Baby Time

Sorry for the lack of posts over the past few days, but we just had our second baby and it has been some very sleepless nights and busy days! I'll get back to the photo a day as soon as I get a little more time to myself again! Take care everyone.

Crazy Rapids Surfer

Today's shot for the "Photo a Day" project is called Crazy Rapids Surfer. The temperature outside while taking this photo was only 3°C, so I am sure that water must be crazy cold. No idea what this guy was doing way out there!

Exif Data
Camera: Canon 5D mkII
Aperture: f/8.0
Exposure: 1/1600
Focal Length: 200mm with 2X TC (400mm)
Flash: Not-Fired
ISO: 800
Post processing included conversion from RAW, cropped, and levels adjustment

Inquisitive Minds

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

Exif Data
Camera: Canon 5D mkII
Aperture: f/2.8
Exposure: 1/40
Focal Length: 140mm
Flash: Not-Fired
ISO: 800
Post processing included conversion from RAW, dodge tool, selective sharpening, and unsharp-mask

Get A Handle On Things

Today's shot for the "Photo a Day" project is called Get A Handle On Things

Exif Data
Camera: Canon 5D mkII
Aperture: f/1.2
Exposure: 1/400
Focal Length: 85mm
Flash: Not-Fired
ISO: 400
Post processing included conversion from RAW, cropped, and levels adjustment

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Exit To The Sunset

Today's shot for the "Photo a Day" project is called Exit To The Sunset

Exif Data
Camera: Canon 5D mkII
Aperture: f/1.2
Exposure: 1/125
Focal Length: 85mm
Flash: Not-Fired
ISO: 250
Post processing included conversion from RAW, render lens flare

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Pink Flowers

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

Exif Data
Camera: Canon 5D mkII
Aperture: f/8.0
Exposure: 1/100
Focal Length: 200mm with 2X TC (400mm)
Flash: Not-Fired
ISO: 800
Post processing included conversion from RAW, and Johnna's Memories of Sunshine action

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Air Canada C-FEKI

Today's shot for the "Photo a Day" project is called Air Canada C-FEKI

Exif Data
Camera: Canon 5D mkII
Aperture: f/9.0
Exposure: 1/800
Focal Length: 200mm with 2X TC (400mm)
Flash: Not-Fired
ISO: 500
Post processing included conversion from RAW, cropped, levels adjustment, colour adjustment, and unsharp-mask

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Happy-Sad

Today's shot for the "Photo a Day" project is called Happy-Sad. My daughter turned to me and said "I want a happy and sad picture daddy", and then she did this....

Exif Data
Camera: Canon 5D mkII
Aperture: f/3.2
Exposure: 1/80
Focal Length: 85mm
Flash: Not-Fired
ISO: 800
Gold Reflector
Post processing included conversion from RAW, copy both into new image, healing tool, low opacity black and white layer, and selective sharpening

Stream

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

Exif Data
Camera: Canon 5D mkII
Aperture: f/16.0
Exposure: 1/40
Focal Length: 28mm
Flash: Not-Fired
ISO: 640
Post processing included conversion from RAW, contrast adjustment, and vignetting

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Maple Leaf Beauty

Today's shot for the "Photo a Day" project is called Maple Leaf Beauty

Exif Data
Camera: Canon 5D mkII
Aperture: f/7.1
Exposure: 1/160
Focal Length: 97mm
Flash: Not-Fired
ISO: 200
Post processing included conversion from RAW, levels adjustment, and texture layer with soft light

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No Tricks, Just Treats

Today's shot for the "Photo a Day" project is called No Tricks, Just Treats

Exif Data
Camera: Canon 5D mkII
Aperture: f/4.0
Exposure: 1/10
Focal Length: 105mm
Flash: Not-Fired
ISO: 800
Post processing included conversion from RAW

Honda 600RR

Today's shot for the "Photo a Day" project is called Honda 600RR

Exif Data
Camera: Canon 5D mkII
Aperture: f/8.0
Exposure: 1/125
Focal Length: 100mm
Flash: Not-Fired
ISO: 200
Circular Polarizer
Post processing included conversion from RAW, and high pass filter

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Candle Lit Self Portrait

Today's shot for the "Photo a Day" project is called Candle Lit Self Portrait. I wanted to see if I could light a portrait with a single candle, and I think it worked fairly well. Shutter speed is quite slow so a tripod is required, and the model would have to hold VERY still! Candle was about 1-1.5 ft away from subject.

