~ November 2018 Update ~

I have neglected you BLOG.....time write something new.  So here is a bit of an update.  I am currently fighting off a nasty old cold.  It wasn't fun, sick for a few days but I am on the mend.  Photography has gotten to be SO SO SO slow.  I am not shooting much TFP anymore and have been actually enjoying art a LOT lately.  Watercolor paints are so much fun and I am trying to spend more time with art.  I have also been playing a lot of Call of Duty (Black Ops 4) on my xbox one x.

I am hoping to get my studio lights up one day soon and find a model or two to come shoot here.  I think in a few more days this cold should be gone, just in time for my November break.  Tomorrow in the United States I am HOPING Americans can get it right and vote out some of those moron Republicans.  For me it comes down to tomorrow, if they don't go with the BLUE wave then it will tell the world that America is this toxic and Trump does represent current American values and attitudes...which is seriously sad if that happens.

My photography shares today are from the FLICKR feed, which has just updated it's PRO account.  It's a bit more pricey but I am so impressed with it's features.  Unlimited full sized images and a few more nice features for professional photographers.  I have used 500px less and less over the last few years.  I kinda have a soft spot for FLICKR as I was on it from pretty much the beginning of these photography shenanigans.  So back to the photos for today...these are some sunset pics, shot only a few minutes away from my house.

~ 283/365 Sundown ~

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Fighting a sinus cold. :(  Went out to do an evening shoot with Sabrina to capture some FALL before it all goes SNOW mode on us all.
-Randy

~ 280/365 Fading of the Fall ~

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A warm fall day, took this shot as I was about to join students at Special Olympics.  Good old Monday, went to the gym and then did more exercise after.  -Randy

~ 231/365 HDR Sunset ~

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Went out for some groceries and decided to try a landscape shot for my 365....considering I have been shooting so many cats and portraits....wanted to mix it up! :)
-Randy

~ 155/365 Purple Haze ~

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A Tuesday, in a week I am feeling kind of stressed.  Seems like so little time left and TONS of things to get wrapped up.  Shot this at sunset and feel pretty happy with the results. :) -Randy

~ 131/365 Sabrina at Sunset ~

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Wanted to shoot some sunset light pictures, Sabrina was awesome as my last minute Super Model. :)  Thanks for coming out on such short notice. :) -Randy

~ 126/365 on a HOT day ~

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HOT HOT day today, went from snow last week to hot summer day temperature in no time.  Went out to shoot the sunset tonight.  Love the hot weather, such a quick transition from winter to summer, no spring really. -Randy

~ 106/365 Sunset Walk ~

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Went for a walk with Jenn and we saw the sun setting, so decided to make this my pic of the day. :)  Warm day, finally nice to be outside and enjoying some spring like weather. -Randy PS- Processed this on LR5 beta and I am really digging it.

~ 86/365 HDR Photography Sunset ~

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Went out and shot a sunset with my Dad!! :)  We were able to see this big ball of fire melt in to the horizon to end the 86th day of 2013!! :)  -Randy

~ 15/365 Sunset on a warm winter Day ~

A WARM winter day, ran out after school to shoot this. Now heading to BP's for Pasta Tuesday. -Randy

~ 10/365 The End of a Day in 2013, by Lazy Pond ~

Today was a long day, from a long week.  The first week back after Christmas holidays is rough for everyone.  Students and staff, we're all exhausted and our semester is about to end.  Today, I was not sure what my 10th picture would be.  I love photography because sometimes you just have to wait for the picture to happen.  Today I knew when I arrived home that the light right outside my door looked about right for today's picture.  I grabbed the wide angle lens and snapped a few shots for an HDR.  Here is today's picture, from a tired and lazy photographer that didn't want to travel anywhere.
-Randy

~ 8/365 Winter Sun ~

Today I was so tired at work, felt like I could just sleep for days.  Fighting off yawns constantly.  I am sure many people can relate to that feeling.  Not going to write a lot (yawn)......hehehehe....here is my picture:

~ Elk Island Get Away Spring 2011 ~

I have been seeing the weather out and wanting to shoot some nature shots. So yesterday I came home from work, had a bit of a nap then drove out to Elk Island Park for some shooting. I used my 40D and 70D equally. I feel like a little kid again when I am shooting nature pictures. I love it. I really enjoy working with people, but I do love more then anything shooting the beauty of this earth. I feel so connected to God when I am outside, fresh air, beauty all around.

Here are a few of my captures:

~ 156/365 Sunset ~

Today had a horrid headache and cold, went outside at sunset to capture this image.

-Randy

~ Jessica and Joel | Wedding ~

 

Congrats to Jessica and Joel who tied the knot.  It was a WICKED HOT day. temperature in my Matrix read +41 when I got in to it after the ceremony.  I pretty much melted in the heat.  Thanks to Jessica and Joel for braving the heat to get some great photos.  I really enjoyed the day with these awesome young people who are so much in love.  :)

More edits to come...enjoy the HDR shot, I snuck them out to get some shots.  We had fun with the setting sun. 

-Randy

~ Erin and Ryan ~

Pictures of Erin and Ryan. They are a very cool couple that is off to Europe this summer. I hope they have an awesome time and thank them for letting me capture some cool shots of them both. I needed to get out and break in my 430ex for the summer. I need to learn how to do flash photography better. :) Mac and I need to hang more, he's a flash MASTER! :)

Here are some edits:

~ Anyone Wanna Shoot??? ~

Just a call in to the void of the net. I wanna take pictures. Anyone interested? Email me plz, off my website http://www.randypond.ca/ and check my contact page. I need to use my camera! :)


Here is an edit from a shoot awhile ago......I NEED new stuff (hint, hint):

~ Older Shots ~

Sometimes, (okay a LOT of times) I like to go back and edit from previous shoots. It is what makes me happy, I guess it's my form of artistic expression and a lot cleaner then getting out the acrylic paints and making a mess. Here is a shot of Shantelle I took awhile back. I used my 430ex and used an off camera bracket for this shot. It was a LOT of fun, windy and a bit cold and Shantelle just always looks great....so I have tons of worthy images to edit from our shoots. Hopefully we can do some updated shots soon. I recently heard from her and she is interested in doing more work. I hope to do more outdoor and on location work with her. I think it'd be awesome to go out with the vagabond and go crazy. :)
-Randy