Welcome

Welcome to my photoblog. I try to keep it updated daily with a new photo from either my personal or professional life. It is not intended to be taken as my professional portfolio (please visit the main website for that), but instead it is more of an informal and fun way for me to share some of my personality and creativity with you. Many of the photos on my blog are available for purchase as fine art prints, please visit the main website and/or contact me if you are interested. Enjoy!

Tuesday, May 31, 2011

Needed A Trim

  
Today's shot for the "Photo a Day" project is called Needed A Trim


Exif Data
Camera: Canon 5D mkII
Aperture: f/10.0
Exposure: 1/100
Focal Length: 105mm
Flash: Not-Fired
ISO: 640
Post processing included conversion from RAW, levels adjustment, and contrast adjustment

Monday, May 30, 2011

Light-Up My Night

  
Today's shot for the "Photo a Day" project is called Light-Up My Night


Exif Data
Camera: Canon 5D mkII
Aperture: f/10.0
Exposure: 45 sec
Focal Length: 195mm
Flash: Not-Fired
ISO: 160
Post processing included conversion from RAW, and healing tool

Sunday, May 29, 2011

Andrew Haydon Park Waterfall

  
Today's shot for the "Photo a Day" project is called Andrew Haydon Park Waterfall


Exif Data
Camera: Canon 5D mkII
Aperture: f/7.1
Exposure: 30 sec
Focal Length: 100mm
Flash: Not-Fired
ISO: 100
Circular Polarizer
Tripod
Post processing included conversion from RAW, levels adjustment, colours adjustment, and unsharp-mask

Saturday, May 28, 2011

Calm Waters, Choppy Skies (HDR)

  
Today's shot for the "Photo a Day" project is called Calm Waters, Choppy Skies (HDR)


Exif Data
Camera: Canon 5D mkII
Aperture: f/14.0
Exposures: 0.8 sec, 1.6 sec, 3.2 sec
Focal Length: 40mm
Flash: Not-Fired
ISO: 100
Circular Polarizer
Tripod
Post processing included conversion from RAW, merge to HDR, tonemapped, healing tool, and unsharp-mask

Friday, May 27, 2011

Reflections In A Mud Puddle

  
Today's shot for the "Photo a Day" project is called Reflections In A Mud Puddle


Exif Data
Camera: Canon 5D mkII
Aperture: f/7.1
Exposure: 1/25
Focal Length: 72.5mm with 2X TC (145mm)
Flash: Not-Fired
ISO: 1000
Post processing included conversion from RAW, levels adjustment and colour adjustment

Thursday, May 26, 2011

Rainy Day

  
Today's shot for the "Photo a Day" project is called Rainy Day


Exif Data
Camera: Canon 5D mkII
Aperture: f/4.0
Exposure: 1/200
Focal Length: 50mm
Extension Tubes: 32mm
Flash: Not-Fired
ISO: 500
Post processing included conversion from RAW, levels adjustment, convert to black and white, and unsharp-mask

Wednesday, May 25, 2011

The Straw Hat

  
Today's shot for the "Photo a Day" project is called The Straw Hat


Exif Data
Camera: Canon 5D mkII
Aperture: f/6.3
Exposure: 1/125
Focal Length: 88mm
Multiple Flashes: Fired E-TTL (Ratio 1:8)
ISO: 200
Post processing included conversion from RAW, levels adjustment, cropped, convert to black and white, and unsharp-mask

Tuesday, May 24, 2011

Baby Geese Part 2

  
There are three shots for today's "Photo a Day", called Baby Geese Part 2

OK, Who's First?


Yummy Grass


Hey, Wait up!


Exif Data
Camera: Canon 5D mkII
Aperture: f/5.6
Exposure: 1/800 & 1/320 & 1/320
Focal Length: 385mm & 400mm & 400mm
Flash: Not-Fired
ISO: 320
Post processing included conversion from RAW, levels adjustment, and unsharp-mask

Monday, May 23, 2011

Canadian Tulip Festival 2011

  
The Canadian Tulip Festival has been in full swing for the past few weeks. There are still very many tulips in full bloom throughout the city, so even though the festival officially ends today, the tulips are here to stay for at least a little while longer. If you missed them this year, here are some of the ones I found to be very lovely.








