The Empire State Building
Got to take in this iconic skyscraper from the roof of our hotel during our baby moon last fall!
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Fulton Street Vertigo
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The Oculus
The World Trade Centre Transit Hub (aka "The Oculus") connects numerous routes and sits right next to the rebuilt WTC plaza. The interlocking ribs of the building create some amazing compositions highlighting the many architectural features of this building.
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Cascading Pebbles
I set the tripod up on the loose rocks of Little Hunter's Beach in Acadia National Park before sitting down on some deadwood waiting for the perfect shot. The beach itself can be very different between high and low tides, which offered something different every time we checked it out. The one thing that remained constant was the rushing sound of the small rounded pebbles cascading back towards the ocean as the waves receded. Each new crash of a wave was quickly followed by several seconds of these small rocks rolling back down into the ocean. It was an incredibly relaxing afternoon, and that soundtrack will stick with me forever.
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South Falls
Arriving at Silver Falls State Park early that morning, I was met with a consistent downpour which meant I was all alone to stroll through the multiple waterfalls within this small park. The first falls I came across was South Falls which stood 177ft tall, with the trail leading you in behind the falling water.
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72nd Street Station
We arrived at this station just before sunset, and quickly took a seat and set up the tripod. We had a nice older gentleman playing saxophone for most of the shoot, which added to the calm ambience as the sun went down, and the lights of city began to emerge.
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North Bubble Hill Runs
A late(r) start to the morning than I had planned meant I had to run up the trail to the North Bubble summit in time to greet the sunrise over Jordan Pond and Acadia National Park. After a few minutes to catch my breath and settle into my composition, the sky lit up, casting amazing colours over the pond, and pink granite rocks.
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The Lower Passage
The Bethesda Terrace Arcade is a tunnel within Central Park which takes you from The Mall to the fountain at Bethesda Terrace. While venturing into the middle of the park alone at 5am may not have been the best idea, it was an incredible experience to move freely and photograph this location without worrying about crowds moving through the scene.
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Cobblestone Bridge
While roaming the Carriage Roads in Acadia National Park, we ran across a local who pointed us towards the Cobblestone Bridge. It was built by creating an arched form with cobblestones being mortared into place on top. Once the arch was set, the form was removed, creating the only bridge in Acadia made from cobblestone. We followed a makeshift trail along Jordan Stream, arriving at the bridge standing tall over the scattered rock formations and quickly found this composition using the bridge to frame the lush vegetation in the forest.
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From a Wooden Bridge in Venice
After finishing an amazing free walking tour of Venice, we made our way over to Ponte dell’Accademia to take in the sunset. The wooden bridge was somewhat rickety and didn’t provide much space to set up a tripod. Instead, I clamped my camera and wide-angle lens to a small piece of iron, leaving the whole setup hanging precariously over the canal below. In the end, I left with dry equipment, and a handful of images used to build the above result!
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Time Passing
I first visited this location back in 2015 in hopes of capturing this clock with the Flatiron Building in the background. Due to construction, there was a tonne of scaffolding interfering with the composition to the point where I moved on. Fast forward to 2017, the scaffolding is gone, and a convenient plant pot that I could secure my camera to in order to get this long exposure photograph.
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Multnomah Falls
First car in the parking lot at the Multnomah Falls Lodge that morning and was able to photograph these falls and the pedestrian bridge in total peace. Shortly after, I ran into another photographer who i'd met earlier in the week and we trekked the Multnomah-Wahkeena hike for the remainder of the morning. I was happy to hear that despite the massive wildfires in the area this past summer, that the rangers were able to save the lodge and limit the damage to this beautiful area.
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Jessup Trail
A bit of artistic license taken while processing this photo of the Jessup Trail boardwalk in Acadia National Park. The low-lying foliage, birch groves, and 400+m of boardwalk made for a short and quiet hike that afternoon.
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Wiesendanger Falls
An early morning start on the Multnomah-Wahkeena hike meant I was the first to arrive in the parking lot shortly after sunrise. The goal was to start the 5mi hike ASAP in order to shoot all 8 waterfalls before the sun would start to cast harsh light on the scenes. A fellow photographer Michael Hellen, who I had met a few nights earlier at Rowena Crest, coincidentally also had the same game plan. We kicked off the hike and began capturing images.
As we arrived at Wiesendanger Falls, our luck ended, but not before the sun cast some amazing light rays just off to the side.
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Monument Cove
Tides played a huge role in my photography this past summer. I visited this location on the first day of our trip at a low-tide sunrise only to have 2/3 of the frame taken up by empty grey beach and seaweed. Fast forward to the end of our trip when high-tide aligned perfectly with the sunrise, which completely changed the composition of the scene. I also ran into a fellow Canadian, Ottawa-based photographer Michael Gaudet who was also working this amazing seascape location.
