Photoblog 2010

Photos from my second 365 project in 2010.

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Sunny Faces
2010 - Day 224. Aug. 12, 2010.

Daily Shoot - Find a repeating pattern and make a photo of it today ( http://dailyshoot.com/assignments/270 ) .

Tuscany??? I could hardly believe this scene was in Grey County - sunflowers as far as the eye can see! Thanks to Cathy for tipping me off!
Sunny Faces 4884774539 365 photos 365 2010365photos August Grey County dailyshoot field flowers plants summer sunflowers ds270
In the Park
2010 - Day 223. Aug. 11, 2010.

Daily Shoot - Make a photograph that uses the rule of thirds composition in a very obvious way and post it ( http://dailyshoot.com/assignments/269 ) .

Millennium Park has been off limits to Collingwood residents for the past week as the park was readied for last weekend's Wakestock event, and then cleaned up from the 'festivities'. It was re-opened this morning and quickly filled up with people eager to enjoy the once more peaceful green space.
the park 4882544599 365 photos 365 2010365photos August Collingwood dailyshoot summer Nottawasaga Bay water bench couple boat sailboat black and white ds269 Millennium
Corn's Ready!
2010 - Day 222. Aug. 10, 2010.

Daily Shoot - Today's color is green. Make a photo of a green subject today and post it ( http://dailyshoot.com/assignments/268 ) .

I love this time of year when local produce is abundant! The corn I buy at the local market travels a matter of metres from the field to my basket...and is it ever good!
Corn's Ready 4879619426 365 photos 365 2010365photos August Collingwood corn dailyshoot field summer ds268
Day's End
Daily Shoot - Triangles keep the viewer’s eyes on a photo. Follow a triangle, and you see other elements. Make a photo with triangles ( http://dailyshoot.com/assignments/267 ) .

I know I already submitted a photo for today's challenge ( http://www.flickr.com/photos/dibytes/4875772907/ ) , but the atmospheric conditions tonight are beautiful - not a breath of air, humidity you can almost grab in your hand, and red sky. I just had to share this shot!
Day's End 4877828902 August Collingwood Collingwood Harbour Collingwood Terminals Nottawasaga Bay boats grain elevators harbour sailboats summer sunset water sun dailyshoot ds267
Becalmed
2010 - Day 221. Aug. 9, 2010.

These young sailors were in for a leisurely float on the very calm waters of the harbour today.
Becalmed 4875816787 365 photos 365 2010365photos August Collingwood Collingwood Harbour Harbourlands Park Nottawasaga Bay boats harbour sailboats summer water
Sailing School
Daily Shoot - Triangles keep the viewer’s eyes on a photo. Follow a triangle, and you see other elements. Make a photo with triangles ( http://dailyshoot.com/assignments/267 ) .

These young sailors are getting ready for a very calm sail this morning. You can get a better view of the still waters from today's 365 pic ( http://www.flickr.com/photos/dibytes/4875816787/ ) .
Sailing School 4875772907 August Collingwood Collingwood Harbour Harbourlands Park Nottawasaga Bay boats dailyshoot harbour sailboats summer water ds267
Rainy Day
2010 - Day 220. Aug. 8, 2010.

It rained all day today - a gentle, warm, summer rain. I took this shot in the rain with my camera in its Kata Elements Cover ( http://www.vistek.ca/store/BagsCases/220945/kata-bags-e690-elements-cover.aspx ) . The camera stayed nice and dry, but I couldn't keep the humidity from fogging up the lens. I think the graininess adds to the mood.

I used a slightly different composition of this shot for today's Daily Shoot challenge ( http://www.flickr.com/photos/dibytes/4872626223/ ) .
Rainy Day 4872571829 365 photos 365 2010365photos August Collingwood flowers macro phlox rain raindrops summer
Sympathy
Daily Shoot - Challenge: Sympathy can be difficult to express in words. Make an image suitable for the cover of a condolence card ( http://dailyshoot.com/assignments/266 ) .

