Deer, closely

Steep Rock

Beautiful Steep Rock, Manitoba

On the eastern shores of Lake Manitoba.

Prairie Night

Long Exposures

I didn't think we saw them. Still, I took some long exposures, just in case. My feet were poorly prepared for the dropping temperature, so we packed up my gear and drove off.

Once I saw the images on my computer, I was surprised to see that the Northern Lights had shown up, even if only for a little bit. Sometimes a long exposure will show more than the naked eye.

Even though we don't always see things, it doesn't mean they aren't there.

Drama in the Skies

Stop and See

This was a good reminder for me to stop and see.

Stop for a minute, maybe a few, and see the beauty.

Viking Village

Life and Loss

Happy and sad hold hands.

Beautiful Brereton

Askew

Sometimes something is just a little off. More and more, I like that.

The Thaw

It doesn't take long. Once the thaw takes hold, a real hold, winter moves along.

Snowing Colour

Snow falls on Osborne.

Hoarfrost

Nothing quite like it,

when hoarfrost pays a visit.

Frosted Forest

Prairies in Black and White

Hiding Place

Golden

Southern Manitoba

October 2013

11x14" 

1/1

Golden

Sun's Presence

Isn't that just like the sun? On this foggy day, it appeared and disappeared, rose above and hid behind the urban landscape. But it was always there.

Canadian Winter

Leave room.
Leave room for the viewer's story.
Leave room for the subject to move.
In this shot, I didn't include the whole body and face. The viewer can fill in the blanks and well imagine themselves or someone they know stick-handling the ball.
In this shot, I didn't fill the frame. I left room for the subject to move across the ice.
Leave room.

Winter in Rural Manitoba

I was a little more aggressive with the processing for this image. In photoshop, I added not one but two texture layers and played with their opacity until they were both just right. I wanted to play up the beautiful sunshine on this cold winter day. The heavier texture was manageable because this image has some strong design elements, the hydro poles. Without the poles, the textures would have overwhelmed the composition.