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Craft & Vision Review – Alexandre Buisse’s Extreme Perspectives

admin — Thu, 12 May 2011 16:41:52 +0000

Extreme Perspectives, An Introduction to Mountain Photography by Alexandre Buisse

Ebook Review - Extreme Perspectives, An Introduction to Mountain Photography by Alexandre Buisse

While not directly related to Pender Island or the Gulf Islands, Extreme Perspectives, An Introduction to Mountain Photography provides excellent information for both amateur and professional photographers alike. Having photographed from sea kayaks and boats for many years as well as in the mountains I have found that there are many similarities and Alexandre take us through his thought processes.

I’ve always admired what many professional photographers will do to get the perfect image and Alexandre Buisse’s Extreme Perspectives, An Introduction to Mountain Photography shows us an inside glimpse into the world of a mountaineering photographer as well as the associated challenges. The majority of us will never be in a position to photograph any of the intense climbs that Alexandre achieves but I found that much of the technique he discusses can be carried over into many additional forms of photography. Among them are the decisions to be made about carrying equipment and the value of keeping the weight down and making the photography equipment accessible. For example, he mentions that inaccessible equipment is rarely used, I tend to agree. Safety for oneself and others is widely discussed as well, always in the back or front of the mind as the photographer works around the challenges.

For me the most beautiful part of this book is the photographs. Gorgeous monochrome images are mixed in with colourful rock faces. The majority of the images have a human element, a small figure in a huge landscape, others showing the personal hardship involved in the sport. A few images look like parts of an alien computer generated landscape, something most of us will never experience except through the eyes of a talented photographer.

Extreme Perspectives, An Introduction to Mountain Photography by Alexandre Buisse

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Extreme Perspectives, An Introduction to Mountain Photography by Alexandre Buisse is a collection of amazing stories and beautiful photographs from some of the most breathtaking and remote places in the world. This ebook will inspire and excite photographers from all disciplines, but the avid landscape photographer and adventurer in spirit will be especially intrigued. Alexandre is both a mountaineer and a photographer who takes the reader through some amazing expeditions and reveals the gear and the vision he used when shooting in these spectacular places. The behind-the-scenes action and awe-inspiring visuals make for a great read!

Extreme Perspectives, An Introduction to Mountain Photography by Alexandre Buisse

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Review – Light and Land, Landscapes in the Digital Darkroom by Michael Frye

admin — Thu, 16 Dec 2010 08:58:24 +0000

Light And Land, Landscapes In The Digital Darkroom

There’s no doubt that I’ve really been very blessed as a photographer for the reason that I’ve embraced digital technology ever since the conception of the digital photography. You have to keep in mind that this isn’t a couple of generations we’re dealing with however, in my personal situation it is merely since 2000 I think. The basis for the fortunate element may be two sided, the favorable aspect being that I used PhotoShop and DAM software for many years and they’re simply an important part of my lifestyle and also workflow, the additional side being a large number of of my earlier electronic pics are generally terrible as far as the quality element goes. Although they served the objective during the time; being able to take pictures and email them immediately, at 2.1 fuzzy megapixels there isn’t much hope with regard to their lasting use within my stock portfolio.

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Having witnessed a number of amateur and professional photographers make the change to the new digital technology in recent years I have seen a consistent struggle with them attempting to determine the most effective strategies to develop the images they’ve labored so hard for in the photography phase. A few have spent many years photographing with Fuji Velvia, not really a particular favorite but nevertheless a very popular roll film. Other photographers have come from the negative film ranks where the exposure tolerance is considerably lax and may have been considerably slack in mastering this essential technical facet of photography. Regardless, what both slide film and negative film had in common is generally many of us took our film to a photo lab and left them their skilled technicians to provide the end results. Sure, you will find exceptions, some of us did our own printing, particularly with black and white photographs. In our modern-day digital world now “we” are both the digital photographer and technician.

Light and Land, Landscapes in the Digital Darkroom by Michael Frye is the latest e-book in the Craft and Vision library. Michael, a professional photographer based on the doorstep of Yosemite National Park, knows his stuff pertaining to inspired landscapes and the post-processing techniques which make his vision a reality. Light and Land is written specifically for people with an interest in landscapes and who want to clarify their own unique perspective. Landscape work, like other specific genres, features its own challenges with regards to the digital darkroom and this e-book will be useful to anyone wanting to take their post-processing one stage further. With equal parts inspiration and instruction Michael Frye goes step-by-step over the aesthetic judgments behind every decision, and he unpacks the principles behind the landscape-specific considerations.

While Michael Frye takes us through the developing of 5 landscape photos the workflow and judgments made will work for nearly every photo regardless if you are a nature photographer, event photographer or perhaps only want to receive the best results you can from your family pictures. Michael Frye uses Adobe Lightroom for his examples but the same concepts apply regardless of what editor that you are utilizing.