Exif Data
Camera: Canon 5D mkII
Aperture: f/1.2
Exposure: 1/13
Focal Length: 85mm
Flash: Not-Fired
ISO: 1600
Tripod
Shutter Cable
1 Candle
Post processing included conversion from RAW, and convert to soft sepia black and white.

Sports Page

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

Exif Data
Camera: Canon 5D mkII
Aperture: f/2.8
Exposure: 1/2000
Focal Length: 200mm
Flash: Not-Fired
ISO: 200
Circular Polarizer
Post processing included conversion from RAW, and levels adjustment

Fall

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

Exif Data
Camera: Canon 5D mkII
Aperture: f/2.8
Exposure: 1/800
Focal Length: 200mm
Flash: Not-Fired
ISO: 200
Circular Polarizer
Post processing included conversion from RAW

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The Last 20°C Day

Today's shot for the "Photo a Day" project is called The Last 20°C Day
. Winter is coming, so having this last +20ºC day was a bit of a tease!

Exif Data
Camera: Canon 5D mkII
Aperture: f/8.0
Exposure: 1/250
Focal Length: 32mm
Flash: Not-Fired
ISO: 200
Circular Polarizer
Post processing included conversion from RAW

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Pillars

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

Exif Data
Camera: Canon 5D mkII
Aperture: f/1.2
Exposure: 1/50
Focal Length: 85mm
Flash: Not-Fired
ISO: 2000
Tripod
Post processing included

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Bike Path

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

Exif Data
Camera: Canon 5D mkII
Aperture: f/16.0
Exposure: 1/80
Focal Length: 135mm
Flash: Not-Fired
ISO: 640
Post processing included conversion from RAW

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Lonely Nights

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

Exif Data
Camera: Canon 5D mkII
Aperture: f/6.3
Exposure: 30sec
Focal Length: 40mm
Flash: Not-Fired
ISO: 640
Tripod
Post processing included conversion from RAW, and levels adjustment

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Good Morning Sunshine

Today's shot for the "Photo a Day" project is called Good Morning Sunshine

Exif Data
Camera: Canon 5D mkII
Aperture: f/4.0
Exposure: 1/800
Focal Length: 24mm
Flash: Not-Fired
ISO: 100
Tripod
Post processing included conversion from RAW

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Hogs Back Falls

Today's shot for the "Photo a Day" project is called Hogs Back Falls

Exif Data
Camera: Canon 5D mkII
Aperture: f/8.0
Exposure: 30sec
Focal Length: 28mm
Flash: Not-Fired
ISO: 640
Post processing included conversion from RAW, levels adjustment, healing tool, and high pass filter

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Diaper Cake

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

Exif Data
Camera: Canon 5D mkII
Aperture: f/10.0
Exposure: 1/160
Focal Length: 75mm
Flash: Fired Off Camera (E-TTL)
ISO: 500
Flash Umbrella
Tripod
Post processing included conversion from RAW, contrast adjustment, and unsharp-mask

Chevrolet Bel Air

Today's shot for the "Photo a Day" project is called Chevrolet Bel Air

Exif Data
Camera: Canon 5D mkII
Aperture: f/10.0
Exposure: 1/160
Focal Length: 28mm
Flash: Not-Fired
ISO: 800
Post processing included conversion from RAW, cropped, levels adjustment, duplicate layer flip (mask), ripple, healing tool, unsharp-mask, and selective black and white

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Child and Pet Photography

Today's shot for the "Photo a Day" project is called Child and Pet Photography

Exif Data
Camera: Canon 5D mkII
Aperture: f/1.6
Exposure: 1/160
Focal Length: 85mm
Flash: Not-Fired
ISO: 800
Post processing included conversion from RAW, cropped, levels adjustment, dodge/burn tool, and selective sharpening

