I have spent almost a week on Salt Spring Island, in the Southern Gulf Islands just off the much larger, well-known Vancouver Island. Amidst artists, winemakers, coffeeshop owners and simply incredibly resourceful, talented and warm-hearted people. Sounds like a snapshot of what Canada is all about? In essence, you've got it all here on Salt Spring Island and more. I completely fell. Head over heels. And already know I'll be back here .. soon !!!

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When having a wide angle lens comes in handy!

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When we shoot colour, it's important to ensure that our yellows look yellow etc. In shots like this, eliminate all things that aren't lemons.

Despite being out of business for some time, Kaleden's only restaurant continues to attract the attention of people driving by on the highway, thanks to its bright pink/purple lights.

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Black and white makes this look more historic and atmospheric.

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The Amphitrite Lighthouse sits on the edge of the west coast and is part of a popular Wild Pacific Trail loop... Learn more about it here: www.ucluelet-info.com/history-amphitrite-lighthouse/

Rocks. I like to fill my frame with items so the viewer doesn't have to work too hard to figure out what the focus is.

I've placed my "subject", the copper pipe, on the left third, and also the horizon on the top third. In addition, I have adjusted my exposure so that I can see the foreground, but of course the sky is over exposed. Sometimes you just can't have it all :)

The Professionals Rotorua New Zealand Schools MTB National Team Relay Championships at Waipa in Rotura, New Zealand. (Photo by clint trahan/Crankworx.com)

Near Revelstoke, BC with Kootenay Rockies Tourism and Destination BC

The pigeon was a rapid changing element that I rushed to try to capture in an interesting way. I'm sharing this shot because, while it didn't fully work out, it's also a good example of just trying a shot and seeing what you get ;)

Our frozen water fountain. Remember, shutter priority at 1/1000s and higher ISO. 400 or 800.

The Professionals Rotorua New Zealand Schools MTB National Team Relay Championships at Waipa in Rotura, New Zealand. (Photo by clint trahan/Crankworx.com)

Student photo of the Steam Clock in Gastown! Long exposure and light trails.

These shots will be much more interesting when they have someone you know in them. Best with cyclists or cars that are only moving linearly, rather than someone, say, jogging, who is also moving up and down.

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