Landscape, Muskoka, Georgian Bay and Algonquin Gallery
Rocks, Trees, Water... and other classic elements My family has cottaged in Muskoka since the 1950's.I am in my element whether I'm in the bush or on the water.For me, Muskoka is where some of my best memories have been made.Stay tuned as I begin to build a portfolio of classic Georgian Bay and Algonquin photographs.
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I am delighted also to include some work by my aunt, Enid Wray, among the photos below.
Wildlife: Birds
I've grown up listening to birdsongs and observing them in the garden, in the bush and on the lake.Birds captivate me as subject matter for my photography because they are so vital, so dynamic.I feel connected to the world around me - and can't help but feel happy - watching birds in their natural habitat.By documenting the diversity of bird species we find in the local environment I hope to create empathy,and awareness for the importance of habitat protection.Visit Bird Studies Canada and consider taking part in Project Feeder Watch. Please click on thumbnails to see full image or to scroll to view
Wildlife: Insects
Bees, Bugs and ButterfliesAs a photographer I am fascinated by colour, composition and detail.As a naturalist I understand the importance of our pollinators, and other insect life.This series of photographs is intended to celebrate them and draw attention totheir critical role in the maintenance of our ecological systems.Visit NatureWatch and take part in citizen science to help track changes to a variety of populations. Please click on thumbnails to see full image or to scroll to view
Wildlife: Animals
At heart I'm still just a big kid. I grew up watching chipmunks and raccoons on the deck, self-serving at the bird feeders.Trips in the car always involved games of 'I Spy' as well as scanning for deer and moose and other wildlife.I enjoy time spent still, quietly observing and recording with my lens. Please click on thumbnails to see full image or to scroll to view
Nature Photography
Floral Series (and some leaves)This series combines my love of colour with my love of portraiture.I use my floral studies, in particular, to work on developing my eye for composition,as well as for developing my technique generally. Please click on thumbnails to see full image or to scroll to view
Fine Art Gallery
Artistic Images, and the Black and White SeriesI enjoy the aesthetic of timeless, 'classic' black and white photography.Shooting in black and white on purpose really forces me to think about composition, and lighting.There are a few shots here which we thought looked equally good in black and white as in colour.My 'artsy' photos are also all about refining my technique and honing my skills as a photographer. Please click on thumbnails to see full image or to scroll to view
Portrait Gallery
People and Pets, For me portraits are about capturing emotion, especially joy. It's about creating an image which allows you to recall the original emotional experience associated with the time and/or place. It's also about recording, for posterity, those serendipitous moments in life. This is an area of photography I wish to explore more in the future. Please click on thumbnails to see full image or to scroll to view
Action and Candid Gallery
Moments to RememberAs much as I enjoy solitude, many of my best memories are of being actively engaged in sports and other activities with friends and family.I enjoy the challenge of taking a good action or candid shot to record those memories.This is another area of photography I wish to explore more in the future. Please click on thumbnails to see full image or to scroll to view
Urban Life
Cityscapes and City ScenesAs I get older and am able to get out and about and really explore the city around me - beyond my backyard and theneighbourhood I grew up in - I am developing an appreciation for the, sometimes contradictory, beauty of urban life. Please click on thumbnails to see full image or to scroll to view
Travel Gallery
Photos from my travelsMost of our family travel pre-dates my Nikon camera and special lenses.I look forward to sharing photos from my personal travels in the future...once I finish my post-secondary education. Please click on thumbnails to see full image or to scroll to view
