Grasses
2010 - Day 192. July 11, 2010.
I love grasses swaying in the breeze! I took this pic while scouting out shots for today's Daily Shoot challenge ( http://dailyshoot.com/assignments/238 ) . I suppose it could be an 'also-ran'. I actually like this one's artsier feel better, although the one I submitted ( http://www.flickr.com/photos/dibytes/4782739639/ ) meets the challenge criteria better.grasses4783350154365 photos3653652010photosBlack Ash Creek TrailCollingwoodJulyplantssummertrail
Relaxed
Daily Shoot - Who are you? Make a self portrait today and show the rest of us what you look like ( http://dailyshoot.com/assignments/237 ) .
This is all I can see of me today. I'm planted poolside and intend to stay here.Relaxed4779675671CollingwoodJulydailyshootfeetpoolsummerwaterds237
Etched Glass - Take #2
2010 - Day 190. July 9, 2010.
This is a revised version of my 365 pic for today ( http://www.flickr.com/photos/dibytes/4777533283/ ) .
@jason.farinelli and @gibsonsgolfer made references in their comments on the original ( http://www.flickr.com/photos/dibytes/4777533283/ ) to the 'ice-like' nature of the shot. When I first looked at the pattern through my lens I thought it looked just like the harbour freezing over. In this version, all I did to add an icy feeling was change the white balance from daylight to tungsten. Very easy - great effect! I think I like this one best :-)EtchedglassTake4779005982365 originalCollingwoodabstractdoorhomemacro
Etched Glass
2010 - Day 190. July 9, 2010.
Today's Daily Shoot ( http://dailyshoot.com/assignments/236 ) challenge is to make a photograph of a glass subject. The window in my front door is made up of different patterns of etched glass. I used my macro lens to get a closeup view of the pattern. I like the way the green from the trees just outside the door is picked up and blended with the pattern.
Here's the pattern from a different section of the same window ( http://www.flickr.com/photos/dibytes/4777518431/ ) . I submitted it for the Daily Shoot challenge.Etchedglass4777533283365 photo3652010365photosCollingwoodabstractdoorwindowhomemacrods236
Window On My World
Daily Shoot - Glass is a material that's used in so many different ways. Make a photograph of a glass subject today ( http://dailyshoot.com/assignments/236 ) .
I used my macro lens to look through the etched glass in the window of my front door. I like the abstract greens that were picked up from the trees just outside the door.
Here's the pattern from a different section of the same window ( http://www.flickr.com/photos/dibytes/4777533283/ ) . It's my 'also-ran' for this challenge. I used it for my 365 pic instead.windowWorld4777518431Collingwoodabstractdailyshootdoorglassetched glasshomemacrods236
Protecting the Meadow
2010 - Day 189. July 8, 2010.
Daily Shoot - Make a photo with the number 4 in it one way or another. Maybe 4 items. Maybe a written number. Maybe more abstract ( http://dailyshoot.com/assignments/235 ) .
Ever since I posted this shot ( http://www.flickr.com/photos/dibytes/4731753184/ ) for Daily Shoot Challenge 221 ( http://dailyshoot.com/assignments/221 ) , I've wanted to take the time to wander the roadside and snap some similar pics that are less 'contrasty', softer, and warmer in mood. Thinking of a four quadrant shot, I decided today was the day!
Sometimes you know immediately when you look through the viewfinder that you've got a winner! The sun slipped behind a cloud for just a minute, leaving me with soft, warm, rich light! A shallow DOF, soft focus, gentle blur from the breeze, and ever so slight softening from my fractalius plugin gave me that lazy summer day feel I was after.ProtectingtheMeadow4774423813365 photos3652010365photosCollingwoodJulydailyshootfencefieldfractaliusroadsidesummerds235barbed wirebarbed wire fence
Gossamer Breeze
2010 - Day 188. July 7, 2010.
