october 2012 desktop

Falling leaves and waterfalls….

Here’s Raleigh Falls from the opposite side. With water levels so low, it was easy to step across and shoot a less seen angle. Which side do you like better?

For our de Havilland float plane fans, I have the Otter at the dock at sunset.

The proportionately large tail is exaggerated from this angle.
For specifc screen resolutions, drop down the ‘free calendar’ tab at the top of the page and select October 2012. Happy fall y’all!

feather clouds

These delicate strokes of high altitude ice crystals are part of the cirrus family of clouds also known as mare’s tails. Here’s a cool resource for all things cloud.
Not only were we treated to these clouds at sunset, but the lake was calm!
Calm is a rare treat here at the water’s edge.
Calm is my camera’s friend.
(So is Photoshop – not so nice blue barrel in lower left corner…didn’t notice that when I was shooting…will have to move that next time.)
Very basic but important photo tip: Look for distractions in the entire frame and adjust the angle or zoom accordingly or, if possible, remove the unwanted item(s). It may be easier to do at the time of the shot than in post=processing.

Here’s the view from my neighbour’s beach.

Sunset(s)

When a sunset alone is not enough, we can enjoy it in multiples – reflections in the windows of the Otter!

New inventory

I’ve just printed some new notecards.

They are available for sale and the Treasure Chest Artisan Market and Black Bear Gift Shop in Ignace or contact me.  They are 5 1/2” x 4 1/4” and are $3 each.  To see my other notecards, go here.

And…they’re off

See ya in the spring!

Great Canadian Birds

It won’t be long and all these Canadian birds will gone from our bay for the winter!