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Thor's Well
I recently spent a week down in Oregon photographing the Columbia River Gorge, but also made sure to spend a few days in Yachats to photograph the coast and Thor's well. I returned multiple times in different conditions, times, and tides to see what this small attraction would produce. Each time, I was amazed at the raw power and sheer amount of water that travelled around the well before plunging back into the ocean. This shot was taken during high tide, but I also have a low-tide sunset shot that I look forward to sharing with you soon!
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Roman Angels
Our first night in Rome led us to Castel Sant'Angelo and it's bridge next to the Tiber River. Translated to english, "Castle of the Holy Angel" and also known as the "Mausoleum of Hadrian", this fortification was built between 123-139 AD, and served numerous other roles throughout its existence including a military fortress, papal fortress, a residence, and a prison.
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Fairy Falls
I'm speechless after hearing about the fires in the Columbia River Gorge due to the carelessness of a few teenagers and some fireworks. I had the pleasure of visiting this lush trail back in May during the spring thaw, and the vegetation and waterfalls had an incredible effect on me. My thoughts are with the residents, and I hope that the damage will be limited and the Gorge will bounce back to its former glory.
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Tibbett's Point Lighthouse
Testing out my new Fujifilm X-T2 in upstate New York. My in-laws have a cottage just down the road from this lighthouse, and was fortunate to spend some time here over the August long-weekend. Looking forward to putting the new camera to the test during some upcoming trips!
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Jordan Pond
Jordan Pond is a fresh water source located in the heart of Acadia National Park, flanked by Penobscot Mtn on the left, Pemetic Mtn on the right, and the two Bubbles (North & South) at the end of the lake. On this particular night, we had planned to shoot the coastline, only to be reminded of how much the tides can enhance or destroy the composition you'd scouted earlier in the day. Not to waste the amazing colour behind us, we rushed around the Park Loop Road over to Jordan Pond to the backup shot I had in mind. With only minutes to spare, we were set up and shooting just as the sky exploded with colour. A fortunate end to what could've been a ruined opportunity!
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Boulder Beach
An iconic beach tucked inside Acadia National Park with views of the Otter Cliffs at sunrise. I came to this spot multiple times during our recent trip waiting for the perfect combination of cloud, light, and most importantly TIDES! High tide at sunrise was not going to occur until the tail-end of our trip, which was particularly nerve-wracking since there was no guarantee that the rest of the weather would cooperate. The third and last morning we were there, everything came together resulting in this image with the warm sun casting golden light over the cliffs and rounded boulders.
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Sun Setting on Rowena Crest
When your main shot doesn't work out, you turn around and shoot PNW wildflowers in early-May! I arrived at this location to shoot some iconic twisty roads and light trails after the sun set behind me. To my luck, a rockslide had occurred on the twisty road just past the entrance to the parking lot, preventing my shot. Trying not to waste the opportunity, I frolicked over the fields searching for a backlit composition, which you see here.
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A Warped Crevasse
Digging through some old files from my trip to Antelope Canyon last August, and came across this. If you haven’t visited these Canyons before, the crowds are insane, and while a designated photo tour gets you an element of crowd control, looking up is another way to get some amazing shapes and textures without people. This particular shot was taken in between the “official” shoots and really struck me for its swirling/textured sandstone and monochrome colour.
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Panther Creek Falls
The first stop after landing in Portland was to head North into Washington State and seek out this amazing waterfall. After navigating through some winding logging roads complete with downed trees and descending down the hillside holding on to a raggedy piece of paracord, I arrived at the bottom of this first set of falls along Panther Creek. The noise in this location was incredible, and the unrelenting mist soaked through all my gear and required frequent wiping of the lens and filters. I thought the rest of the trip would be hard-pressed to compete with such an amazing first exposure to Columbia River Gorge and the Pacific Northwest, but this area continued to surprise me over and over with lush green landscapes and wispy waterfalls throughout the rest of my trip.
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Cape Perpetua
After shooting Thor's Well at sunset, I ran (more like drove) up to the top of the Cape Perpetua lookout to take in some long exposure light trails, crashing waves, and howling winds! The coast of Oregon is filled with lots of rocky seascapes, turquoise blue water and some amazing wind-swept trees, standing hunched over after decades of battling the unrelenting winds out here. I can't wait to return to check out all the nooks and crevices that this beautiful state has to offer.
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Latourell Falls
A quick roadside stop in between sunrise and my first hike, I threw the car into the parking lot of Latourell Falls and quickly ran up to the viewpoint to capture this image. Some of the best images are the ones that aren't planned and you need to seize the opportunity and react quickly to get the shots you want. This was one of those cases where minimal effort (and a little luck) paid off!
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The Tranquil Maple
This Japanese maple tree in full bloom had the most vibrant canopy i’d ever seen, especially with all the lush greens i’d worked with so far throughout Oregon. Deceiving in size, I had walked past this a number of times in search of the “big maple”, only to realize the actual tree is maybe 5’ tall. Sticking my lens in underneath this tree yielded an amazing perspective of twisting branches, colourful leaves, and lush green moss and quickly became one of my fondest memories of this trip.