Light and Land, Landscapes in the Digital Darkroom is crammed full of content and beautifully illustrated with gorgeous photographs of Yosemite National Park. The ebook can be purchased now as a downloadable Pdf for only $5 USD. Trust me, this e-book is well worth the expense, that is not much more than the coffee house cappuccino that you had this morning!

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Pender Island online store

admin — Sun, 27 Jun 2010 18:12:02 +0000

We are thrilled to announce our new Pender Island online store. We have a great selection of Gulf Islands products including books, posters and calendars from some of the most respected online businesses available.

Our Gulf Islands books are available through Amazon.com at http://www.penderisland.info/pender-island-books.

We are offering an assortment of over 10,000 2011 wall and desk calendars through our affiliation with Calendars.com at http://www.penderisland.info/calendars/. A few Pender Island and Gulf Island calendars will be available in the next couple months.

Our poster collection is courtesy of AllPosters.com, the world’s largest online poster retailer. The posters are available at http://www.penderisland.info/travel-posters/. A few of my Gulf Islands posters are available through Artist Rising at http://www.artistrising.com with more on the way in the next few weeks.

Aerial photograph of Grimmer Bay and Port Washington, North Pender Island

admin — Tue, 30 Mar 2010 19:22:08 +0000

The northern tip of North Pender Island features a number of high ridges and very picturesque Grimmer Bay. The top photograph clearly shows George Hill on the left, a wonderful hike with fantastic views up Trincomali Channel. In the lower photograph the historic community of Port Washington is visible situated within Grimmer Bay.

Aerial photograph of Grimmer Bay & Stanley Point, North Pender Island

Aerial photograph of Grimmer Bay & Port Washington, North Pender Island

Port Washington & Grimmer Bay, North Pender Island

admin — Tue, 30 Mar 2010 19:12:53 +0000

Historic Port Washington on North Pender Island continues to be an important port. From here the seaplanes bring locals and tourists from Vancouver and children take the boat daily to Salt Spring Island for school. The old General Store has gone through many facelifts and businesses over the years and at this point is unfortunately in one of its’ down times. Port Washington is a great place to watch ferry traffic and other boating activities. A public wharf with limited space is available to boaters.

The old General Store at Port Washington, North Pender Island

Seair flies to Vancouver from Port Washington, North Pender Island

Port Washington, North Pender Island

Aerial Photograph of Teece Point, North Pender Island

admin — Tue, 30 Mar 2010 19:02:06 +0000

Spectacular Teece Point is located at the southern end of North Pender Island. In this photograph we are looking up Bedwell Harbour with South Pender Island to the right. And yes, South Pender Island is north of North Pender Island at this location! On the left side is Camp Bay.

Aerial Photograph of Teece Point, North Pender Island

Northern End of Magic Lake, North Pender Island

admin — Tue, 30 Mar 2010 18:53:54 +0000

The northern tip of Magic Lake on North Pender Island is highlighted by a pretty park and excellent bird and wildlife viewing. Of interest in the spring are a lovely stand of water lilies.

Birds at the northern end of Magic Lake, North Pender Island

Pender Island Community Hall

admin — Tue, 30 Mar 2010 18:44:39 +0000

The Pender Islands Community Hall is the central hub for events on the Pender Islands. Concerts, art exhibitions, the New Years Lantern Festival, the annual Fall Fair and the Saturday Farmers Market are all held here. A special feature of the hall are the Welcoming Poles at the entrance. These were created by the Bear Mother Project, a group of women working under the leadership of Victor Reece, a prominent native artist on the islands.

Welcoming Pole at the Community Hall, North Pender Island

Pender Islands annual fall fair at the Community Hall, North Pender Island

Morning Bay Vineyard & Estate Winery

admin — Tue, 30 Mar 2010 18:31:30 +0000

Pender Island’s only winery, Morning Bay Vineyard & Estate Winery is located on terraced cliffs overlooking Plumper Sound and Saturna Island. Morning Bay makes wines from some of BC’s best vineyards as well as their own locally produced grapes.

Morning Bay Vineyard owners Keith Watt and Barb Reid welcome visitors for wine tours and the many special events they put on during the year such as Winestock.

Harvesting Grapes, Morning Bay Vineyard and Estate Winery, North Pender Island

Wines at Morning Bay Vineyard and Estate Winery

Morning Bay Vineyard and Estate Winery, North Pender Island

Pender Island Wildlife

admin — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 18:21:40 +0000

Harbour Seal - working hard as usual!

The new Pender Island wildlife section is finally up and running after a major update. As with so many other sections of this Pender Island blog this will area will be a work in progress. There are lots of critters in and around the Pender Islands!

The new section is at Pender Island Wildlife. Please take a look around.