Great Blue Heron

I've always been a bit of a birding kind of guy. I tend to notice them and point them out to my daughter or anyone nearby. It was one of the main reasons why a few years ago I bought my 2X teleconverter to make my Canon 70-200mm f2.8 IS lens into a 140-400mm f5.6 lens. The 400mm zoom really helps fill the frame without needing to get so close that you scare them away, and although you do loose two stops of light (f2.8 becomes f5.6) I find that the depth of field at 400mm is so thin that it's best to stop down to about f8 or f10 anyway. The teleconverter does also add much more noticeable chromatic aberrations and the shots tend to come out a little softer then without it, but from a cost benefit perspective (since I already had the 70-200 f2.8 lens) getting the Canon 2X II Extender was a no brainer compared to dishing out big bucks for a dedicated 400mm lens. These two wildlife shots of a Great Blue Heron were taken with this lens combo on the Ottawa River very recently. What a lovely bird.

Exif Data
Camera: Canon 5D mkII
Aperture: f/8.0
Exposure: 1/2000, 1/2500
Focal Length: 200mm with 2X TC (400mm)
Flash: Not-Fired
ISO: 640
Post processing included conversion from RAW, levels adjustment, and high pass filter

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Locked Up

I love these types of photos because it showcases the little things in life. The stuff you probably walk by every day but have never even noticed. Whether it's during a hired event or just on my typical photowalk I am always on the lookout for the little details around us. Not only do they have a simple beauty, but they can be a powerful reminder of how many little details in life we don't tend to see. This one was found on a more recent walk, and it's called Locked Up

Exif Data
Camera: Canon 5D mkII
Aperture: f/1.6
Exposure: 1/640
Focal Length: 85mm
Flash: Not-Fired
ISO: 50
Post processing included conversion from RAW, levels adjustment, and unsharp-mask

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Cherry Blossoms

I've always loved these trees because of all the beautiful blossoms it gives every year. The problem is all the little red "cherries" that fall at the end of the year and cover the place. This was taken earlier this spring while everything was in bloom.

Exif Data
Camera: Canon 5D mkII
Aperture: f/1.6
Exposure: 1/2000
Focal Length: 85mm
Flash: Not-Fired
ISO: 50
Post processing included conversion from RAW, and unsharp-mask

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Cold, Wet and Alone

It's been a while since I've posted anything new, but I do have a quick shot for today called Cold, Wet and Alone. It was taken a few weeks ago, before this nice heat wave we're having. Yes, I said nice! I'll take the heat over the cold any day! Anyway, it may have been a cold day when I took this but the lighting was so nice with all the rain clouds, and all the rain was making the grass so lush and green!

Exif Data
Camera: Canon 5D mkII
Aperture: f/1.4
Exposure: 1/2500
Focal Length: 50mm
Flash: Not-Fired
ISO: 320
Post processing included conversion from RAW, rotation adjustment, levels adjustment, and contrast adjustment

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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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