Seeing is believing. Here are my 12 most significant photographs from 2025 . . .
Seeing is believing. Here are my 12 most significant photographs from 2025 . . .
A look back at the 52 Friday Faves I posted on Instagram in 2025. Enjoy!
A look back at the 52 Friday Faves I posted on Instagram in 2025. Enjoy!
I'm revisiting some work I did earlier in the year. Back in February, I completed some fairly extensive testing of DxO PureRAW, Lightroom, and Topaz PhotoAI. Since then a few changes have come about. Has Topaz Photo matured into a…
I'm revisiting some work I did earlier in the year. Back in February, I completed some fairly extensive testing of DxO PureRAW, Lightroom, and Topaz PhotoAI. Since then a few changes have come about. Has Topaz Photo matured into a…
Don't miss out on winter photography because you're cold. Dressing in layers is the key. Mixed in with some winter photos, this post will provide examples of what works from base layers to outer shells, plus what to do for feet, hands and your head. Read on . . .
Don't miss out on winter photography because you're cold. Dressing in layers is the key. Mixed in with some winter photos, this post will provide examples of what works from base layers to outer shells, plus what to do for feet, hands and your head. Read on . . .
This is the third in a series of articles reviewing DxO PhotoLab 9 compared to Adobe Lightroom. In it, I explore black-and-white, printing, and the relative cost of the ’buy-once’ versus subscription model. Read on so you don't miss the…
This is the third in a series of articles reviewing DxO PhotoLab 9 compared to Adobe Lightroom. In it, I explore black-and-white, printing, and the relative cost of the ’buy-once’ versus subscription model. Read on so you don't miss the…
The final post about our experiences in Costa Rica highlights our three-week birding and wildlife adventure. Our group recorded 337 bird species (!), showcasing Costa Rica's rich biodiversity. Along with the stunning views and wildlife, we share…
The final post about our experiences in Costa Rica highlights our three-week birding and wildlife adventure. Our group recorded 337 bird species (!), showcasing Costa Rica's rich biodiversity. Along with the stunning views and wildlife, we share…
Affinity has unveiled its new suite, combining Affinity Photo, Publisher, and Designer—offering powerful tools for creatives and remaining free of charge, including future updates. While it lacks AI features, it serves as a…
Affinity has unveiled its new suite, combining Affinity Photo, Publisher, and Designer—offering powerful tools for creatives and remaining free of charge, including future updates. While it lacks AI features, it serves as a…
The birds of Costa Rica are simply stunning. This post includes 17 images and is about an 11-minute read in which I detail not just the field techniques, but also the editing that goes into each image. Enjoy!
The birds of Costa Rica are simply stunning. This post includes 17 images and is about an 11-minute read in which I detail not just the field techniques, but also the editing that goes into each image. Enjoy!
This is the first of a few articles chronicling our experiences in costa Rica and the amazing diversity of life we are seeing here.
This is the first of a few articles chronicling our experiences in costa Rica and the amazing diversity of life we are seeing here.
I’ve had great success with PosterJack.ca—here’s why . . .
I’ve had great success with PosterJack.ca—here’s why . . .
In Part 2, we delve deeper into how well DxO PhotoLab 9 compares with Adobe Lightroom, focusing on functionality, processing order, lag issues, and editing capabilities. While PhotoLab 9 shows strengths in lens correction, image denoise,…
In Part 2, we delve deeper into how well DxO PhotoLab 9 compares with Adobe Lightroom, focusing on functionality, processing order, lag issues, and editing capabilities. While PhotoLab 9 shows strengths in lens correction, image denoise,…
Last month, DxO HQ in France asked me to review the newest iteration of PhotoLab, PL9, for Luminous Landscape. I applaud DxO for continuing a non-subscription-based software platform—but how will PL9 stack up against the industry…
Last month, DxO HQ in France asked me to review the newest iteration of PhotoLab, PL9, for Luminous Landscape. I applaud DxO for continuing a non-subscription-based software platform—but how will PL9 stack up against the industry…
In southern Ontario, we’re enjoying some warm weather with beautiful autumn days, but it also highlights concerns related to climate change. Have a look at some recent photographs using a wide-angle zoom and HDR to capture light and landscape. Hopefully this will…
In southern Ontario, we’re enjoying some warm weather with beautiful autumn days, but it also highlights concerns related to climate change. Have a look at some recent photographs using a wide-angle zoom and HDR to capture light and landscape. Hopefully this will…
Join me for one or both of my upcoming presentations next week—on Monday in Hamilton for ‘Just Photography’ and on Wednesday in Guelph for ‘iPhoneography’. Read on for details.