Daily Shoot - Look for an area with a big differential in light. Make a photo exposed for the brightest area, isolating a subject ( http://dailyshoot.com/assignments/234 ) .
I fell in love with this scene along the trail on my walk this morning! Very fine, silvery threads, on spent flower heads, blew in the gentle breeze. With the sun behind the plants it looked like spirits on the move. I had my macro lens on the camera and knew I wouldn't be able to isolate any details in sharp focus because there was just too much air movement. I looked through the lens and focused until the impression felt right, and then released the shutter. It's hard to capture magic - this is my attempt :-)GossamerBreeze4771975220365 photos3652010365photosBlack Ash Creek TrailCollingwoodJulydailyshootmacrosummertrailsweedswildflowersds234
Attracted to Blue
2010 - Day 187. July 6, 2010. Daily Shoot - Today's theme is the color blue. Blue sky. Blue plate. Blue M&Ms. Make a photo of something blue and post it today ( http://dailyshoot.com/assignments/233 ) . I love these wildflowers, (chicory). They grow anywhere and last all summer. I took my macro lens and tripod on my trail walk this morning to capture this gorgeous blue. I set up, focusing on the stamens, when this little insect just popped into the frame. There wasn't time to change my aperture setting so I quickly tried to refocus on the insect and then just pressed the shutter. The insect definitely enriches the 'story of blue'.
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Learning to Sail
2010 - Day 186. July 5, 2010.
I had fun this morning watching a group of young people in the harbour learning to sail. It was pretty gusty for their first day out.
This was a tough shot to expose. I wanted to capture the overwhelming brightness of the sails without blowing out the highlights too badly.LearningSail4764957051365 photos3652010365photosCollingwoodCollingwood HarbourJulyNottawasaga Bayboatharboursailboatsailingsummerwater
Nothing Like a Roaring Fire
...on the hottest day of the year! Daily Shoot - Create an optical illusion using "forced perspective" today. Make a distant object appear closer than it actually is ( http://dailyshoot.com/assignments/232 ) . There's nobody around today to be my model so I can try one of the really 'cool' illusions already posted to the Daily Shoot pool, so clouds it is!
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Garden Within a Garden
2010 - Day 185. June 4, 2010.
Drops of water cling to the petals of my gazania after watering. I couldn't resist getting out the macro lens :-).gardenWithin4761184479CollingwoodJulydropsflowergazaniamacropetalssummerwater drops365365 photos2010365photos
Celebrate the Day
Daily Shoot - It's Independence Day in the U.S (fireworks!). Make a photo with celebration as the theme, wherever you are ( ) .
Canada Day with its celebrations and fireworks has passed, so I've opted for a quieter, but no less spectacular 'celebration'. I took this shot yesterday morning pre-dawn, almost a half hour before the one I posted for my 365 pic ( http://www.flickr.com/photos/dibytes/4757871804/ ) . The light show was gorgeous, a fitting fanfare for a beautiful summer day.CelebratetheDay4760949454CollingwoodJulyMillenium ParkNottawasaga Baydawnsummersunrisewaterdailyshootds231
Fire and Water
2010 - Day 184. June 3, 2010.
I was awake way too early this morning, but since it was already warm, I decided to go down to the waterfront and catch the sunrise. I'm so glad I did!Fireandwater4757871804365 photos3652010365photosCollingwoodJulyMillenium ParkNottawasaga Baydawnsummersunrise
No...
Daily Shoot - Find a sign in front of a vista that tells a story. (Don't walk on the grass.) Make a photograph and post it ( http://dailyshoot.com/assignments/230 ) .
In all of the new developments around the area, stormwater ponds are being built as part of the drainage system. The developers are doing a nice job of planting indigenous vegetation, and it takes no time at all for the ponds to become populated with aquatic life! The green spaces are billed as selling features but apparently not to be used... It's a good thing frogs can't read.
