Salmon release with class

Yesterday I joined Ben's class for a field trip to release salmon in a local stream.  Over the last few months his class watched in their classroom tank as the eggs developed into many stages before they were large enough to release.

Awestruck, Youth Forum 09

Youth Forum this year was wonderful as usual. This year I served as both Facilitator and Photographer... a Facilitographer :)  This year's theme was Green Faith, Green Earth, we sang, watched videos had discussions and activities around issues related to the environment and the impact they make on our lives as Christians in the United Church of Canada. A series of workshops were offered as well and I was fortunate to lead one on contemplative photography.

Transition

These two images were made back in 2005 during a family vacation in PEI.  Inspired by the art of Andy Goldsworthy, I created this piece on the beach at Ross Lane.  Made the next morning, the second photo reveals the tide's transformation.


Transition


Transition II


I have a few other land art pieces in my archives that I will present in future posts.

Five

Five, originally uploaded by Gordon Williams Photo.

Today marks 5 years since my 1st blog post.
the "walk to far" continues.

Easter

Easter I

Easter II

Good Friday

Good Friday, originally uploaded by Gordon Williams Photo.

Woodpecker in flight

Woodpecker in flight, originally uploaded by Gordon Williams Photo.

I was out for a walk on the Dobson Trail with Ben when we came upon some active bird feeders. This image was my favorite, I love the sense of motion.

Winter triptych, Shinimicas

Winter triptych, Shinimicas, originally uploaded by Gordon Williams Photo.

The February sky was moving rapidly and strips of sunlight would pass over the scene. These 3 images were made over the span of a minute or two.

Eagle Eye

This image was made in the fall of '08 on the beach at Fernwood, PEI
I was photographing the kids and I happened to see this eagle landing on the beach ahead from the corner of my eye.
Naturally, the telephoto lens was not on my camera so I grabbed a couple of frames with what I had, (indeed, they were crap)
Then I fired the telephoto onto my camera and slowly walked toward the eagle taking photos every few steps. I guess
when I had gotten too close, it was time for my feathered friend to leave, that is the image you see here. I have no idea
what that lump of meat in it's talons is, it is not regognizable as a creature. I suspect it is a piece of something larger like a seal.

Winter Chill

Untitled, originally uploaded by Gordon Williams Photo.

Rock Face, Cape Enrage

Rock Face, Cape Enrage, originally uploaded by Gordon Williams Photo.

Welcome to Gordophoto 2.0

Seeing that I had not posted to this blog since 2007 and was still getting 50 or more views a week, I decided to import my other blog into this one, please drop in & stay a while to enjoy the merged blogs.