Eric Etheridge is a country singer from Sarnia Ontario and until recently you may not have heard of him. That has been changing this summer as he has had some amazing successes in his career lately. he has a brand new album that has generated tons of streams online as has the singles from the album. I first met Eric in Saint Agopit Quebec in June and he really impressed me as being a down to earth guy and is the kind of guy you immediately like. He has no record deal, he does it all himself as an independent which makes what he has accomplished all the more special. I caught up to Eric again last week in Kingston and saw another stellar performance. Congratulations to Eric on all his success so far and I think there will be much more to come from him.
Photo of the Week #107
I have been going through some folders of older things trying to get myself into the mindset for shooting landscapes again. I have been neglecting it so much lately, but I am heading out on an adventure for some serious photo therapy. The image below is from 9 years ago in Shediac New Brunswick. We just happened to be going by this place at the right time when the couple were there looking out over the water that evening.
Photo of the Week #106
As much as I love shooting my concerts, I also love to get out and shoot something else, landscapes. Getting up before daylight and going to a location to photograph some beautiful places and beautiful light is also one of my loves. I have some time booked away from work and between concerts, I am going to sneak away and relax. I plan to spend time by the sea and explore some areas of Nova Scotia I haven’t spent much time in.
The photo below was made in Utah early one morning on the way to Zion National Park. I just love the landscape in the southwest. It’s a place so different from anywhere in Ontario. I was so excited to experience the southwest, a place I had seen all my life in movies but never thought I’d experience for real.
Photo of the Week #105
This year, I have had a very busy year photographing concerts and festivals and it isn’t over yet. I still have a few local shows to shoot and maybe even a couple of big ones in Ottawa, you never know. I love all concerts, but I would have to say my favorite are the festivals. I do some of the smallish ones where things are a bit more laid back and that suits me fine. I listen to great music and it seems almost every time I go to a festival I end up being introduced to some new music that I end up loving. I also an lucky enough to meet a lot of the musicians and it amazes me how great these people are. Canadian or American, it doesn’t matter when it comes to music. Pictured here is Rod Williams, playing harmonica with Wicked Grin at The Limestone City Blues Festival. He even got invited up with The Ghost Town Blues Band! What a time that was!
Photo of the Week #104
This barn was a landmark of sorts near Keene, New York in the heart of the Adirondacks. I visited it several times and it was also a popular subject for many photographers and painters over the years. It was nestled in this valley in front of this magnificent backdrop of the high peaks for many decades. Sadly, it was taken down for safety reasons in December of 2016. It will be missed by those who knew it to be sure.
