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!

Thursday, May 31, 2012

Great Blue Heron

  
Today's shot for the "Photo a Day" project is called Great Blue Heron

Exif Data
Camera: Canon 5D mkII
Aperture: f/3.5
Exposure: 1/5000
Focal Length: 200mm
Flash: Not-Fired
ISO: 320
Post processing included conversion from RAW, levels adjustment, and unsharp-mask


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Wednesday, May 30, 2012

Colour Me Purple

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

Exif Data
Camera: Canon 5D mkII
Aperture: f/1.8
Exposure: 1/250
Focal Length: 85mm
Flash: Not-Fired
ISO: 320
Post processing included conversion from RAW


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Tuesday, May 29, 2012

Wet

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

Exif Data
Camera: Canon 5D mkII
Aperture: f/1.2
Exposure: 1/1000
Focal Length: 85mm
Flash: Not-Fired
ISO: 400
Post processing included conversion from RAW, and levels adjustment


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Monday, May 28, 2012

Maternity Photoshoot Sneak Peek

  
I had a very fun maternity photoshoot with Maram today over at Major's Hill Park! The weather was perfect for a shoot, with a fair bit of sun but also some very light cloud cover to diffuse it. Maram was absolutely glowing, and had a great little baby bump! Here is a quick sneak peek at just one of the great shots we took. Congrats again Maram!
UPDATE: To see more photos from this set visit the main website

Exif Data
Camera: Canon 5D mkII
Aperture: f/5.6
Exposure: 1/400
Focal Length: 105mm
Flash: Not-Fired
ISO: 640
Diffusion Panel
Post processing included conversion from RAW, cropped, dodging tool, and healing tool

Sunday, May 27, 2012

Sundown

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

Exif Data
Camera: Canon 5D mkII
Aperture: f/6.3
Exposure: 1/400
Focal Length: 200mm
Flash: Not-Fired
ISO: 250
Post processing included conversion from RAW and rotation correction


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Saturday, May 26, 2012

Father Son Sunset

  
Today's shot for the "Photo a Day" project is called Father Son Sunset

Exif Data
Camera: Canon 5D mkII
Aperture: f/11.0
Exposure: 1/100
Focal Length: 55mm
Flash: Not-Fired
ISO: 250
Post processing included conversion from RAW, rotation correction, and healing tool


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Friday, May 25, 2012

Powerful Storm

  
We just had a crazy thunder/wind/rain storm pass through Ottawa about 2 hours ago. The wind was quite fierce in my neighbourhood, and the power went out for about 20mins. After the storm I went out for a bit with my gear, and just happened across a few downed trees very close to my place. So there are two shots for the "Photo a Day" project today, called Powerful Storm

Exif Data
Camera: Canon 5D mkII
Aperture: f/8.0
Exposure: 1/40, 1/20
Focal Length: 35mm, 96mm
Flash: Not-Fired
ISO: 800
Post processing included conversion from RAW, and levels adjustment

Thursday, May 24, 2012

Orange Orange Everywhere

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

Exif Data
Camera: Canon 5D mkII
Aperture: f/5.6
Exposure: 1/250
Focal Length: 50mm
Extension Tubes: 68mm
Flash: Not-Fired
ISO: 800
Post processing included conversion from RAW, and healing tool


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Wednesday, May 23, 2012

Vine

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

Exif Data
Camera: Canon 5D mkII
Aperture: f/5.6
Exposure: 1/200
Focal Length: 50mm
Extension Tube: 12mm
Flash: Not-Fired
ISO: 800
Post processing included conversion from RAW, cropped, and levels adjustment


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Tuesday, May 22, 2012

Flutter and Fly

  
Today's shot for the "Photo a Day" project is called Flutter and Fly

Exif Data
Camera: Canon 5D mkII
Aperture: f/5.6
Exposure: 1/200
Focal Length: 192.5mm with 2X TC (385mm)
Flash: Not-Fired
ISO: 100
Post processing included conversion from RAW

Monday, May 21, 2012

Lens Cleaning Station

  
Today's shot for the "Photo a Day" project is called Lens Cleaning Station

Exif Data
Camera: Canon 5D mkII
Aperture: f/4.5
Exposure: 1/100
Focal Length: 58mm
Flash: Not-Fired
ISO: 1600
Post processing included conversion from RAW, levels adjustment, and unsharp-mask

