Didn't feel like taking a photo today.
f/5 | 1/100 sec | 105mm
Monday, August 1, 2011
Sunday, July 31, 2011
Month 7 in Review - July
This month has felt a little odd with photography. I seem to be either very happy with some daily photos, or don't like them at all. The latter is a case of not really bothering to get a daily shot, while the former might be attributed to finally learning a bit more about landscapes. I'm still lacking (very much) the patience of using the tripod much, so it's still snapshots for the most part. For August I will therefore challenge myself to more tripod photos, as well as learning how to use the polarizer effectively.
Some stats for July:
Some stats for July:
- Favourite photo: Day 184 Bonus Photo - Lake Lillian - perhaps my best calm water photo to date
- Least favourite photo: Day 203 - Going Backpacking - really not a good photo, apart from wanting to document the contents of the pack
- Most challenging photo to take: Day 186 - Leaf - Lighting and macro combined - enough said
- Most creative photo: Day 199 - The Summit Coke Bottle
- Most used Photoshop edits: sponge (saturate), unsharp mask, dodge
- Number of photos taken this month: ~1,270
- Number of days on which I wouldn't have taken a photo if I didn't have to for this: 20/31
- How I feel about this project: Gotta push myself to keep going, but not giving up now
Saturday, July 30, 2011
Friday, July 29, 2011
Thursday, July 28, 2011
Day 209 - Another Unidentified Rock
Almost went to bed without a daily photo, so here's another rock on my desk. I think this one is from the Ramparts.
f/5.6 | 1/100 sec | 200mm
Wednesday, July 27, 2011
Day 208 - Photography and Hike Planning
Itching for the Icefields area and Abraham Lake photography. Maybe combine with a hike the next day to Nigel Pass, Upper Brazeau Canyon and Cataract Pass.
f/4 | 1/50 sec | 31mm
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
Monday, July 25, 2011
Day 206 - Morning Dew
Look closely and you'll see a spider in a spider web (click image to zoom in).
f/9 | 1/320 sec | 46mm
Sunday, July 24, 2011
Day 205 - Asulkan Hut
Our home for three days. See more photos from the trip here. Backpack update: can probably ditch 1/3 of the weight for the next one.
f/9 | 1/320 sec | 8mm
Saturday, July 23, 2011
Friday, July 22, 2011
Day 203 - Going Backpacking
Luxury items packed: a pillow and dry shampoo (and of course camera and two lenses). Weight will be around 39 pounds when all liquid and food is packed.
f/4.2 | 1/20 sec | 35mm
Thursday, July 21, 2011
Day 202 - Just in Time
Got my Celestron TrekGuide today, so I won't need to bug my fellow hikers for the time all the time. Has weather, altimeter, compass and alarm as well.
f/4.5 | 1/40 sec | 48mm
Wednesday, July 20, 2011
Tuesday, July 19, 2011
Monday, July 18, 2011
Sunday, July 17, 2011
Day 198 - Alberta
I love taking this classic Alberta shot each year: yellow canola, green grass, and blue sky.
f/10 | 1/400 sec | 18mm
Saturday, July 16, 2011
Day 197 - Healy Creek
Lots of photos from today, but instead of posting the 'good photo' or the big scenery, I am posting one of my favourite spots from the hike. 26km and 750m elevation gain.
f/9 | 1/320 sec | 18mm
Friday, July 15, 2011
Thursday, July 14, 2011
Day 195 - Start of the Pile
Lots more to pack, but I'll go with the 60L backpack for Asulkan Hut (2 nights) and 48L backpack for Abbot Pass Hut (1 night). Pack another pack for a day trip?
f/3.8 | 1/8 sec | 22mm
Wednesday, July 13, 2011
Tuesday, July 12, 2011
Monday, July 11, 2011
Day 192 - Backpacking in Two Weeks
I got my first "Adventure Map" for Roger's Pass. These maps are waterproof and are right on par with the GemTrek maps.
f/4.8 | 1/50 sec | 50mm
Sunday, July 10, 2011
Saturday, July 9, 2011
Day 190 - Myka Gets Dirty
Learned how to jump logs, fell in mud, rode through mud, creeks, and went through knee-deep bog. 18km and 362m elevation gain.
f/5.6 | 1/125 sec | 18mm
Friday, July 8, 2011
Bonus Photo - A Fleeting Moment
This isn't one of the better photos from today, but one I'll hang on to. After all, it's not every day that you walk a few blocks out your front door and see Royalty driving by.
f/7.1 | 1/200 sec | 60mm
Thursday, July 7, 2011
Wednesday, July 6, 2011
Day 187 - Alpine Club of Canada
Got a membership, huts upgrade, and annual backcountry wilderness pass. Asulkan and Abbot Pass Huts are booked. Stanley Mitchell, Wheeler, Kain, and Elk may be next.
f/4 | 1/60 sec | 31mm
Tuesday, July 5, 2011
Monday, July 4, 2011
Bonus Photo - Lake Lillian
This is a photo from yesterday, but I didn't get around to reviewing all my photos last night. Gorgeous sunset and the water was so calm.
f/11 | 1/500 sec | 16mm
Sunday, July 3, 2011
Saturday, July 2, 2011
Day 183 - Flowers
Went to Premier Lake, Tamarack Lake, and Larchwood Lake today. Flowers are more plentiful here than in Alberta.
f/5.6 | 1/320 sec | 200mm
