Elbow By Knight

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Anscoflex II: Test Shot

So the test shots for this value village camera I bought turned out much better than expected. You'll be seeing more of this type of photography very soon.

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Just Dandy

Sometime my wife and I leave the house. It usually involves going somewhere to get something salty, sweet, and bad for us but occasionally it's exercise and this Sunday morning walk got me thinking of photographing up close.

Armed with my Canon S90, I took aim at the details today. I always heard this was a nice camera for macro, and as you can see it does a decent job, though admittedly this is a huuuuge dandelion.

This shot is slightly cropped and straightened, then processed in Lightroom 3.

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Soon to be Dad

I was up in Edmonton a couple weeks ago, to see my brother Adam and his wife Melanie in the hospital, as they were preparing for the arrival of baby John.

My brother is a goofball in front of the camera, so you have to sneak up on him, catch him when he's lost in his own thoughts to get genuine emotion on film. I really mean film this time too, as I figured my little Pentax K1000 was a little more unobtrusive than my Canon 5D.

A little tip for film lovers. Buy your own scanner. I use the Epson V500, and since I just ask my developer (yes, I mean Walmart) to give me the negatives, (which can be as fast as 20 minutes) it costs me $2.50 instead of $10, and a lot less bulk via stacks of 4x6's I wont need, or use. Oh and did I mention the pictures look better?

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Calgary City Skyline 2010

I love skyline shots. They give a real taste for what one can expect when visiting a city. I'm also a big fan of urban architecture. A unique skyline is something I look for when visiting other cities, and one of the things I've always loved about Calgary, ever since I moved here over ten years ago.

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Business Cards

Finally got some business cards done up!!

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Sara & Marshal's Engagement Shoot - Teaser

Today I was scheduled to meet the lovely couple to scout their wedding spot at Confederation Park. I had an amazing time, with lots of laughs. I can't wait for their wedding next month. 

More to come!

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Alena - V2.0 - Teaser

I've been itching to go shooting outdoors while using off camera flash for awhile. Being a Canadian, I had to wait till May :P

My studio portrait class at SAIT has been a god send, but today afterwards I was still going berserk (maybe it has something to do with my wife being out of town). I asked a couple of my fellow classmates and one of the volunteer models if they wanted to hit the east side of downtown (safety in numbers while traversing dilapidated parts of your city with a few grand in equipment).

Needless to say I'm quite happy with the results. Today was a triple threat! I got to use my 16-35mm on a full frame camera. I got to test out off camera flash in the outdoors and I played with my new circular polarizer.

Stay tuned for the rest of this set, which I'll post in the next day or two.

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Eagle Lake

Took a road trip with my wife today. Didn't see too much but I did come across this little gem by accident on our way back.

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Morley, Alberta - McDougall Methodist Chruch

This is a view of the McDougall Methodist Church from the site of the (now gone) mission house, just a hundred or so meters behind.

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Morely, Alberta - Landscape

The prairies may not give up a lot of angles but I still find it one of the most beautiful landscapes on Earth.

This is a view from the McDougall Methodist Church in Morley, Alberta. Now closed and used as a memorial for the McDougall family, particularly Reverend George McDougall who, aside from being my ancestor, was one of Calgary's founding fathers.

This particular day was very windy, and by the time we got back home to Calgary, a snow storm started to roll over out town (yes in April). 

This is why all the clouds look as good as they do I think.

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Morley, Alberta - McDougall United Church

If you're a Calgarian, and have been for awhile, the name McDougall may be familiar. Perhaps you've heard of McDougall Hall, or went to George McDougall High School.

George McDougall, and his son John McDougall were founding fathers of this city. They attended the first Stampede, riding on horseback down Stephen Avenue a hundred years ago. I was surprised to hold the original of that photo in my hands at the Glenbow Archives, as the McDougall's are my ancestors. Rev. George McDougall being my great great great great great Uncle, and John, my 1st cousin, five times removed.

These pioneers were also missionaries and in 1873 they established a mission with the Nakoda in Morley, Alberta. He was present at the signing of Treaty 6 in 1876, and again at the Treaty 7 negotiations at Blackfoot Crossing in 1877. He acted as translator and advisor to the Nakoda Nation at the Treaty 7 talks.

When I discovered all this and realized a church they built was only an hour away I had to go see it (actually it took me two years of procrastination).

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The Fringe Hair Co. - Photo Teaser

Here's a preview of today's shoot that I did with a few models for The Fringe Hair Company. Special thanks to all involved, this was easily one of my favourite photographic opportunities thus far.

More coming soon.

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Shoot @ The Fringe

Doing before and after headshots for The Fringe Hair Co. Today. Hot models on a hot spring day, Yay!

