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2013-06-19 03:25:02 (7 comments, 2 reshares, 63 +1s)

Cylindrus | © Dennis Ramos
Downtown Tampa FL USA

#plusphotoextract     #longexposurethursday  
#bwfineartle   #architecturalvisions   #monochrome   #fineartphotography  

2013-06-19 02:03:30 (24 comments, 0 reshares, 7 +1s)

I have to say..  we all know that a while back Google offered NIK software at an amazing rate and pretty much everyone and their dog picked it up.

Having just upgraded my On One software suite, I was reluctant to get NIK, thinking that maybe I already had enough photo programs to use, and seeing as I just paid for the other one, I didn't want to spend those extra dollars right then.

+onOne Software  has been sending out regular upgrades and add ons since that time and I think that's really great.  They are offering a lot of additional value to their program, and as a consumer that makes me happy that they are being competitive (in a good way).  

I just wanted to give a shout out about this, as it's an awesome program and I use it a lot.  I know that I'm not using even half of it's capabilities though.  I need to find a tutorial bank and startlearn... more »

2013-06-18 22:26:33 (48 comments, 5 reshares, 136 +1s)

A Moment Of Stillness

I know there are people who think I'm strange because I like to hang out at the cemetery... but that's ok.  

The people there listen well, and they never give you bad advice.  It's ok to just sit quietly in the stillness.  They don't ask you why you're so quiet or what you are thinking about.  They don't care what you are wearing or how your hair looks that day. They just enjoy your company.  

And I get to enjoy the quiet, and the wind in the trees.......

2013-06-18 15:33:32 (33 comments, 4 reshares, 121 +1s)

We Ourselves Must Walk The Path

For a friend.. you know who you are ♥

_“You never know what's around the corner. It could be everything. Or it could be nothing. You keep putting one foot in front of the other, and then one day you look back and you've climbed a mountain.” 
― Tom Hiddleston_

2013-06-18 04:38:19 (49 comments, 2 reshares, 88 +1s)

Here.........

Have a llama.....

but don't let him spit on you.. they like to do that.....

(ok, so maybe it's an aplaca, but it's waaaay more fun to type llama.. so I'm still calling it a llama..)

2013-06-18 03:47:29 (15 comments, 0 reshares, 5 +1s)

ok  question about My Space music ....

why do a lot of songs only play for half a minute.... and these are songs that are in other people's mixes.. so they must be able to hear the whole song :(

Some of them won't even play at all....

2013-06-17 23:07:08 (20 comments, 2 reshares, 67 +1s)

Pt. Cabrillo Lighthouse

Feburary 21st, 2012 • Pt. Cabrillo Lighthouse, Point Arena, California

    Point Cabrillo Light is a lighthouse located in Northern California between Point Arena and Mendocino. Point Cabrillo began operation in 1909 and was named after the early Portuguese explorer Juan Rodríguez Cabrillo. This lighthouse hosts a 3rd order standard fresnel lens and air sirens that were used to help keep ships safely at bay. 

How this capture was created:

    Black and white conversion was performed in NIX SilverEfex Pro 2.

Canon 60D • 24-70 ƒ/2.8L @ 45mm • ISO 100 • ƒ/8 • 1/200th second

#photography #blackandwhite #lighthouse

Shares and constructive feedback is always welcomed!

2013-06-17 13:17:09 (41 comments, 3 reshares, 154 +1s)

Inside My Secret Heart

For #minimalmonday   with +Olivier Du Tré 

2013-06-17 04:07:07 (0 comments, 1 reshares, 7 +1s)

This is a beautiful rendition of an old song...

https://myspace.com/garyjules/music/song/i-want-you-to-want-me-85090314-94055210

2013-06-17 00:10:56 (22 comments, 9 reshares, 118 +1s)

When The Moon Rises

Today is +Darryl Van Gaal 's birthday.  

I really wanted to post some kind of night shot for Darryl, but I don't really do night shooting very often.  I've been wracking my brain all day trying to decide what to post for him, and then I realized...  we shot the moon at the #torontophotowalk   a few weeks ago.

This is not a stellar shot - I'm just not real good at night stuff, but this shot is very special to me because I was surrounded by amazing people that night.  And Darryl was right beside me, whispering in my ear, trying to help me get this right.

I miss you my sweet friend.  I hope you have had a wonderful day ♥

2013-06-16 07:11:30 (6 comments, 1 reshares, 24 +1s)

Just about to head off to bed but I wanted to share this for +Jason Teale  and +Tom Taylor  - Two Manitoba boys who are so far away from home, and feeling a bit home sick these days!