Since I composed this shot with space for text I decided to just go ahead and add some. I posted a slightly different composition for today's 365 pic ( http://www.flickr.com/photos/dibytes/4872571829/ ) .
Sympathy 4872626223 August Collingwood black and white dailyshoot flowers macro phlox rain raindrops summer ds266
Wakestock 2010
2010 - Day 219. Aug. 7, 2010. Daily Shoot - Visit a park today--national, amusement, playground--and make a photo of something that catches your eye ( http://dailyshoot.com/assignments/265 ) . If you've visited my photostream before, you'll know that Collingwood boasts beautiful parks and trails that I explore daily. Millenium Park is off-limits for quiet contemplation this weekend as Collingwood hosts 10,000+ young people for Wakefest 2010. Billed as "three days of boarding, bands, bikinis and epic parties", this is a major stop on the World Tour.
Wakestock 2010 4869731698 Collingwood Collingwood Harbour Millenium Park Nottawasaga Bay boats harbour wakeboarders water dailyshoot ds265 365 365 photos 2010365photos
Bee on Sage
2010 - Day 218. Aug. 6, 2010.

Daily Shoot - Insects are everywhere. Photograph a bug in your environment (no spiders - they're arachnids) ( http://dailyshoot.com/assignments/264 ) . (@DeForestRanger)

Tough assignment on such a windy day! I used my fractalius plugin in Photoshop to bring back some detail to the blurred sage. This could be a companion piece for last week's Fly on Sage ( http://www.flickr.com/photos/dibytes/4846926460/ ) .
bee sage 4866394335 365 photos 365 2010365photos August Collingwood dailyshoot garden insect summer ds264
Incognito
2010 - Day 217. Aug. 5, 2010.

Clyde was a little annoyed that I blew his cover in the flowers underneath the bird feeder. Don't worry about the birds. They know he's there. He insists on 'talking' to them before he pounces.
Incognito 4865947116 365 365 photos 2010365photos August Clyde Collingwood cat garden summer
Pareo
Daily Shoot - Fabric: we wear it, sleep on it, decorate with it. Make a photo of an interesting cloth design or texture ( http://dailyshoot.com/assignments/263 ) . (@muffett68)

Not normally a sequins kind of girl, I love the pareos I buy each year in Mexico. They're perfect coverups as I live by the pool this gorgeous summer.
Pareo 4864310910 August Collingwood cloth dailyshoot macro material sequins summer texture ds263
Wilting
2010 - Day 216. Aug. 4, 2010.

This may be the hottest day of the year so far, but you won't hear me whinging; I do enough of that all winter ;-)

This is my runner-up shot for today's Daily Shoot challenge ( http://www.flickr.com/photos/dibytes/4860142653/ ) .
Wilting 4860184231 365 photos 365 2010365photos August Collingwood blossom daisy garden heat petals summer wilted macro
Wilted
Daily Shoot - Weather affects us all. Make a photo of weather or something affected by weather today ( ) . (@Oogiem)

Remember me whinging all winter about these conditions ( http://www.flickr.com/photos/dibytes/4389940969/in/set-72157623204318769/ ) ? Well now that it's hot and humid I'll just grin and bear it. After all, I'm much tougher than this cosmos ;-)

Here's my runner-up shot ( http://www.flickr.com/photos/dibytes/4860184231/ ) .
wilted 4860142653 August Collingwood blossom cosmos dailyshoot garden heat petals summer ds262 macro
One Petal at a Time
2010 - Day 215. Aug. 3, 2010.

Daily Shoot - How does your garden grow? Make a photo of something growing in your or someone else's garden today ( http://dailyshoot.com/assignments/261 ) .

...One petal at a time. That's the way black-eyed susans seem to open.
One Petal Time 4857875958 August Collingwood blackeyed susan flowers garden macro plants summer dailyshoot ds261 365 365 photos 2010365photos
Landing Pad
2010 - Day 214. Aug. 2, 2010.

Daily Shoot - Beauty is all around us. Make a photo of some naturally occurring beauty in your area today ( http://dailyshoot.com/assignments/260 ) . (@DeForestRanger)

Macro lens on camera - check
Camera on tripod - check
Mirror lockup on and two second timer set - check
Focus on blossom, aperture set, light meter reading taken - check
Wait a few minutes and in pops insect - absolutely perfect :-)
Landing Pad 4853627399 August Collingwood flowers garden insect summer yard hydrangea dailyshoot ds260 macro 365 365 photos 2010365photos
Riders with a Cause
Daily Shoot - Go anti-bokeh today. Use a large depth of field (higher aperture numbers) today to tell a story on multiple layers ( http://dailyshoot.com/assignments/259 ) .

