Greenhouse Tour #45 Originally uploaded by rdonovan Before this fall, just about the only photography I have done this year was my first foray into macro-photography. It was also the first time I opened my 100MM macro-lens - which had been sitting in a box since 2007! Whoops! I have finally gotten around to... Continue Reading →
A Sunset Retrospective
Sunset Oct. 2009 #30 Originally uploaded by rdonovan It is hard to believe how much time has elapsed and how far behind I have become with my photography. Last year, the last set of photos I took was of a spectacular fall sunset in Ottawa. And, unfortunately, I'm just now getting around to posting... Continue Reading →
Time for Pictures Again
Lanark County Fall 2010 #28 Originally uploaded by rdonovan I have largely ignored my photography hobby over the last year. But, fall in Ottawa is simply too good not to miss. This year, instead of the usual downtown and Gatineau Park venues - it was time to head southwest to Lanark County - and... Continue Reading →
Back in Action Again
It has been a while since I have blogged at a personal level. At least a year. But, with the shutdown of Windows Live Spaces and migration to WordPress - this is as good of a forcing function as any. Life has been interesting. And busy. But...stay tuned for more than you have seen over... Continue Reading →
Fall Colors
Ottawa Fall Colors '09 #23Originally uploaded by rdonovanOttawa in the fall is extraordinarily beautiful. Especially if sunny weather coincides with the leaves turning color. This year, I managed to get lucky. I was able to view the fall colors from my balcony in Wellington Village/Westboro; Chelsea, Quebec; Gatineau Park in Quebec; and Bate Island on... Continue Reading →
09-09-09
Today is a great date for date formatting in software. No matter what format you use, the number is the same.
Rockcliffe Park
Around Ottawa Spring '09 #2Originally uploaded by rdonovanTime and lack of travel has precluded as much photography this year, hence only quarterly updates. One of the best venues in Ottawa is no doubt Rockcliffe Park - which has a great view back towards the city as well as north to the province of Quebec and... Continue Reading →
Almost Black and White
Melt-Off '09 #27Originally uploaded by rdonovanMarch this year brings the first days in Ottawa warm enough to comfortably walk. For today's photographic expedition, I walked out halfway between Ontario and Quebec on the Champlain Bridge.And then, I took some photos of the city and Bate Island. Given the weather, the photos came out as almost... Continue Reading →
Saying Goodbye is Hard (or Not)
V8 Vantage #15 Originally uploaded by rdonovan Moving to the Northeast and Ottawa has been quite an adjustment from an automotive pursuit. In Seattle you are spoiled with weather that permits driving any car that can withstand rain all year long - on salt free roads. And parking is plentiful. So is the ability to... Continue Reading →
Barcelona 2008: Parc Guell
Parc Guell #6Originally uploaded by rdonovanFor my second photographic expedition during the 2008 Barcelona trip, I made it to Parc Guell. Besides being an amazing vista, it is home to a considerable amount of architecture and artwork by Gaudi. I managed to capture both - at dusk.This expedition required a significant use of flash photography,... Continue Reading →