2010 - Canada Day
Collingwood's newly renovated main street on Canada Day.
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Gentle Current
2010 - Day 183. July 2, 2010.
Daily Shoot - Refresh from the summer heat today. Make a photo of water in motion. Freeze it or let it blur ( http://dailyshoot.com/assignments/229 ) .
I live on the shores of Nottawasaga/Georgian Bay, a body of water known for its violence. Not so today! The bay is perfectly calm on this gorgeous summer day. Only the sparkling light signals the gentle current beneath the surface in one of the channels in Sunset Point Park. I used my circular polarizing filter to block out some of the reflection, give me a longer exposure, and deepen the colour palette.GentleCurrent4754737717365 photosCollingwoodJulyNottawasaga BaySunset Point Parkchanneldailyshootplantssummervegetationwater3652010365photosds229
Happy Canada Day!
2010 - Day 182. July 1, 2010.
Happy Canada Day!HappyCanadaDay4754123384Canada DayCollingwoodJulyballoonsdowntownsummer365365 photos2010365photos
Squirrel's Nest Under Construction
Daily Shoot - Construction seems to be perpetual: streets, sidewalks, buildings. Make a photo of something under construction today ( http://dailyshoot.com/assignments/228 ) .
Although I've seen lots of squirrels' nests, I've never watched one being built before. This female worked at a frenetic pace to construct her nest this morning.Squirrel'snestUnderConstruction4754101016CollingwoodJulybirchbirch treesquirrelsummertreedailyshootds228
Abstract Clematis
2010 - Day 181. June 30, 2010.
This is a clematis blossom from my garden, spherized using the polar coordinates filter in Photoshop. I haven't done one of these in a while - they're kind of fun, a different look at a familiar object.Abstractclematis4748513937365 photos3652010365photosCollingwoodJuneflowersgardenpolar coordinatessummeryard
Hydrangea
Daily Shoot - Make a photograph of something circular and crop it within a square frame ( http://dailyshoot.com/assignments/227 ) .
I was attracted to this scene by the light and the swaying motion of the hydrangea blossoms in the breeze. It speaks to me of lazy summer days, lemonade and a good book on the porch.hydrangea4748531889CollingwoodJunedailyshootflowerssummerds227
Moth
2010 - Day 180. June 29, 2010.
I love the vegetation along the trails in summer. It changes almost daily as various weeds and wildflowers come into bloom. This tiny moth blends right in.moth4746828760365 photos3652010365Black Ash Creek TrailCollingwoodJunesummertrailweedswildflowers
Work While You Walk!
Daily Shoot - What's your favorite device to access the Internet? Make a photograph of it today ( http://dailyshoot.com/assignments/226 ) .
This little device affords me both freedom and flexibility. Classes from around the world enroll in our collaborative projects ( http://www.yesican-science.ca/ ) , so I need to be prepared to work in different time zones. My Blackberry goes on my daily walks with me and I often find myself stopping to answer an e-mail, approve a teacher's registration, or troubleshoot a problem with a student account. Without it I'd be chained to my desk!WorkWhileYouWalk4746561942Black Ash Creek TrailBlackberryCollingwoodJunedailyshootrocksummertrailds226
High Key Cat
2010 - Day 179. June 28, 2010.
Daily Shoot - Go high key today. Make a photograph that's all bright tones or dominated by white ( http://dailyshoot.com/assignments/225 ) .
Even though Clyde's a low key kind of guy he still looks handsome in high key. He very conveniently set up shop in a patch of sun in one of the flower beds this morning. I exposed for the dark areas, let the midtones and highlights blow out and then converted the photo to black and white. I left a tiny bit of colour in his eyes. I'm not ecstatic about the result, but I enjoyed trying something new.HighKeycat4744382786365365 photos2010365photosClydeCollingwoodJuneblack and whitedailyshootgardenhigh keysummerds225
Mother and Daughter
2010 - Day 178. June 27, 2010.
