Oxtongue River
Fall north of Toronto in Algonquin country
Fall north of Toronto in Algonquin country
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Location
This picture was taken between Huntsville, Ontario and the entrance to Algonquin Lark. Ontario, Canada. The region is not only a tourists paradise destination for nature lovers but the artists and photographers flock to the area each fall to capture the beauty of the Canadian Shield.Time
Following a morning of duffing 9 holes, a change of clothes, a fine cottage lunch of cheeses and breads, camera equipment readied the annual nickle tour to the park gets underway. Not many kilometers and a side road exit produces a country road access to this The Oxtongue River. It was approximatly 2pm.Lighting
There was a bright overcast difused light. Perfect, casting light on the normally dark foliage on the sides of the river but not washing out the river itself. The sky was a sacrafice easily made.Equipment
I would love to tell you I was using my Lumix GF2 with all it's filters, lenses, great tripod and loads of other technical stuff. Alas the darn cellphone camera comes through. But so will a dime store disposable unit if the light is right---follow the light-Inspiration
Inspiration comes from the setting, doesn't it. A poet would try to set the scene in words, a painter interpitation is already alive on the palat and for the photographer. Me to not alter the speed and sound of the river, let the rustle of the leaves and the song of the birds complete the feeling the setting evokes.Editing
No there was no post process. You get what I saw and hopefully some of what I felt as nature presented itself.In my camera bag
I am a camera and related equipment junkie. One day I will have the GF2 the next a Nikon D7000, D200, or Canon instamatic. Of course filters, cleaning accessories, pencil, paper snack bar and tripods. But this time it was a bust to the phone.Feedback
If I were actually using a camera with a good light meter I would take many readings with various settings, making notes as I went along. Do an average and try it out. Then go to auto on the camera and compare pics. See which method won and have fun! Happy Day- Happy Shooting-Be Happy
