they were growing in. How small is small? Take a look at this.
| Technical Info: |
| Cam & Lens | Canon EOS 5D Mark II & EF180mm f/3.5L Macro USM | Shutter: | 1/25 s | |||
| Create Date: | 2009:06:19 14:36:56 | Aperture: | f/18.0 | |||
| Focal Length | 180 mm | ISO: | 100 | |||
| Copyright Info: | Copyright (C) 2009 Chris Empey Photography (Photographer) | |||||
07. Ram’s Head
by Chris on Jan.07, 2010, under Flowers, Macro, Nature
Ram's Head Lady Slipper Orchid
We were lucky to have found these. They are quite rare and are protected at Singing Sands Beach in the Bruce Peninsula National Park.
| Technical Info: |
| Cam & Lens | Canon EOS 5D Mark II & EF180mm f/3.5L Macro USM | Shutter: | 1/125 s | |||
| Create Date: | 2009:06:19 13:58:07 | Aperture: | f/11.0 | |||
| Focal Length | 180 mm | ISO: | 400 | |||
| Copyright Info: | Copyright (C) 2009 Chris Empey Photography (Photographer) | |||||
06. Pink Lady Slipper
by Chris on Jan.06, 2010, under Flowers, Nature
Pink Lady Slipper
Scott and I took a trip up to the Bruce Peninsula again last year. We had pretty poor weather but managed to get some good shots nonetheless. This is one of them.
| Technical Info: |
| Cam & Lens | Canon EOS 5D Mark II & EF180mm f/3.5L Macro USM | Shutter: | 1/40 s | |||
| Create Date: | 2009:06:18 20:19:34 | Aperture: | f/6.3 | |||
| Focal Length | 180 mm | ISO: | 100 | |||
| Copyright Info: | Copyright (C) 2009 Chris Empey Photography (Photographer) | |||||
05. Hogg’s Falls
by Chris on Jan.05, 2010, under Scenery
Hogg's Falls
One of many waterfalls in Ontario
04. Trillium
by Chris on Jan.04, 2010, under Flowers, Nature
A Pair of Trilliums on a moss bed
| Technical Info: |
| Cam & Lens | Canon EOS 40D & EF24-105mm f/4L IS USM | Shutter: | 1/60 s | |||
| Create Date: | 2009:04:26 08:58:11 | Aperture: | f/4.5 | |||
| Focal Length | 84 mm | ISO: | 100 | |||
| Copyright Info: | Copyright (C) 2009 Chris Empey Photography (Photographer) | |||||
03. Sunrise on Erie
by Chris on Jan.03, 2010, under Scenery
Sunrise on Erie
| Technical Info: |
| Cam & Lens | Canon EOS 40D & EF24-105mm f/4L IS USM | Shutter: | 1/60 s | |||
| Create Date: | 2009:01:04 08:26:06 | Aperture: | f/4.0 | |||
| Focal Length | 24 mm | ISO: | 100 | |||
| Copyright Info: | Copyright (C) 2008 Chris Empey Photography (Photographer) | |||||
02. Ghost Riders on the Old Welland Canal
by Chris on Jan.02, 2010, under Pictorial
Ghost Riders on the Old Welland Canal
A pair of scullers row on the Old Welland Canal last year. A slow shutter speed combined with a pan created this abstract photo.
01. A New Beginning
by Chris on Jan.01, 2010, under Portraits
Family celebrating New Years Day
So here we are, another new post. New Years day and there are photographers around the world starting Photo Of the Day projects. Having already done that, starting February 2005 and lasting more than two full years, I am not sure if I will try that once again. I have a few options in mind though I am not sure what I will do yet.
This photo was shot tonight and features members of my family along with myself. Hopefully the photo does mark the beginning of a new project.
One thing I do hope to do is include more shot setup info. Here it is.
| Technical Info: |
| Cam & Lens | Canon EOS 5D Mark II & EF24-105mm f/4L IS USM | Shutter: | 1/100 s | |||
| Create Date: | 2010:01:01 20:29:58 | Aperture: | f/10.0 | |||
| Focal Length | 32 mm | ISO: | 400 | |||
| Copyright Info: | Copyright (C) 2009 Chris Empey Photography (Photographer) (Photographer) | |||||
12. Twenty Mile Creek
by Chris on Nov.12, 2009, under Scenery
Tired of looked at a tulip. Let’s try Twenty Mile Creek just downstream from lower Ball’s Falls.
