On occasion I shoot abstract photos… they are fun! This photo was taken on an evening walk in rural Waterloo Region in Ontario, on the Avon Trail.
The Quiet in the Land....
It truly was this peaceful standing here.
Busy Farm at Rest
A busy farm on a restful Sunday morning
Landscape Photography - Dog Included.
Taken in rural Waterloo area (Floradale).
More Landscape Photography - It's an obsession!
Fall Photo in Rural Wellesley
One of my photos from last weekend. I love how the horse seems to lean into the hill.
Rural Wellesley Black and White Image
How I love black and white photography!
I think I am drawn to it because it brings out the contours in a landscape, and cuts away from the “busyness” of colour. It also feels more “moody”.
Owen Sound photo
A trip to Owen Sound a few months ago - how I love shooting black and white!
November birds in Flight
It was brought to my attention today that this photo is in my site banner but not in a post! How easy it is to forget things so obvious.
This photo comes with a story.
As artists we sometimes have our dry spells where we don't feel inspired to produce anything. This spell of mine lasted a year or so.... until.... one day in November 2015 I was pulled over to the side of the road in a rural area between Kitchener and Guelph. I was swamped with appointment requests and other emails - and I needed a break. As I sat in my car I noticed that every time a car drove by this group of birds (starlings?) would all take flight and then re-settle. I always have my camera by my side so it was easy to snap this one! I am thrilled how sharp the detail came out on the birds as they are flying. Some of them look rather comical to me -like little pocket sized rockets. They all have a different flying position which makes this a fun photo to peruse. I also like the fact that the background is very natural and somewhat disorderly. Quite often we like to produce "clean" images but this one is exactly how I saw it.
I'm happy to say after this day my dry spell had broken and I haven't had one since then)))
So much fun to share this story.
This photo is also displayed (plaque -mounted)at the Uptown Gallery in the Waterloo Town Square!
One last note, this and most other photos can be cropped to a panoramic size photograph if that is the look you want in decorating your home. Typically all my photos are cropped to one extent or another.
Waterloo County
Long and lonesome fence line and field
Endless Farms and Fence line, Waterloo County, Ontario
The title says it all
Birch Trees, Waterloo County
This was taken in an area northwest of Waterloo. Where I was I really don't remember!
Art Exhibition of Photography, Mixed Media, Glass and Jewelry - Uptown Gallery Waterloo
I am happy to announce that I am now a member of the Uptown Waterloo Gallery- with the Chesley House Label!
The gallery is easy to visit- located in the indoor mall, Uptown Waterloo.
I am thrilled to be a featured artist at this event!
Shapes in nature- Ice Circles on Jedburgh Pond, Ayr
I stopped by one of my favourite spots for photos yesterday- Jedburgh Pond in Ayr, Ontario.
The ducks were excited to see me and the pond was lovely with it's mix of snow and ice and peacefulness.
As I was heading out, I noticed that the ice had melted near one shore and formed circles.
I always feel good inside when I find something like this.
Marshall Point Lighthouse, Port Clyde, Maine - Christmas 2016
Welcome back to my blog! I haven't done any landscape photos this past week.. it happens. A mini "dry spell" is all it is.
This is a photo which I took last year almost to the day. It has a somber but romantic, thoughtful atmosphere. When you look at the girl walking, you imagine she is being quietly reflective as she walks. She is soaking up the environment, the sounds of the water and the wind. Maybe she is thinking about her family, or her future. I imagine she feels good inside, and she realizes that her life is stable and blessed. Even the color and style of her clothing matches that of the environment. Although the scene is dull and cold, the lighthouse symbolized hope and light, and the wreath a quiet expression of Christmas.
It's been a pleasure sharing this with you
For more landscape photos please visit https://www.arnessphotography.net/
~ susan
Wellesley, Ontario
Hello again! Here is an image which I took earlier this month – and forgot about posting it.
This was taken in an area of Wellesley, Ontario which was just off the highway, adjoining the river. I’m sure I and many other people have driven past it before without noticing. I mean basically this is a "swamp" or flood plain - what have you. Roadside empty land. For some reason I felt compelled to get out of my car and do photos that day. I saw something in it. The line of trees, the water, the stormy sky. When the sun came out - CLICK - I nailed it.
Just for fun, I created a view of what it would look like in a home, hung over the fireplace:
I also converted the image to black and white.... lots of fun. Not sure which I prefer?
I have to say the great thing about looking at winter photos is we can stay snug and warm while we view them )))))
Have a wonderful day
~ Susan
