Thanks again Annie, it was a blast!
Sunday, April 10, 2011
Annie Potter
This past weekend, my cousin Annie came down to visit and to do a photo shoot. She is a pretty big Harry Potter fan and that's what the theme of the shoot was. There were periods we were laughing so hard it was hard to talk.... It was really fun, and she is definitely a "bad-ass wizard". I ended up using photoshop in a few to to add the magic coming out of the wand.
Thanks again Annie, it was a blast!
Thanks again Annie, it was a blast!
Monday, March 28, 2011
TO THE FLOWER POTS!
Today, Kerrie and I ventured to the famous "Flower Pots" in Hopewell Cape, NB. It's been years since I've seen them. In fact, I think I was probably only 10 or 11 years old the last time I was there.
The "flower pots" as they're called, are tall free standing sand stone towers which have been carved away over a bazillion years of 16meter tide erosion. That's right.... this place has a 16 meter tide! One of the largest tides in the world.
After walking around the cliffs for about an hour, we came to the huge set of metal stairs that go down the cliff side to the beach bottom below. However, because the area is closed right now, the bottom section of stairs is chained up and off the beach. Luckily there was an old rickety wooden ladder down the back side and we used that to get to the beach level.
Once you are on the ocean floor, you can walk around these monstrous towers, walk under them and it's really quite neat to see the caves carved into the cliffs from the water. It's a beautiful spot in the summer, although, this is the only time I had to be here, so this will have to do!
The "flower pots" as they're called, are tall free standing sand stone towers which have been carved away over a bazillion years of 16meter tide erosion. That's right.... this place has a 16 meter tide! One of the largest tides in the world.
After walking around the cliffs for about an hour, we came to the huge set of metal stairs that go down the cliff side to the beach bottom below. However, because the area is closed right now, the bottom section of stairs is chained up and off the beach. Luckily there was an old rickety wooden ladder down the back side and we used that to get to the beach level.
Once you are on the ocean floor, you can walk around these monstrous towers, walk under them and it's really quite neat to see the caves carved into the cliffs from the water. It's a beautiful spot in the summer, although, this is the only time I had to be here, so this will have to do!
Sunday, March 20, 2011
Let the traveling begin!
Ok, so I have to admit. I am the worst blog writer in the history of blogging. I have been so busy the last few months with getting ready to move to Australia and with work, I have been pretty slack on the photo and blogging front.
SO, this is going to change (At least I hope it will) for a bit. I'm headed to New Brunswick tomorrow and will be there for 4 weeks, then back to Banff, then off to Hawaii and then to Australia! The plan is to get a good amount of shots, and work on my portfolio for the next few months, so once arriving in Australia, I actually have something! How exciting.... So, everyone should be sure to check back and see some new stuff!
I plan on being at some concerts as well as doing some sight-seeing around Atlantic Canada with my girlfriend who has never been there before. So long as the weather holds up, I should have tons of new stuff to add! Also, planning on doing lots of portraits so long as time isn't an issue!
On that note, I should probably finish up packing and get ready!!
-Andrew
SO, this is going to change (At least I hope it will) for a bit. I'm headed to New Brunswick tomorrow and will be there for 4 weeks, then back to Banff, then off to Hawaii and then to Australia! The plan is to get a good amount of shots, and work on my portfolio for the next few months, so once arriving in Australia, I actually have something! How exciting.... So, everyone should be sure to check back and see some new stuff!
I plan on being at some concerts as well as doing some sight-seeing around Atlantic Canada with my girlfriend who has never been there before. So long as the weather holds up, I should have tons of new stuff to add! Also, planning on doing lots of portraits so long as time isn't an issue!
On that note, I should probably finish up packing and get ready!!
-Andrew
Sunday, January 9, 2011
Finally Photographed a wolf!
Today was the day I finally got to photograph a wolf!
It was pretty chilly this morning when I set out with Kerrie at 7:30am. Dressed head to toe in camouflage, I set out in hopes of finally finding a wolf, that I could photograph! The roads were brutal and covered in snow, BUT, that just meant that the only other people I was going to see on the road was Park Wardens or other photographers. Just the way I like it! After thinking that my chances were looking bleak, it looked up! I got a call from a friend who was also out there for photos and he told me that he had just seen a wolf and I should head back that way.... which is exactly what I did.
