by Steve Tanham
Twilight can sometimes be the photographer’s best friend. Although the light levels are poor, you can still take a good ‘mood shot’ if you can jam the camera (iPhone here) against a solid object and let it absorb what it needs. The presence of an harmonic single colour in the scene – as here with the orange/peachy shed light – can set a contrast … Read More Harbour Light
by Steve Tanham
You emerge from the metro station, climb a few steps and bang! It’s there, seemingly an illusion because of its size. But it’s real – and stunning. Suspended between two large office blocks and connected to their walls, it looks ‘too present’ to be really there… It’s a brilliant piece of art and architecture. It was erected in June 2022. The sculpture weighs around … Read More Montreal’s giant ring
by Steve Tanham
We couldn’t visit Toronto without taking a trip up the CN (Canadian National) Tower. It’s now the world’s tenth tallest structure standing on land, and it dominates the view of the city from the shores of Lake Ontario. When it was constructed, in 1973, it was the tallest building in the world, and remained so for 32 years, finally being overtaken, in 2009, by … Read More View from the clouds
by Steve Tanham
Passengers cling tightly to the boat’s metal rails. Everyone on board the Niagara Thunder is jammed down the port side of the vessel. No-one is screaming… the intensity is colossal. We are all too absorbed in the sheer ‘presence’ of millions of gallons of water thundering down in front of us on the Canadian side of the falls, turning the basin of the waterfall … Read More Niagara (1)
by Steve Tanham
We’ve finally made it to Canada! After years of wanting to, the presence of my son on a two year contract to Toronto has enabled a week-long trip to this lovely – and very friendly – city. We feel entirely at home here. As a special treat, we’re being taken to Niagara Falls, today. Can’t wait! Lots more photos to follow! The opening shot … Read More Finally made it to Canada!
Sun in Gemini 
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