Reds

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

Exif Data
Camera: Canon 5D mkII
Aperture: f/2.2
Exposure: 1/320
Focal Length: 85mm
Flash: Not-Fired
ISO: 160
Post processing included conversion from RAW

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Chipmunk

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

Exif Data
Camera: Canon 5D mkII
Aperture: f/2.8
Exposure: 1/80
Focal Length: 200mm
Flash: Not-Fired
ISO: 400
Post processing included conversion from RAW, levels adjustment, and high pass filter

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Moss

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

Exif Data
Camera: Canon 5D mkII
Aperture: f/7.1
Exposure: 1/320
Focal Length: 110mm with 2X TC (220mm)
Flash: Not-Fired
ISO: 1250
Post processing included conversion from RAW, and levels adjustment

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Hello Puppy

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

Exif Data
Camera: Canon 5D mkII
Aperture: f/1.4
Exposure: 1/160
Focal Length: 85mm
Flash: Not-Fired
ISO: 640
Post processing included conversion from RAW, levels adjustment, and unsharp-mask

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Runner

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

Exif Data
Camera: Canon 5D mkII
Aperture: f/4.0
Exposure: 1/500
Focal Length: ~50mm Lensbaby
Flash: Not-Fired
ISO: 160
Post processing included conversion from RAW

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Leaves

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

Exif Data
Camera: Canon 5D mkII
Aperture: f/1.2
Exposure: 1/1000
Focal Length: 85mm
Flash: Not-Fired
ISO: 100
Post processing included conversion from RAW, and unsharp-mask

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Stroll In The Leaves

Today's shot for the "Photo a Day" project is called Stroll In The Leaves

Exif Data
Camera: Canon 5D mkII
Aperture: f/4.0
Exposure: 1/320
Focal Length: ~50mm Lensbaby
Flash: Not-Fired
ISO: 160
Post processing included conversion from RAW, golden tones, contrast adjustment, and vignetting

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Intense Clouds Over Ottawa - HDR Panorama

Today's shot for the "Photo a Day" project is called Intense Clouds Over Ottawa - HDR Panorama

Exif Data
Camera: Canon 5D mkII
Aperture: f/10.0
Exposure: 1/200, 1/400, 1/800
4 frames, 3 Exposures each
Focal Length: 40mm
Flash: Not-Fired
ISO: 160
Circular Poliarizer
Tripod
Post processing included conversion from RAW, individual merge to HDR and tonemapping, photomerge, and unsharp-mask

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Fall Portraits

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

Exif Data
Camera: Canon 5D mkII
Aperture: f/6.3
Exposure: 1/320
Focal Length: 85mm
Flash: Not-Fired
ISO: 500
Post processing included conversion from RAW, dodge tool, healing tool, and unsharp-mask

Autumn Portraits

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

Exif Data
Camera: Canon 5D mkII
Aperture: f/1.2
Exposure: 1/6400
Focal Length: 85mm
Flash: Not-Fired
ISO: 160
Post processing included conversion from RAW, and unsharp-mask

Pumpkin Patch

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

Exif Data
Camera: Canon 5D mkII
Aperture: f/3.2
Exposure: 1/4000
Focal Length: 85mm
Flash: Not-Fired
ISO: 160
Post processing included conversion from RAW, contrast adjustment, and unsharp-mask

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Rockets and Parasols

Today's shot for the "Photo a Day" project is called Rockets and Parasols

Exif Data
Camera: Canon 5D mkII
Aperture: f/2.0
Exposure: 1/160
Focal Length: 50mm
Flash: Not-Fired
ISO: 400
Post processing included conversion from RAW, levels adjustment, and contrast adjustment

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Autumn In Canada

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

Exif Data
Camera: Canon 5D mkII
Aperture: f/4.0
Exposure: 1/640
Focal Length: 50mm
Flash: Not-Fired
ISO: 400
Post processing included conversion from RAW, and unsharp-mask