Sunday, May 20, 2012

Chain Linked Bokeh

  
Today's shot for the "Photo a Day" project is called Chain Linked Bokeh

Exif Data
Camera: Canon 5D mkII
Aperture: f/18.0
Exposure: 20sec
Focal Length: 105mm
Flash: Not-Fired
ISO: 100
Post processing included conversion from RAW, rotation correction, and levels adjustment

Saturday, May 19, 2012

Fossil Watch

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

Exif Data
Camera: Canon 5D mkII
Aperture: f/13.0
Exposure: 1/80
Focal Length: 50mm
Extension Tubes: 12mm Flash: Fired Off Camera (E-TTL)
ISO: 320
Post processing included conversion from RAW, levels adjustment, burn tool, and unsharp-mask

Friday, May 18, 2012

Group Photo

  
Today's shot for the "Photo a Day" project is called Group Photo. Do you need some group photos with your family or friends? Don't hesitate to contact me.

Exif Data
Camera: Canon 5D mkII
Aperture: f/5.6
Exposure: 1/60
Focal Length: 70mm
Flash: Fired E-TTL
ISO: 640
Post processing included conversion from RAW, cropped, and unsharp-mask

Thursday, May 17, 2012

The Water Dances In The Rain

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

Exif Data
Camera: Canon 5D mkII
Aperture: f/5.0
Exposure: 1/800
Focal Length: 200mm
Flash: Not-Fired
ISO: 400
Post processing included conversion from RAW, levels adjustment and healing tool

Wednesday, May 16, 2012

Great Cormorant Lookout - Colour vs Black and White?

  
Today's shot for the "Photo a Day" project is called Great Cormorant Lookout. While processing this image I thought it might look good in black and white, but then I could not decide which version of the shot I liked better. I really like the shot in colour, but I think the black and white brings your attention more towards the Great Cormorant (the subject). Which do you prefer? Leave me a comment below.

UPDATE: I had a few people ask for a muted tones version of the shot to compare, well here it is. I let only 30% of the colour come through on this.


Exif Data
Camera: Canon 5D mkII
Aperture: f/5.0
Exposure: 1/1250
Focal Length: 200mm
Flash: Not-Fired
ISO: 400
Post processing included conversion from RAW, rotation correction, levels adjustment, and unsharp-mask (also conversion to black and white in second shot)

Tuesday, May 15, 2012

Blossoms

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

Exif Data
Camera: Canon 5D mkII
Aperture: f/4.0
Exposure: 1/1250
Focal Length: 140mm
Flash: Not-Fired
ISO: 400
Post processing included conversion from RAW, levels adjustment, and unsharp-mask

Monday, May 14, 2012

Tulip Festival 2012

  
Today's shot for the "Photo a Day" project is called Tulip Festival 2012

Exif Data
Camera: Canon 5D mkII
Aperture: f/3.5
Exposure: 1/500
Focal Length: 195mm
Flash: Not-Fired
ISO: 100
Post processing included conversion from RAW, cropped, and unhsarp-mask

Sunday, May 13, 2012

Mother Daughter, Mother's Day

  
Today's shot for the "Photo a Day" project is called Mother Daughter, Mother's Day. Happy Mother's Day to all the moms out there!

Exif Data
Camera: Canon 5D mkII
Aperture: f/7.1
Exposure: 1/100
Focal Length: 70mm
Flash: Not-Fired
ISO: 160
Post processing included conversion from RAW, healing tool, and unsharp-mask

Saturday, May 12, 2012

Yellow Rumped Warbler

  
Today's shot for the "Photo a Day" project is called Yellow Rumped Warbler

Exif Data
Camera: Canon 5D mkII
Aperture: f/10.0
Exposure: 1/125
Focal Length: 200mm with 2X TC (400mm)
Flash: Not-Fired
ISO: 1000
Post processing included conversion from RAW, cropped, levels adjustment, and high-pass filter (overlay)

Friday, May 11, 2012

Retro Porsche

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

Exif Data
Camera: Canon 5D mkII
Aperture: f/25.0
Exposure: 1/80
Focal Length: 160mm
Flash: Not-Fired
ISO: 500
Post processing included conversion from RAW, cropped 16x9, selection tools, gradient tool, burn tool, and healing/cloning tool