As soon as I got to where it was all happening.... there it was. A wolf sitting in a field, sizing up 3 bull elk. The elk didn't seem to phased by the wolf, but I know the wolf was thinking it would be a decent meal to get one! We watched for awhile as the wolf kept getting closer and closer, until it was right in front of an elk. After realizing it probably didn't stand a chance, it moved on and went around the field and laid down where it started to catch some sleep. It came up crossed the road and moved along the side for quite awhile. Stopping every once and awhile I was able to get some photos before it would disappear into the woods again.
All in all, it was a pretty amazing experience. It was just what I needed! I've been waiting ages for that opportunity! It definitely helped reignite the spark of looking for them and I realize how much I love seeing such an amazing predator!
It was pretty chilly this morning when I set out with Kerrie at 7:30am. Dressed head to toe in camouflage, I set out in hopes of finally finding a wolf, that I could photograph! The roads were brutal and covered in snow, BUT, that just meant that the only other people I was going to see on the road was Park Wardens or other photographers. Just the way I like it! After thinking that my chances were looking bleak, it looked up! I got a call from a friend who was also out there for photos and he told me that he had just seen a wolf and I should head back that way.... which is exactly what I did.
As soon as I got to where it was all happening.... there it was. A wolf sitting in a field, sizing up 3 bull elk. The elk didn't seem to phased by the wolf, but I know the wolf was thinking it would be a decent meal to get one! We watched for awhile as the wolf kept getting closer and closer, until it was right in front of an elk. After realizing it probably didn't stand a chance, it moved on and went around the field and laid down where it started to catch some sleep. It came up crossed the road and moved along the side for quite awhile. Stopping every once and awhile I was able to get some photos before it would disappear into the woods again.
All in all, it was a pretty amazing experience. It was just what I needed! I've been waiting ages for that opportunity! It definitely helped reignite the spark of looking for them and I realize how much I love seeing such an amazing predator!
Saturday, December 18, 2010
Rainbow? NOPE....SNOWBOW!
So, before I get started in this blog, I have to say that today was by far one of the funnest days I have had taken photos in a long time. If you take the time to read this, you'll understand why.
So, for those of you who don't know, I have a nephew, Rowan, who is 3 years old and lives in Australia. This kid LIVES for video chatting on skype. It's great. Usually the first three lines out of his mouth are as follows.... 1)HI UNCLE ANDREW 2)HOW'S KERRIE(my girlfriend) and 3)CAN I SEE SOME SNOW OUTSIDE YOUR WINDOW. Cheeky little fella! I don't even get a "How are you"! He is just making sure Kerrie is doing well! HAHA Unfortunately, by the time I get to chat with him on skype, due to the time difference, it's always dark here and I don't really get to show him the snow outside. So, today I set out on a seemingly simple mission. Get a photo of some snow for Rowan.
Equipped with my camera and a coffee, I headed down the Bow Valley Parkway looking for some shots. I think I was only on the road for about 2 minutes when I saw a car had slid off the road into the deep snow-filled ditch. I pulled up and 4 ice climbers jumped out. Using their climbing rope, we hooked on their vehicle and I towed them out. Good start to the morning!
I keep on my way down the road looking for a subject to shoot. After arriving at Moose Meadows, I noticed out of the corner of my eye, what looked like one of the brightest rainbows I had ever seen. I jumped out, snapped a few shots and was on my way. A bit further down the road, I noticed that this "SNOWBOW" was actually a HUGE ring around the sun. And there it was, a huge tree in the middle of a little meadow, completely circled by this "snowbow". So, obviously being prepared for -35 weather, I jumped out, wearing my Dickie work pants, summer skate shoes and paper thin socks and I waded through snow up to my waste to get to the tree. I set up my camera on the tripod and started snapping away.... with little to no feeling in my hands of legs/feet! BUT, I thought it would totally be worth it. What kid wouldn't like to see snow AND a rainbow! BOOM, there ya go Rowan! He Better like it!