Smiles and Tulips

  
Today's shot for the "Photo a Day" project is called Smiles and Tulips


Exif Data
Camera: Canon 5D mkII
Aperture: f/3.2
Exposure: 1/800
Focal Length: 135mm
Flash: Not-Fired
ISO: 125
Post processing included conversion from RAW, levels adjustment, healing tool, and unsharp-mask

Sunday, May 22, 2011

Tulips In The Rain

  
Today's shot for the "Photo a Day" project is called Tulips In The Rain


Exif Data
Camera: Canon Digital Rebel XTi
Aperture: f/7.1
Exposure: 1/320
Focal Length: 85mm
Flash: Not-Fired
ISO: 200
Post processing included conversion from RAW, levels adjustment, healing tool, and unsharp-mask

Saturday, May 21, 2011

Blossoms

  
Today's shot for the "Photo a Day" project is called Blossoms


Exif Data
Camera: Canon Digital Rebel XTi
Aperture: f/7.1
Exposure: 1/200
Focal Length: 33mm
Flash: Not-Fired
ISO: 200
Post processing included conversion from RAW, unsharp-mask, colour range, gradient tool, render clouds, burning, and healing tool

Friday, May 20, 2011

Lilacs Blooming

  
Today's shot for the "Photo a Day" project is called Lilacs Blooming


Exif Data
Camera: Canon 5D mkII
Aperture: f/8.0
Exposure: 1/160
Focal Length: 50mm
Extension Tubes: 68mm
Flash: Not-Fired
ISO: 640
Post processing included conversion from RAW

Thursday, May 19, 2011

Sea Of Dandelions

  
Today's shot for the "Photo a Day" project is called Sea Of Dandelions. My arch nemesis! Just when you think you got them all, you find 20 more. Thankfully, this is NOT my lawn!


Exif Data
Camera: Canon 5D mkII
Aperture: f/8.0
Exposure: 1/1600
Focal Length: 200mm
Flash: Not-Fired
ISO: 400
Post processing included conversion from RAW, cropped, levels adjustment, and unsharp-mask

Wednesday, May 18, 2011

Toad Fun

  
Today's shot for the "Photo a Day" project is called Toad Fun


Exif Data
Camera: Canon 5D mkII
Aperture: f/9.0
Exposure: 1/320
Focal Length: 200mm with 2X TC (400mm)
Flash: Not-Fired
ISO: 400
Post processing included conversion from RAW, cropped, levels adjustment, and unsharp-mask

Tuesday, May 17, 2011

Froggy Camouflage

  
Today's shot for the "Photo a Day" project is called Froggy Camouflage


Exif Data
Camera: Canon 5D mkII
Aperture: f/9.0
Exposure: 1/250
Focal Length: 190mm with 2X TC (380mm)
Flash: Not-Fired
ISO: 400
Post processing included conversion from RAW, and levels adjustment

Monday, May 16, 2011

Spin Me

  
Today's shot for the "Photo a Day" project is called Spin Me


Exif Data
Camera: Canon 5D mkII
Aperture: f/7.1
Exposure: 1 sec
Focal Length: 105mm
Flash: Not-Fired
ISO: 400
Tripod
Post processing included conversion from RAW, and cropped

Sunday, May 15, 2011

Ontario Flower - White Trillium

  
Today's shot for the "Photo a Day" project is called Ontario Flower - White Trillium


Exif Data
Camera: Canon 5D mkII
Aperture: f/8.0
Exposure: 1/200
Focal Length: 70mm
Flash: Not-Fired
ISO: 640
Post processing included conversion from RAW, cropped, levels adjustment, contrast adjustment, and unsharp-mask

Saturday, May 14, 2011

Dirty Little Chipmunk

  
Today's shot for the "Photo a Day" project is called Dirty Little Chipmunk


Exif Data
Camera: Canon Digital Rebel XTi
Aperture: f/6.3
Exposure: 1/125
Focal Length: 105mm
Flash: Fired E-TTL
ISO: 800
Post processing included conversion from RAW, cropped, and levels adjustment

Friday, May 13, 2011

Main Website Is Back

  
The main website is back up and running for clients to access their photos, and I have moved to a more Canadian domain name, and host! The new website link is: www.fmatiasphotography.ca
What does this all mean to you, the client? Faster loading of your photos, and hopefully an all around better experience! The .com version will also be transferred over very soon, but I suggest everyone update their links to use the new .ca version of the main page.
The launch of the brand new interactive main website is coming very soon! I am just putting the final touches on everything and then it will go live! If you would like a sneek peek at the launch page, just join our facebook fan page and check the Wall Photo!

Spring Is Flowers 2

  
Today's shot for the "Photo a Day" project is called Spring Is Flowers 2


Exif Data
Camera: Canon 5D mkII
Aperture: f/2.8
Exposure: 1/8000
Focal Length: 170mm
Flash: Not-Fired
ISO: 400
Post processing included conversion from RAW, and levels adjustment

Thursday, May 12, 2011

Spring Is Flowers

  
Today's shot for the "Photo a Day" project is called Spring Is Flowers


Exif Data
Camera: Canon 5D mkII
Aperture: f/5.0
Exposure: 1/40
Focal Length: 50mm
Extension Tubes: 68mm
Flash: Not-Fired
ISO: 500
Post processing included conversion from RAW, levels adjustment, and unsharp-mask