Thursday, May 10, 2012

The Baby Geese Are Here

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

Exif Data
Camera: Canon 5D mkII
Aperture: f/8.0
Exposure: 1/640
Focal Length: 200mm
Flash: Not-Fired
ISO: 500
Post processing included conversion from RAW, cropped, levels adjustment, and unsharp-mask

Wednesday, May 9, 2012

White Tulip

  
There are two shots for the "Photo a Day" project today, called White Tulip

Exif Data
Camera: Canon 5D mkII
Aperture: f/22.0
Exposure: 1/100
Focal Length: 50mm
Extension Tubes: 68mm, 32mm
Multiple Flashes: Fired Off Camera (E-TTL, Ratio 1:2)
ISO: 250
Post processing included conversion from RAW, levels adjustment, and healing tool

Tuesday, May 8, 2012

Red Winged Blackbird

  
Today's shot for the "Photo a Day" project is called Red Winged Blackbird

Exif Data
Camera: Canon 5D mkII
Aperture: f/5.6
Exposure: 1/400
Focal Length: 200mm with 2X TC (400mm)
Flash: Not-Fired
ISO: 400
Post processing included conversion from RAW, cropped, levels adjustment, and unsharp-mask

Monday, May 7, 2012

Queensway Carleton Hospital Nursing Week Gala Dinner

  
I had the honour of shooting this year's Nursing Week Gala Dinner for the Queensway Carleton Hospital today with my good friend Jeff at Jeffrey Meyer Photography. So there are three shots for the "Photo a Day" project today, Enjoy!

UPDATE: View the entire set from this session now on Facebook!

Exif Data
Camera: Canon 5D mkII
Aperture: Various
Exposure: Various
Focal Length: Various
Flash: Various
ISO: Various
Post processing included conversion from RAW

Sunday, May 6, 2012

Gatineau, Ottawa and The Valley - Massive Panorama

  
Today's shot for the "Photo a Day" project is called Gatineau, Ottawa and The Valley

Exif Data
Camera: Canon 5D mkII
Aperture: f/7.1
Exposure: 2.5sec
Focal Length: 70mm with 2X TC (140mm)
Flash: Not-Fired
ISO: 200
13 Exposures
Tripod
Post processing included conversion from RAW, photomerge, and cropped

Saturday, May 5, 2012

Supermoon!

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

Exif Data
Camera: Canon 5D mkII
Aperture: f/9.0
Exposure: 1/50
Focal Length: 200mm with 2X TC (400mm)
Flash: Not-Fired
ISO: 400
Post processing included conversion from RAW, colour adjustment, and high pass filter (overlay)

Friday, May 4, 2012

The Fog

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

Exif Data
Camera: Canon 5D mkII
Aperture: f/8.0
Exposure: 1/500
Focal Length: 200mm with 2X TC (400mm)
Flash: Not-Fired
ISO: 400
Post processing included conversion from RAW, converted to black and white, noise reduction, and cropped 16x9

Thursday, May 3, 2012

Lilacs Starting To Bloom

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

Exif Data
Camera: Canon 5D mkII
Aperture: f/8.0
Exposure: 1/640
Focal Length: 200mm with 2X TC (400mm)
Flash: Not-Fired
ISO: 1600
Post processing included conversion from RAW, levels adjustment, hue adjustment (soft light), and gaussian blur (layer with multiply)

Wednesday, May 2, 2012

White Breasted Nuthatch

  
Today's shot for the "Photo a Day" project is called White Breasted Nuthatch

Exif Data
Camera: Canon 5D mkII
Aperture: f/8.0
Exposure: 1/250
Focal Length: 200mm with 2X TC (400mm)
Flash: Not-Fired
ISO: 1600
Post processing included conversion from RAW, levels adjustment, healing/cloning tools, and unsharp-mask

Tuesday, May 1, 2012

Tulips

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

Exif Data
Camera: Canon 5D mkII
Aperture: f/1.6
Exposure: 1/160
Focal Length: 85mm
Flash: Not-Fired
ISO: 400
Post processing included conversion from RAW, and cropped