My Hike to the Silver Islet Sea Lion in the Spring 2020

I've had the "Sea Lion in Winter" on my shot list for a while.  Having a free afternoon I took the opportunity to drive out to the Sleeping Giant Provincial Park and go for a short hike to one of the region's famous natural landmarks.

Music:
Inkling - SlenderBeats
III - Foster the People
All Will Be Okay - Tourist Bureau

Cotton Candy Clouds

I just can't get over the skies tonight. Had to share this asap. I was driving home from work and around town this evening and had to capture the magic in the skies. I was very taken by the colour at the marina.

I'll keep trying to express what photography does for me.  One day I might actually nail it.  This moment - it lasted maybe 5 minutes.  From the time I drove from my daughter's dance studio to the bridge and got out of my car, I had about 5 minutes to get these 2 images.  The railway was my primary focus. I wanted a different perspective on the city's skyline, hoping it was an angle that hasn't been done yet.  When the sun started dipping below the buildings I looked over my shoulder to see the wondrous pinks and soft blues over the Sleeping Giant.  I walked to the other side of the bridge, checked my shutter/iso/fstop to make sure they were good, took a breath to take it in then snapped the image.  The second image of the Giant was truly effortless.   I stood there a moment longer to take in the serenity and snapped a mental image as well.  The mental image is key as when I returned home later that evening to process the images, I give myself creative license to adjust and manipulate the image to how I best remembered the moment and how it made me feel.

Old Fort William - A Photographer's Wonderland

Family day weekend had me out with my daughters at Old Fort William.  It is a historical park where one is transported back to the fur trade era that once thrived in this area.  It is truly a gem.

We lucked out with some really nice warm and sunny winter weather.  The light was amazing and I had my fill of photography.  We explored the park and I was snapping photos like kid eating candies in a candy store.  The staff all playing their parts dressed in those oh so cozy Hudson Bay Blanket style long coats permitted me to take their photographs.  I think they turned out very well.

First Go At Hockey Photography

Family from Manituwadge were in Thunder Bay for the annual Robin's Hockey Tournament.  I'm always looking for opportunities to shoot.  These turned out pretty good!  Room for improvement always but this was a good start.