2021 Paddle
141 photos
As the new year begins we celebrate by canoeing on or about New Year’s Day and carry on as much as possible.
View From My Canoe
167 photos
Images taken from our canoe during our paddles in 2017
100 Paddles
172 photos
My goal is to paddle at least one hundred times in 2016 and to keep a photographic record.
A Microcosm Of Ice
13 photos
Wabi-sabi
92 photos
"Wabi-sabi", depicting the authentic by acknowledging three simple realities: nothing lasts, nothing is finished, and nothing is perfect.
Go Fish
19 photos
A set of fisheye images created with the Canon 8-15mm fisheye zoom lens.
Oradour-sur-Glane, France
13 photos
A set of solum images from a summer visit (2011) while touring southern France. This is a World War Two memorial of a village that the Nazis attempted to wipe off the map, June 10, 1944. In...
Wake Distortions
30 photos
McIntyre Rapids, Raisin River Canoe Race
104 photos
One of the more challenging sections of the Raisin River, near Williamstown, Ontario. Paddlers attempt to shoot the rapids during the annual Raisin River Canoe Race, 2013 edition.
Explore Set
261 photos
In and out, and few still in....
Thanks for the comments and faves....they really are much appreciated.
In-Camera HDR, Canon Powershot G1X, G12.
38 photos
A set of images taken with either the Canon Powershot G12 or the new G1X in HDR mode.
The process works best in high contrast blending a 1 stop over exposure (for shadow detail) 1 stop under exposure...
Seaway International Bridge, Cornwall, Ontario,...
60 photos
The former Seaway International Bridge, renamed the Three Nations Crossing in 2001, is a bridge over the St. Lawrence River in east-central North America. It is an international bridge, connecting...
In the spirit of Dr Bethune, BBCA Tour of China
217 photos, 7 videos
Select images of the Bethune Baiqiuen Canadian Alliance (BBCA) tour of China. The third such medical tour in the name of the famous Canadian surgeon, Dr Norman Bethune.
The group consisted of 35...
Misha, our Shiba Inu
139 photos, 1 video
Lost Villages
47 photos
Relating to the the region of the St. Lawrence River west of Cornwall Ontario where several villages were inundated by the flooding during the creation of the Seaway. 6, 500 people were displaced....
Canyon Hopping
29 photos
From a recent trip to Las Vegas, our base for visiting several local canyons.
Winter Paddles
75 photos
Paddles along the St. Lawrence River near Long Sault, Ontario. Taken during the winter months. Usually just before freeze-up in late December or early January. Other excursions in late winter early...
The Cornwall Canal
78 photos, 1 video
A collection of images of the old Cornwall Canal. In use from @ 1834 to 1958, sections of this defunct waterway still exist along the waterfront of the city of Cornwall. Presently the canal runs from...
Medical matters
91 photos
Out Of the Blue
38 photos
Blue rules in this set.
Under the canoe
32 photos
A set of images taken with the Canon G10 or G12 in its waterproof case. All shots are from under our canoe, mostly in shallow water with me reaching down with the camera, just below the hull.
Voyageur Tour 2012
44 photos
A canoe camping trip tracing the historic rout of the Voyageurs across the Province of Ontario. Up the Ottawa River (Driftwoods Provincial Park), then to the French River (Grundy Lake Provincial...
Watermarks
18 photos
Abstract effects of water splashing off or from the paddle. The concept of the paddle as a brush.
Canoe Lake, Algonquin Provincial Park.
18 photos
A two day "soft paddle" in the park, spent at the Arowhon Pines Resort.
Just Gulls
21 photos
Canon G1X Macro
13 photos
Musings
228 photos
Southwestern France
38 photos
Pictured Quotations
54 photos
Words that inspire the picture and vice versa.
Paris, 2011.
61 photos, 4 videos
Five days in Paris.
China In Black and White
14 photos
Buddhism and China's Mount Jiuhua.
60 photos, 1 video
From a two day visit to this sacred Buddhist mountain in south east China (about 500 kilometers west of Shanghai). The emphasis is on the temples and Buddhism with glimpses of monks going about their...
Nordic skating
14 photos, 6 videos
Nordic skating, or wild skating, is popular in the Scandinavian countries and has recently been introduced to North America. In comparison to Hockey skates, the blades are longer (22 inches or more),...
Atria Submissions
48 photos
Some seasonal images from my area of Eastern Ontario, selected for the Atria Calendar.
I have been fortunate to be selected for publication in the 2009, 2010, and 2011 editions.
Seawaycity.com
28 photos
A collection of images from Cornwall, the Seaway City. These images are selected for use by the website, Seawaycity.com.
These are pano shots to fit the top strip of the web page.
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SUPscapes
16 photos, 3 videos
Views from a Stand Up Paddle (SUP) board.
Me
79 photos, 3 videos
Images of me, parts of me, relections of me, and with my significant other(s).
mosaic
1 photo
Forestry Tour
27 photos
South Nation River Conservation Authority 2011 Forestry Tour.
