Tag: nature

  • Just the essentials

    Just the essentials

    Shape, light, tones, shadow: that’s all you need to render a scene. Nobody said colour was mandatory for landscapes, or any other types of photography, for that matter.

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  • Whither August

    Whither August

    August is one of those funny months. It’s still most definitely summer, but the relentless heat and humidity of July starts to lose its edge. The A/C can take a rest, and sleeping with the windows open is a more-often-than-not proposition. It’s still most definitely summer, but the laziness and the laissez-faire of those heady…

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  • A natural capital

    A natural capital

    As soon as you leave the ceremonial areas of Ottawa (think: Parliament Hill, the Supreme Court etc.) and get away from the other obvious touristy areas (ByWard Market, The Canadian Museum of *.*, etc.) it’s VERY easy to forget you’re in the national capital of a G7 country. Ottawa is easily one of the most…

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  • Spring

    Spring

    I came across this on Vimeo. It’s simply too fantastic not to share. Watch it full screen. Enjoy. [vimeo 209497584 w=426 h=240]

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  • Pining for spring

    Pining for spring

    This is the time of year where if you’re looking for natural colour, you either have to look to the sky (on a rare non-overcast day) or to a coniferous tree like a pine, spruce or cedar. Otherwise, you have to satisfy yourself with a symphony of browns and grays and if you’re lucky a…

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