Wednesday, May 11, 2011

Fast Flow

  
Today's shot for the "Photo a Day" project is called Fast Flow


Exif Data
Camera: Canon Digital Rebel XTi
Aperture: f/32.0
Exposure: 1 sec
Focal Length: 85mm
Flash: Not-Fired
ISO: 100
Circular Polarizer
Post processing included convesion from RAW, cropped, levels adjustment, contrast adjustment, and unsharp-mask

Tuesday, May 10, 2011

Main Website

  
Some of you may have noticed that my main website is currently not working and responds with a Account Suspended notice. I am currently working with my provider to get this issue straightened out and should have it back up and running soon. In the meantime, if you have any questions please don't hesitate to email me at fernmatias@gmail.com
Thanks for your patience.

Balls

  
Today's shot for the "Photo a Day" project is called Balls


Exif Data
Camera: Canon 5D mkII
Aperture: f/8.0
Exposure: 1/60
Focal Length: ~50mm Lensbaby
Extension Tube: 12mm
Flash: Fired Off Camera E-TTL
ISO: 500
Manual Focus/Tilt
Post processing included conversion from RAW, and levels adjustment

Monday, May 9, 2011

Groundhog

  
There are two shots for today's "Photo a Day" project called Groundhog. I think I like the first shot better than the second.



Exif Data
Camera: Canon 5D mkII
Aperture: f/7.1
Exposure: 1/1000 & 1/1250
Focal Length: 200mm with 2X TC (400mm)
Flash: Not-Fired
ISO: 400
Post processing included conversion from RAW, cropped, levels adjustment and unsharp-mask

Sunday, May 8, 2011

Daffodils

  
Today's shot for the "Photo a Day" project is called Daffodils


Exif Data
Camera: Canon 5D mkII
Aperture: f/10.0
Exposure: 1/1250
Focal Length: 180mm with 2X TC (360mm)
Flash: Not-Fired
ISO: 500
Post processing included conversion from RAW, levels adjustment, and unsharp-mask

Saturday, May 7, 2011

Human Cloning

  
Today's shot for the "Photo a Day" project is called Human Cloning


Exif Data
Camera: Canon 5D mkII
Aperture: f/13.0
Exposure: 1/50
Focal Length: 24mm
Multiple Flashes: Fired E-TTL (Ratio 1:8)
ISO: 500
Post processing included conversion from RAW, layering and masking, healing tool, levels adjustment, and unsharp-mask

Friday, May 6, 2011

Baby Geese

  
Today's shot for the "Photo a Day" project is called Baby Geese


Exif Data
Camera: Canon 5D mkII
Aperture: f/10.0
Exposure: 1/500
Focal Length: 200mm with 2X TC (400mm)
Flash: Not-Fired
ISO: 500
Post processing included converted from RAW, cropped, levels adjustment, and unsharp-mask

Thursday, May 5, 2011

Damage

  
Today's shot for the "Photo a Day" project is called Damage. Who knew a woodpecker could do so much damage to a tree!


Exif Data
Camera: Canon 5D mkII
Aperture: f/5.6
Exposure: 1/320
Focal Length: 140mm with 2X TC (280mm)
Flash: Not-Fired
ISO: 800
Post processing included conversion from RAW, levels adjustment, contrast adjustment, and unsharp-mask

Wednesday, May 4, 2011

Gas Valve

  
Today's shot for the "Photo a Day" project is called Gas Valve


Exif Data
Camera: Canon Digital Rebel XTi
Aperture: f/5.6
Exposure: 1/40
Focal Length: 53mm
Flash: Not-Fired
ISO: 400
Post processing included conversion from RAW, cropped, levels adjustment and unsharp-mask

Tuesday, May 3, 2011

Starting To Open

  
Today's shot for the "Photo a Day" project is called Starting To Open


Exif Data
Camera: Canon 5D mkII
Aperture: f/7.1
Exposure: 1/400
Focal Length: 50mm
Extension Tube: 20mm
Flash: Not-Fired
ISO: 400
Post processing included conversion from RAW, cropped, and levels adjustment

Monday, May 2, 2011

Canada Votes

  
Today's shot for the "Photo a Day" project is called Canada Votes


Exif Data
Camera: Canon 5D mkII
Aperture: f/1.8
Exposure: 1/25
Focal Length: 50mm
Flash: Not-Fired
ISO: 1000
Post processing included conversion from RAW, cropped, levels adjustment, and contrast adjustment

Sunday, May 1, 2011

Delicate

  
Today's shot for the "Photo a Day" project is called Delicate


Exif Data
Camera: Canon 5D mkII
Aperture: f/5.6
Exposure: 1/250
Focal Length: 50mm
Extension Tubes: 68mm
Flash: Not-Fired
ISO: 500
Post processing included conversion from RAW, and levels adjustment