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Exploring Creativity: Pink Macro Daisies

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In the ongoing attempt to keep shooting for personal gain, even when there isn't time to do so, a little while back I took the opportunity one Saturday morning to shoot some Gerbera Daisies using my Canon 100mm f2.8 Macro lens. It's a nice lens, but I haven't used it enough....yet. ...and come to think of it, this shoot was the last time I bought my wife flowers. *EDIT: Until last night! LOL! So below are some different perspectives and close-ups of flowers. These were all shot using natural picture-window light, with white foam core used as a reflector for fill. Your comments are always...

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The Creative Process and Photo Walks

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In keeping the creative juices flowing, it's important as a photographer to also shoot for yourself every once in a while. One of my favourite quotes in recent photography history has been "the best camera you can have is the camera that you have with you." As more and more photographers get swept up in the "mega-pixel race", this quote has become even more important. For those that know me, I can be a bit of a techno-file, getting excited about the latest and greatest technology. I have to remind myself that I can create great images with the equipment I already have. I know my wife would appreciate...

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Objects Around The House

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In testing a new lens that was purchased back in December, I took some macro photos but never processed them. Well today I had a bit of time to revisit the images and I must say, I am very happy with the results. Below are a few examples of what I have created. t.

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Mini Trip to Scotland

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As most of you will know, Dana and I got married in Scotland in 2006. To solidify our plans before our big day in October, we took a 4-day mini trip to Edinburgh in May of that year. Scotland is a beautiful country entrenched in history. The picturesque cities, rolling hills and beautiful scenery makes picture making easy as pie. Below is just a sample of some of the beauty we experienced while we were there. t.

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Cottage Creative

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Every year my family makes the trip to our cottage. This might not seem like a daunting task but of course you don't know where my cottage is. For as many years as I can remember we pack our car to the brim, empty our bladders, and drive. Living in Brampton and having a summer cottage in Northern Ontario is quite common. Living in Brampton and having a cottage in a little town called Iron Bridge, six and a half hours away, is unlikely. But, this is my family tradition. And if you could experience the feeling of tranquility that comes with my cottage, you would understand why us city folk partake...

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