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!
Columbia River Gorge, ORFrom Landscapes
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.
Portland, ORFrom Landscapes
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.
Columbia River Gorge, ORFrom Landscapes
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.
New York, New YorkFrom City & Architecture
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!
Toronto, ON
Downsview Station
End of the road for these two trains just before they re-load and head back down the line.
Toronto, ONFrom City & Architecture
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.
Toronto, ONFrom City & Architecture
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).
Toronto, ONFrom City & Architecture
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.
Toronto, ONFrom City & Architecture
Piazza della Republica
Two parents watching over their child as they ride the carousel in the heart of Firenze.
Florence, ITFrom City & Architecture
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.
Toronto, ONFrom City & Architecture
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!
Toronto, ONFrom City & Architecture
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.
Kanarraville, UTFrom Landscapes
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.
Gatineau, QCFrom Landscapes
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.
Gatineau, QCFrom Landscapes
Notre-Dame-des-Victoires
A small church tucked into a quiet courtyard in Old Quebec City as we await the coming of Christmas.
Quebec City, QCFrom City & Architecture
Colosseum
I usually espouse the benefits of sunrise shots to get empty scenes void of tourists, but there are times when your shooting schedule is so busy that a sunset/blue hour is the only time you have to shoot such an amazing piece of architecture.
I won't try and make you believe that I was given exclusive access to shoot the scene empty, or that I "got lucky" with no tourists in the shot. This image took about 2hrs of on-site shooting, and about 5hrs of editing to get the final shot before you...tourist-free.
Sometimes you work with what you're given, and I can't wait to return to this city to explore and capture more of its beauty!
Rome, ITFrom City & Architecture
The Law Library of the University of Michigan
I had the opportunity to take a course at U-Mich this summer, and with nights free to roam the campus, I was pleasantly surprised to discover the Law Library. While getting access after dark wasn't particularly easy, patience prevailed and I was able to get in and photograph the architecture just before closing, and after nearly all the students had left.
Ann Arbor, MIFrom City & Architecture
Piazza Bra
On the recommendation of a friend, we added a quick stop in Verona during out 2016 trip to Italy. Not sure of what to expect, it quickly became one of our favourite cities on the trip; immediately regretting our decision to spend only one night.
Here sits the town centre of Piazza Bra, where the cobblestone streets wrap around the Arena di Verona just before sunrise. A stark contrast from the bustling and music filled scene we experienced at dinner here the night before.
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Piazzale degli Uffizi
The Uffizi art gallery courtyard just before sunrise. The gallery holds collections from several famous artists including Botticelli, da Vinci, Rembrandt, Raphael, and Michelangelo. Early mornings are a little tough on the body, but having places like this void of any tourists or people totally make it worth it!
Firenze, ITFrom City & Architecture
Sandstone Swells
My first real shot at abstract photography occurred while looking up in Antelope Canyon. The mesmerizing patterns and flows of texture etched into the sandstone walls, combined with the unique and ever-changing colours reminded me waves crashing in a pool. It also served as a good reminder that the best shots aren’t always in front of you, and widening your views on things can present some amazing opportunities.
Page, AZFrom Landscapes
Ponte Umberto
Linking the Palace of Justice with the areas around Piazza Navona, Ponte Umberto provides an amazing view of Ponte Sant'Angelo, the Tiber River, and St. Peter's Basilica.
Rome, ITFrom City & Architecture
Horseshoe Bend
The bend is an amazing geological feature located just South of Page, AZ where the Colorado River meanders around the horseshoe-shaped canyon. An easy hike in, and no ropes or barriers to prevent you from making the 1000+ ft descent, gave me an excellent opportunity to set up multiple cameras on the very edge, resulting in this panoramic image.
Page, AZFrom Landscapes
Hourglass
Moving through the canyons in Antelope were like running sprints. The crowds and number of tours moving through the narrow passageways only presents you with a limited amount of time to capture some of the more unique features. The sand falling over the ledge highlighted the need to slow down and appreciate exactly where you are standing, and reflect on how our time on this earth is running out, one grain at a time.
Page, AZFrom Landscapes
A Ray of Light in the Darkness
“…A single ray of light from a distant star falling upon the eye of a tyrant in bygone times may have altered the course of his life, may have changed the destiny of nations, may have transformed the surface of the globe, so intricate, so inconceivably complex are the processes in Nature. In no way can we get such an overwhelming idea of the grandeur of Nature than when we consider…throughout the Infinite, the forces are in a perfect balance, and hence the energy of a single thought may determine the motion of a universe.” - Nikola Tesla
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