North Cape, Prince Edward Island

I think some of the most fascinating aspects of Prince Edward Island are the red soil and the beaches. We were able to see these in many areas. Apparently the soil is red due to the heavy concentration of iron oxides in  the rock and soil. It is very striking and draws a lot of people to the island. We saw some of this soil in New Brunswick too. It's interesting how the soil changes in different areas.

We travelled to the North Cape to see the Wind Test Farm. We also wanted to go to the furthest northern spot of the island. It was interesting to stand there and realize we were standing on the tip of the island. 

The earth is the Lord's, and everything in it, the world, and all who live in it; 

for He founded it upon the seas and established it upon the waters.

Psalm 24:1-2

Sunsets in P.E.I.

We enjoyed many sunsets when we were on our trip east, and they were all special. These were taken at the Confederation Bridge in Prince Edward Island. We were camped a few kilometres away, and saw that the sunset was going to be a good one, so quickly got into the truck to see what it looked like setting over the Northumberland Strait. It was beautiful, especially when seen with the Confederation Bridge in the foreground.

When I took the photo of the bridge, the wind was so strong that it was hard to stand upright. The bridge itself is impressive, but it's the sunset that really adds to the picture. A tripod might have helped, but two other photographers who were taking pictures with their cameras on tripods were having trouble keeping their tripods upright. I was also afraid that if I went back to the truck for my tripod, that the colours would disappear before I got back.

Sample section of bridge at Information Centre

 When we looked away from the sunset, we saw the colours on the lighthouse and clouds. The colour (and the moon in the second picture) add to the picture of the lighthouse. This has to be one of the best times of the day for taking photos.

The sun rises and sets. We are not to worship the creation (the Sun), but the Creator (God). He is the One who has made sunsets for us to enjoy.

The LORD is my strength and song, 

and He has become my salvation; 

This is my God, and I will praise Him. 

Exodus 15:2

Experimenting with Milk Drops

This week I had the chance to work with water drops and milk drops. I still used the plastic bag with the small hole to make the drops. Some of them were into a pan of water while others were into a champagne glass (filled to the top).

Working with milk is different, especially for the lighting. I usually use one flash to the side, and it is aimed at the background. I found that I had to add some light to the other side so that it wasn't all in shadow. I think I could still use a stronger light on that side.

This first picture was the drop going into the pan. The reflections were from a backdrop with red and white lines.

You can see the background more in this next picture. This drop is into a champagne glass. It's interesting to see the difference in the drop when it is milk. The reflections on the surface look different too. 

The next one is a drop into the pan. The reflection had hearts on it.

The background in this one is a red plastic sheet.

The last one has a white background. I was playing around with making it high key. I still need to work on this area.

Many of these look similar, but they are still all different. We may look similar to other people, but we are all different. God has made each of us unique, and He loves each one of us.

God created man in His own image, 

in the image of God He created him; male and female He created them.

Genesis 1:27

Autumn Scenes

We enjoyed a very colourful fall here in Haliburton County and around us. The colours were vibrant, and it was a challenge to photograph them the way we were seeing them. I still find taking landscape pictures (i.e. scenery) challenging, but rewarding. These were taken over a two week span as we travelled in Haliburton County and Algonquin Park. 

Elephant Lake Road, Haliburton County

Elephant Lake Road, Haliburton County

Peterson Road, Haliburton County

Algonquin Park

Algonquin Park

Algonquin Park

 O Lord God! See, You have made the heavens and the earth 

by Your great power and by Your long arm! Nothing is too hard for You.

Jeremiah 32:17