21. Tulip
by Chris on May.21, 2009, under Flowers, Nature, Niagara Falls
It’s been a while since I posted. I shot this last night. I realize it may be dark, but I like the moody, painterly look of it. Photographed at the Niagara Falls Botanical Gardens.
| Technical Info: |
| Cam & Lens | Canon EOS 5D Mark II & EF180mm f/3.5L Macro USM | Shutter: | 1/8000 s | |||
| Create Date: | 2009:05:20 18:27:13 | Aperture: | f/3.5 | |||
| Focal Length | 180 mm | ISO: | 400 | |||
| Copyright Info: | Copyright (C) 2009 – Chris Empey Photography (Photographer) | |||||
21. The Way Home
by Chris on Jan.21, 2009, under Scenery
| Technical Info: |
| Cam & Lens | Canon EOS 40D & EF24-105mm f/4L IS USM | Shutter: | 1/2 s | |||
| Create Date: | 2008:10:13 09:14:52 | Aperture: | f/13.0 | |||
| Focal Length | 40 mm | ISO: | 100 | |||
| Copyright Info: | Copyright (C) 2008 Chris Empey Photography (Photographer) | |||||
20. Whitetail
by Chris on Jan.20, 2009, under Nature
A white tail deer looks up during a morning graze in Letchworth State Park.
| Technical Info: |
| Cam & Lens | Canon EOS 40D & EF70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM | Shutter: | 1/50 s | |||
| Create Date: | 2008:10:13 08:17:48 | Aperture: | f/2.8 | |||
| Focal Length | 200 mm | ISO: | 100 | |||
| Copyright Info: | Copyright (C) 2008 Chris Empey Photography (Photographer) | |||||
19. Catching The Light
by Chris on Jan.19, 2009, under Portraits, Scenery
A photographer (Scott) stands upon a large pile of ice on the shore of Lake Erie in the early morning photographing the sunrise.
| Technical Info: |
| Cam & Lens | Canon EOS 40D & EF24-105mm f/4L IS USM | Shutter: | 1/1000 s | |||
| Create Date: | 2009:01:11 09:23:00 | Aperture: | f/4.5 | |||
| Focal Length | 24 mm | ISO: | 100 | |||
| Copyright Info: | Copyright (C) 2009 Chris Empey Photography (Photographer) | |||||
18. Breaking Through
by Chris on Jan.18, 2009, under Scenery
The sun breaks through the clouds shortly after sunrise one a cold winter morning over Lake Erie. This was shot only about 90 seconds after yesterday’s photo from the same location, though the focal length changed.
| Technical Info: |
| Cam & Lens | Canon EOS 40D & EF24-105mm f/4L IS USM | Shutter: | 1/10 s | |||
| Create Date: | 2009:01:11 09:08:26 | Aperture: | f/22.0 | |||
| Focal Length | 24 mm | ISO: | 100 | |||
| Copyright Info: | Copyright (C) 2008 Chris Empey Photography (Photographer) | |||||
17. Sunrise over Lake Erie Drifts
by Chris on Jan.17, 2009, under Scenery
Lake Erie reflects the rising sun on an early winter morning as snow drifts reflect the cold, blue, winter sky.
| Technical Info: |
| Cam & Lens | Canon EOS 40D & EF24-105mm f/4L IS USM | Shutter: | 1/100 s | |||
| Create Date: | 2009:01:11 09:07:02 | Aperture: | f/7.1 | |||
| Focal Length | 65 mm | ISO: | 100 | |||
| Copyright Info: | Copyright (C) 2008 Chris Empey Photography (Photographer) | |||||
16. Gold ‘n Drops
by Chris on Jan.16, 2009, under Macro, Nature, Uncategorized
This is another macro photo of the same web as yesterday.