Daily Shoot - Sunday challenge: Make a photograph with a photograph. Find a cherished print and compose it in a larger scene ( http://dailyshoot.com/assignments/224 ) .
We had our big sale yesterday to dispose of the contents of Mom's condo. All that remains now are photos and keepsakes. This shot of my grandmother and mother was taken 75 years ago. The ring was my grandmother's and since Mom's passing is now mine.motheranddaughter4739079090CollingwoodNanaJuneMomdailyshootgrandmothermacroold photophotoringwedding ringds224
Lunch
2010 - Day 177. June 26, 2010.
Daily Shoot - Today's color is yellow. Find something that's yellow in color and make a photograph of it ( http://dailyshoot.com/assignments/223 ) .
A tiny insect feasts on another insect even tinier.Lunch4736568806365 photosCollingwoodJunedailyshootgardenhostainsectsleafmacrosummer3652010365photosds223
Closet Reorganization?
2010 - Day 176. June 25, 2010.
Daily Shoot - Weekend whimsy. Make a photograph of something that tickles your funny bone. Caption it accordingly ( http://dailyshoot.com/assignments/222 ) .(@muffett68)
Over a month ago now I started to reorganize my closet by 'temporarily' piling sweaters in the spare bedroom. I happened to walk by that room today and found Clyde lying, (and shedding), on the pile, (because there's absolutely nowhere else for a cat to sleep). It's a good thing he's cute!ClosetReorganization4734035902365 originalClydeCollingwoodJunebedbedroomcatclothesdailyshootsleepingsweaters
Keep Out!
2010 - Day 175. June 24, 2010.
Daily Shoot - Make a photo of elements that are strikingly different from one another to add tension and interest to your composition ( http://dailyshoot.com/assignments/221 ) .
Driving back from a meeting late this afternoon I scanned the side of the road for a scene that would satisfy today's challenge. This one jumped right out at me - backlit wild strawberry blossoms, blowing in the soft breeze, and barbed wire farm fence. I exposed for high contrast. I think there's both interest and tension here.KeepOut4731753184365 photos3652010365photosCollingwoodJunebarbed wiredailyshootfencefieldflowersroad sidesummerds221
A Raindrop Blossoms
2010 - Day 174. June 23, 2010.
Daily Shoot - Make a photo composed of interesting shadows today. Try composing with long shadows at the beginning and end of the day ( http://dailyshoot.com/assignments/220 ) .
I promise...I won't take photos of raindrops forever, but rain is what I have to work with lately :-). The unusual thing is that it's been very still, allowing me to use my macro lens outdoors without worrying about my subject moving all over the place. Luckily for today's challenge, we had bright sunshine first thing this morning! I jokingly said to my husband, wouldn't it be great if I could find a shadow of a raindrop! Ta dah! I love the way the shadow looks like a flower, with the sepals holding forth the drop of water like an unopened bud. This is the thing I like most about the Daily Shoot challenges - the nudge to look beyond your norm. I wanted to photograph raindrops in my garden. I would likely have ended up with pretty photos. With the focus on the shadow of the drop I have a much stronger statement!RaindropBlossoms4728243490Juneflowersgardenleavesliliesplantsrainraindropsshadowsummerdailyshootds220Collingwoodmacro
Summer Rain
2010 - Day 173. June 22, 2010.
Daily Shoot - Look for abstract shapes and designs today. Make a photo of a subject everyone has seen that's not easily recognizable ( http://dailyshoot.com/assignments/219 ) .
It poured all day today. I was beginning to think I wouldn't get out to shoot at all, but I took a chance late this afternoon when the rain settled in to a fine drizzle. This is a macro shot of a lily leaf. I was drawn to the pattern of the lines and the magnification provided by the rain drops.summerrain4726088910Junedailyshootflowersgardenleavesplantsraindropsds219365365 photos2010365photosCollingwood
Frog
2010 - Day 172. June 21, 2010.
