I’ll admit that this is a delayed post. Saskatoon’s new traffic bridge is set to officially open tomorrow (October 2, 2018). These photos have been on my hard drive for far too long as they are from a trip to the river to document building the bridge during a -40 celcius morning on February 7,Continue reading “26 Bridges – The Rise of the Traffic Bridge”
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26 Bridges – Buckwold and Remai
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”
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”
On Instagram – theDogWearsPantlers
In Rome I was convinced that I needed to be on Instagram. I did resist adding a media presence/commitment, but decided to join and now regularly post photos there. Since not all photos make it on this web site the Instagram feed provides a more updated stream of dog and other photos. My handle isContinue reading “On Instagram – theDogWearsPantlers”
Eva’s Project – November & December 2017.
Hard to believe that 2017 is now over, and the weather that we had to end the year was chilly to say the understated least. This also marks the last post of Eva the Brittany Spaniel’s monthly 2017 photography project. This November photo was a tribute shot, based on a lovely photo by Stefanie Timmermann. Continue reading “Eva’s Project – November & December 2017.”
Bruno’s project – November 2017
We had an abrupt early start to winter. On November first we had a moderately large snow-storm and are now sitting at a very cold -30c with the wind chill. The cold stayed for much of the month so Bruno’s project has one snowy image and several relaxed indoor photos. The hard life of aContinue reading “Bruno’s project – November 2017”
Bruno’s Project – April
Running in the park, Easter, and a new puppy in the house. Easter was a good month. Week 14 was a simple photo of Bruno living the good life, with his coat flowing in the breeze as he runs in the park. ———- Week 15 was Easter, and a long anticipated appearance from “the EasterContinue reading “Bruno’s Project – April”
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”
Eva’s project – October
Eva’s project was quite varied in October. From hanging out under a bridge to finding her published in the Flydogs book and then a trip for me to Rome. It was a busy time. The Bird Code Week 40 “the bird code” was taken under the Idylwylde bridge. This summer Saskatoon commissioned local born artistContinue reading “Eva’s project – October”
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”
Eva’s project – August
Eva’s project is now well over half way done. August has been another good month here, although it did end a little colder than expected. Eva’s August saw both paddle boarding and ice cream, and no one could ever complain about that. Under Broadway Week 32 “under broadway” is just me hanging out with EvaContinue reading “Eva’s project – August”
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 “last span standing” – the end of the Victoria Traffic Bridge
The Victoria traffic bridge in Saskatoon was an elegant landmark. Opened in 1907, it has been a big part of Saskatoon ever since. I personally loved this bridge, including it’s character and too-narrow roadway. But, it became corroded and unsafe so demolition was needed. Today this is the last span standing. This picture was takenContinue reading “New print “last span standing” – the end of the Victoria Traffic Bridge”
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”
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””