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Lower Oneonta Falls
Captured deep within Oneonta Gorge, and travelling through 5*C chest-deep water for most of the hike led me to one of the most spectacular dead-ends I could ever ask for! This location was the reason I chose to visit Oregon this past spring, and it (along with the numerous other areas I visited) did not disappoint! The water temps and 7am start meant I had this entire place to myself for most of the morning, and despite the thunderous roar of the cascading water within the walls of the Gorge, it was eerily peaceful and calm.
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A View From Ward's Island
A skyline shot of Toronto from (the aptly named...) Ward's Island. The brisk-cloudless night still rewarded me with some colour, even though I was thoroughly bundled up trying to escape the howling winds!
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Downsview Station
End of the road for these two trains just before they re-load and head back down the line.
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The Baroque Stair
Frank Gehry’s iconic staircase extends 138 steps over Walker Court and up to the fifth floor within the Art Gallery of Ontario. The Douglas Fir-clad staircase was named after Allan Slaight and Emmanuelle Gattuso in honour of their extraordinary gift that made the re-design of the gallery possible.
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Museum Station
Two days spent touring the TTC underground system in Toronto back in February. Too cold outside to shoot, but just warm enough down here (with a slight breeze every now and then).
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Last Stop
No creative photoshop or people removal in this one. This was simply taking the subway to the end of the line and having the whole train to myself. In a few short moments, the doors will open, the people will flood back in, and the process will start all over again.
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Piazza della Republica
Two parents watching over their child as they ride the carousel in the heart of Firenze.
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The American Room
Tucked inside the library of Osgoode Hall lies The American Room. Designed by Burke and Horwood, it was completed in 1895 and features two levels joined by a narrow but amazing spiral staircase. A hidden gem in an amazing city.
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Canyon Overlook
An early (and dark) hike up to this vantage point with fellow photographer Joe (of Joe Tennant Photography) provided an amazing opportunity to be surrounded by the towering peaks within Zion National Park, while the headlights and tail lights navigated the switchback roads in the canyon below.
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Don Mills Station
Here is a shot taken on the Toronto Subway from a quick two-day trip to the city back in February. The nice warm weather outside meant I was driven underground and inside to photograph the architecture and avoid the harsh light and shadows in the scene. A few days of subway hopping and checking out some important landmarks proved to be a great success and I look forward to returning soon!
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Overlooking Firenze
Taken on a quiet evening from the top of Piazzale Michelangelo with views of Piazza del Duomo, Palazzo Vecchio and Ponte Vecchio to the West, just as the sun tucks itself behind the hills surrounding Florence.
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The Grand Canal
A couple of gondolas transit down the Grand Canal towards Ponte Rialto as the sun sets over Venice.
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Bridge of Sighs
The white limestone Bridge of Sighs passes over the Rio di Palazzo and connects the Prigioni Nuove (New Prison) to Doge's Palace just outside Piazza San Marco. The small windows provided the prisoners with the last view of Venice before their imprisonment, and the bridge was said to be named after the sighs made as they caught that last glimpse of the outside world.
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Kanarra Creek Falls
It’s not very often that you can experience such an iconic place by yourself, and be able to take-in it’s grandeur and sheer awesomeness without being disturbed by other visitors. This was one of those cases, where I was the first one at the trailhead, and had this amazing waterfall all to myself for nearly an hour. Although the roar of the falls dominated the canyon, there was a peaceful emptiness to it that I absorbed while photographing the scene in front of me. I left with this photograph, some amazing memories, and smile on my face knowing that I may never experience that place the same way again.
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Alone in December
This was a second composition from my hike into Meech Lake last December following a fresh snowfall. The mild temperatures had me down to a long-sleeve t-shirt during the shoot, and also meant that parts of the lake remained open; offering deep blues throughout the scene. This was another 4-row/36 shot pano to capture this image.
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Foro Romano
On our last morning in Rome, we both got up early to check out the Roman Forum. Expecting at least a few other photographers out there, we were surprised to arrive and realize we were the only ones silly enough to venture out that early! Nevertheless, we were greeted by the last few moments of illumination on the remaining architecture, as the sun began to rise behind the clouds. Rome was truly an incredible city, and we hope to return to continue exploring the rich history and photo opportunities it presents.
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Stranded Rowboat
One of the first real outings i've had since getting back from our summer travels; I ventured out to Meech Lake in Gatineau Park at the tail-end of a massive snowfall. Arriving around 9am, I was surprised to see that I'd be making the first tracks into the location. With this spot all to myself, I keyed in on the lone rowboat must have broke free of its mooring further up the lake and drifted towards this small run-off area before getting hung-up in the shallow waters. This ended up being a 4-row/32-shot panoramic image that was able to capture the incredible detail of the freshly-fallen snow on the trees around me.
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