A little slice of Manitoba for you guys, from this evening.  Turn up the volume and reminisce ;)  

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2013-06-14 13:49:39 (46 comments, 4 reshares, 132 +1s)

It's All Blurry Now


Ok - so .... I'm not really sure what I'm doing here... or even what I'm TRYING to do.. but I have been playing.

And you know.. playing with your processing is not only fun, feels kind of freeing, but it also teaches you things...

So, here is my sort of abstract Toronto City Skyline from the ferry from the #torontophotowalk   #torontophotowalk2013  

I don't know if you'll like it.  I don't know if I like it... but at any rate...  here it is.  Let me know what you think!

Have a great day!!

2013-06-14 05:02:02 (20 comments, 4 reshares, 140 +1s)

Your Prickly Ways
                                     
                                                            they tickle....  ;)

2013-06-14 03:23:22 (14 comments, 6 reshares, 98 +1s)

Here's a shot that I was lucky enough to take last fall.  Believe it or not, it's a single exposure taken in Cedar Key, Florida.  This sailboat remains docked throughout the year; however when the tide is low, it becomes stuck in the sand.  I timed this shot so that the Milky Way would be directly overhead at low tide, allowing for this surreal scene to emerge.  Camera info is Canon 5d Mark ii, 17mm, f4.0, 30sec, ISO2500.  Thanks for looking and feel free to share!!

2013-06-13 22:41:05 (10 comments, 3 reshares, 85 +1s)

7 TOP Google+ Photographs for June 11
http://www.photoextract.com/plus-extract/2013/6/11

Cover photo was created by +Toby Harriman. 
His website: http://photography.tobyharriman.com

#PlusPhotoExtract

2013-06-13 23:16:51 (32 comments, 4 reshares, 153 +1s)

Faerie Lanterns

Late at night 
while the big people sleep
there is another world,
it’s a secret they keep

The land of the littles
Faeries, they’re called
They don’t live in cities
or places that are walled

They’re in your back yard,
forests and streams
Where the green is the brightest,
always, it seems

When the night comes to fall 
and the darkness takes over
Thats when they wake up 
to dance in the clover

They turn on their lanterns
to give them their light,
and they dance and they dance
all through the night

When the sun starts to rise
they turn out the lights, 
go back to their hiding spots 
to get out of sight

If ever you see them
lucky you will be
For your heart will be full
of wonder and glee
But be car... more »

2013-06-13 03:38:24 (56 comments, 1 reshares, 184 +1s)

Tender Souls

For years I have wanted to properly shoot Lily Of The Valley.

We have a patch of them that grow behind our shed, up against our house.  Every year I try and every year I fail.

Tonight I decided that they will elude me no longer!!

I swept the gravel off the uneven concrete blocks, and I put down a sheet and a towel.  I put my 105mm macro on my camera and I crawled into the 2 foot space and lied down in every possible configuration I could think of, trying to get a good frame.  These little suckers grow pretty darned close to the ground!!

As I was lying there doing this and wondering why I was doing it... I thought to myself...  it's no wonder I'm so bloody sore all the time.  The things I'm trying to do here on these cold concrete sidewalk blocks, lying on my already sore shoulder (which btw, I am now heating andicin... more »

2013-06-13 02:36:21 (17 comments, 1 reshares, 48 +1s)

Ok - so here's another photo from the #torontophotowalk  ,

+Jim Davis  being a total pain in my ass and photo bombing me while I was trying to take a picture of these lovely flowers.....  

Some people's children....  eye roll

#torontophotowalk2013  

2013-06-12 21:52:07 (19 comments, 0 reshares, 30 +1s)

In honour of +Gary Munroe  who said something earlier today about squishing his bewbs in solidarity.

Just so you know, Gary - you should thank me.  I cropped your nipple out of this shot.. and yes, your bewb  was getting squished by that strap.

#torontophotowalk   #torontophotowalk2013  

2013-06-12 19:05:42 (6 comments, 1 reshares, 10 +1s)

2013-06-12 15:24:03 (27 comments, 3 reshares, 130 +1s)

#wordlessonwednesday  

2013-06-12 14:21:29 (8 comments, 4 reshares, 81 +1s)

Tomorrow's Image Tonight - 'The Hues of Morn'

2013-06-12 04:56:46 (4 comments, 4 reshares, 16 +1s)

Hey Folks check it out...

Episode 1 of my brand NEW Photography, Photoshop & Lightroom Weekly Podcast launches online NOW!!!

Hope you like it and ermmm spread/share the love :)

http://youtu.be/GHnZv-ZYkTE

2013-06-12 04:38:09 (77 comments, 1 reshares, 155 +1s)

Does The Sun Shine Brighter At The Top?