Join me for one or both of my upcoming presentations next week—on Monday in Hamilton for ‘Just Photography’ and on Wednesday in Guelph for ‘iPhoneography’. Read on for details.
Topaz Labs is transitioning to a subscription model for its software products, including PhotoAI, which will cost $35/month. This has raised concerns, as apps like Lightroom have more features at a lower price. Read on for all the details . . .
Topaz Labs is transitioning to a subscription model for its software products, including PhotoAI, which will cost $35/month. This has raised concerns, as apps like Lightroom have more features at a lower price. Read on for all the details . . .
My week in Killarney as the Friends of Killarney Park Artist in Residence was very rewarding. Have a look at some of the photos made during the week as well as some of the backstory . . .
My week in Killarney as the Friends of Killarney Park Artist in Residence was very rewarding. Have a look at some of the photos made during the week as well as some of the backstory . . .
I am thrilled and honoured to be the Friends of Killarney Park Artist in Residence from Monday 28 July to Friday 1 August in one of Ontario’s gems, Killarney Provincial Park. Read on for more info . . .
I am thrilled and honoured to be the Friends of Killarney Park Artist in Residence from Monday 28 July to Friday 1 August in one of Ontario’s gems, Killarney Provincial Park. Read on for more info . . .
My last stop—the Bay of Fundy coast of New Brunswick—provides a very creative combination of landscape, seascape, weather and aesthetics. Thick Acadian forests, sheer cliffs plunging into the Bay of Fundy, vast tidal flats, sometimes fog, and always, the…
My last stop—the Bay of Fundy coast of New Brunswick—provides a very creative combination of landscape, seascape, weather and aesthetics. Thick Acadian forests, sheer cliffs plunging into the Bay of Fundy, vast tidal flats, sometimes fog, and always, the…
The Cape Breton Highlands are stunning in their geology, geography, drama, and their sheer beauty. Read on to discover the various places Cape Breton Highlands National Park, from Ingonish to Cheticamp, as portrayed through nature and…
The Cape Breton Highlands are stunning in their geology, geography, drama, and their sheer beauty. Read on to discover the various places Cape Breton Highlands National Park, from Ingonish to Cheticamp, as portrayed through nature and…
Some reflections on various modes of immigration to Canada, resulting from visiting Africville and Pier 21 in Halifax, and the home of Peace by Chocolate in Antigonish, Nova Scotia.
Some reflections on various modes of immigration to Canada, resulting from visiting Africville and Pier 21 in Halifax, and the home of Peace by Chocolate in Antigonish, Nova Scotia.
Shoot the obvious, then look for the interesting details. Mahone Bay, Lunenburg, Blue Rocks and points in between offer a variety of photographic opportunities in both colour and black and white. Fishing huts along the shores, colourful…
Shoot the obvious, then look for the interesting details. Mahone Bay, Lunenburg, Blue Rocks and points in between offer a variety of photographic opportunities in both colour and black and white. Fishing huts along the shores, colourful…
Embarking on an exhilarating journey through the Maritimes, this third blog post highlights the natural beauty and photo experiences at Kouchibouguac National Park, including a variety of bog plants along the Bog Trail. Read on for photos of superb birding…
Embarking on an exhilarating journey through the Maritimes, this third blog post highlights the natural beauty and photo experiences at Kouchibouguac National Park, including a variety of bog plants along the Bog Trail. Read on for photos of superb birding…
The boreal north: Parc national du Fjord-du-Saguenay and Forillon National Park are on the agenda for this blog post. Dramatic cliffs and coasts, lighthouses, and some intimate and tragic wildlife views. Read on . . .
The boreal north: Parc national du Fjord-du-Saguenay and Forillon National Park are on the agenda for this blog post. Dramatic cliffs and coasts, lighthouses, and some intimate and tragic wildlife views. Read on . . .
My friend Dan and I are enjoying a 10-day photo trip down East, exploring regions like Granby, Baie-Saint-Paul, and Mahone Bay while avoiding the haze of recent. We focus on landscapes, cultural sites, and photography techniques, sharing insights and adapting our…
My friend Dan and I are enjoying a 10-day photo trip down East, exploring regions like Granby, Baie-Saint-Paul, and Mahone Bay while avoiding the haze of recent. We focus on landscapes, cultural sites, and photography techniques, sharing insights and adapting our…
In preparation for an up-coming trip to Québec and the Maritimes, I set-out to practice my Astrophotography. Although hoping for an Aurora display (which didn’t materialize), I worked on shooting stars, experimenting with various settings and…
In preparation for an up-coming trip to Québec and the Maritimes, I set-out to practice my Astrophotography. Although hoping for an Aurora display (which didn’t materialize), I worked on shooting stars, experimenting with various settings and…