Digital, 2020.
Some autumn foliage as seen from around Riverdale Park. I’ve always wanted to take photos like this and I’m glad I was able to this year before the season is over.
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Digital, 2020.
In Toronto, Evergreen Brickworks is the place to be during fall. No matter where you go, you’re surrounded by vivid, autumn leaves. If you decide to venture up higher, there are many trails you can lose yourself in. If not, there are places to explore down below. Either way, this is definitely a place where you do not want to rush your way through. If you let yourself absorb the views surrounding you, you won’t regret it!
Digital, 2020.
My third visit to Rouge River, a week after the last one. This time it was super sunny which allowed me to get some bright shots of the autumn leaves.
Digital, 2020.
The Scarborough Bluffs are one of my favourite places to be. It’s sometimes hard to believe that a place like this exists in Toronto. It’s like a little pocket of paradise within a busy, bustling city.
I have never been to the bluffs during sunset so I was really excited to capture some photos during this time.
Digital, 2020.
This was my second time visiting Rouge River. It’s hard to believe that the first was back in 2014 for my university thesis. To me, this is one of those places that I feel like I have visited multiple times. I had always wanted to come back but never found the time. For many of us, all we have right now is time so we made an afternoon of it.
Rouge River in autumn is stunning. If you’re lucky to be here during golden hour, you’re in for a treat! For the majority of our stay, the sky was cloudy and it even started to rain at one point. This didn’t bother me as I love shooting under overcast lighting and the rain made for some lovely gloomy shots of the lake. Cue everyone running for shelter and me with the biggest smile, camera aimed at the lake.
Not too long after, the sun came out and bathed everything in a warm, orange glow. You can see which photos were taken during this short lived golden hour and which were not. The foliage glows yellow and orange and the whole scene transforms into something more ethereal.
When we visited again a week later, the leaves didn’t look much different. I’d like to visit one more time to get the leaves at their peak but as I write this, it is late October, and it just might be a tad too late. I would love to go back during winter or right after a snow storm to capture winter shots for the first time. Fingers crossed!
Digital, 2020.
Photos of a beach house by Toronto’s Cherry Beach and Toronto’s skyline in the afternoon.
Digital, 2020.
This was my first time visiting Woodbine Park. Born and raised in Toronto, I can’t believe I haven’t visited here before. The skyline was in full view and even though the sky didn’t light up the way I thought it would, I still really love the way the shots came out. I can’t wait to come back and visit when a more promising sunset is on the horizon.
Digital, 2019.
The day before, we had a lot of rainfall to the point where it flooded the beach. It resulted in such a surreal look where you would have sand and water alternating until you finally got to the lake. This resulted in interesting sunset shots due to the reflections in the water.
Digital, 2019.
Ottawa! We really enjoyed our time here. A quieter city than Toronto, even in the summer. The sunset spots were so close to our hotel and I, of course, was super happy about that!
Digital, 2019.
Chicago!! I don’t know how to explain it but I’m somehow homesick for a city I’ve only been to once. Was it because the whole family was together and enjoying themselves? Was it the change in scenery and great photographs? I don’t know what it is but I already miss it. I really hope I’ll be able to visit again in the future!
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