Sponsored by Thurst-Ts Cycle, downtown Collingwood hosted a motorcycle ride and show and shine today, in support of Canadian troops returning from war with Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome. There were bikes as far as the eye could see in the Pine Street parking lot.

I posted my runner-up shot for this challenge as my 365 pic for today ( http://www.flickr.com/photos/dibytes/4851186141/ ) .
Riders with Cause 4851845248 August Collingwood dailyshoot downtown motorcycles summer ds259
View from the Shipyards
2010 - Day 213. August 1, 2010.

The trail along the waterfront in Collingwood's new Shipyards residential/commercial development is now open to the public. It's a wonderful addition to our trails network! This shot is my runner-up entry to today's Daily Shoot challenge ( http://dailyshoot.com/assignments/259 ) . See my entry here ( http://www.flickr.com/photos/dibytes/4851845248/ ) .
View from the Shipyards 4851186141 365 photos 365 2010365photos August Collingwood Collingwood Terminals Nottawasaga Bay grain elevators harbour summer trail water
Fly on Sage
2010 - Day 212. July 31, 2010.

I'm not a fan of flies but this one looked so beautiful on my sage plant I had to capture it.
fly sage 4846926460 Collingwood July garden summer yard 365 365 photos 2010365photos insect
Ahhh...Summer
2010 - Day 211. July 30, 2010.

This is a perfect summer day - gentle warm breeze, blue skies, fluffy clouds and the corn's ready for picking! Ahhh...
AhhhSummer 4844371790 365 photos 365 2010365photos Collingwood July barn corn farm field summer
Let There Be Light!
2010 - Day 210. July 29, 2010.

My kitchen renovation is in full swing. On Tuesday and Wednesday the room was gutted and the opening to the dining room enlarged. Today the 10 new ceiling pot lights were wired. There should be lots of light now! This could have been an alternate to today's Daily Shoot ( http://dailyshoot.com/assignments/256 ) challenge but the shot I submitted is much 'prettier'.
Let There Light 4841967178 Collingwood July home house kitchen renovation 365 365photos 2010365photos
Break in the Clouds
Daily Shoot - Turn the tables and make a photograph of a light source today. Light bulb, window, or even the sun (be careful!) ( http://dailyshoot.com/assignments/256 ) .

I took this shot last night from my front porch. I hadn't expected to see the sunset as it was overcast and raining. Just as the street light came on there was a break in the clouds, a narrow band of blue sky that let the setting sun illuminate the clouds overhead. I like the way the street light and hydro wires add an urban touch to the scene.

For a less 'pretty' light-related shot see my 365 pic for today ( http://www.flickr.com/photos/dibytes/4841967178/ ) .
Break the clouds 4841549820 Collingwood July dailyshoot evening rain summer sun sunset ds256
Blustery Day
2010 - Day 209. July 28, 2010.

It was a pretty blustery day for the sailing school. Today's lesson seemed to be getting your boat upright after you dumped it ;-).
Blustery Day 4840478703 Collingwood July Nottawasaga Bay boat sailboat sailing summer water wind 365 365 photos 2010365photos
Dancers in the Dark
2010 - Day 208. July 27, 2010.

We're spending a lot more time outdoors in the evenings as all of our meals are now being cooked on the BBQ while our kitchen is being renovated. A light wind created beautiful patterns in the flames of the outdoor fireplace. I like the way they appear to have substance.
Dancers the Dark 4836737636 365 photos 365 2010365photos Collingwood July fire flames night summer yard
Dated and Dysfunctional
Daily Shoot - Today's theme is the number 6. Make a photograph of the number six, six objects, or express six in an alternate way ( http://dailyshoot.com/assignments/254 ) .

This was my kitchen first thing this morning. It has now been gutted, the first step in its total transformation :-).
Dated and Dysfunctional 4836612854 Collingwood July cupboards home kitchen renovation dailyshoot ds254
Becoming Pink
2010 - Day 207. July 26, 2010.

