Simplicity

First off I want to say Thank you to the owners of Catwalk Salon for letting me on their roof. If they didn't say yes, tell me to climb at my own risk I would not be able to get the shots I needed to get this image completed.

This image was still a tough one to compose as I was still about 30 feet below and about 40 feet at a different angle from the original shot. It's too bad the Sherlock Building is long gone as this was the spot I needed to be, however, the Catwalk Salon was just as good and got me high enough to use my PS skills. The image still needed to be tweaked and skewed to get it at the right angle.

I like this image cause it speaks volumes for how the urban landscape has changed. The iconic Canada Post Officer Building is about the only building still standing. The old church has been replaced by the Telus building and the buildings along 7th Street have encompassed the whole block. It was nice to see a building in the old photo using the space where the Atrium Building has stood for all these years. Its a shame this old building was torn down to be replaced by 4 levels of concrete which has not given back to Lethbridge's economy.

More images to come.

Lethbridge Corn Maze

A special thank you to the great family who runs the Lethbridge Corn Maze north of Park Lake Alberta. This is really a unique place. Living in Lethbridge for years I never really took note until a photography shoot required something different. The family who runs this farm were the most friendly people I have ever met. I can not say thank you enough for letting me come onto their property and take the photos I needed. If you have a free moment its a great spot to take the family and get away from the noisy city life.

Here is a little info on the Lethbridge Corn Maze:

In 2000 Theo & Esther Slingerland started the 1st Cornmaze in Alberta on the RobinPick Berry Farm north of Lethbridge. Every year Theo designs a new Cornmaze and carves it into the Cornfield. Over the years the Slingerlands added a kids maze, petting zoo, picnic shelters, hayrides, a cow train, pumpkins, a pumpkin slingshot, a bale maze and a playground.

http://lethbridgecornmaze.com/

Fall is upon us.

Is it me or does it seem the summer just flew by with out anyone noticing. Now the cool crisp air greets us when we awake up in the morning and we are wearing sweaters and long sleeves. Don't get me wrong I love fall and winter but nothing is better than seeing everything change in color. It's like when you were a kid and had a color wheel with all the shades of colors. Fall is a great time to look at all the shades of yellows and reds. My last two photography shoots were full of color and light. Its amazing how the sun in the morning and evening time emphasizes these colors. Hopefully we will be able to get a few more weeks to enjoy color wheel of fall.

Old and New - The Continuing Project

I recently had another chance to get out and take a few more photographs for my Old and New project. I can't begin to describe how this project has affected me. Some people would call it busy work but thats the fun of it. The fun of the search, the intrigue of the story behind the photograph and then figuring out where the person took it from and all the other characteristics of making it work with the new photo. This recent one of 2 Ave South and 5 Street South - Street Car, as I was editing it into the new photo I kept wondering to my self where were all these people going? Did they know one another? Then my mind wandered to thinking about the death of the rail car. The trolly replaced by bus and car. I think it would be cool to wake up get your coffee, hear the ding of the bell and the clack of the metal on meta read your newspaper as the trolly took you to work. Seems it would be a little simpler, slow things down a little in this fast paced world. I guess this is what makes this project so enjoyable.

Sometimes it takes two tries.

Today I attempted again to photography a family I did a few weeks ago. The first time was ok but as anyone with kids knows they have a mind of their own. Today was a different story. It was great to see them trying to smile and with the help of family look at the camera. The shoot went great and and in the end a certain someone got his movie and candy, as promised.

Swan Lake

This summer my little family and I had an opportunity to head to Swan Lake, Montana. It was our first camping experience with our little one. I really didn't have an album for the pictures as they were a collection of the days events around the water. The nights were spent by the campfire and yes both of us were up throughout the night with the little guy. Swan gave me a chance to brush up on some skills I have always read about and wanted to do as projects. It was nice to recruit some help from the awesome people who invited us down. I have to say thank you again for the hospitality from these folks. They welcomed us into their family, thank you.

Westside Shoot

Yes, yes I know its been awhile since my last blog post. Life is, at the moment, the fast lane for me. I did however, make arrangements months ago to go the the westside and do a shoot in the old mine site. Then as life would have it, I got busy. I did make a contact and the shoot was planned.
I absolutely love this location and I plan on using it in the next shoots, The potential and placements of the subjects are endless. This shoot was unique as it involved a sports car and I thought the old buildings were a nice balance between old and new. It was also nice to shoot within the golden hour.