Cabins

Moose on the Loose

A Boat tour!

Western Brook Pond Fjords

The spectacular Western Brook Pond, like many of the deep incisions in this coastline, is not really a fjord, because it is cut off from the ocean and is filled with fresh water. However, its fjord-like structure is the result of the same glacial action that created the fjords of Norway. As the glaciers ground down the tops of the mountains, great rivers deepened these canyon openings to the sea. But once the land was relieved of the weight of this mass of ice, it lifted, in what is known as ‘isostatic rebound', and the shoreline rose above the ocean water level, separating the fjord from the saltwater. The ‘pond’ is filled with run-off, which cascades down in spectacular waterfalls from the plateau above.Coastal lowlands separate the fjord from the Gulf of St. Lawrence. Here, advancing and retreating glaciers deposited soil for a period of 600,000 years. An area of marshes and bogs, dotted with small ponds called ‘flashets’ and fronted with active sand dunes, it was once covered in spruce forest. This is one of the few areas of Western Newfoundland to have a sandy beach.

Boat tours that we took will carry visitors to the head of the fjord in the summer months and transport hikers to the trailheads that access the plateau. The trail has to be done with a campus and a Map or with an experienced hiker. Which is something that I want to do sometime in my lifetime.I just think I need to get in better shape obviously..lol

The Newfoundland Tablelands

I know that that one of the rules was to post a photo a day, but this one had to be shown, these are the Tablelands. As another glorious day dawned and we were eager to explore the Tablelands which is one of the main reasons that Gros Morne National Park was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1987.
The start of the Tablelands trail which is a 4km hike (return) from Highway 431. The trail is quite rocky in parts although it is an easy enough walk in supportive hiking footwear. After about 20 minutes of walking we came across a beautiful waterfall which cascades over brown/red rocks . The dense silicate rocks which are mainly peridotite, were pushed up from beneath the ocean during a collision between the North American and African continental plates. It is a truly a fascinating place with towering cliffs, a part of the Long Range Mountains, which plateau at their crown like giant steps. This area is well known as an important, natural text book for geologists and give vivid insight into the concept of plate tectonics. It is a very ironic view at times, as you look in the distance you see the tablelands which have barely any vegetation at all, then to the other side there's mountains like you would see in NB, tree covered and on a much bigger scale. The scenery here is just breathaking!

Gros Morne- Rocky Harbour

Ferry Terminal..

Canso Causeway Irving

AMERICA

Mosaic fireworks..

Pole jumping!

Kenya winning gold

Junior track and field

coliseum Dinner

Once again this is taken with a fisheye lens. This event is also part of the Junior track and field shindig. As some events were going on on site, there was some servers who was serving this VIP dinner.

Feeding Volunteers

This is myself being creative! It's taken with a fisheye lens of a chaffing dish. For those who don't know what that is, it's a large dish with a sterno which provides heat to the dish and keep food warm. This set up was for the set up crew and volunteers the days before the big event. If you look closely you can see the reflection of a few of our Moncton locals in the chaffer

set up day of junior track and field

Working for the Delta Beausejour there is great opportunity to participate in these unique events. The Delta was the Food and Beverage provider for the whole event. This being the before and set up days. It was still lots of fun and remarkable to see.

Scratching the 8 ball!

Day 17



Steve and I one evening went to play some pool at the Dooly's near our place. I was quick to learn that my pool playing skills are not the greatest! It's all about having fun:)

Roof Top Buzzing Beez

Day 18The Delta employees are not the only hard workers here at the delta this summer. If you look way.. way up while walking by, you will see hard working honey bees! These bees have been here for a few months now working away. The delta will harvest the honey and use it either in the cooking for the restaurant or for VIP amenities. This is a really cool new urban concept and we are for sure the first hotel to implement this in Moncton.

Delta Herb Garden

Softball

Day 16


Playing every Monday with my softball team is what inspired me today! Keep in mind that different angles is something that you need to be thinking about when taking photos. Getting low and high, not always at eye height. This images was taken with the camera laying on the ground!

