03. Incoming Storm
by Chris on Jan.03, 2009, under Nature, Scenery
While I was out with Scott and John not too long ago, we were standing around talking when we noticed the storm that was off in the distance now much closer. I had time to quickly walk to my camera, spin around and get off this one photo of the storm coming in. This was the start of rain and extremely high winds. There was also and almost immediate 10 degree drop in the temperature.
02. Sunday Morning on the Lake
by Chris on Jan.02, 2009, under Nature, Scenery
A dramatic sunrise over Lake Erie photographed from Fort Erie, Canada. The windmills of Buffalo are visible in the distance.
01. A New Dawn
by Chris on Jan.01, 2009, under Nature, Scenery
The sun peaks over the horizon on a late December morning. Photographed over Lake Erie, this picture shows the sun just rising over the horizon and being reflected in the water on a beach near Fort Erie.
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16. Morning Sunrise
by Chris on Dec.16, 2008, under Nature, Scenery
The sun has not yet risen over the clouds in this early morning photograph. One of the first snowfalls of the season where we could take some decent photos with the snow but the light, while nice for a short period, did only last a short period.
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13. Light and Shadow
by Chris on Nov.13, 2008, under Niagara Falls
Shafts of light spill through the Pergoda style roofing at Oakes Garden in Niagara Falls.
12. Nikola Tesla in Niagara Falls
by Chris on Nov.12, 2008, under Niagara Falls
A Statue of Nikola Tesla stands overlooking Niagara Falls.
11. Maid of the Mist Under a Rainbow
by Chris on Nov.11, 2008, under Niagara Falls
This is the Maid of the Mist under a rainbow as it takes tourist on a tour of Niagara Falls. The Horseshoe Falls and American Falls are both visible in this photo.
10. Getting a Better View
by Chris on Nov.10, 2008, under Niagara Falls
A woman sits on the shoulders of a man in a crowd of tourists in order to get a better picture of Niagara Falls.
09. Scull
by Chris on Nov.09, 2008, under Pictorial
A lone scull on the water before a race on the old Welland Canal
08. Trailing
by Chris on Nov.08, 2008, under Pictorial
Two rowing crews on the Old Welland River
07. How Many Eyes Did You Say?
by Chris on Nov.07, 2008, under Dragonflies, Insects, Macro, Nature
An extreme closeup of a Green Darner’s head. This is a great example of the compound eyes these little hunter’s have for snatching pesky mosquito’s out of the air so much better than we can.
06. Green Darner
by Chris on Nov.06, 2008, under Dragonflies, Insects, Macro, Nature
A macro photograph of a Green Darner dragonfly.
05. Backlit Darner
by Chris on Nov.05, 2008, under Dragonflies, Flowers, Insects, Nature
A Green Darner dragonfly is perched upon a piece of clover, backlit by the sun the veins in it’s wings are visible.
04. Deer
by Chris on Nov.04, 2008, under Nature
I shot this deer on a weekend trip to Letchworth State Park with Leanne. While was comfortably asleep, I took her truck for a bit of early morning photography. This was one of a 1/2 dozen deer grazing in this field.
03. A Short Drop
by Chris on Nov.03, 2008, under Nature, Scenery
Water cascades over a small ledge as it travels down Twenty Mile Creek
02. Fall Splendour
by Chris on Nov.02, 2008, under Nature, Scenery
Water cascades down a small drop on Twenty Mile Creek just downstream of Ball’s Falls
01. Tiny Waterfall
by Chris on Nov.01, 2008, under Nature, Scenery
Small Waterfalls
Water cascades of a small ledge on it’s way downstream amidst many fallen leaves of various colours.
24. Stormy Sunset
by Chris on Jul.24, 2008, under Nature, Scenery
Stormy Sunset
This is a panorma of the sunset as a storm approached from the south. It is a multiple photo panorama. To view a larger version, either click here or on the photo above.
23. Osprey
by Chris on Jul.23, 2008, under Nature
Photo of an Osprey in flight
22. Stroke Stroke
by Chris on Jul.22, 2008, under Uncategorized
One of the places we often stop is along a canal where they hold rowing races. Most of the time we may see crews practicing but occasionally luck out and catch a race. This crew (and their lovely reflection) were practicing early on a Sunday morning not too long ago.
20. Budding
by Chris on Jul.20, 2008, under Flowers, Macro, Nature
19. Grass Pink Orchid
by Chris on Jul.19, 2008, under Flowers, Macro, Nature
Another Grass Pink Orchid
18. Rose Pegonia
by Chris on Jul.18, 2008, under Flowers, Macro, Nature
This is another little orchid. And little is not an understatement. I have my camera sitting on the ground for this photo.
17. Inglis Falls
by Chris on Jul.17, 2008, under Nature, Scenery
16. Indian Paintbrush
by Chris on Jul.16, 2008, under Flowers, Macro, Nature
Indian Paintbrush photographed against a backdrop of evergreen at Oliphant on the Bruce Peninsula.
15. Waiting to Fly
by Chris on Jul.15, 2008, under Butterflies, Insects, Macro, Nature
This is the full colour version of yesteday’s photo which I had converted to black and white except for the orange in the buttefly’s wing.
I found this butterfly on this piece of grass just beside the car. We were parked on the side of the road where we had stopped to photograph Lubilia. I am sure he was there when we parked and I missed him. Definitely one of those lucky finds!
14. Waiting to Take Flight
by Chris on Jul.14, 2008, under Black and White, Butterflies, Insects, Nature
A butterfly sits perched atop a piece of dewy grass awaiting to take flight after a night’s rest. I converted this photo to black and white in Photoshop then added back in the orange from the butterfly’s wings. This was done for a Facebook competition. i will post the full colour version tomorrow.
13. JuJubes
by Chris on Jul.13, 2008, under Uncategorized
Photo of multi colored Jujube candy.
12. Teeing Off
by Chris on Jul.12, 2008, under Portraits
I was golfing with a friend of mine earlier this week. Last time we were out, she told me I should bring my camera next time… to me that is an open invitation to shoot someone. She wasn’t happy but I did get some good photos anyway.
This was on the 16th hole at a local golf course. The sun was beginning to set and we were teeing off into the sun. I thought it was a perfect location for a silhouette. Turned out it was also a perfect location for me to lose another ball!
11. Wood Lily
by Chris on Jul.11, 2008, under Flowers, Macro, Nature
This a macro photo of a wood lily
