Skiing in Norway: Back to Basics

Skiing in Norway? Probably not your first choice or for most people. How can it compete with the glitz, glamour and après skis of the Alps? It doesn't have the verticals or expansive terrain of Canada, so it can’t claim that. The only thing it can do is be different. Instead focus on making sure …

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Weekly Photo Challenge: The Golden Hour

I'm a big fan of the "Golden Hour"- but the hour near sunset more so than sunrise. The light can be magical and create an almost live painting. If the light is really good, no need to worry at all about the shutter speed, aperture and ISO. The picture below was taken without camera adjustments …

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Weekly Photo Challenge – The Sign Says

It's the simple things in life that matter. This sign says it all. It's a sign in front of a Motel on Kingston Road in Toronto. I can't imagine that the motel business in a major city is an easy business. Strange people; very short term rentals (in some cases by the hour); late night …

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