Daily Shoot - Today's theme is the color pink. Find something that's pink and make a creative photo ( http://dailyshoot.com/assignments/253 ) .

I can't remember what these flowers are called. They look like tiny, tiny pink daisies and grow in masses in my garden. I'm discovering that I'm preferring my macro shots wide open. The bud looks like it's emerging from a pink cloud. There's still enough structure to be able to tell there are blossoms surrounding the bud, but it's definitely the main character of 'the story'.
Becoming pink 4830910108 Collingwood July blossoms dailyshoot flowers garden macro summer yard 365 photos 2010365photos 365 ds253
Elvis is Pleased!
2010 - Day 206. July 25, 2010.

Daily Shoot - Challenge: The real world is in 3D. Make a photo that uses perspective or side light to create the illusion of depth ( http://dailyshoot.com/assignments/252 ) .

The Collingwood Elvis Festival ( http://www.collingwoodelvisfestival.com/ ) wraps up today. This Elvis impersonator seems pleased with the event!
Elvis Pleased 4827084435 365 photos Collingwood Elvis Festival Elvis Presley July dailyshoot downtown summer ds252
Time to Shine
2010 - Day 205. July 24, 2010.

This is one of my takes for today's Daily Shoot challenge ( http://dailyshoot.com/assignments/251 ) . What I thought of as negative space when I composed the shot is filled with background bokeh. I much prefer this photo to the one I submitted for the challenge ( http://www.flickr.com/photos/dibytes/4823458227/ ) . I like the composition and it tells the story better - the new little bud getting its turn to shine. It just doesn't fit the requirements of the challenge.
Time Shine 4824598566 365 photos Collingwood July black and white black eyed susan blossoms flowers garden summer
Awakened
Daily Shoot - Make a photo that uses negative space to good effect. Give your subject room to breathe, and balance it within the frame ( http://dailyshoot.com/assignments/251 ) .

I like the concept of this shot - the black eyed susan will fully open for the first time today. I'm not so sure about the execution. I composed for negative space, to leave room for the petals to reach for the sun. I think there may be too much empty space. Something about this shot doesn't sit right with me. Please see my 365 pic for today ( http://www.flickr.com/photos/dibytes/4824598566/ ) . Although it doesn't meet the requirements of the challenge, it's a much more powerful story.
Awakened 4823458227 365 photos 365 2010365photos Collingwood July black eyed susan blossom dailyshoot flower garden macro summer ds251
Elvis Has Returned!
2010 - Day 204. July 23, 2010.

It's time for the silliness to begin! The Collingwood Elvis Festival ( http://www.collingwoodelvisfestival.com/ ) is now in full swing. There are Elvis impersonators everywhere you look and hoards of people from around the world lined up to see and hear them!
Elvis Has Returned 4822446472 Collingwood Elvis Festival Elvis Presley July downtown summer 365 365 photos 2010365photos black white
The Bay Photography Club Presents...
Daily Shoot - Double your art today. Make a photo of something you've created or crafted ( http://dailyshoot.com/assignments/250 ) . Not being as talented as most of the other Daily Shoot participants, I'm afraid my only 'craft' is photography. I belong to the Bay Photography Club and we are very proud to be presenting our ""Painting with Light ( http://www.collingwoodpubliclibrary.ca/July10.html ) " Exhibit in the galleries of Collingwood's new library. These are three of the seven photos I have in the exhibit. Printed on canvas, they hang proudly on the library walls :-). If you happen to be in Collingwood, stop by the library to see the show. There's a lot of talent in our club!
The Bay photography Club Presents 4822158064 Bay Photography Club Collingwood Collingwood Library July Library Painting with Light art art show dailyshoot downtown
Web of Light
2010 - Day 203. July 22, 2010.

The first thing I saw when I stepped into my back garden this morning was a spider web glowing in the early morning light. I used my fractalius plugin in Photoshop to play up the surreal mood of the scene.
Light 4819637569 Collingwood July abstract fractalius garden morning spider web summer web 365 365 photos 2010365photos
...And They're Off!
Daily Shoot - Rotate your camera today a bit and make a slightly off-angle photograph. Use the angle to emphasize your subject ( http://dailyshoot.com/assignments/249 ) .