A tour with forestry workers through eastern Ontario, visiting private woodlots. Some rare scattered old growth trees were observed...
Gallery Images, "Artisans in the Park", Lost...
27 photos
I was invited to show (and hopefully sell) some of my images at the Lost Villages Museum, here, at Long Sault, Ontario, during the upcoming "Artisans in the Park" event, July 9'th. The...
Upper Canada Village
18 photos
Upper Canada Village endeavours to depict life in a rural English Canadian setting during the year 1866. Featured at the site are over 40 historical buildings, including several working mills...
St. Lawrence River Sunsets
136 photos
Views of the St. Lawrence River taken mostly from the canoe, during that 'golden hour' of the setting sun.
On, or about Lake St. Lawrence, at Long Sault, Ontario, Canada.
Jock River Canoe Race
15 photos
Winter Blues
38 photos
Winter into Spring
13 photos
St. Lawrence River Pastels
27 photos
Winter Twilight
16 photos
Gusty winds off the frozen St. Lawrence River at Long Sault Ontario. Taken at twilight.
Alight At Night
33 photos
The festival of lights (more than a quater million) adorn Upper Canada Village, Morrisburg, Ontario.
Keep on truckin'...
24 photos
A set of images taken from a transport truck on Canada's busiest highway (401) during a snow storm.
I was invited on a run by my trucker friend, John, who hauls rubber between two Goodyear plants, in...
Bike Cam
3 photos, 8 videos
A set of still images and videos taken from a tripod mounted camera on the tank of my Suzuki V-Strom (DL650). Mostly using a Canon G10 with a wideangle semifisheye lens converter. The intention is to...
Cornwall Waterfest Dragon Boat Races
12 photos
Images from the first annual Cornwall Waterfest Dragon Boat races held on the old canal.
Videopaddle
12 videos
A set of videos of our paddles on the St. Lawrence River. Trying to capture elements of technique of paddling on varied water conditions.
Snorkeling Caribbean waters
24 photos
A collection of underwater images with the Canon G10. Four Islands we visited in the Caribbean (St Thomas, Dominica, Bonaire and Aruba) offered exceptional snorkeling opportunities with the best at...
The Caribbean Princess
30 photos
Some images of this colossal cruise ship during our Caribbean vacation, march 2010.
This Old Newfie House
13 photos
Still standing after a century of harsh Newfoundland weather, is this delightful home in Clarke's Beach. It's design is simple, plain and functional. When originally built 100 years ago there was no...
A winter's visit to Mad Rock Trail, Bay Roberts,...
18 photos
Images from the Bay Robert's Shoreline Heritage Walk, also known as the Mad Rock Trail. During an overcast February day.
Cracks in the Ice
17 photos
A set of images taken while Nordic skating on the ice of the St. Lawrence River by the Long Sault Parkway. Virtually all the snow cover had melted during a recent thaw and rainfall, followed by a...
Motorcycle Photography
40 photos
Images on or about my motorcycle, Suzuki VStrom 650.
River Bourgeois
41 photos
Fall colours in Brownsburg, Ouebec
The first 24 images were from Oct 2, 2008, the subsequent 12 shots, Oct 2, 2009.
Charleston Lake Provincial Park
36 photos
Charleston Lake Provincial Park is located on Charleston Lake near Athens, Ontario, Canada in the township of Leeds and the Thousand Islands.
The park occupies 23.53 km² in the Frontenac Axis...
Across Ontario on my V-Strom
32 photos
A set of images taken with my Pentax Optio, during a recent trip across Ontario along Highway 17 (Trans-Canada). The purpose was to escort my 22 year old nephew for his first tour on his vintage 1983...
Riverwood
25 photos
Views of weathered wood, be it driftwood, stumps, snags, old tree roots, beaver carvings etc, that I find along the shore.
The Whetstones, Arizona
29 photos
Kingston, Ontario
15 photos
Trenton Air Cadet Summer Training Center 2009
91 photos
Trenton Air cadet Summer Training Center Final...
39 photos
The Finish of the 2009, Raisin River Canoe Race
14 photos
Jock River Race
19 photos
A series of images taken with my waterproof Pentax Optio attached to the gunnel of our canoe. The camera is set on interval mode, taking an image every 30 seconds. It gives the perspective of a stern...
Ice Breaker Paddle
32 photos
The combination of a late winter gale plus a mid march thaw lead to the early break up of ice on the St. Lawrence River at Long Sault Ontario. This is a set of two days of paddling, our earliest Ice...
Chiricahua National Monument, Arizona
43 photos
Twenty seven million years ago a volcanic eruption of immense proportions shook the land around Chiricahua National Monument. One thousand times greater than the 1980 eruption of Mount St. Helens,...
The Sonoran Desert
29 photos
Just southwest of Tuscon Arizona, we camped in this hilly desert during the end of February. Daytime highs were in the mid 70's, night time lows in the mid 40's. There is incredible diversity in this...
Motoring in the UK
13 photos
A primer for us North Americans driving in the UK.
