junelle, in two takes - part I

Just finally getting to posting this, as this shoot is nearly a year old. It was taken last June when the lilac and flowering trees were at the height of their blooming. This is the first part of a two-part shoot, in this case dramatic and trying to capture the fresh colours of Spring. Junelle is a dear friend and colleague whose persona has many overlaying contradictions, much like my own. She is intelligent, creative and kind beyond measure; her life has been rich with experiences that make her compassionate and marvelously sassy. While these style shots may seem out of her usual character, she pulls them off with ease. Stay tuned for part II, which is still in editing. — H.

mist on the range road

Life has kept me from my photography practice, but I hope to be getting back at it soon. Here are some wintery shots taken just East of Sherwood Park.

amsterdam in kodachrome

I spent a few days in Amsterdam on my way home from Finland. The highlights included some excellent exhibits at the Amsterdam Museum of Photography and some phenomenal people watching. Here is a creative retro edit of the day.

a helsinki state of mind

I have spent more time in the country visiting friends and family. I did save the last few days for Helsinki, which keeps a special place in my heart and always puts me at ease.

a finnish summer

I am trying to spend more time in the country where I was born. We are part of the places that have made us, and for me a Finnish summer is healing. Here is a small snapshot from the long warm nights. Imagine the sounds of Radio Finland on somewhere in another room.

a historical photowalk

I was invited to join Fort Edmonton Park on their 50th opening weekend. It was cooler weather than expected, but the quiet and variable weather made for some nice light and special shots.

living skies

When winter is dreary, I rely on sunsets and sunrises to bring the colour back into life.

bison and ice

With no snow on the ground and craving some outdoor air, a friend of mine and I went out to Elk Island National Park to do a regular trail we enjoy. Even with the unusually warm fall there was ice on Astotin Lake making for some interesting sights.

walking in halifax

There is no better way to get know a new place than through the lens of a camera.

nova scotia

There is nothing quite a like a work trip working out to let me take photos in a new locale. Here are some shots from my first visit to Canada’s East coast.

summer glory

Glistening swimming pools, hazy smoky sunsets, lush bright flowers, sticky backyard beers. Summer’s at home can be visually glorious.

A very smokey Edmonton skyline.

afternoons in the past

We took my niece for an afternoon outing to Fort Edmonton Historical Park. The sights and staff of the park made for a fun afternoon visit to the past. So pleased that Fort Edmonton liked some of my shots to share.

winter light

Snowshoes and a camera during the winter break make for some nice quiet times in the woods.

astotin lake sunset

A still sunset moment, close to home at Astotin Lake at Elk Island National Park.

morning on the bridge

It was a misty morning and as the bus approached the bridge I saw this misty ethereal world instead of the river valley. Just three quick shots with my phone camera.

colourful helsinki

There is nothing quite like summer in Helsinki.

The tram stopping at Bulevardi

Doors on Alexanderinkatu

Lilacs in the courtyard, Suomenlinna

Suomenlinna sea fortress

Worn wall, Suomenlinna

Kaisaniemi

Kamppi

Finnish national library

Helsinki Cathedral and Senate Square

helsinki monochrome

My other hometown Helsinki, in monochrome summer heat.

Suomenlinna from Kaivopuiso

Mannerheimintie

Walking in Punavuori

A hot day in Kaivopuisto

Punavuori

Midsummer adventures, Kaivopuisto Ranta