I combined the two trunks of a Birch tree with the yellow, red and green leaves to create this composition.
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Two Lonely People
Two Lonely People
There was a time
Not that long ago
We shared our love
Just two lonely people
Searching for that love
That we could never have
The passion was there
The fires were burning
But in time, in time
The fires became embers
Our passion soon cooled
Two lonely people
It was a cold wet day
We kissed one last time
We parted ways
Just two lonely people
To search forever
For that one love
That can never be found
Just two lonely people
There was a time
Not that long ago
We shared our love
Just two lonely people
Searching for that love
That we could never have
The passion was there
The fires were burning
Just two lonely people
Just two lonely people
Looking for that one love
Searching forever…
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Pretty Lady
Pretty Lady
Pretty lady
Walk with me
Pretty lady
Talk to me
Pretty lady
Smile for me
Pretty lady
Hold my hand
Oh, Pretty lady
You got a way
That I will say
Do what you may
Pretty lady
Just be my lady
Let love unfold
Before we get old
Pretty lady
Just be my lady
Do what you may
Oh be my dream
Pretty lady
Bath me in your joy
Like a spring shower
You have the power
Pretty lady
Show me your heart
Wild and free
Then we will see
Pretty lady
Walk with me
Pretty lady
Talk to me
Pretty lady
Smile for me
Pretty lady
Hold my hand
Pretty lady
Hold my hand
Hold my hand…
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Bananas For Sale
Everyday you will find this gentleman push his cart up the street in Jinotega and set up in the same location. His source of income is selling bananas.
Whenever he is hungry he eats a banana or two.
I spoke to him about taken his photo. He was okay with that.
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The Clothes Line
I came upon this scene walking the streets of Jinotega one evening. The mesh softens the over all composition. The clothes add color and depth.
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I Walked Away
I saw her last night
Sitting in the park
All alone
I had not seen her
In awhile
There was a sadness
About her
That I had never
Seen before
She had been crying
That night
My heart was aching
For her
I longed to touch
Her hair
To kiss her lips
So soft
To hold her tight
So tight
But I walked away
From trouble
It could never be
Between us
Our love was gone
Gone forever
My heart was aching
For her
I longed to touch
Her hair
To kiss her lips
So soft
To hold her tight
So tight
But I walked away
From trouble
It could never be
Between us
Our love was gone
Gone forever
Ken Bennison
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A Red Glow
I wrote about this particular scene a few posts back. There is an ancient lava flow here that has been preserved over time. The location is Mica Bay, Lake Superior. I had climbed up unto an outcropping of rock and photographed the location. The sun was on the horizon to my left. It was rapidly sinking below the horizon. As I sat there, the rocks took on a reddish hue that was really fascinating. The red hue was very powerful on the rocks. Withing a couple minutes it was gone. Another episode of what nature can produce before your eyes. The camera and tripod were already set up, thus it was only a matter of setting the exposure and click away. The clouds had a reddish tinge to them. The rocks in foreground stayed dark due to an outcropping of rocks to my left. That was good as it provided good contrast with the rest of the scene.
Well that is it for now. Until next time happy trails
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Capturing Waterfalls
Waterfalls are a unique blend of rushing water, rock structures and trees. The most common trees found near waterfalls are pine and cedar trees. Most notably in Northern Ontario. You can find pockets of broad leaf trees such as Maple, Oak, Poplar and Birch. In the Fall broad leaf trees can add a dash of color to your composition as shown above.
The height of a waterfalls can vary as to location. The color of the rocks are different from location to location. At this particular waterfalls the rock formation is basically black to grey. Other waterfalls you will fine granite that is a reddish color. By photographing in the Fall you can offset bland rock color with orange and red from the Fall leaf color. This particular shot was taken late evening to eliminate harsh lighting. Take a look at the Pine in the upper part of photo that partially overhangs the waterfalls. You will notice the beam of light catching some of the branches. You can pick up sunlight on the upper part of the falls. This adds a nice touch to the composition.
By putting the red Maple on the right hand side of the photo, I am able to create some depth. I try to shoot waterfalls at an angle to give more of a dimensional look as appose to shooting direct on. Shooting a waterfalls dead on will give you a more flat look.
Now for the flowing water. You want to give the water life in your photo. By shooting later in the evening you also achieve lower shutter speeds. When processing the work you want to be able to bring detail to the water. Give it life and action. I accomplish this by setting my shutter speed between 1/10, 1/8, 1/6, 1/4 range. Whatever works at the time. Remember as the evening wears on the light becomes less and less. My f- stop is constant at f22. A good tripod is a must, along with a polarizing filter. One other point is that the volume of water coming over the drop. If their is too much water, most of the rock structure will be underwater. Totally different affect. Myself I prefer as much exposed rock as possible. That means that I pick my times to go during the course of the year.
Well that is it for now. Until next time happy trails.
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An Ole Shed
A beautiful Fall day
The air is warm
A mist upon the air
No hint of the cold temps
That will soon come
It is a late afternoon
The sun hangs low
Over the colourful hills
A lone shed nestles
Among the white birch
Having fallen into neglect
The door stands ajar
The metal roof aging
Into a rusty red
The weather beaten walls
Becoming a sombre grey
The encroaching forest slowly
Enclosing the old building
The vibrant forest behind
Of green, orange and yellow
Has taken on a soft glow
From the late afternoon sunlight
Filtering through the trees
The surface of the lake
Has a a soft ripple
From a caressing wind
Creating an artist’s palette
Of reflective Fall colors
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An Evening at Bassfin
This is a photo that I composed when Maureen and I spent a wonderful evening canoeing on Bassfin Lake. We were paddling out of a secluded bay through a narrow channel leading to the main lake. The bright red coloring of the rocks caught my attention here. I motioned to Maureen that we would pull up to the red colored island. Gathering my camera equipment I was soon set up and composing my shot. The sun was below the horizon now. The water surface like a mirror. Mother Nature was at her best in providing cool geometric shapes created by the reflections. There was a touch of clouds in the background to offset the blue sky. A perfect ending for a lovely evening spent with my wife in a back bay isolated from everything but nature.
Well that is it for now. Until next time happy trails.
Ken Bennison's Photography 