Martini Anyone?

Day 15
It's raining it's pouring, the old man is snoring! That is how i felt today! The rain finally came down and it poured hard. It made taking a outdoor image quite difficult. Instead, I set up my own little studio in my living room, deciding to photograph beads in a martini glass. The bright blue back light you see in this images is made by the TV. Using different kinds of light is what I'm constantly looking for. It makes each image very unique!

The Atlantic Car Show!

Day 14& 15


Moncton hosted the Annual Atlantic Car Show this past weekend! It was a car crazy weekend to say the least. Everywhere you turned, antique cars were staring you in the face; it brought you right back to the 50& 60's. Even though I wasn't born in that time period,I felt as though I was a part of that particular era. Pretty cool feeling!

Elmwood Cemetery HDR

Day 13

This would be my second attempt at a HDR image! I'm definitely getting better at it. This Photo was taken in the Elmwood cemetery. This cemetery is has a lot of character for sure. It also has to be the longest one in the greater Moncton area. IT is recorded that the first burials in Moncton were made in what was known as " The Old Cemetery" which was located where Chateaux Moncton, on Main St now stands today.
I was informed that in approximately 1821, the Free Meeting House Cemetery was established and many of the early burials were transferred to this cemetery. The First recorded burial in The Moncton Rural Cemetery was made in 1835, however it is known that many burials go back before this date. There is only no standing proof!

The HDR adventure!!

Day 12

The bright colors and range in tones and exposure is not something that happens by chance. There is some alterations made to the images. I start out with 3 images of different exposures, combining them with this software I have will combine them all to produce this image. Called HDR!

This is my first attempt to produce an HDR image. There will be lots more to come! For all those who are new to this thecnique, here is a little description to help you understand more.
HDR-High Dynamic Range Imaging is a set of techniques that allow a greater range of luminence between the lightest and darkest areas of an image. This is greater than standard digital imaging techniques or photographic methods. This wider dynamic range allows HDR images to more accurately represent the wide range of intensity levels found in real scenes, ranging from direct sunlight to faint starlight.

Skyscraper!

Day 11
Architecture is something that fascinates me tremendously. It could be something as simple as an old barn to a skyscraper! The mirror windows is what caught my eye and got me to stop and snap 5 to 10 images on this one building!

Painting with Light!

Day 10
The new effects on the Lake of the opening of the Dam. It's been open now for a few weeks and there are obviously some good and bad about this. The lake is no longer the beautiful and esthetically as it used to be, but now they are finding creatures, fish and such. This image is a reflection of Riverview and all it's lights on the mud that has now gathered on the lake side. These bright colors almost look like a painting. Sometimes photographs can be abstract. This is for sure a representation of that.

What’s a bore?

It’s a wave, actually, the result of the record high tides of the Bay of Fundy that cause the water in Moncton’s Petitcodiac River to reverse direction and to raise with just one wave coming in from the bay.

In little more than an hour the river can go from a muddy river bottom at low tide to being filled to its banks at some 7.5 metres, or about 25 feet, in depth.

The Tidal Bore can be seen from many points in Metro Moncton, starting from various spots along the Dieppe riverside trail system to the south side of Champlain Street, near Hall’s Creek in Dieppe; in Moncton along the waterfront boardwalk or from Bore Park; or from Riverview’s riverside trail system.

The Gunningsville Bridge between downtown Moncton and Riverview offers excellent vantage points for pedestrians.

Playing with the light of the old and the new!

Day 9
What my image is all about today is all about light and the way it can play with your eye and camera. This is taken at my moms house on her pagola. the light is coming through the top of the grape wines, making these patterns of light and dark. The dark part of the image frames the focal point. Being a professional photographer there are some major points that everyone need to look out for to make strong images. Light, framing, sharpness, and love for photography is the magic potion for the perfect image.Not just that I was playing with the light but with a concept.A concept of time and how it flies by and that we all grow old and will eventually shrivel up and pass. Just like these two leaves.

