Autumn Photography Trip 2015

Day one of our September camping/photo trip 

began with dull skies and heavy rain.

Although there were some interesting photo opportunities. 

Day two began much more promisingly. 

Plus some lively visitors...

In following days pristine, calm  waters 

and brilliant, sunny skies....

provided great opportunities 

for some unusual photo ops.

 

In this shot (above)

 the ducks break the glassy surface

creating a disorienting effect  

where sky and water

 appear to be flipped.

 

 

 

 This canoeist just couldn't resist checking his phone.

 

 

 

 

More typically peace and quiet 

reigned supreme

as these campsites sites have no power.

This photo could have come from a 1950's Calendar but didn't.

It was the amazing view from our campsite.

Autumn brings Change

Two pastel sketches from September

This first is from Bonnechere Provincial Park.

Warm still waters and crystal clear reflections

created a great sense of calm 

... just a hint of autumn in the red bush.

Quiet Reflection  Leslie Snider

This second sketch...

from a favourite morning walk.

Frosty touches on the trees

and the almost dry stream bed

will soften and melt as the sun rises 

and warms the ground.

 

 

Fall Frost -  Leslie Snider

 

It is an exciting time of the year 

to be out sketching and taking photos.

Everything is in a state of flux

as nature hunkers down

 in preparation for winter.

 

More Summer Textures

These wild flowers  

 Queen Anne's lace and day lilies 

seemed a perfect opportunity 

to explore colour contrast 

and airy textures.

 

Crayon on Artagain black paper 

Below some of my source material.

 

 

Summer Textures - Watercolour/ Mixed Media

As July becomes August 

the intense summer light has peaked.

Around the edges of tree tops and bushes

 the lush foliage is beginning to

 to fade and curl back .

Hints of rich autumn colour contrast 

with the spare branches of old growth trees.

 

Old Growth Forest at it's peak

 

Summer Textures

Enjoying Summer

Landscape sketch in watercolour / mixed media.

Contrasts - The Forest Floor

What attracted me to this spring scene

 was the lone sapling 

amongst the mature trees.

As I worked on the watercolour

I soon realized the true subject 

was the subtle interplay of colour,

 and light and shade

 on the forest floor.

Here the vibrant autumn leaves 

are piled deeply and luxuriantly

carpeting the ground.