Tag Archives: water

Waiting for my ship to come in

Every night when I turn on my computer I am reminded of how few and far between my blog posts have been lately.  It’s certainly not because of a lack of photos because I have pictures from back in March … Continue reading

Posted in Blogging, Colours, Curves, Lines & Shapes, Composition, Exploring, Harbours, Owen Sound, Ontario, Photography, Texture, Water/Waterfalls | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 41 Comments

We’re Here!!

We’re here!!  We arrived in Isle of Palms, South Carolina this afternoon around 3:30 pm, and after unloading the car we headed straight for the beach.  Having grown up in a sailing family, there is nothing that makes me feel … Continue reading

Posted in Beaches, Blogging, Happiness, Holidays, Isle of Palms, SC, Photography, Relaxation, Travel, Water/Waterfalls | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 27 Comments

Drops of Silver

Although the days are still very warm, I’ve noticed a real chill creeping into the air in the evenings and early mornings lately.  As a result, there were two days last week where I walked outside on cool but sunny … Continue reading

Posted in Abstract, Blogging, Macro Photography, Nature, Patterns, Photography, Summer, Water/Waterfalls, Weather | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 38 Comments

Hidden Rays

I know that one of the standard rules of photography is to never shoot into the sun, but sometimes I see scenes before me that make me want to break the rules.  I absolutely love when the sun is hidden … Continue reading

Posted in Atmosphere, Blogging, Clouds, Contrast, Hotels/Resorts, Landscapes, Nature, Photographic Challenges, Photography, Photography Techniques, Port Loring, Ontario, Reflections, Shadows, Water/Waterfalls | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 22 Comments

Morning on the water

I hope you’re not getting sick of Wright Point Resort yet because I still have so many beautiful photos to share with you. Sunday dawned with a beautiful clear blue sky and warm temperatures, so Mikey decided it was time … Continue reading

Posted in Atmosphere, Blogging, Boating, Composition, Exploring, Fishing, Hotels/Resorts, Landscapes, Memories, Photography, Port Loring, Ontario, Scenery, Summer, Sunshine, Travel, Water/Waterfalls | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 23 Comments

Goodnight Sun!

If I consider reading on the point my favourite thing to do at Wright Point Resort (see Reader’s Paradise) , a close second would be watching the sun set.  Fairly recently I posted some photos of sunsets at home, after … Continue reading

Posted in Blogging, Clouds, Contrast, Hotels/Resorts, Landscapes, Nighttime Photography, Photo Editing, Photography, Port Loring, Ontario, Reflections, Silhouettes, Sunsets/Sunrises, Travel, Vacations, Water/Waterfalls | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 15 Comments

Reader’s Paradise

I have always had favourite places to read.  Other than the obvious places like my back deck on a hot summer’s day, snuggled in bed on a rainy day, or curled up on the couch on a cold winter’s night, … Continue reading

Posted in Blogging, Landscapes, Nature, Photography, Port Loring, Ontario, Reading, Relaxation, Scenery, Summer, Sunshine, Travel, Vacations, Water/Waterfalls | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 28 Comments

Abstract Beauty

While there are many things that my hubby lacks patience for, fishing isn’t one of them :). He can stand in the same place and fish for hours without taking a break, and he loves it!  While we were on … Continue reading

Posted in Abstract, Atmosphere, Blogging, Colours, Curves, Lines & Shapes, Composition, Focus, Hotels/Resorts, Nature, Nighttime Photography, Photography, Port Loring, Ontario, Reflections, Travel, Vacations, Water/Waterfalls | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 18 Comments

Pebbles on the beach

As I walked along the pebbly beach in Southampton, Ontario, it brought back many memories of a childhood often spent scouring beaches for fascinating rocks and fossils.  I remember reading voraciously about geology, learning about sedimentary, metamorphic, and igneous rocks, … Continue reading

Posted in Beaches, Blogging, Colours, Curves, Lines & Shapes, Exploring, Geology, Lake Huron, Memories, Photography, Rocks & Fossils, Southampton, Ontario, Texture, Water/Waterfalls | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | 8 Comments

Guidance

Marine navigation was an integral part of daily life in the historic coastal town of Southampton, Ontario.  The Imperial Tower on Chantry Island warned ships of the surrounding dangers, while four smaller unmanned “Range Lights” guided mariners safely into the harbour. … Continue reading

Posted in Beaches, Blogging, Colours, Curves, Lines & Shapes, Exploring, Famous Landmarks, Lake Huron, Lighthouses, Photography, Southampton, Ontario, Summer, Water/Waterfalls | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | 16 Comments