2013-06-12 04:10:08 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 6 +1s)

Minimal Monday Wrap Up no 76

Already?! Yup. The wrap up is already online, the video explains why.
Again an amazing week this week with a lot of high quality stuff I wanted to share. Thank you all so very much for your continuous support of this theme.

As usual here are the links to the featured photographs in the wrap up. In complete random order.

See you next week for another edition of #minimalmonday  

https://plus.google.com/u/0/109944522594844042343/posts/N5s5eRRyHFY
https://plus.google.com/u/0/115492479555704154908/posts/NpLXuTsB6og
https://plus.google.com/u/0/113883950027723163089/posts/Qr457PommyE
https://plus.google.com/u/0/100121771572038665942/posts/4jQCeyCDTnF
https://plus.google.com/u/0/117526485367587696122/posts/WewQFGdhWuQ
https://plus.google.com/u/0/114394128653474707020/posts/9eyRfSbVtthmore »

2013-06-11 13:27:22 (0 comments, 1 reshares, 48 +1s)

2013-06-11 13:18:10 (13 comments, 0 reshares, 75 +1s)

On The Tip Of My Tongue

Have a most wonderful day, my friends ;)

2013-06-11 00:51:30 (16 comments, 4 reshares, 112 +1s)

The Sun Sparkles On Your Skin

2013-06-10 22:32:28 (1 comments, 0 reshares, 12 +1s)

I know it's kind of a frivolous petition, but a WalMart would totally kill Kensington and it's one of the few downtown Toronto neighbourhoods that has any legitimate cool factor left.  Please sign.

2013-06-10 17:24:54 (74 comments, 0 reshares, 16 +1s)

So, I was having a discussion with a friend yesterday, in which they said that they always use only the center focus point for focusing, and then recompose, instead of using the other focus points in the view.

I just thought I'd ask...  what do you do?

2013-06-10 14:28:32 (10 comments, 4 reshares, 28 +1s)

Mama ducks calls for help! It's on its way! So sweet. 

2013-06-10 14:26:16 (26 comments, 2 reshares, 126 +1s)

Another Time; Another Place
                                                Who knows what could have happened?



for #minimalmonday   with +Olivier Du Tré 

#torontophotowalk     #torontophotowalk2013  

2013-06-10 14:07:31 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 5 +1s)

  +Eric Leslie  stopped by last night and did his first round of critiques!  There is some great info there!!  Check them out, and let's get some new work in here today so that Eric has something new to critique today!!!!

https://plus.google.com/u/0/101578257175926318088/posts/B9jCayz2J22

https://plus.google.com/u/0/105103215453802680344/posts/Dd9iNR1kP3M

https://plus.google.com/u/0/103278261158570870870/posts/Pc9Cxsai7A5

https://plus.google.com/u/0/116019098315782214826/posts/NcreCSPinnw

https://plus.google.com/u/0/110550797167676890608/posts/Uv4fGupY7GS

2013-06-10 04:49:01 (18 comments, 2 reshares, 111 +1s)

Spring Kisses
                     In the sun............

2013-06-10 02:57:36 (27 comments, 3 reshares, 70 +1s)

In The Light Of Day

For the beautiful +Isabelle Fortin  who is more lovely than any flower!

I hope you are having a wonderful birthday, Isabelle!!!  ♥

Don't ask me how this back ground turned out this way...  grass in bright sunlight I suppose... It was more yellow but I greened it up because it looked kind of gross with fluorescent yellow and pink flowers!!

2013-06-09 23:12:15 (26 comments, 3 reshares, 113 +1s)

So Now Here I Sit
                               And I Wait

2013-06-09 16:06:09 (3 comments, 3 reshares, 82 +1s)

This one was a little complicated and I've been working on it for a while.  Quite a bit of Photoshop work to get the layers to blend correctly.  It's made up of 100 shots for the star trails, 1 for the aurora, and another for the foreground.  Camera never moved.  I, though, took a nap.

Looking north out front of the Very Large Array in New Mexico.

2013-06-09 03:28:12 (39 comments, 3 reshares, 141 +1s)

There Are Things That Can Never Be Said

Not technically perfect by any means... but there is something about it......



I need to stop listening to sappy love songs while I'm processing...

2013-06-09 02:23:53 (24 comments, 0 reshares, 111 +1s)

Lights Out

This one is for +David Orr, who gave me shit crap last night for being lazy and not getting any sunsets lately!  

Actually, the truth is, I've gotten a few lately but I am just so behind on processing, so I expedited this one - straight from the sky last night, for David!!

Thanks for the butt kicking, David - I'm waiting for a butterfly shot though...   

