Tag: Travel
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Picture of the Week – Starry Night
Starry Night Originally uploaded by idarknight Over the past few months, I’ve been trying to get star shots and star trails where and when I can. I thought that on Turks, an island with relatively little development, I might be able to get an amazing set of sky shots. Well, between best intentions, baby and…
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Picture of the Week – Big and Small
Big and Small Originally uploaded by idarknight One of the things that make a good picture according to the people who write books about making good pictures is the use of symmetry, similarity and contrast. I don’t always try to compose using those “rules”, but on occasion, I do spot an opportunity to juxtapose elements…
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Picture of the Week – Butterfly in Paradise
Butterfly in Paradise Originally uploaded by idarknight I’ve only ever seen Monarch Butterflies a handful of times growing up as they are not very common in Alberta – though they have been known to migrate into Southren Alberta. So when I saw them on the Island, I was quite excited to get one more shot…
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Picture of the Week – Beach Grass
Beach Grasss Originally uploaded by idarknight Before I left for the Islands, I was hunting around on Flickr for shot ideas. Partially for inspiration and partially for information. I saw one shot of beach grass somewhere and thought that there was going to be no way that I’d be likely to find something so mundane…
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Picture of the Week – Which Way
Which Way Originally uploaded by idarknight These eagles were everywhere on the harbour in Victoria, much like the cows in Alberta, they seem to be a public art project that is ignored by the locals and admired by the tourists. I didn’t think anything of these when I first saw them… thinking “oh… it’s the…