| Technical Info: |
| Cam & Lens | Canon EOS 40D & EF180mm f/3.5L Macro USM | Shutter: | 1/8 s | |||
| Create Date: | 2008:08:31 07:35:55 | Aperture: | f/18.0 | |||
| Focal Length | 180 mm | ISO: | 100 | |||
| Copyright Info: | Copyright (C) 2008 Chris Empey Photography (Photographer) | |||||
15. Web
by Chris on Jan.15, 2009, under Macro, Nature, Uncategorized
| Technical Info: |
| Cam & Lens | Canon EOS 40D & EF180mm f/3.5L Macro USM | Shutter: | 1/160 s | |||
| Create Date: | 2008:08:31 07:33:18 | Aperture: | f/4.5 | |||
| Focal Length | 180 mm | ISO: | 100 | |||
| Copyright Info: | Copyright (C) 2008 Chris Empey Photography (Photographer) | |||||
14. Dewey Web
by Chris on Jan.14, 2009, under Macro, Nature
A spider web is covered in early morning dew in this end of August photo.
| Technical Info: |
| Cam & Lens | Canon EOS 40D & EF180mm f/3.5L Macro USM | Shutter: | 1/13 s | |||
| Create Date: | 2008:08:31 06:49:49 | Aperture: | f/4.5 | |||
| Focal Length | 180 mm | ISO: | 100 | |||
| Copyright Info: | Copyright (C) 2008 Chris Empey Photography (Photographer) | |||||
13. Dragonfly on Birdsfoot Trefoil
by Chris on Jan.14, 2009, under Dragonflies, Flowers, Insects, Macro, Nature
This is a dragon fly resting on a piece of Birdsfoot Trefoil. Photographed early in the morning, the dragonfly and flower are still covered in dew. It is hard to see in this size, but I am picking up reflections of the sky in the dew drops.
This photo was obviously not shot recently 
I will be mixing recent photos along with photos from last year that did not get post, though should have during my bouts of non posting. Feel free to comment on some of the photos.
| Technical Info: |
| Cam & Lens | Canon EOS 40D & EF180mm f/3.5L Macro USM | Shutter: | 1/4 s | |||
| Create Date: | 2008:08:16 07:14:52 | Aperture: | f/16.0 | |||
| Focal Length | 180 mm | ISO: | 100 | |||
| Copyright Info: | Copyright (C) 2008 Chris Empey Photography (Photographer) | |||||
12. Fritillary
by Chris on Jan.12, 2009, under Butterflies, Flowers, Insects, Macro, Nature
Scott found this Fritillary one morning late last summer while out shooting. With it’s wings closed we could see he was a little beaten up. It wasn’t until he had warmed up enough to spread his wings that I saw just how bad he really was.
The second butterfly Scott found was in much better shape.
11. Purple and Blue
by Chris on Jan.11, 2009, under Scenery
This photo was shot last weekend. The sun had already come up and as it filtered through the clouds produced these blue and purple hues in the snow.
10. Silhouetted
by Chris on Jan.10, 2009, under Scenery
A rock covered in ice is silhouetted against the sun in a morning sunrise photo on Lake Erie near Fort Erie.
09. Over Lake Erie
by Chris on Jan.09, 2009, under Scenery
This photo was taken looking over Lake Erie before the sun rises.
08. Backlit
by Chris on Jan.08, 2009, under Nature, Scenery
A cloud is back lit from the sun over Port Colborne on a misty, September morning.
07. Early Storm
by Chris on Jan.07, 2009, under Scenery
A storm brews on the horizon as the sun first peaks over the horizon. Photographed at Charles Daly Park this past fall.
06. Crystals
by Chris on Jan.06, 2009, under Black and White, Nature
A quick freeze caused the still water of Lake Erie to freeze forming these large ice crystals. I’ve converted the photo to black and white to help emphasize the graphic quality of this shot.
05. Snow Drift
by Chris on Jan.05, 2009, under Nature
This picture of a snow drift was photographed during one of our first snowfalls this season.
04. Rays of Light
by Chris on Jan.05, 2009, under Nature, Scenery
This photo, shot on the same day as the previous three photo, seemingly shows rays of light streaming from the clouds. I did this using a long exposure and zooming the lens at the end of the exposure without adjusting focus. I do not remember if I zoomed in or out. I also used this technique on a previous photo (http://potd.chrisempey.com/2008/06/20/20-zoom-zoom/).
Photos shot the same day:
A New Dawn
Sunday Morning on the Lake
Incoming Storm