Seven Sisters
32 photos
Where land meets sea, the chalky cliffs of England meet the English Channel at Berling Gap, Easbourne, UK
Herstmonceux Castle
38 photos
Dating from 1441, Herstmonceux Castle is a genuine Medevil Castle and is regarded as the oldest brick building of significance still standing in England. Queens University in Kingston Ontario aquired...
Old Montreal
17 photos
Autumn Paddles
37 photos
Cooper Marsh
31 photos
Nestled on the picturesque north shore of Lake St. Francis, the Cooper Marsh Conservation Area is the proud Legacy of the late Mr. William Cooper Sr., a past Chair of the Raisin Region Conservation...
Our Balloon Ride
50 photos
The set includes images of our Hotair Balloon ride as part of the 2008 Cornwall Kinsmen Liftoff festival. We flew over the city of Cornwall Ontario, reaching a height of 3,500 feet.
Bon Echo Provincial Park
28 photos
Situated 100 km northwest of Kingston Ontario, Bon Echo Provincial Park is eastern Ontario's largest park. Created by a large fault in the earth's crust, Mazinaw lake is the deepest lake in southern...
Gunnel Views
57 photos
Most shots taken with my Pentax Optio attached to the gunnel of our canoe. The camera is set on interval mode taking one shot every 20 seconds. We are paddling together marathon style. I post the...
Killarney Provincial Park
28 photos
Manitoulin Island, Lake Huron, Ontario
21 photos
Pictured Rocks, Lake Superior
24 photos
Minerals seeping through the sandstone escarpment give these fantastic colours: copper..blue/green, manganese..black, iron..rust/brown. These minerals, combined with the many layers of sandstone that...
Sleeping Bear Dunes, Michigan
32 photos
A highlight of our Great Lakes tour was a day spent at Sleeping Bear Dunes, along the coast of nothern Lake Michigan. Hiking along the Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive and paddling at Good Harbour Bay...
Cornwall Lift-off 2008
34 photos
This is a set of images of Ontario's only hot-air balloon festival, Cornwall Kinsmen, Lift-off 2008.
TACSTC 2008
50 photos
This is a set of pictures taken at the Trenton Air Cadet Summer Training Center (TACSTC) upon the graduation of staff cadets following a week of training and evaluation. My son Chris was given the...
Bluenose
11 photos
Frontenac Provincial Park
19 photos
Interior canoe camping at its best! Just a short 40 minute ride north of Kingston Ontario.
Mad Rock Trail, Revisited 2008
23 photos
The Baccalieu Trail, Newfoundland
50 photos
Icebergs
24 photos
Off the coast of Newfoundland.Baccalieu trail, on the Avalon.
Maxi Scooter Ride
27 photos
The following images were taken during the Cornwall Children's Treatment center annual motorcycle ride. The event covered some 150 km of back roads from Cornwall to St. Albert's Ontario. Out of about...
325 Cornwall Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron
40 photos
My son Chris is the Cadet Parade Commander of the 325 Cornwall Kiwanis Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron. The following images capture the annual review including the squadron fall in, march of the...
Richmond Fen Wetland Canoe Excursion
43 photos
The friends of the Jock River lead a canoe/kayak excursion into the Richmond Fen Wetland, the largest provincially significant wetland in Eastern Ontario. This spring paddle allowed us to view a...
Bergin Island Bird Colony
64 photos, 1 video
A small spit of land in the St. Lawrence River, just west of the power dam lies Bergin Island, home to a nesting colony of Double Crested Cormorants. Fresh from their spring migration they are...
Raisin River Canoe Race
53 photos
A series of views of the Raisin River from St. Andrews to Williamstown Ontario. A rite of spring, this is the longest canoe and kayak race in Eastern Ontario. It's a downriver race with some...
Turkey Vultures
9 photos
I came across a flock of about 20 migratory Turkey vultures roosting in a large pine tree near my home. I believe they come together like this to make nesting pairs. They don't nest in trees but on...
Migratory Canada Geese
48 photos
Freeze-up of the St. Lawrence River
33 photos
At Long-Sault Ontario.
Guindon Park
14 photos
Mallard ducks over frozen St. Lawrence River
8 photos
Northeast Paddling
59 photos
Canadian Fall
26 photos
Cabot Trail, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia
42 photos
Humpback Whales
17 photos
Westernbrooke Pond. Newfoundland
17 photos
Mad Rock Trail NFLD
28 photos
Fergus Island, Bay Roberts, Newfoundland
17 photos
A paddle to Fergus Island, Bay Roberts, Newfoundland.
Cape St. Mary Newfoundland
11 photos
Forest Path
11 photos
Sunset Paddle
29 photos
Mid September, 2006, our favorite paddle spot, provided a dramatic sunset on the mercurial waters of the St. Lawrence River in Eastern Ontario Canada. Full moon rose, after our take-out, and appears...
Arthur's Seat, Edinburgh, Scotland
9 photos
Edinburgh, Scotland
Edinburgh Festival
29 photos