Daily Shoot - Leave something out today. Be visually brief. Shoot tight. Make a photo that's direct and to the point ( http://dailyshoot.com/assignments/218 ) .
I found this little guy swimming laps in my pool this morning. He must have been there a while because he rested perfectly still after I scooped him out. I had time to put my macro lens on my camera and get a bean bag to support it on the ground. He's recovered now and gone off to explore the rest of the yard on this beautiful first day of summer!frog4721059322ds2183652010365photos365 photosCollingwoodJunedailyshootgardengrasslawnmacrosummer
Summer Afternoon - A Sketch
2010 - Day 171. June 20, 2010.
Daily Shoot - Make a photo that creates depth. Draw the viewer in by choosing an interesting foreground, middle-ground, and background ( http://dailyshoot.com/assignments/217 ) .
I spent some time this afternoon just watching the world go by from my Mother's newly-installed memorial bench in Millenium Park. I got quite a number of shots of sailboats that I could have used for this challenge. I decided instead to go with this image of a little girl and her brother playing along the shore. I liked their intensity in interacting with the scene, as well as the strong contrast created by the side lighting of the late afternoon sun. I don't know these children and when I showed the shots to their mother, I promised her I would process them in such a way that her children wouldn't be identifiable. I used the sketch feature of my fractalius plugin and then converted the image to black and white using Nik's Silver Efex Pro. I suspect there will be some strong opinions about the post-processing. You'll likely love it or hate it ;-).SummerAfternoonsketch4718956859365365 photos2010365photosds217CollingwoodJuneMillenium ParkNottawasaga Bayblack and whiteboatschildrenfractaliussailboatswater
Zzzzzzzzz...
2010 - Day 170. June 19, 2010. Daily Shoot - Frame within a frame. Make a photo that uses an element--window, door, mirror, trees, etc.--to frame your main subject ( http://dailyshoot.com/assignments/216 ) . Let's see a show of hands! How many people would like to trade lives with this cat? If you follow my photostream, you've already met Clyde ( http://www.flickr.com/search/?s=int&w=33883192@N05&q=clyde&m=text ) . I'm used to finding him relaxing in the garden ( http://www.flickr.com/photos/dibytes/3648796882/ ) , but not wrapped up in the plants.
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Deep in the Garden
2010 - Day 169. June 18, 2010.
Daily Shoot - Your viewer’s eye will tend to follow a line. Make a photo that uses leading lines to direct the viewer to your subject ( http://dailyshoot.com/assignments/215 ) .
I didn't know how to expose for this shot. The hostas are in almost total shade in my garden, but there was a stream of light casting a wonderful glow through the upper part of the leaf. I switched to spot metering, tried to expose for the snail and used my flash. The end result was that nothing was exposed properly. Even after a couple of tries I couldn't get it right, and by then I'd lost my subject; it's surprising how fast snails can be ;-). In post processing I decided to go with the underexposed subject. I bumped up the blacks, as well as the highlights, creating contrast. I added a bit of definition with my fractalius plugin to counteract the slight shadow from the flash and give a clean silhouette. I still don't know how to expose for this situation, but I wanted to rescue the shot because I do like the composition, lines and mood.Deepthegarden4712428834CollingwoodJunedailyshootfractaliushostaleavesmacroplantslugsnail365365 photos2010365photosds215
Morning Bokeh
2010 - Day 168. June 17, 2010.
Daily Shoot - Shoot wide open today. Make a creative photo that uses a shallow depth of field to good effect ( http://dailyshoot.com/assignments/214 ) .
