With all the bad stuff happening in the world right now, it's nice to be able to get away for a bit and escape the madness.
Since I'm not one to bury my head in the sand, it's much easier to grab my camera and head out and forget mine and the world's troubles by getting creative.
Here is another recent photo I shot of the Presqu'ile Provincial Park Lighthouse at the point of the peninsula where Lake Ontario meets Brighton Bay. I liked the natural framing of the trees and the cool looking clouds which I thought helped to make the image more interesting.
I also thought the image looked better in black and white.
Tuesday, August 09, 2011
Monday, August 08, 2011
Milky Way Lake
I'm enjoying some time away from work right now and one of the things I don't have time for when I'm working is my photo hobby.
So I'm trying out some different things with my new Nikon D7000. One of the reasons I bought the new camera was for it's ability to take better long exposure photos and shoot images at higher ISO's with less noise. Those of you who dabble in photography will know what I mean. It's a pretty big deal.
Anyway, I had a clear night at the trailer next to Lake Ontario the other night so I popped my camera onto a tripod and started experimenting and this was one of the resulting images.
In the photo you can see the lake and the orange / yellow glow of the lights of Rochester, New York reflecting off the clouds. You can also see the Milky Way and a whole pile of stars. At the top of the image you can also see two lines crossing in the night sky. Those are actually satellites that are orbiting the earth that happened to be going by.
It's experimenting like this that leads to interesting results and what I enjoy about my photography hobby.
So I'm trying out some different things with my new Nikon D7000. One of the reasons I bought the new camera was for it's ability to take better long exposure photos and shoot images at higher ISO's with less noise. Those of you who dabble in photography will know what I mean. It's a pretty big deal.
Anyway, I had a clear night at the trailer next to Lake Ontario the other night so I popped my camera onto a tripod and started experimenting and this was one of the resulting images.
In the photo you can see the lake and the orange / yellow glow of the lights of Rochester, New York reflecting off the clouds. You can also see the Milky Way and a whole pile of stars. At the top of the image you can also see two lines crossing in the night sky. Those are actually satellites that are orbiting the earth that happened to be going by.
It's experimenting like this that leads to interesting results and what I enjoy about my photography hobby.
Monday, July 25, 2011
Top Big Brother Babes
Watching television in the summer time was anything but interesting for many years. Your options were reruns, sports (which is OK but no hockey) and maybe some old movies. At least, those were the only things that interested me.
But back in 2000 the summer television viewing became a bit more interesting, provided you enjoyed watching Reality TV. Some will argue whether there is such a thing as reality TV as many skeptics feel most of these shows are ultimately scripted or at the very least influenced by the producers of the programs. Personally I could care less. I watch shows like this to be entertained so it makes no difference how they're produced.
In the year 2000, North America was introduced to Big Brother. The show is based on a group of strangers, known as HouseGuests, living together twenty-four hours a day in the "Big Brother" house, isolated from the outside world but under constant surveillance with no privacy for three months.
Like Survivor, another of my favourite reality shows, one major point of interest for the viewers is the inclusion of some attractive participants. Over the years there have been some very pretty ladies to enter the Big Brother house.
I give you now my own personal Top 15 Babes of Big Brother from Season one all the way to Season 13. You may not agree with the order or you may feel someone is missing that deserves to be on the list. Keep in mind, this is MY list and reflects my own views. Here we go!
There you go! My choices for Top Babes of Big Brother up to and including Season 13. I know there are a lot of other lovely ladies who could have made your list but you can always leave a comment and share your opinions.
But back in 2000 the summer television viewing became a bit more interesting, provided you enjoyed watching Reality TV. Some will argue whether there is such a thing as reality TV as many skeptics feel most of these shows are ultimately scripted or at the very least influenced by the producers of the programs. Personally I could care less. I watch shows like this to be entertained so it makes no difference how they're produced.
In the year 2000, North America was introduced to Big Brother. The show is based on a group of strangers, known as HouseGuests, living together twenty-four hours a day in the "Big Brother" house, isolated from the outside world but under constant surveillance with no privacy for three months.
Like Survivor, another of my favourite reality shows, one major point of interest for the viewers is the inclusion of some attractive participants. Over the years there have been some very pretty ladies to enter the Big Brother house.
I give you now my own personal Top 15 Babes of Big Brother from Season one all the way to Season 13. You may not agree with the order or you may feel someone is missing that deserves to be on the list. Keep in mind, this is MY list and reflects my own views. Here we go!
Top 15 Babes of Big Brother (U.S.)