SO THERE!! ;P

2013-06-09 01:48:35 (30 comments, 4 reshares, 85 +1s)

The Time We Waste Staring Into Space

2013-06-09 00:57:02 (9 comments, 0 reshares, 18 +1s)

There is, of course, no such thing as a School of Long Exposurists, but I am going to pretend that I am an art critic and coin the term myself.  As I see it, there are three distinct periods so far (a) an older period which consists of photographers such as Kenna, Levin, Burdeney, Fokos, etc, (b) a middle period which includes photographers like +Joel Tjintjelaar , +Steve-Maxx landeros  +Jeff Gaydash  +Xavier Rey  +Julia Anna Gospodarou  Kevin Saint Grey  +Moises Levy  +Andy Brown  and many others (too many to mention here), and (c) the newer period which includes, among many others, great photographers like +Grant Murray  +Quincy Jefferson  +Sandra Canning +Stefanie Loges  and +Michael Salmela .  

Michael is the focus of my latest artist spotlight over at my slices of silence eZine.  I was really pleased with his very thoughtful answers to the questions-- and his photographyspeaks for itse... more »

2013-06-07 15:50:17 (29 comments, 0 reshares, 21 +1s)

You know what sucks?

When you feel hung over for no reason at all.

I even went to bed early last night.

I think I need to go and get myself a bubble tea to pep myself up.

2013-06-07 13:14:52 (37 comments, 0 reshares, 88 +1s)

Happy Birthday to my girl +kimberton pemberly !!

Kim is a purplicious, bright, spinning star, dancing around,  lighting up all our lives and making G+ a better place.

One of my favourite people here - love you Kim!  I hope you are having a great day today!!!!

2013-06-07 02:17:53 (28 comments, 2 reshares, 126 +1s)

Flowers In Her Air

I kinda thought this one looked like a big daisy... 

I love daisies.. they are my favourite flower.

Simple and uncomplicated ;)  

2013-06-07 02:13:38 (7 comments, 3 reshares, 73 +1s)

Light Up The Night

Last night +Yvette van Teeffelen  and I went out to shoot fireworks for the first time.  It was a "blast" and I am surprised I actually got quite a few decent shots after the first initial set up shots.

Thank you +Jim Davis  for the pointers you gave me  - I hope I did you proud!  

2013-06-06 22:47:02 (26 comments, 4 reshares, 96 +1s)

The Big City
                            From A Safe Distance

While visiting Toronto a few weeks ago, I was once again reminded of what big cities are like.  

Big, busy, dirty, smelly, tons of construction, crazy traffic.... it is all a bit overwhelming for someone who visits so seldom.

But on the other hand it was exciting, interesting, always something happening, places to go, things to see, glamorous,  and of course, some of the best G+ers I know are there.

I loved the fact that I got to spend some time in the city, but our main photo walk day was on the island.  I will admit that I am much more at ease near the water and the grass and trees, the I am in the congestion and concrete, even though it is exciting and new.

So here I feel comfortable...  viewing the big city, from a quiet place.  A place where I can hug atree or pick a dan... more »

2013-06-06 13:20:32 (34 comments, 1 reshares, 116 +1s)

Dream A Little Dream Of Me

Stars shining bright above you, night breezes seem to whisper, "I love you".
Birds singing in the sycamore tree, "Dream a little dream of me".
Say "nighty-night" and kiss me. Just hold me tight and tell me you'll missme.
While I'm alone and blue as can be, dream a little dream of me.

Stars fading, but I linger on, dear.
Still craving your kiss, I'm longing to linger till dawn, dear.
Just saying this: Sweet dreams till sunbeams find you.
Sweet dreams that leave all worries behind you.
But in your dreams whatever they be, dream a little dream of me.

Stars fading, but I linger on, dear.
Still craving your kiss, I'm longing to linger till dawn, dear.
Just saying this: Sweet dreams till sunbeams find you.
Sweet dreams that leave all worries behind... more »

2013-06-06 05:21:00 (20 comments, 1 reshares, 78 +1s)

Happy Birthday +Josh Patterson   !

  One of my favourite displaced Canadians!! ;p (ok - I know you aren't Canadian - but your dad is and you're so cool, you should be too!

Sorry this is so late - but I shot this tonight and I figured that maybe you were celebrating and could use a little extra swirl of light  

Happy Birthday, Baby!!!

2013-06-06 00:24:15 (19 comments, 0 reshares, 61 +1s)

+Gary Munroe  and +Ron Clifford  doing #thebonocore   at the #torontophotowalk   #torontophotowalk2013  

2013-06-05 14:59:22 (38 comments, 3 reshares, 121 +1s)

In A Garden Full of Flowers
                                                          All I see is you


#torontophotowalk   #torontophotowalk2013