More of Our Canada – July 2019

at the far ends of the island. I had lots f
time to set up my ideal sunset shots. At h
end of each day, I drove back to my couss
house for a good night’s sleep, but sunr
arrived early and called me back again
I researched sunrise and sunset times
to determine which lighting would pres-
ent the best features of each lighthous,
while still capturing the sun. Other
photos required researching the tides
that can be hazardous if not diligently
monitored. Things did not always go
as planned and the weather did not
always cooperate. Storm fronts
move quickly along the Maritime
coastline. I did not get the shots I exped
to at the Teacup Rock formation at Th -
der Cove Beach. Being alone in the fr
ing cold water at night, wearing chest wd
ers, holding expensive camera equipm
all while trying to keep lights completely
motionless underwater did not work at all.
It was a great learning experience, and I
am going back this year with a helping
hand to get the shots I desire.
Upon returning home to Ontario, I re-
viewed all my photos. I took 1,250 photos
and kept only 120. Several were deleted,
some were edited in Adobe Lightroom,
and several quality shots were placed in
my photo album on my laptop.
My favourites were selected for gift
projects. After researching companies
that transfer photos onto different surfac-
es, I chose to make calendars, 1,000-piece

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The gifts showcase my love of photogra-

phy, and of a very special place that in-

spires me to capture its beauty.

The gifts were received with awe and

appreciation. They were keepsakes of a

journey not measured in distance trav-

elled, but by the learning and joy gained

through the lens of my camera.

My camera and I look forward to future

travels to various provinces across Can-

ada to capture the beauty and intrigue of

our majestic country. n

To see more of Kyle's photos, head to

http://www.instagram.com/keenfocus2017

Ked

the beauty of

P.E.I.’s light-

houses with his

camera, then

had the photos

made into

keepsakes such

as calendars

and puzzles.

lots of

At the

cousin’s

sunrises

again.

times

pres-

lighthouse,

Other

tides

expected

Thun-

freez-

wad-

equipment,

puzzles, and

and cozy fleece blankets

with my lighthouse photos on them as

thank-you gifts and Christmas presents. Kyle captured

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