The early light glistening on the raindrops in the garden was stunning this morning! It made all the leaves look like they were covered in tiny jewels. Since today's challenge was all about DOF, I wanted to go for bokeh. I decided to use both shallow depth of field and defocus, (is that a word?), to really play up the blown out highlights of the drops. I used my macro lens and focused to achieve the big blown out circles. Since I wasn't happy with everything being out of focus, I repositioned ever so slightly so that I could see one plane of drops in clearer focus. I may have tried to accomplish too much in one shot, but I think I captured the magical feeling I wanted.Morningbokeh47092728443652010365photosshallow DOF365 photosCollingwoodJunebudsbushesdailyshootgardenleavesmacrorain dropsyard
#ds212 Take 2
Please see ,a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/dibytes/4702713779/">the original upload and @Remek T's comment and my reply..
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Living on the Edge
2010 - Day 166. June 15, 2010.
Daily Shoot - Constraints can unleash creativity. Walk 1 minute in any direction, stop, find a subject, and make a photo ( http://dailyshoot.com/assignments/212 ) .
It was still enough this morning to take my macro lens and tripod with me on a little jaunt. This scene really spoke to me. Added to the normal stresses of daily life, dealing with my Mom's care, illness, death and now settling of her affairs has left me feeling like I'm living on the very edge of what I can handle. Some days I feel that even a gentle breeze will bring it all down. This challenge and shot reminded me that there is beauty everywhere, even on the edge. You just have to stop and see it.LivingtheEdge4702713779365 photos3652010365photosJunedailyshootdewdropletsdropsgardenleavesmacroplantsshrubsds212
She Won't See Me Here!
2010 - Day 165. June 14, 2010.
I almost didn't see this rabbit when I went out to fill the bird feeders this morning. Fortunately I had my camera at hand :-).SheWon'tSeeHere4700827099365 photosCollingwoodJunegardenplantsrabbitspring3652010365photos
Blue Flag
Daily Shoot - Make a photo of a flag today: national, state, or otherwise. Try to compose it in a unique way ( http://dailyshoot.com/assignments/211 ) .(@kterhaar)
Although not a flag in the traditional sense, I think this shot of a Blue Flag fits the spirit of today's challenge. The Blue Flag, or fleur-de-lis is the emblem of the province of Quebec.BlueFlag4700700425Juneblue flagfleurdelisdailyshootflowerirismacrods211
Tiny Landscapes
2010 - Day 164. June 13, 2010.
Daily Shoot - Challenge: Invent your own filter! Shoot through something translucent or transparent. Make a photo with a unique look ( http://dailyshoot.com/assignments/210 ) .
It rained all night, so everything in the garden was covered in tiny drops of water. I got hung up on the 'shoot through something translucent or transparent' part of the challenge and didn't really think about the 'invent your own filter' part. I wanted to shoot the garden through the drops. That I accomplished, but what I've really created is a lens, not a filter. In any event, I'm very happy with the shot. For once it was still enough to use my macro lens outdoors and I was able to capture many tiny landscapes.TinyLandscapes46975776463652010365photos365 photosCollingwoodJunedropsflowersgardenleaveslilieslilymacroplantsrainraindropsspringwaterds210
Meaford Hall - Juried Art Show
2010 - Day 163. June 12, 2010.
A rainy day prompted me to go to Meaford to spend some time at the Juried Art Show ( http://www.meafordhall.ca/in-the-gallery.cfm ) in their galleries. Although I already knew my photo had been chosen for inclusion in the show, it was a thrill to see my canvas hanging with the works of some very talented artists!MeafordHallJuriedArtShow4693939544JuneMeaford Hallart showcanvasexhibitionowlphotographphotography365365 photos2010365photos
Monument to Political Bickering
Daily Shoot - Why wait for the perfect subject? Make a photo of something that is unfinished. ( http://dailyshoot.com/assignments/209 ) .
