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Bayfield Landscape Photograph – Lake Huron #1

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Lake Huron #1, Peaceful Seascape Photograph

One evening a few weeks ago Darren and I found ourselves on location in Bayfield, Ontario. I’d done my research using Google Satellite and Flickr and had planned out two shots I was interested in doing. I don’t normally have the opportunity to make two photographs in one evening, but if I’ve never been to a location before I like to have two scenarios in mind just in case things aren’t what I expect.

Things weren’t what I expected. I had planned to either photograph a piece of a shipwreck or some rocks that sit just below the surface of the water. We got there early enough so that we could have a quick look around and plan our strategy. The north beach held no surprises, it was exactly as I had seen in my pre-production.

The south beach, however, held a lovely little secret. As we walked along the water line, camera gear in hand, toward the shipwreck I had decided would be my primary target, we noticed the wave breaks weren’t the typical corrugated metal kind that we’re used to seeing. Instead there were rows of old cement maintenance holes projecting out into the water. They were filled with dirt and some of them even had grassy bits sticking out the top. Heaven! And on top of that I was actually able to make two photographs that evening: one of the maintenance holes and one of a more typical wave break.

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Lake Huron #2, Peaceful Seascape Photograph

Darren got in on the action catching some behind the scenes photographs for us to share with you…

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The shore in Bayfield, Ontario, Canada.

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Lining up the shot – where’s the hair and make-up stylist?

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I count my lucky stars every time I get to spend an evening with Darren on the beach watching the sunset. Life is perfect.

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lake erie #10 – new image and a giveaway

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Lake Erie #10, Landscape Photograph

I spotted this pile o’ rocks way back last summer when I was scouting out locations for upcoming seascape photographs. Oh how I miss summer! Darren and I first discovered Port Glasgow (where this photograph was made) when we took a mini road trip / scouting excursion along the north shore of Lake Erie from Port Stanley to Point Pelee. Such a lovely way to spend some hot lazy days in August. We jumped in the water at every public beach (and a few private ones) along the way. It was magical! I hope to do something equally as memorable this summer.

I’ve wanted to photograph these rocks ever since. You can imagine my surprise when the stars aligned (by stars I mean mother nature) and I was able to capture this image the same evening as Lake Erie #9! Two photographs in one evening! Imagine that! The beautiful light that glows throughout this scene is caused by the sun that has just set mere minutes ago and it doesn’t last long, sometimes twenty minutes, usually a lot less. Combine that short window of opportunity with the long exposures that I use and there isn’t much chance of creating two of these images in one night.

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Lake Erie #9 and Lake Erie #10, Landscape Photograph Set

The lovely, muted purply-grays from Lake Erie #9 carried over into this photograph which is why I think they work so well together, don’t you think?

To kick off the launch of Lake Erie #10 we’re going to give one away! This time we’re going to include our Facebook fans in the giveaway too.

Lake Erie #10 Landscape Photograph Giveaway

Prize: Two 8×10 photographic prints of my newest image Lake Erie #10

Contest Closes: March 10th, 2011

Eligibility Requirements: All you need to do to enter is leave a comment with words describing Lake Erie #10 and/or where you would hang it, on our Facebook posting of this image here:

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10150195612080760&set=a.212288035759.170479.29381745759&theater

{only one entry per person please}

Winner Selection: We’ll be drawing three winners via random.org on March 11th, 2011, and announcing them here on our blog the week of March 14th, 2011.

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new image: lake erie #9

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Lake Erie #9, landscape photograph

I made this photograph on a cold, drizzly evening in November. The sky hung heavy, raining in varying amounts as the day drew to a close, temperature hovering just above zero. It was not a day I wanted to be out photographing. The week prior, when the weather was better, I had scheduled to photograph in Port Glasgow with a friend. Many times I thought about calling her to re-schedule for a better day, but it was November, how many “better days” were there really going to be.

Port Glasgow is a spot I’ve photographed at several times before, lots of nooks and crannies in which to make beautiful images. On my previous visit the beach was empty, save for a boy with a guitar serenading a girl in the water, so sweet. I remember whispering to Darren what a lovely evening it was. It was on that trip that I spied a cluster of rocks that I thought I’d explore with my camera on a future visit. Those rocks were my subject that damp November night.

After showing Sylvia around I set up my tripod nice and low, practically in the water, before my seaweed draped stones. It wasn’t until then that I noticed the wooden rails mysteriously disappearing out into the water. Three in total, only two of which appear in my final image. What are these relics from the past? An old dock? Perhaps.

And then, I wait. Close to an hour passed from when I first set up my tripod to when this image was captured. Waiting for the light. Calm. Quiet. Peaceful.

Rocks and rails,
and sea of fog,
eye of newt,
and toe of frog,
wool of bat,
and tongue of dog…

Lake Erie #9 is now available in our photography shop. If you’d prefer a size that you don’t see listed there, please contact us and we’ll make the perfect print just for you.

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lake erie #7, moonrise

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Lake Erie #7, Moonrise, 8 x 10 inch minimalist landscape photograph

A peaceful full moon photograph for helpless romantics and werewolves alike. Head to the beach and woo your lover or beckon your inner beast with September’s harvest moon.

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Lake Erie #7, Moonrise is now available in our Etsy Shop.

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november 2010 desktop calendar

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Hooray! Your November 2010 desktop calendar is ready for you to download.

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{Featuring our new photograph Lake Erie #7, Moonrise}

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october 2010 downloadable calendar

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Your October 2010 desktop calendar is ready for you to download!

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{Featuring our new photograph Lake Erie #5 which will be available for purchase soon in our online photography print shop}

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lake erie #4

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Lake Erie #4, 8×10 inch minimalist seascape photograph

I have been dying to photograph at Erieau. We finally made it out there last week and came back with this gem: Lake Erie #4.

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For those of you that have been asking, this image was created entirely in camera. The only work that was done in Photoshop was retouching a few bits of sand that had found their way onto my lens, which is inevitable when photographing on the beach.

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I ache to go back and capture more.

Lake Erie #4 is now available as a limited edition print from our photography art shoppe.

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september? already?!

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September always feels like the start of a new year to me, I guess it’s just been ingrained in my brain from all those years in school. Does it feel that way to you? This September I’m looking to be reenergized, refreshed, and infused with creativity! And I’m definitely open to suggestions!

Your September 2010 desktop calendar is ready for you to download!

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{Featuring our new photograph Lake Erie #4 which will be available for purchase tomorrow in our online photography print shop}

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inspiring images: wolfram kastl

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{from the series Detriot by Wolfram Kastl}

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lake erie #3

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Lake Erie #3, Moonrise, 8×10 inch modern seascape photograph

Full thunder moon, full buck moon, and full hay moon are some of the different names for the full moon in July. Read More »

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