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Welcome to my photography blog, where I share artistic techniques that I use to create my artwork. These include items to look for when out in the field, in-camera functions that are applied when capturing an image, and post-processing methods that turn ordinary photos into fine art photography. I also discuss how to make use of various photographic tools, from our eyes and camera equipment to software, to transform our world’s canvas into art pieces. Please join me on virtual photo journeys as I share my photography outings, both locally and on travels far from home. Photography Involves Detective Work
October 18, 2016
Sometimes, being a photographer makes me feel like a detective. When we're photographing landscapes or events, the subjects are well laid out in front of us, as long as w...
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Minden Rodeo 2016
June 27, 2016
Now that summer has arrived, many sporting events are taking place. One such event where many photographers are ready to capture the action is at the rodeo. There are sev...
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Haliburton Dog Sled Races 2016
March 20, 2016
Two weeks ago while the city was still enjoying a relatively mild winter, I went north to see and photograph the Haliburton Highlands Dogsled Derby. Although my friends (...
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Impromptu Photo Shoot at Skating Rink
February 25, 2016
After a hiatus from my blog posts, I am resuming my entries with a change in topics. Whereas the previous series was about adding elements of art and design into photogra...
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Add an Element of Art Design Into Your Photos - Gradation
March 30, 2015
Gradation is a slow transition between opposites - whether it be darkness slowly changing to light, small objects growing larger, or one colour turning into another. Any...
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Add an Element of Art Design Into Your Photos - Balance
February 10, 2015
Related to the use of positive and negative space in an image, which I discussed in my previous post, is the use of balance as an element of design. Balance refers to the...
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Add an Element of Art Design Into Your Photos - Positive-Negative Space
January 04, 2015
In compositions of photos, as in art, the proportion of positive and negative space can be used to emphasize the subjects. Positive space is the area in the image that is...
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Add an Element of Art Design Into Your Photos - Tonal Contrast
December 02, 2014
A common way to add impact or direct viewers’ attention to the main subject in an image is through the use of tonal contrast. This refers to the difference between dark a...
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Add an Element of Art Design Into Your Photos - Scale and Size
November 01, 2014
In photographs, as in art, the scale and size of various elements can serve various purposes. For landscape images, including an element of known size will help viewers m...
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Add an Element of Art Design Into Your Photos - Patterns and Rhythm
September 30, 2014
Related to the previous post about textures is that of visual texture, which includes patterns and rhythm. Patterns are when elements repeat in a regular manner, while rh...
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Add an Element of Art Design Into Your Photos - Texture
August 22, 2014
Texture is an element of art that is often used in photography, whether it’s physically existing in the object captured or added during post-processing. The tactile feeli...
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Add an Element of Art Design Into Your Photos - Colours/Hues
July 10, 2014
Aside from black and white photos, colour is of major importance in photography. Usually it is the colours in an image that capture a viewer’s eye and gives the first imp...
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Add an Element of Art Design Into Your Photos - Shapes
June 12, 2014
Continuing from the basic element of lines, the next design element that adds interest to a photograph is shapes or forms. These are self-contained areas bound by lines,...
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Add an Element of Art Design Into Your Photos - Lines
May 27, 2014
My next few posts will be a short series about elements of visual design and how they can be applied in the composition of photography. As photography is a visual art, th...
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Need Inspiration For Your Photos? Add a Dash of Imagination
May 02, 2014
Sometimes when we’re out shooting, we may not feel inspired immediately. Take time to study the surroundings and add your imagination. You may be surprised with the resul...
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