Once the site of Admiral Collingwood P. S., this fenced in hole in the ground anchors the south end of Collingwood's main street. Originally destined to be a beautiful structure of condo residences, retirement residences, and commercial space, the water-filled eyesore has been nicknamed Carrier Pond, (after our current mayor), by the local coffee shop pundits. The blame for this fiasco can't be placed at the feet of any one person. Previous and current council, the developer, the Heritage Committee, a rate payers' group and the state of the economy must all share in the blame. Hopefully after the next election, we'll see an end to the bickering and some positive action.MonumentPoliticalBickering4693675064Admiral Collingwood PlaceCollingwoodJuneconstructiondailyshootholewaterds209
Repurposed
2010 - Day 162. June 11, 2010.
Daily Shoot - Reduce, reuse, recycle. Look for an object that has been repurposed to give it new life, and make a photo. ( http://dailyshoot.com/assignments/208 ) (@muffett68)
This old Ford has found a new use as a flower bed at the entrance to the Village @ Blue Mountain. The light was pretty harsh by the time I took this shot, so I did some selective processing to lighten shadows and play up on the rusted, worn patina.Repurposed46911398073652010365photos365 photosBlue MountainJuneThe Village Blue Mountaindailyshootflowersmetalrusttruckds208
There!
2010 - Day 161. June 10, 2010.
Daily Shoot - Contrast subjects of different size today. Be subtle or make it obvious, it's up to you ( http://dailyshoot.com/assignments/207 ) !
The goslings are growing quickly. This parent and youngster were feeding in the Harbourlands Park.There4689295322365365 photos2010365photosCanada GeeseCollingwoodHarbourlands ParkJunedailyshootgoosegoslinggrassspringds207
Moored
2010 - Day 160. June 9, 2010.
Daily Shoot - Place or find a subject floating on water today---boats, leaves, ice cubes, etc.---and make a photo ( http://dailyshoot.com/assignments/206 ) .
Cloudy, rainy and windy - no beautiful reflections today for my 'floating' subject! I was tempted to pull out one of my water fowl shots from the archives, but in the spirit of trying something new, I decided to work with the conditions I had. Since this is a vintage canoe I thought I'd go for the 'aged photo' look. I like the mood of this shot and its timeless feel.Moored4685503435CollingwoodJuneNottawasaga Bayboatcanoecloudydailyshootharbourrainysepiawater365365 photos2010365photosds206
Lushness
2010 - Day 159. June 8, 2010.
Daily Shoot - Iteration or repetition of a subject makes for good composition. Look for a repeating pattern today and make a photo ( http://dailyshoot.com/assignments/205 ) .
There are layers of repetition in this shot. I think they add to the complexity and chaos of this capture of a lush section of my garden.Lushness4681952745365 photosCollingwoodJunedailyshootfernsgardenpatternsrepetitionlightshadowds2053652010365photosspring
Girl Talk
2010 - Day 158. June 7, 2010.
I went down to Millenium Park late this afternoon to check on the progress of my Mom's memorial garden and bench. (They've poured the concrete pad for the bench). I sat for a while and watched people stopping to enjoy these beautiful spaces. I visit my Dad's bench often. Soon I'll be able to enjoy Mom's as well.GirlTalk4680386743365 photos3652010365photosCollingwoodJuneMillenium ParkNottawasaga Baybenchharbourwaterwomen
Look Down
Daily Shoot - Manhole covers have character and quietly tell a story. Make a photo of a manhole cover in your neighborhood today ( http://dailyshoot.com/assignments/204 ) .
There are pretty ordinary manhole covers on my street - you don't really get a sense of time or place from them. When I want to see things in a different way, I pull out my macro lens. I zeroed in on a small segment where the cover meets the road. There's great texture there! You can even see some grains of road salt left over from last winter.LookDown4680947598CollingwoodJunedailyshootmanhole covermetalrustds204
After the Rain
2010 - Day 157. June 6, 2010.
It rained most of the day, but when the sun peaked out late afternoon the sailboats started heading out of the harbour.AftertheRain4677210424365 photosBlue MountainCollingwoodJuneNottawasaga Bayharboursailboatwater3652010365photos