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!

Monday, November 12, 2012

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.

Friday, November 9, 2012

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

Thursday, November 8, 2012

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

Wednesday, November 7, 2012

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


Like this shot? Why not order a print of it

Tuesday, November 6, 2012

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


Like this shot? Why not order a print of it

Monday, November 5, 2012

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


Like this shot? Why not order a print of it

Sunday, November 4, 2012

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


Like this shot? Why not order a print of it

Saturday, November 3, 2012

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

Friday, November 2, 2012

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


Like this shot? Why not order a print of it

Thursday, November 1, 2012

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


Like this shot? Why not order a print of it

Wednesday, October 31, 2012

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

Tuesday, October 30, 2012

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


Like this shot? Why not order a print of it

Monday, October 29, 2012

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.

Sunday, October 28, 2012

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

Saturday, October 27, 2012

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


Like this shot? Why not order a print of it

Friday, October 26, 2012

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


Like this shot? Why not order a print of it

Thursday, October 25, 2012

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


Like this shot? Why not order a print of it

Wednesday, October 24, 2012

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


Like this shot? Why not order a print of it

Tuesday, October 23, 2012

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


Like this shot? Why not order a print of it

Monday, October 22, 2012

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


Like this shot? Why not order a print of it

Sunday, October 21, 2012

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


Like this shot? Why not order a print of it

Saturday, October 20, 2012

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

Friday, October 19, 2012

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


Like this shot? Why not order a print of it

Thursday, October 18, 2012

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

Wednesday, October 17, 2012

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


Like this shot? Why not order a print of it

Tuesday, October 16, 2012

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


Like this shot? Why not order a print of it

Monday, October 15, 2012

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


Like this shot? Why not order a print of it

Sunday, October 14, 2012

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


Like this shot? Why not order a print of it

Saturday, October 13, 2012

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


Like this shot? Why not order a print of it

Friday, October 12, 2012

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


Like this shot? Why not order a print of it

Thursday, October 11, 2012

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


Like this shot? Why not order a print of it

Wednesday, October 10, 2012

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


Like this shot? Why not order a print of it

Tuesday, October 9, 2012

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

Monday, October 8, 2012

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

Sunday, October 7, 2012

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


Like this shot? Why not order a print of it

Saturday, October 6, 2012

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


Like this shot? Why not order a print of it

Friday, October 5, 2012

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


Like this shot? Why not order a print of it

Thursday, October 4, 2012

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)


Like this shot? Why not order a print of it

Wednesday, October 3, 2012

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


Like this shot? Why not order a print of it

Tuesday, October 2, 2012

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


Like this shot? Why not order a print of it

Monday, October 1, 2012

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


Like this shot? Why not order a print of it

Sunday, September 30, 2012

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


Like this shot? Why not order a print of it

Saturday, September 29, 2012

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


Like this shot? Why not order a print of it

Friday, September 28, 2012

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


Like this shot? Why not order a print of it

Thursday, September 27, 2012

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


Like this shot? Why not order a print of it

Wednesday, September 26, 2012

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


Like this shot? Why not order a print of it

Tuesday, September 25, 2012

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.

Monday, September 24, 2012

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

Sunday, September 23, 2012

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