Been going through some older images again lately…….I need to get my arse out shooting, get some new stuff. It seems that I haven’t been getting out much other than for concerts. This is a shot I made on Toronto Island when I was there with my friend Jill Buschlen to shoot the skyline. One of the things I thought of that evening on the island is how amazing it was to be able to find a calm place so close to all the hustle and bustle of the city. We shot right up to the last ferry and had a great time, need more of that.
It's Been Two Years!
Gord Downie left us two years ago today, how can this be possible? It seems like only yesterday when thousands of fans descended upon Kingston for one last chance to see The Tragically Hip. Gord was not only a singer, but a one of a kind songwriter who wrote songs about……us. He wrote about the people, places and events of Canada. He also cared passionately about many things like Indigenous rights, residential schools, clean drinking water, brain cancer research and environmental issues to name a few. We need more people like Gord, he will be missed.
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.
Photo of the Week #129
We went out with the club this morning to shoot. The fall colours are pretty impressive in the area we went to………kind of funny that this image is one of my favourites for the day as it shows no real signs of autumn but I do like it just the same. :)
Photo of the Week #128
It was October 13, 2016, my first concert shooting for Sound Check Entertainment. I had shot music before, but this was my first organized shoot for a full fledged media outlet. It was Kip Moore with John Pardi with special guest Meghan Patrick. This was the first concert in Kingston where I was allowed to shoot in the pit and it was exciting. I had shot there before for some big names but from FOH (sound board). Funny how memories come back to you. This is Kip Moore from that night, first time in the pit at K-Rock Centre, Kingston.
