This photo of the Queensport Light was made a couple of years ago with my 300mm prime. I got the lens for shooting concerts originally but have found some other uses for it. I published another shot of this lighthouse here but I prefer this one using a longer focal length.
Photo of the Week #139
The spot pictured is Half Island Cove, Nova Scotia. For some reason, it has become one of my favourite places to spend some time when in Nova Scotia, after all, it’s about ten minutes down the road from our house. I have spent a lot of time there, drinking coffee and just watching waves if there are any. I’ve also spotted whales, porpoises and seals from this exact spot!
I urge you to revisit the same spots near you whenever you can. There are always differences……..there might be different light or other conditions that would make for a better photograph. Another thing that might be different is your own knowledge. You may have improved your own technique too, allowing for a much better photograph than you might have made before. Often, just walking around and looking at your scene from different angles will reveal different compositions that you may otherwise have overlooked.
Photo of the Week #130
I have always been one to be a perfectionist and I am my own worst critic. This place in Nova Scotia is a place where I see the potential for some great photographs, but I was never able to make that happen. I couldn’t tell you how many times I’ve done The Cabot Trail in Cape Breton. It’s one of the most beautiful places in the province and if you haven’t been there, try to make time, you won’t regret it.
This scene at Corney Brook is one of those iconic Cape Breton shots but it alluded me for years. This particular place is several hours from our house and therefore, I always found myself there in the middle of the afternoon, shot it the best I could and I almost always got a crappy over-bright sky. This time I was there when there was enough clouds to make it interesting and not blow out the sky. I am so much more happy with this version.