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Toronto 2010 - Liberty Lunch

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Toronto 2010 - That Old House

I bracket my shots a lot. I don't expect to turn a lot of them into HDR, as it is hand held (It's mostly exposure insurance) but while searching through my photos for today's post I noticed that for a brief moment I held my cameras perfectly still. 

Two of the three bracketed shots of this house were synced up flawlessly.

I'm not a big fan of the over-saturated colour that can come with high dynamic range, so I toned the colours down and I love the result....for this it works, I think ;)

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Lavalife Share the Love - Always One Degree Apart

Lavalife Share the Love - Always One Degree Apart

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SAIT's Photo 200 Class has me thinking of the world in shapes.

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Toronto 2010 - Red Rocket on King

I've been sloppy with my daily photo these past few days. Life happens and I'll do my best to keep up ;)

Oh and I still think you have a dirty mind :)

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Random iPhonto: Fooseball?

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Toronto 2010 - Red Rocket on Queen

I know exactly what you're all thinking about the title and you're all a bunch of perverts!

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Calgary Auto Show 2010 - Hot Wheels

I like cars but I know next to nothing about them

I like older cars ever more and know even less :)

It's the lines, and curves that make it or break it for me, I don't care much what's under the hood...I'm superficial that way.

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Player Piano - circa 1939 - Pianola 1

First developed in the 1870's the player piano, also known as a autopaino, works with rolls of paper, with punctures, those set off the proper keys through an internal system, powered by foot pedals. This particular one isn't in operation, but was once a family favourite and hasn't moved more than a few inches in over fifty five years.

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Toronto 2010 - 1179 King Street West

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That 70's Car - Shotgun 1

Taken with the passenger seat folded down, sitting in the back. The shot was taken on 10th avenue SW just past Banker's Hall in Calgary, Alberta.

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Toronto - Metropolitan United Church - Queen Street

Right smack dab in the middle of Queen Street in Toronto I came across this church, which was built sometime in the 1870's. It was designed by Henry Langley, well known for his neo-gothic architecture, which he blanketed over Ontario at those times.

I'm by no means a religious man, but as a fan of architecture, I cannot deny the beauty of structures designed for God. It's like humbleness and smitey awesomeness all at once.

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Lavalife Share the Love - Always One Degree Apart

Vote for my wife and I!

Lavalife Share the Love - Always One Degree Apart

Toronto - Liberty Village

I've had bad knees for years. This type of shot involved by getting on the ground and using my think tank bag as support. 

That was the easy part. Getting up seemed fine until later, when my knee swelled and continued to give me trouble over the next week.

None the less I'm pleased with the results!

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Wedding Photography Tips - Better Wedding Photography

Wedding Photography Tips - Better Wedding Photography

Great tips and well written!

Toronto - Spadina - No Parking No Parking

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Player Piano - circa 1929 - Gears2

The more I do black and white, the more I enjoy the diversity I get working with it in Adobe Camera Raw.

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That 70's Car - Parkerhouse

I realize that the title implies there's a car in the shot, and more from this set will. At least it gives the impression you're in a car :)

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Family Photo Archive - circa 1940

While in Toronto at my grandmother's she happened upon an old brown envelope with about half a dozen 120mm negatives. It was an amazing surprise, to both of us, as she had no knowledge of their being any left in the home.

That's my grandfather on the left, in his late teens. in August 2008 he died, and I never got to know him very well. Much of what I learn now are of stories, and of course, photographs.

Pappa and I were estranged, but he told my Nan after seeing me a couple years ago (and for the last time) that he was pleased with the man I had become.

That's all any grandchild could ever ask for.

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Player Piano - Circa 1929 - Gears

Back from Toronto I'm quite behind on a few things, but this morning I wanted to post at least something from my trip.

This is the inside of a player piano from the early 20th century.

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Piano - circa

In my grandmother's basement in Toronto sits an old piano circa 1929.
It was purchased in 1957, the year my father was born.
The old Williams player piano hasn't worked in a long while but makes for an incredible art piece.
The inner workings were stunning and rustic and the wood, which had been restored shortly after, had a wonderful texture.
Needless to say I shot the hell out of it.

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Toronto - Queen East

Had my first walk-about today in downtown Toronto. Stopped at Henry's camera store...absolutely incredible. Great service and a huge selection. Thanks to mike for my "new" 24-70mm 3.5-4.5f lens for my Pentax K-1000.

Afterwards Snapping some shots of Queen East, I headed to Spadina Avenue, near the University of Toronto, and walked a few back roads. Lots to see and shoot.

Expect some artsy fartsy stuff when i return to Calgary next week.

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