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

Alpacas in Prince Edward Island

Alpacas ... we have a farm just a few kilometres from us, but we haven't been able to see the alpacas up close. When we were travelling in Prince Edward Island, we stopped at an Alpaca farm - Green Gable Alpacas .  Her website provides a lot of information about alpacas and their fiber. 

Janet, the owner, was very helpful and willing to pass on information about the alpacas, and it was a very enjoyable experience. We looked at some of the products made from the fibre, and could see how comfortable it can be. It's definitely worth a visit to see the alpacas and  to learn about them.

It was a bit hard to take photos without the fences, but since this was a farm, I also wanted to show the alpacas in their environment.

3 month old alpaca

Mothers and babies

Two "toes"

God has made a wide range of animals for us to enjoy on the earth. I find it very interesting to see so many kinds.

 But ask the animals, and they will teach you, 

or the birds in the sky, and they will tell you; 

or speak to the earth, and it will teach you, or let the fish in the sea inform you. 

Which of all these does not know that the hand of the LORD has done this?

Job 12:7-9 

Flowers for Cards

When we were in the Atlantic provinces recently, I enjoyed taking photos of scenery. It was great seeing and enjoying God's handiwork. My computer is full of these pictures and I am enjoying going through them. 

I also enjoyed taking photographs of smaller details in flowers, rose hips, and apples. As I was going through my photos to prepare a slideshow, I came across some of these photos and decided to use some of these for my cards. I thought I would put these up on my blog so that I can check them later in my photographic journey.

One thing I am going to have to work on is to figure out how to have my printer print the pictures in the same colour as I see on my monitor. I haven't had difficulties with this before, but recently it hasn't been accurate. There's always something else to learn.

 

Sometimes I find it frustrating when my pictures don't turn out the way I want them to, and I remind myself that I don't have to be perfect at this. I do enjoy learning photography and part of what I like about it is that there is always something more to learn. Isn't it great to know that we don't have to be perfect in order for us to enjoy what we are doing?

God shows His love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.

Romans 5:8

Sunflowers

Sunflowers ... bright and cheery. I really enjoy seeing a field of sunflowers. The following pictures were not taken in a field, but in the gardens at the Glass Bottle Houses at Cap Egmont in Prince Edward Island. I was fascinated with many of the flowers there and especially with the sunflowers. They not only had the regular yellow sunflowers that most of us know, but they also had some brown sunflowers. I had never seen these before.

There are actually about 60 species or more, and people have discovered many different uses for sunflowers. One of the interesting facts about sunflowers is that the plant turns towards the sun, starting in the east in the morning and following it through to the west in the evening.

I will give thanks to the Lord according to His righteousness 

and will sing praise to the name of the Lord Most High ...  

Psalm 7:17