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Inukshuk

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

Exif Data
Camera: Canon 5D mkII
Aperture: f/14.0
Exposure: 1/160
Focal Length: 200mm with 2X TC (400mm)
Flash: Not-Fired
ISO: 500
Post processing included conversion from RAW, levels adjustment, healing tool, and high-pass filter (overlay)

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Plenty of Gold

Today's shot for the "Photo a Day" project is called Plenty of Gold

Exif Data
Camera: Canon 5D mkII
Aperture: f/7.1
Exposure: 1/320
Focal Length: 185mm
Flash: Not-Fired
ISO: 400
Post processing included conversion from RAW, and unsharp-mask

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Big Oil

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

Exif Data
Camera: Canon 5D mkII
Aperture: f/18.0
Exposure: 20sec
Focal Length: 35mm
Flash: Not-Fired
ISO: 250
Tripod
Post processing included conversion from RAW, and perspective correction

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Rain Drops

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

Exif Data
Camera: Canon 5D mkII
Aperture: f/7.1
Exposure: 1/250
Focal Length: 85mm
Extension Tube: 20mm
Flash: Not-Fired
ISO: 800
Post processing included conversion from RAW, and levels adjustment

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Up Close and Personal

Today's shot for the "Photo a Day" project is called Up Close and Personal

Exif Data
Camera: Canon 5D mkII
Aperture: f/11.0
Exposure: 1/400
Focal Length: 70mm with 2X TC (140mm)
Flash: Not-Fired
ISO: 400
Post processing included

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Fall In Ottawa - Panorama

Today's shot for the "Photo a Day" project is called Fall In Ottawa

Exif Data
Camera: Canon 5D mkII
Aperture: f/11.0
10 Exposures: 1/250
Focal Length: 200mm
Flash: Not-Fired
ISO: 400
Circular Polarizer
Post processing included conversion from RAW, photomerge, cropped, contrast adjustment, and unsharp-mask

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Dandelion Dew Drops

Today's shot for the "Photo a Day" project is called Dandelion Dew Drops

Exif Data
Camera: Canon 5D mkII
Aperture: f/22.0
Exposure: 1/160
Focal Length: 50mm
Extension Tube: 20mm
Flash: Fired Off Camera (E-TTL)
ISO: 400
Flash Cord
Post processing included conversion from RAW, levels adjustment, and unsharp-mask

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Sandpiper

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

Exif Data
Camera: Canon 5D mkII
Aperture: f/7.1
Exposure: 1/500
Focal Length: 400mm
Flash: Not-Fired
ISO: 500
Post processing included conversion from RAW, cropped, levels adjustment, and unsharp-mask

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Shrooms

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

Exif Data
Camera: Canon 5D mkII
Aperture: f/2.0
Exposure: 1/160
Focal Length: 85mm
Flash: Not-Fired
ISO: 100
Post processing included conversion from RAW, levels adjustment, contrast adjustment, and unsharp-mask

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Sneak Peek - Newborn Baby Photoshoot

I had the privilege of meeting this sweet little angel today. She was so good and slept through almost the entire photoshoot! You can see for yourself that she is just simply gorgeous! What a fabulous full head of hair! Congratulations "M" and "H"! Enjoy this preview, and I'll be in touch with your gallery information soon.

Monument To Fallen Diplomats

Today's shot for the "Photo a Day" project is called Monument To Fallen Diplomats

Exif Data
Camera: Canon 5D mkII
Aperture: f/13.0
Exposure: 1/125
Focal Length: 32mm
Flash: Not-Fired
ISO: 320
Circular Polarizer
Post processing included conversion from RAW, cropped, healing tool, levels adjustment, and unsharp-mask

Little Troublemaker

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

Exif Data
Camera: Canon 5D mkII
Aperture: f/2.0
Exposure: 1/160
Focal Length: 85mm
Flash: Not-Fired
ISO: 640
Post processing included conversion from RAW, levels adjustment, and unsharp-mask