I spent some time this morning watching the summer sailing school. These kids probably surprised themselves as much as they did me. Their boat took off like a shot from its mooring. I would have liked more time to compose the shot, but sometimes that just doesn't happen ;-)
And They're Off 4818362883 Collingwood Collingwood Harbour July Nottawasaga Bay boats harbour sailboat summer water dailyshoot ds249
'Dog' Days of Summer?
2010 - Day 202. July 21, 2010.

Don't tell Clyde the expression is 'dog' days of summer! Clearly we should be talking about 'cat' days. Clyde knows how to make the best of lazy, hot days! Soft, cool grass in the shade and a gentle breeze lull this feline to sleep.
'Dog'Days summer 4815169237 365 2010365photos 365 photos Clyde Collingwood July cat grass lawn yard
Refreshing
Daily Shoot - It's summer in the Northern Hemisphere. Make a photo of a cool, refreshing drink. Go for something creative ( http://dailyshoot.com/assignments/248 ) .

Nothing refreshes like ice water! I took my glass outside to take advantage of the morning light and immediately both the glass and my lens fogged up. I liked the mood, so quickly set up for the shot before my lens could clear.
Refreshing 4815436250 Collingwood condensation dailyshoot glass ice ice water water ds248
Intertwined
2010 - Day 201. July 20, 2010.

Daily Shoot - Make a photograph that emphasizes a change in texture: smooth/rough, soft/hard, shiny/dull, etc ( http://dailyshoot.com/assignments/247 ) .

I keep being pulled to fences this summer (see here ( http://www.flickr.com/photos/dibytes/4731753184/ ) and here ( http://www.flickr.com/photos/dibytes/4774423813/ ) )! People are actually starting to ask me what I'm doing when they see me stopped along the side of the road. I'm sure some of them think I'm picking up beer bottles :-).

As what's growing behind the fences and the angle of the sun change over the season, the mood shifts. I plan to keep adding more shots until I have a whole collection. I'm even thinking now that winter ones will be great too.
Intertwined 4811815655 365 2010365photos 365 photos Collingwood July barbed wire barbed wire fence dailyshoot fence field meadow plants summer vines ds247
Closed for the Day
2010 - Day 200. July 19, 2010.

Daily Shoot - Ads promote removing wrinkles, but they often add character. Make a photo of something wrinkled, crinkled, or folded ( http://dailyshoot.com/assignments/246 ) .

I missed my garden today :-(. I had to go to Toronto and left before the sun was up. When I got back my gazanias had already folded up for the day.
Closed for the Day 4810667454 365 365 photos 2010365photos Collingwood July blossom dailyshoot flower folded garden gazania macro summer ds246
Phlox
2010 - Day 199. July 18, 2010.

Daily Shoot - Compose an image that has a soft and dreamy look today, and make a photograph ( http://dailyshoot.com/assignments/245 ) .

My phlox are just starting to bloom. (They're one of my favourite flowers!) There was a slight breeze blowing the blossoms; the gentle blur adds to the soft look. I recently upgraded to Lightroom 3. This is a new black and white preset they've called
'creamtone'. I quite like it!
phlox 4804994225 365 365 photos 2010365photos dailyshoot Collingwood July black and white blossoms flowers garden macro summer ds245
Calm, Clear and Cold
2010 - Day 198. July 17, 2010.

The bay is calm and clear today. Even though the water is too cold for my liking, it looks really refreshing on this hot, summer day.
Calm Clear and Cold 4802673594 Collingwood July Nottawasaga Bay rocks summer water 365 365 photos 2010365photos
Does the Bus Stop Here?
Daily Shoot - Find something that's out of context today, natural or staged, and make a photograph ( http://dailyshoot.com/assignments/244 ) .

I expect to see rabbits in my yard ( http://www.flickr.com/photos/dibytes/4700827099/ ) , not sitting on the street. I'm not sure why it was there.
Does the Bus Stop Here 4801966207 Collingwood July black and white dailyshoot rabbit street summer ds244
Summer Meadow
2010 - Day 197. July 16, 2010.