Number 15
Jean Jordan - Season 1
Number 14
Natalie Cunial - Season 9
Number 13
Amy Crews Ouellette - Season 3
Number 12
Lisa Donahue - Season 3
Number 11
Laura Crosby - Season 11
Number 10
April Dowling - Season 10
Number 9
Danielle Donato - Season 8
Number 8
Janelle Pierzina - Season 6
Number 7
Jen Diturno - Season 9
Number 6
Porsche Briggs - Season 13
Number 5
Jessica Hughbanks - Season 8
Number 4
Michelle Maradie - Season 4
Number 3
Jordan Lloyd - Season 11
Number 2
Britney Haynes - Season 12
Number 1
Cassi Colvin - Season 13
Number 15
Jean Jordan - Season 1
Number 14
Natalie Cunial - Season 9
Number 13
Amy Crews Ouellette - Season 3
Number 12
Lisa Donahue - Season 3
Number 11
Laura Crosby - Season 11
Number 10
April Dowling - Season 10
Number 9
Danielle Donato - Season 8
Number 8
Janelle Pierzina - Season 6
Number 7
Jen Diturno - Season 9
Number 6
Porsche Briggs - Season 13
Number 5
Jessica Hughbanks - Season 8
Number 4
Michelle Maradie - Season 4
Number 3
Jordan Lloyd - Season 11
Number 2
Britney Haynes - Season 12
Number 1
Cassi Colvin - Season 13
There you go! My choices for Top Babes of Big Brother up to and including Season 13. I know there are a lot of other lovely ladies who could have made your list but you can always leave a comment and share your opinions.
Thursday, July 07, 2011
The Final Shuttle Launch
Being a huge fan of the American Space Shuttle program I will be sad to see the final vehicle lift-off this Friday (weather permitting).
I have followed the program from the very beginning and ridden along with the high's and lows. It will be the end of an amazing era and I'm happy I was around to see it.
My hope is that when Atlantis completes STS-135 I will once again in my lifetime see NASA continue manned space flight in the future.
The American economy is not as strong as it once was so I can understand cuts being made but when you consider all of the amazing advancements that have come from efforts to get man into space, it has certainly been an expensive although necessary success.
I wish a safe and exciting flight to the final Space Shuttle Program astronauts.
I have followed the program from the very beginning and ridden along with the high's and lows. It will be the end of an amazing era and I'm happy I was around to see it.
My hope is that when Atlantis completes STS-135 I will once again in my lifetime see NASA continue manned space flight in the future.
The American economy is not as strong as it once was so I can understand cuts being made but when you consider all of the amazing advancements that have come from efforts to get man into space, it has certainly been an expensive although necessary success.
I wish a safe and exciting flight to the final Space Shuttle Program astronauts.
Friday, July 01, 2011
144 Years Young
Where has the time gone? Seems like only yesterday we were canoeing through the uncharted lakes and rivers of this vast and beautiful country discovering all of the magnificence it had to offer.
Now here we are celebrating the 144th birthday of this spectacular nation.
From sea to sea to sea we take pride in so many things truly Canadian. From our abundant fresh water lakes and rivers to our unsurpassed scenery, Canada has become a beacon of hope and destination for so many around the world.
Canada is known for many things but the one thing I hear most often from foreigners visiting our homeland is how friendly and polite we are. That is something to be proud of.
The Maple Leaf red and white flag is a symbol of peace and friendliness which is probably why so many people use it when traveling to let others know where we're from. I've even know Americans who have used it to avoid problems.
Canadians are starting to recognize more and more how lucky we truly are to live where we do. And it makes me
proud to see more people waiving the Canadian flag with pride. It's OK to be patriotic and show it. It's not rude or arrogant to flash the red and white as a sign that you are a proud Canadian.
So on this Canada Day, let's see the pride in our nation displayed in excess and show the world what we already know. Canada is the best country on this planet.
HAPPY CANADA DAY!
Now here we are celebrating the 144th birthday of this spectacular nation.
From sea to sea to sea we take pride in so many things truly Canadian. From our abundant fresh water lakes and rivers to our unsurpassed scenery, Canada has become a beacon of hope and destination for so many around the world.
Canada is known for many things but the one thing I hear most often from foreigners visiting our homeland is how friendly and polite we are. That is something to be proud of.
The Maple Leaf red and white flag is a symbol of peace and friendliness which is probably why so many people use it when traveling to let others know where we're from. I've even know Americans who have used it to avoid problems.
Canadians are starting to recognize more and more how lucky we truly are to live where we do. And it makes me
proud to see more people waiving the Canadian flag with pride. It's OK to be patriotic and show it. It's not rude or arrogant to flash the red and white as a sign that you are a proud Canadian.
So on this Canada Day, let's see the pride in our nation displayed in excess and show the world what we already know. Canada is the best country on this planet.
HAPPY CANADA DAY!
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