Vancouver BC skyline at Sunset

we were rewarded this week with many great evenings and sunsets during our stay in Vancouver.  Simply beautiful.


Sunset at English Bay, Vancouver BC

English Bay, Vancouver BC, a great place to watch the sunset.  Of course there is so much more to do on or near the beach in downtown Vancouver. Besides the ususal beach activities, like swimming and sunbathing, the seawall runs all the way around English Bay from Stanley Park to False Creek and is used by runners, walkers, cyclists, and rollerblading for recreation and commuting. Not far off the beach, great restaurants, shopping, art and people watching.

 


spring pussy willows, in the spring

warm setting sun,

fuzzy pussy willows,

spring is in the air.

Monday I was visiting Cochrane Ranch, near Cochrane Alberta, the willow trees were past the bud stage, but seemed to have a halo around them when seen in front of the setting sun. It is friday and I am looking forward to a long weekend.


Wishing for warmer shores

Waikiki sunset……

It has been a cold weekend, and while I have heard the tempetures will be better during the week, it is just the beginning of winter.  Two things I am sure of, first there will be plenty more cold days ahead, and second it would be nice to watch the sunset someplace warm, Waikiki would do nicely.

For this photo I used a long shutter speed and a little movement to create an abstract landscape image.


cooler shorter days, winter isn’t far away…………..

winter is just around the corner………

we had a taste of winter on friday, a little snow on the ground, but it didn’t last, at least here in Calgary, but we know that it won’t be longer before winter is here.  With predictions of a worse winter I have to admit I am not looking forward to it……

I have been experimenting with Florabella Actions recently, I used their afternoon action to warm this photo up a little.


Tim and Shirley, Sirroco Golf Club

Friday Sept 16, 2011 was a busy day for a few good people.  I have the honor and privilege to call Tim and Shirley friends, and it was a busy day for them as well.  On September 17, 2011 I went on holidays for two weeks, and since returning to Calgary, I have spent my spare time working on wedding and travel photos. I am just putting the finishing touches on the wedding photos, and as I finish I decided to post this picture.  Could two people look happier!

The sun was setting on the foothills of Alberta, and I blew out the sky, getting the exposure on their faces right!  something I will have to work on!


Dubrovnik at Sunset

Don’t picture fool you there are lots of great beaches, this is a little bar where you can sit among the rocks and watch the sunset.  There are not more that a table or two on each rock and the rope light shows you were to walk, the view is spectacular.


Reno at sunset

                  The essential joy of being with horses is that it brings us in contact with the                                                 rare elements of grace, beauty, spirit, and fire.  ~Sharon Ralls Lemon

Here is one more photo of Carly’s little Reno, I am almost done processing her images, this is just a taste of the photos in the short time spent with  Carly and her friends!   He is such a cute little colt, I am sure Carly will enjoy working with him as he grows up!


Carly’s friends, Keira and Reno

Animals are such agreeable friends – they ask no questions, they pass no criticisms –                                                                                                                                                                            George Eliot

I am still working on Carly’s photos, unfortunately there is only so much time in a day. It is wonderful to have these lovely animals to look at, and photos to post, as I try to keep up with the wordpress post a day challenge!

I used Flora Bella actions to give the image a warm, slightly aged look. They have great actions, on their blog they use mostly children photos for subjects, but I find they work well in a numer of different occassions and subjects.  They are quick to apply, and easy to use, in that the group can be opened and each layer viewed,  masks can be applied to any or all layers to enhance or modify the affect and personalized for the image I am working on.

At this point I am trying to decide if I should clone out the purple rope, and your thought would be appreciated. It would be a lot of work, but I think it would be worth it.


Carly and friends

Here is Carly, with her mare and colt. They are such a beautiful color.  The evening light was a great time of be visiting and taking pictures.


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