Warm sunshine, gentle breeze, buzzing bees - it was a beautiful walk along Black Ash Creek trail this morning!
summer Meadow 4799522628 365 photos 365 2010365photos Black Ash Creek Trail Collingwood July bee trail wildflowers insect
Breakfast - Starring Blueberries
Daily Shoot - Everyone loves food photos! Make a close-up photograph of food you're enjoying on a Friday. Arrange for good lighting ( http://dailyshoot.com/assignments/243 ) .

Fresh fruit for breakfast by the pool - it doesn't get better than this!
breakfast Starring blueberries 4798760525 Collingwood July fruit macro milk summer dailyshoot ds243
Uphill Climb
2010 - Day 196. July 15, 2010.

Daily Shoot - Get creative with abstraction today. Make a photograph of patterns and/or shapes that aren't recognizable objects ( http://dailyshoot.com/assignments/242 ) .
Uphill Climb 4797690932 365 photos 365 2010365photos Collingwood Colorado Blue Spruce July abstract branch dailyshoot macro spruce summer tree yard ds242
Fairy World
2010 - Day 195. July 14, 2010.

Daily Shoot - Make a photo from a low point of view. Go for a dramatic effect by changing the appearance of the size of your subject ( http://dailyshoot.com/assignments/241 ) .

I set my camera on a bean bag on the ground, lay down and peered through my macro lens to find a 'story'. I hadn't even seen the toadstools before that. I went for wide aperture and really soft focus. I added a few highlights with my fractalius plugin in Photoshop to play up the feeling of magic afoot.
Fairy World 4793469868 365 photos 365 2010365photos Collingwood July dailyshoot fractalius grass lawn macro summer toadstool yard ds241
Monarch Butterfly
2010 - Day 194. July 13, 2010.

I've seen several Monarch butterflies in the last couple of days. They're such incredibly beautiful insects!
Monarch butterfly 4791485185 365 photos 365 2010365photos Collingwood Harbourlands Park July Monarch butterfly insect summer
Inner Flame
2010 - Day 193. July 12, 2010.

When I awoke to overcast skies this morning, I knew conditions were right to photograph flowers in my garden. I set up near a planter with gazanias in it and just panned through my macro lens to find the 'story' in the blossoms. This gazania isn't open yet, but you can peek through the curled petals to get a glimpse of the bright yellow centre. I love how this opening looks like a flame! In post-processing my RAW file in Lightroom, I bumped up the lights, highlights and yellow luminance levels a bit to draw attention to the yellow glow. This is a companion shot to my entry for today's Daily Shoot challenge ( http://www.flickr.com/photos/dibytes/4787043465/ ) .
Inner Flame 4787637316 365 photos 365 2010365photos Collingwood July blossom flower garden gazania macro summer
Fire Within
Daily Shoot - Focus on a fragment of an object today. Make a photograph that only shows part of an object, not the whole thing ( http://dailyshoot.com/assignments/239 ) .

This gazania blossom isn't open yet, but you can peek through the curled petals to get a glimpse of the bright yellow centre. I love how the openings look like flames! Looking through my macro lens it occurred to me that I could try to capture the 'spirit' of the flower - it's 'fire within'. In post-processing my RAW file in Lightroom, I bumped up the lights, highlights and yellow luminance levels a bit to draw attention to the yellow glow. For another view of the same flower, see my 365 pic for today ( http://www.flickr.com/photos/dibytes/4787637316/ ) .
Fire Within 4787043465 Collingwood July blossom dailyshoot flower garden gazania macro summer ds239
Wild Vines
Daily Shoot - Find a scene that's dominated by one color and make a photograph of it. Use light and shadow to accentuate detail ( http://dailyshoot.com/assignments/238 ) .

You don't want these in your yard, but they really add to the lushness of the beautiful wild vegetation along the trails in the area.

I posted another 'one colour' shot ( http://www.flickr.com/photos/dibytes/4783350154/ ) as my daily pic. It has a much 'artsier' feel than this one.
Wild vines 4782739639 Black Ash Creek Trail Collingwood July dailyshoot plants summer trail ds238

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DiBytes Photos, Photography by Diane Hammond, Collingwood, Ontario

Photoblog 2010