Yet Another Park in the Fall
My son and I went for a walk through Francis King Park. It is a much larger park than you realize at first and there are some very pretty areas,…
Art of Photography
Ever since its invention, there has been a debate over whether photography is a "real" art form. I agree that some genres of photography can tend more toward record keeping…
Abstract Art
My son and I went for a walk down to China Beach the other day, and while I may post other images of the walk later, I was intrigued by…
A Tale of Two Leaves
I was out in Goldstream yesterday taking photos in the beautiful soft light. It was overcast, but still directional. Bright enough to show shape, but soft enough not to have…
Bastion Square
Many people who live in Victoria will recognize this location.This is an amazing wall, and I am sure it has been photographed many times, however this was a good image…
When filters fail…
As most of you know, I am not averse to manipulating a photo, as long as it expresses an artistic vision. However I am not a fan of Instagram type…
Art shows
A narrow alley leads to a small courtyard of funky shops.
I just dropped off my image for the Small Works art show at the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria.The piece accepted is a little different from my normal work:I also…
Watermarks
There is an ongoing (and ultimately un-winnable) discussion on whether to watermark your online images or not. From an aesthetic point of view, watermarks can be ugly. Many photographers plaster large logos…
A couple of new images
Calm waters in the Gorge reflect the Galloping Goose Bridge
A week ago I got my new camera from Nikon, but I have been too busy to do anything other than set it up. Finally on Sunday I was able…