So, for those of you who don't know, I have a nephew, Rowan, who is 3 years old and lives in Australia. This kid LIVES for video chatting on skype. It's great. Usually the first three lines out of his mouth are as follows.... 1)HI UNCLE ANDREW 2)HOW'S KERRIE(my girlfriend) and 3)CAN I SEE SOME SNOW OUTSIDE YOUR WINDOW. Cheeky little fella! I don't even get a "How are you"! He is just making sure Kerrie is doing well! HAHA Unfortunately, by the time I get to chat with him on skype, due to the time difference, it's always dark here and I don't really get to show him the snow outside. So, today I set out on a seemingly simple mission. Get a photo of some snow for Rowan.
Equipped with my camera and a coffee, I headed down the Bow Valley Parkway looking for some shots. I think I was only on the road for about 2 minutes when I saw a car had slid off the road into the deep snow-filled ditch. I pulled up and 4 ice climbers jumped out. Using their climbing rope, we hooked on their vehicle and I towed them out. Good start to the morning!
I keep on my way down the road looking for a subject to shoot. After arriving at Moose Meadows, I noticed out of the corner of my eye, what looked like one of the brightest rainbows I had ever seen. I jumped out, snapped a few shots and was on my way. A bit further down the road, I noticed that this "SNOWBOW" was actually a HUGE ring around the sun. And there it was, a huge tree in the middle of a little meadow, completely circled by this "snowbow". So, obviously being prepared for -35 weather, I jumped out, wearing my Dickie work pants, summer skate shoes and paper thin socks and I waded through snow up to my waste to get to the tree. I set up my camera on the tripod and started snapping away.... with little to no feeling in my hands of legs/feet! BUT, I thought it would totally be worth it. What kid wouldn't like to see snow AND a rainbow! BOOM, there ya go Rowan! He Better like it!
Sunday, December 5, 2010
Little bit of this.....little bit of that
So, the last few weeks I've been working on trying to update my site a bit, getting out to look for wildlife(with almost zero luck), doing some shots for some friends and just finding stuff on my backup that I had totally forgot about. I got out to take some more snowboard shots with a friend since the weather warmed up from the balmy -40c! As well, I made it up to the Banff Springs Hotel with a friend and took a few shots there and came up with a few good ideas for some fun shoots! Still lots of uploading to do, Christmas parties and hopefully in the next few weeks get out some more for some winter shots. Check back for more updates!
-Andrew
So, the last few weeks I've been working on trying to update my site a bit, getting out to look for wildlife(with almost zero luck), doing some shots for some friends and just finding stuff on my backup that I had totally forgot about. I got out to take some more snowboard shots with a friend since the weather warmed up from the balmy -40c! As well, I made it up to the Banff Springs Hotel with a friend and took a few shots there and came up with a few good ideas for some fun shoots! Still lots of uploading to do, Christmas parties and hopefully in the next few weeks get out some more for some winter shots. Check back for more updates!
-Andrew
So, the last few weeks I've been working on trying to update my site a bit, getting out to look for wildlife(with almost zero luck), doing some shots for some friends and just finding stuff on my backup that I had totally forgot about. I got out to take some more snowboard shots with a friend since the weather warmed up from the balmy -40c! As well, I made it up to the Banff Springs Hotel with a friend and took a few shots there and came up with a few good ideas for some fun shoots! Still lots of uploading to do, Christmas parties and hopefully in the next few weeks get out some more for some winter shots. Check back for more updates!
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
Winter Has Arrived...Unfortunately
So, the other morning when I awoke after a day of +12 temperatures, there was snow.. and it was everywhere. Nothing like a nice coat of inch thick ice on your vehicle. Brutal. However, on the upside of all this white stuff being here, my friend Adam had decided he was going to go head out and try and build a little kicker to hit. Upon his arrival, he discovered a rail that had been planted in the ground which made for a perfect photo opportunity! He built up a little jump to get up on the rail and we started. This is what we came up with!
There will be some more to come as winter goes along... (Hopefully not much more winter, although it JUST started). Keep Checking Back!!
-Andrew
There will be some more to come as winter goes along... (Hopefully not much more winter, although it JUST started). Keep Checking Back!!
-Andrew
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