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A posh condominium complex entranceway located in the stylish Yorkville shopping district in downtown Toronto, Canada.
A dreamy, abstract interpretation of a truly dramatic sunset photograph I took while on a Mediterranean cruise. The distorted shape of the setting sun north of the Strait of Messina resulted from volcanic ash particulate spewed into the air by nearby Mt. Etna, Sicily.
Gondola View - Mont Tremblant, Canada
Canada - my home - is chock full of incredible vistas like this one. One could spend a lifetime chasing a myriad of views in a country as large and regionally dynamic as ours is...
A well-trimmed sailboat appears to lead a flock of migrating cormorants flying above Lake Ontario towards nesting grounds of Tommy Thompson Park, Toronto, Canada.
A perfect fallen leaf, beautifully adorned by water droplets by the recent rain. To some, it might elicit a sense of maturity and finality as autumn slowly gives way to the dormancy of winter. To me however, I see it as a reminder of its vitally important role; providing organic nourishment back to the soil for the return of new life in the distant spring. Huntsville, Ontario Canada. _____________________________________________ PURCHASE THIS PHOTO (click link below): https://pkphotographyca.picfair.com/pics/016081988-fallen-leaf _____________________________________________
A twilight capture of Toronto's beautiful waterline profile, edited for selective colour and ambiance. Accentuated by the cameo appearance of a crescent moon high above the city.
An urbanscape long-exposure scene showcasing the familiar colour streaks of a passing TTC streetcar, and a person running to beat it to the next stop.
A creative exploration of our world as we navigate 'positive' vs 'negative' realities. An image I captured at a time when the pandemic was beginning to take hold of our society. Solo photo walk outings into near-to-home landscapes gave me plenty of time to ponder the future and reflect upon our once cherished and much taken for granted freedoms.
One of perhaps a thousand typical urban canal scenes to be enjoyed while exploring beautiful Venice, Italy.
A telephoto capture of an emerging water lily and surrounding lily pads of a still pond. Nature is lit.
A summer afternoon streetcar scene along Dundas Street in Toronto, Canada. A handheld long exposure abstract photograph, creatively edited to accentuate its trademark red colorsplash set in the hazy glow of late afternoon light.
One can't help but wonder what this interspecies conversation might be about... Minutes from my home, I frequently visit the local pond with the hope of capturing little moments like this one. I am rarely disappointed!
Lake Ontario coastal marshlands are wonderful places to explore and observe with a camera in hand and some free time to spare. Wait long enough and interesting compositions will appear to take shape, like this cluster of white birches starkly contrasting their dark forest surroundings on a moody fall day.
Photograph...or painting? Water's dynamic and sometimes abstract nature is on display at the local pond on a breezy late summer afternoon. It's no wonder to me how artists are inspired to paint water's mesmerizing shapes and textural lighting onto canvas.
A picturesque and fine example of an Italian hilltop town one will find in the region of Umbria, just a short drive north of Rome. Dating back to Etruscan times, its volcanic tuff underpinnings are slowly eroding into the valley below. An awe-inspiring travel vista worth seeing.
I dare you to show me a more idyllic meeting place than this one! Hanging over the Douro River in the Porto region of Portugal, this magical spot has undoubtedly 'overheard' many interesting conversations...
Not far from Toronto, Canada lies the City of Hamilton which is well known for its numerous (more than 100!) urban waterfalls and nature settings. Situated along the Niagara Escarpment, interesting topography and elevation changes make for beautiful features - such as this one - to enjoy.
Moored rows of gondolas wait quietly along the edge of the grand canal, awaiting another day of taking tourists around the waterways of Venice, Italy.
While exploring a majestic cathedral in Porto, Portugal I came across this 'perfectly imperfect' archway bathed in beautiful light from the adjacent inner cloister. The partially opened doorway at the far end added an interesting element of curiosity to the overall composition.
While on a countryside excursion around Italy's Umbria region, our driver and guide took us along some back roads dividing vast wheat fields. He seemed a bit surprised (and rather amused) when I excitedly asked him to pull over by this unassuming and ancient Roman aqueduct to take some photos. I explained to our guide (who had grown up in the area) that if he ever traveled to Canada, he would enjoy many stunningly beautiful vistas - but not likely any ancient aqueducts!
An impossibly fantastic experience I will not forget, a scenic half-day ride between Switzerland northern Italy yielded view after amazing view of a picture-perfect landscapes.
Distant layered lands and golden rippled waters are bathed in champagne sunset hues on the Mediterranean Sea.
From my home just north to the Toronto, Canada city limits, my urbanscape view can be both beautiful and very dramatic. After a storm-filled day, the skies partially cleared as sunset approached to present this vibrant vista.
A solitary pine tree stubbornly stands on a cliff's edge near Albufeira, along the coastline. Algarve, Portugal.
Life something out a fairytale, this beautiful white feathered creature silently hunts the dark waters of a shallow inlet along the Lake Ontario shoreline.
Winter sunsets are just incredible sometimes. Here, a dramatic interplay between fire and ice combining with a shadowy silhouette of a winter tree by a frozen lake. Creatively imagined during my editing workflow using a stylized brush stroke oil effect.
There's a lot to love about taking in the architecture of Vieux Québec. Looking up while on a simple walk along any street often rewards the observer with a charming and authentic roofline view.
The character-rich central stairwell we traveled many times during our aparthotel stay in beautiful Barcelona, Spain.
Looking in this direction on a weekend morning at Toronto's Evergreen Brickworks one might think that I was alone on a secluded nature walk. In fact, the open-air farmers market directly behind me was bustling with patrons and families enjoying the simple togetherness of a local community treasure.
A winter photo walk opportunity appeared with the promise of heavy snowfall in my area. For a few minutes, this solitary young tree nearly disappeared completely in the density of the falling snow, creating a truly minimalistic scene.
A stylized subway platform scene captured along the University Line of the Toronto underground system. By using handheld long exposure made possible using an Olympus in-camera computational feature, then applying creative filter effects in Photoshop, this abstract came to life.
Waking to the sounds of distant loons and cheerful birds, I was excited to experience a brand-new day of iconic views and fresh air aroma of a Canadian cottage country vacation.
A local treasure, Edwards Gardens in Toronto Canada is a popular setting to explore for locals and visitors alike, especially in spring and fall, but year-round. Full of manicured flowerbeds, mature trees and gardens, and one of my favourite sculpture-fountains. A beautiful place to spend a day recharging one's batteries.
A superhero on an urgent mission? This 'masked' red cardinal taking off in the morning light seemed to be doing its best to impersonate one!
Illuminated by the soft glow of diffused sunlight, this particularly perfect water lily shone in a still pond near King City, Ontario Canada.
Creatively edited to accentuate the complimentary colour wheel pairings of teal and orange, this winter scene conveys a remnant hint of fall colour warmth enveloped by the cold tones of deep winter.
A picturesque and fine example of an Italian hilltop town one will find in the region of Umbria, just a short drive north of Rome. Dating back to Etruscan times, its volcanic tuff underpinnings are slowly eroding into the valley below. An awe-inspiring travel vista worth seeing.
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