Canada Day Fireworks

Day 8
Today is Canada's Birthday! Do you know that our flag was adopted Feb 15 1965! But on July 1, 1867 Canada became a kingdom in its own right on that date but the British kept limited rights of political control over the new country that were shed by stages over the years until the last vestiges were surrendered in 1982 when the Constitution patriated the Canadian constitution. Interesting little facts about our wonderful country.

I was not able to chose between these 2 images for my image of the day. Why choose? It Cannot hurt to post both! So here they are. The best part about this evening is that they had speakers all hooked up outside. Where they played our beautiful national anthem, while shooting up these very colorful and loud fireworks. These were by far the best fireworks I have ever seen in Moncton! EVER!!

Butterfly World

Day 7
Today I went on an adventure here in Moncton discovering Butterfly World! This is a tourist attraction at the end of Mountain Rd, right next to Magnetic Hill Zoo. This little hidden treasure is something very special. It's breathtaking on how many different types of butterflies and how friendly they are. You can even see there cocoon process. It's an experience, they will actually climb on you if you stand still, like a branch, holding a piece of orange. It was really relaxing to be in there. To see more butterfly photos check out Karen Casey Photography facebook page.

Dragon Beard Candy

Day 6
While walking in China Town Downtown Montreal, I am recommended by Rachelle and Franck to try these white hairy ball things... There both eating them and loving it! I'm still very hesitant by it's appearance. BUT ....I was always told not to judge a book by it's cover. I caved and actually tried it and loved it! I even bought some of my own to bring home.They taste kind of like a Resses Peanut Butter Cup, but with a very nice soft furry melt in your mouth texture. Almost like cotton candy, I would totally recommend it! Actually, I would not go to Montreal without having some more of these treats.
Here are some photos of the lady in full action of making them. The ones that you see here are actually the one that you are purchasing on the spot. You deposit your money on the counter for her to see while not having to touch it to keep her hands clean. It's something amazing to be able to see her make them.

Botanical gardens

Day 6
Spent the day in the Botanical gardens of Montreal. Where you can find peaceful Chinese gardens full of water lotuses & bonsai trees. This park is full of colors and smells.

Garde- Manger

Day 5
Above is a photo of a restaurant in Vieux Montreal, called Garde Manger. The owner, Chuck Hughes is a famous chef and star of the Food Network. His show is called Chuck's Day Off for those who don't know who he is. I was very fortunate to eat at his resto. IT was an interesting experience...The atmosphere that is portrayed when you walk in is a bar/pub, then you look around and it becomes a fine dining experience.

Fireworks competiton

DAY 4
We spent the day at La Ronde, which is a amusement park. It was a day full of laughs and screams... Each Saturday night they have a fireworks competition. It's a different country every night. Poland was the star this evening. They shoot up the fireworks to music, to listen to it there is a radio station that is programmed and you bring a portable ghetto blaster and you can hear the songs and fireworks sync together. They go off at La Ronde but you need to pay to see them there. We decided to leave the park and go to the vieux port de Montreal. Where we got a great view and i got to add some character to the images, with boats and buildings.

Montreal- Brian Setzer

Day 3
This is the Jump start concert to the Jazz Festival, Brian Setzer. He put on a great show, the rest of the week will be nothing but great music and fun!

Day 2

This weekend I photographed Marc and Rachel's wedding. They got married in Bouctouche,NB at this really cute place. IT was very simple and laid back. Only immediate family and friends were in attendance. Rachel used to be my brother and myselves babysitter when we were children. I was editing there photos and came across this one, which i really like, so this is my photo of the day.
Here's one of my fav wedding pics from Rachel & Marc Wedding

Photo a Day for 365!!!!

I've decided that to get out of my photography rut, I'm going to challenge myself with a new project! A photo a day for 365... I've done something similar in the pass but with self portraits only. That project worked out well even though I skipped a few days here and there, in general I got a photo a day! This time I will have no rules or regulations.. just to photograph something everyday. These photograph can be photoshoped and different editing can be done.. As I said no rules. Rules are meant to be broken ... Cheers
KC

Day 1