I have often wished there was a way to honour my friend George Caesar, who is a remarkable person and a dedicated canoeist.
This month I decided to act on my admiration. On a sparkling fall day, Esther and I travelled to Elora to photograph him near his home on the Grand River.
Read MoreLast week, we spent a few hours walking the Caledon Trailway, part of Canada’s Great Trail, launching the drone from time to time to capture the beauty of the region from the sky.
Read MoreAs the pandemic dragged on, I became desperate to get outside and capture photographs that would intrigue and entertain. So, from time to time, I headed out into the countryside to see what I might find.
Read MoreWhen Covid-19 made a gallery showing of my Low Altitude Aerial Photography impossible, Esther and I decided to create a virtual gallery. Here’s how the process went.
Read MoreA trip through the Rockies to Penticton revealed the vast beauty of British Columbia.
Read MoreMy aerial search for circles can sometimes lead to a difficult problem. Not everything we see is pleasing. So what’s the solution.
Read MoreSometimes, taking low altitude photographs, I set myself the challenge of searching for a particular theme or shape. At various times I’ve set my sights on shadows, abstract patterns, lines, and rectangles. In every season of the year, I find myself looking for circles.
Read MoreDrone photography in early spring is often a challenge. The snow has been replaced by mud, the trees are still naked, there’s only a hint of green. Finding good subjects is not so easy.
Still, a determined artist can discover images that please – or shock.
Read MoreIn these islands, the sunsets are often spectacular. Beautifully colored clouds reflect off still waters, framed by dark islands.
The open stretches between the islands allow an unobstructed view of sky, horizon, and water.
Read MoreThe Thousand Islands are one of the world’s most photogenic settings.
It’s a glorious life. Waking up by diving off the stern of our sailboat, exercising on island paths, cooking simple meals, exploring the channels, flying the drone.
Read MoreWhen we take photographs from a drone, the fine details are often less striking than their patterns, shapes, and repetitions. Take these interlocked “H”s, for instance.
What intrigued me was the symmetrical geometry, the repetitive patterns, and the cheerful color, both sunlit and shadowed.
Read MoreIt’s a challenge to expose ourselves to winter cold, and harder yet to manage sensitive drone equipment in icy conditions.
But when you capture that special shot, the rewards are great. Such a photo can have a spectacular impact, cutting through our complacency, enriching our love for our dear planet.
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