Last year the Remai Modern Art gallery opened in Saskatoon. It’s an amazing building, with really cool architectural lines. When I took a trip down to river landing just before labor day I was uncertain if I would taking photos of the Remai or the bridges. Turned out that my favorite shot was one ofContinue reading “26 Bridges – Buckwold and Remai”
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new print – “1908 2013” Gordie Howe Bridge and Grand Trunk Rail Bridge
On a beautiful calm summer evening in August 2017 I took a trip to photograph the old Grand trunk Rail Bridge and new Gordie Howe Bridge at sunset. The South Circle Drive Bridge was renamed the Gordie Howe Bridge in 2016. I was treated to a beautiful evening with perfectly calm waters reflecting the cloudsContinue reading “new print – “1908 2013” Gordie Howe Bridge and Grand Trunk Rail Bridge”
26 bridges – Gordie Howe and Grand Trunk Rail Bridge
In August of 2017 I took an evening trip out to the old Grand Trunk rail bridge and new Gordie Howe South Circle Drive bridges for some sunset photos. The night was calm so there was not a ripple on the river. A beautiful Saskatchewan summer night. It made for a good evening of photos.Continue reading “26 bridges – Gordie Howe and Grand Trunk Rail Bridge”
26 Bridges – Winter on the Old CPR Rail Bridge
I have not forgotten about the bridge project, but I have had a little break from it because of a busy schedule. I did make it out again last week to do some photos at the old CPR rail bridge. It was a chilly day with wind chill below -30c, but there was hoar frostContinue reading “26 Bridges – Winter on the Old CPR Rail Bridge”
Moka – prints on display
I am pleased to share that I now have some prints on display and for sale at Moka coffee bar. Moka is located at 411i Herold Ct in Saskatoon (off Boychuck between the Yellowhead and Taylor Street). These photos will be on display there until the end of October 2016. When picking photos to display IContinue reading “Moka – prints on display”
new print – “lego date on the traffic bridge”
Even though the real traffic bridge is gone, it does live on in Lego form. This model was created by Andre Lalonde and has been displayed at the Western Development museum. I met up with Andre at the WDM and got advance access to the event so I could photograph his amazing bridge model. OtherContinue reading “new print – “lego date on the traffic bridge””
New Prints – “february 7th, 2016”
This is actually a series of three new prints that I have done up from demolition day for the fourth span of Saskatoon’s Victoria traffic bridge. I wanted to present these as a series in time to try and convey the suddenness of the explosive demolition, and to focus on that I have titled eachContinue reading “New Prints – “february 7th, 2016””
New print – “frosted”
I have been working on making some new prints, some of them from older images. Continuing on that theme, I have recently revisited this older photo of the Victoria traffic bridge from February 12th, 2010. The bridge was intact and functional at the time, and the hoar frost that morning was absolutely beautiful. The FrostedContinue reading “New print – “frosted””
New print – “crossings”
This new print is actually an old picture. I’m compiling a series of Victoria traffic bridge photos to display at Moka in September. This one is from when it was intact, and still open to traffic. It’s a longer exposure photo from December 20, 2009. Those expensive lights on the bridge are nicely lit upContinue reading “New print – “crossings””
New print “load limit”
I’ve been working on putting together new prints of the Victoria Bridge. In September I have the opportunity to hang these photos as Moka coffee bar in Saskatoon, and I wanted to focus on the old steel bridge. These will be a collection of shots ranging from 2009 to present, with the bridge in variousContinue reading “New print “load limit””
26 bridges – Circle Drive North
My bridges project continues, and this time it was a little trip to the Circle Drive North Bridge. A concrete girder bridge at the north end of the city. It was built with two lanes and a walkway on each span, but was later modified to incorporate the pedestrian walkways into traffic lanes and suspend aContinue reading “26 bridges – Circle Drive North”
26 Bridges – Circle drive south and the Grand Trunk Rail bridge
I made it out for another photo shoot on the self-imposed 26 bridges project, taking portraits of Saskatoon’s bridges. This time it was to the Circle Drive South Bridge (recently renamed the Gordie Howe Bridge) and the old Saskatoon Grand Trunk rail bridge. My goal was a sunset photo of both of the bridges, butContinue reading “26 Bridges – Circle drive south and the Grand Trunk Rail bridge”
Starbucks on Broadway
The Starbucks on Broadway just had a renovation, and the place looks great. I’ve been fortunate enough to have some photos hanging there since 2014, and I was delighted that they offered me continued display space after the renovation. I took the time to do a little reorganization of the prints on display. Bruno ofContinue reading “Starbucks on Broadway”
26 bridges – the Lego Traffic Bridge
The fifth of my bridge photo project is a bit of an atypical one. The real traffic bridge is in the process of being demolished, but it shall live on in Lego form. A local Lego enthusiast Andre Lalonde has made a five span replica of the bridge, and it is very impressive. Very coolContinue reading “26 bridges – the Lego Traffic Bridge”
Eva’s 2016 project – February
February saw some winter weather, the under side of the Idylwyld bridge and treat catching in Eva’s project. That and she is the only tobogganing dog that I have ever met. Eva and 22 Birds Under Idylwyld Week 6 “Eva and 22 birds under idylwyld” combined Eva’s weekly photo with another mini-project that I amContinue reading “Eva’s 2016 project – February”
Eva’s 2016 project – January
2016 is upon us and it is Eva’s turn to do the weekly photos. She is likely looking forward to the project – as the camera and it’s associated dog treats really get her excited. For the first month of the project – overhead views, a historic bridge, intense eye contact, vintage star wars actionContinue reading “Eva’s 2016 project – January”
26 bridges “rail bridge birds”
The second photo outing of my bridges project yielded four photos that I was quite happy with. I combined this outing with a compositional goal of using triangles in the photos. The bridge that I focused on was the old CPR rail bridge. There were more birds than people out, so they became a secondaryContinue reading “26 bridges “rail bridge birds””
26 bridges – load limit
In 2016 I have decided to do a mini-project on Saskatoon’s bridges. I’m aiming for 26 unique shots of the 7 main bridges in town. One final photo per outing. Eva with the Traffic Bridge The first photo was taken one day before there was demolition on the old traffic bridge. Originally a 5 spanContinue reading “26 bridges – load limit”
26 bridges – further demolition of the old traffic bridge
And then there was one. Another segment of the traffic bridge in Saskatoon was brought down by explosives today. It was built in 1907 and originally had 5 spans of iron truss bridge. Today only one span remains in place. I will miss this piece of history and hope that the city replaces it withContinue reading “26 bridges – further demolition of the old traffic bridge”
new print – “victoria”
Over the next little while I will be changing up some prints displayed in Saskatoon, and making more available for purchase. This “victoria” print and post is a small start towards that. The story behind the photograph The ‘victoria’ print is from a -40c morning in February 2012, with steam rising off the river andContinue reading “new print – “victoria””