Digital, 2022.
A variety of stones and sea glass on the shore by Lake Ontario. The lake was very calm which resulted in a clear view of more rocks underwater.
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Digital, 2022.
An American Coot bird swimming along Lake Ontario against a hazy horizon. American Coots are recognized by their all black bodies and white beaks.
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Digital, 2022.
A group of mallard ducks swimming in Lake Ontario during rainfall.
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Digital, 2022.
A snow covered Cherry Beach on one of the last days of winter. It was a particularly windy day which resulted in some beautiful waves. It was snowing on this afternoon which resulted in some lovely contrast between the white sky and the aqua waters of Lake Ontario. Due to the snow, the horizon remained partially obscured and I liked how hazy and ethereal it made the landscape look.
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Digital, 2022.
Looking at the waves in these photographs, one can easily deduce that this was a very, very windy day. And when wind shows up in winter, so does the cold. But I braved through it as I thought the clear ice scattered along the shore was absolutely stunning. Paired with the turbulent turquoise waters, it made for a gorgeous scene.
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Digital, 2022.
One of the last days of winter before spring! There were flurries, clouds, and a little bit of sun. I took advantage of the sun being behind the icicles as the sunlight lit them up beautifully.
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Digital, 2022.
Swans and mallard ducks frolicking together in Lake Ontario on a cloudy, winter afternoon.
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Digital, 2022.
A quiet landscape during a winter afternoon by Lake Ontario.
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Digital, 2022.
A collection of some of my favourite images from this winter season. The lake was partially frozen which gave the illusion that the swans were walking on water. I was also happy with the branches in the scene as I could use them to naturally frame the photos.
I consider these photos another example of being at the right place at the right time. For example, I thought the swans looked like they were dancing in the third image. And in the fourth, I was really pleased with the way the branches perfectly framed not only the swans approaching the viewer but the ones in the background, as well. This wintery landscape didn’t last long either, so I’m glad I took these photos when I did.
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Digital, 2022.
Mallard ducks and swans out swimming and feeding on a cloudy, winter day.
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