It is macro time again! So happy to be able to take my camera for a couple of minutes here and there to capture some summer flowers or play with light and shadow to create some magical abstracts.
Road Trip - Part 4
The last part of the record of our photographic one day journey has all to do with being inspired by just one mountain. It is one of my favorites in all of Rockies (that I have seen so far, of course). It is so full of colors, with a pleasing shape, always great to photograph, no matter the time of year.
Road Trip - Part 3
Is Being Bored Good Or Bad?
I've found myself bored recently, stuck at home and not willing to go anywhere with my camera. There was a very Canadian reason for it. It was freezing outside with winds bringing the cold close to -40 Centigrade and sun making almost no appearance at all. Depressing, if you ask me, so I decided to use my go to therapy for winter blues: play with color.
From Home - Poland With Fuji
When I go home for a visit, pictures are the last thing on my mind, most of the time. There are, simply, too many people to see to find a moment to appreciate anything else. This time around, however, I made sure I found a few moments to go out and see some new and old places and took as many pictures as possible.
Exploring the Sea Floor - Scotland with Fuji
At the northwestern tip of Trotternish Peninsula on the Isle of Skye, we have found another picturesque location for our photo adventures, right by the ruins of Duntulm Castle. Since the tide was low and a portion of the sea floor was revealed I have had a rare opportunity to explore the multitude of sea plants with their wonderful colors and shapes as well as take in the views.
A Little Color For A Snowy Day - Macro Photography
In Need Of A Little Color 1 - Macro Photography
You Can Find Love Anywhere - Macro Photography
Devonian Botanical Gardens In Summer Splendor
Beautiful British Columbia - Part 6 - Travel Photography
Long Beach, one of the most known places in Pacific Rim National Park Reserve on Vancouver Island. Quite a beautiful place, full of sand and driftwood. We have visited it one misty morning (with one short stop in the evening), taking a long walk, enjoying a breeze and the sound of waves. Lot's of cool stuff to find and take pictures of! As beautiful in the morning as it is in the evening sun.. We were lucky to get a very good light both times (which is not always the case with travel photography) and here is a few pictures I have taken while visiting. To check our previous post, just click on the following link: Beautiful British Columbia - Part 5 - Travel Photography. Kasia
When we were leaving the beach the second time, I could not resist taking picture of these shoes hanging on the wires. It's funny, but I think I have seen such things everywhere I have visited.. What is it with people's need to leave them like that?!
To be continued..
Beautiful British Columbia - Part 5 - Travel Photography
Our adventure with travel photography continues. Some of what we saw before you can check out in my previous post: Beautiful British Columbia - Part 4 - Travel Photography. We've spent a couple of gorgeous evenings at Chesterman Beach. It is one of only a few places on this end of Vancouver Island (close to Tofino) where you can enjoy a sunset. It was a bit chilly with a strong wind picking up sand that was showering us mercilessly and I was glad I took both my cameras with me, because I wouldn't dare to change a lens in those conditions. And there was a lot of things to capture and without my 200mm lens I would miss out on a lot of shots.. But even if I was there without them I would still enjoy both evenings a lot. It is so relaxing to walk on a beach, watch other people going on their strolls, listening to the waves crashing around you. Add to it a beautiful sunset and you are in for a treat! Here is a few shots from both outings. I hope you enjoy!
Kasia
To be continued..
Of lines, curves shadows and light part 2
The new Art Gallery of Alberta is certainly very photogenic building. Specially when sunlight seeps thought the many windows creating wonderful shadows inside. Enjoy.
Of lines, curves shadows and light.
A new building and a new name. Art Gallery of Alberta used to be called Edmonton Art Gallery. The new building was designed by Randall Stout Architects and it finally opened in January of 2010. It is a very strange building, and definitely a sight to behold. There are divided opinion on the building, personally I like it. It definitely is very photogenic. Here are some examples. Enjoy.
Abstract Textures
Paranormal - Out takes
I came up with this interesting idea for the paranormal shot. I have submitted it to the team, and after couple of minor corrections, it was met with approval. I will not reveal it yet, my friends. It will be on this page soon enough. All I can say..... nah I won't say a thing. This was one of the out takes from that shoot. I'm curious if you can guess what it is.
DPC Olympics week 3
So submission time for week 3 challenges is upon us. The challenges were Blurry Mess and Pollution. Our team was comparing Blurry Messes all weak. I must say that it is not as easy as you think. Not only does the picture has to be a blurry mess, but also it has to be interesting. I figured there is going to be a lot abstract photos submitted for this challenge. Pollution on the other hand, I thought was a little easier. A very good friend of mine, acquired some authentic Russian military gas masks (when I asked him why, he replied for scaring neighbors!), so I borrowed one of them and shot this photo:
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My first thoughts were to actually visit a city garbage dump, but that did not turn out to be easy. So I piled some of our garbage on the deck, had Konrad put on the mask and some rubber gloves, and play on the deck. He was really enjoying himself. Even wanted to wear the gas mask to school.
Blurry Mess pictures came out ok, but not the greatest:
I think I will be submitting for the Pollution challenge. Might stand a better chance, since there are twice as many blurry messes submitted as pollution. Comments?
Bored, freezing outside.... more macros!!!
Kids went to bed, wife went shopping, what a guy to do?? I can see flurry of answers to this question, but what I did was grab a camera, found some interesting things/ideas, and off we go. You guessed it, more macros. Also was able to finish my little stamp, which can be seen in the new pictures. A little token, that says these are mine and only mine. Then again no one else would have confessed to these anyway. Out of the macro set I tried something different, more artsy. I like it... and not because I made it, but because it has a certain feel to it. Here is a sample
Enjoy. Again thoughts are most welcome :)