Joel Reynolds

joelreynolds.ca

2009-07-11T11:22:00.010-04:00

I just designed a website to showcase my photography - check it out at www.joelreynolds.ca

Wedding - May 23

2009-06-03T23:58:00.002-04:00

Here are a few images from a wedding I shot a few weeks ago. I will be posting some more from this and other weddings soon. You might also notice a little url attached to the photos - I am going to have my own site up soon where I can post my photography, including the weddings that I've been shooting lately. Right now, though, it's just a landing page. Stay tuned.

Easter

2009-05-03T08:10:00.002-04:00

Here are some shots from Easter. It was a lot of fun fitting these ears on Eve, and to see Isaac running around looking for eggs.

April 3/09

2009-05-03T08:02:00.002-04:00

I've decided to take this "blog" in a bit of a different direction. I'm now going to just post pictures of my family up here and keep my hobby and professional work on my Flickr page (the link is on the right side of the page). I have a lot of family that lives in Arkansas and I always want to keep them up to date on what we're doing up here, so I think this is going to be the best way to do that. I'll start off with these pictures taken in early April.

Colour Palette

2009-04-26T23:24:00.002-04:00

Taken at the Skyway Bridge in Hamilton/Burlington. Ya, this one's from a month and a half ago, just as all the snow was melting.
Canon 5D, 17-40mm L

Eve is 0.5

2009-03-26T20:04:00.003-04:00

I'm going to change gears for a second here and show a few pics of Eve, who just turned 6 months this past weekend.
She came with us for a hike on the weekend, too, but spent most of it sleeping (she's under the pink hat).

roygbiv

2009-03-21T09:41:00.002-04:00

I thought it was pretty cool how you can sort of see the whole colour spectrum in this shot.

Gnarls Barkley

2009-03-07T16:47:00.004-05:00

This a pretty cool tree that's growing right on the edge of Lake Ontario in Coronation Park in Oakville in Canada in North America in the Planet Earth in the Milky Way Galaxy in the Universe. Went too far there.

Icstickles

2009-03-01T21:40:00.002-05:00

A sunrise from a week ago. I have made it a bit of a goal this winter to get out and shoot as many landscapes as I can down by the lake. I think it's been good for me and helped me improve my photography.

Same Barn, Different Day

2009-02-16T14:44:00.003-05:00

I've been to this barn before and liked what I got, so I went back this past weekend. The light was very different this time, which was good - makes it seem like a different place almost.

Lighthouse

2009-02-11T23:52:00.002-05:00

These are from last week. I caught a nice sunrise and the ice on the water made for an interesting foreground.

Self Portrait

2009-02-03T23:52:00.003-05:00

And now for something completely different.

Freeze Frame

2009-01-26T19:16:00.003-05:00

Here are some more shots from last weekend. Thanks to Kathy for the title inspiration!

Fire and Ice

2009-01-18T23:19:00.003-05:00

From yesterday morning's trip to the lake.

Lakeshore and Burloak

2009-01-17T15:05:00.002-05:00

Here's a shot from this morning. I got up early even though it's bitter cold out (I think it was about -20 this morning) and went down to the lake. The light was great - I'll have more to post when I have a little more time.

The Whole Beach to Myself

2009-01-11T13:43:00.003-05:00

Here are a few shots from yesterday morning. It was a cold one!

A Walk in the Park

2008-12-20T20:46:00.002-05:00

This was taken today in Lowville. I'm not getting out much lately with the little amount of daylight and the cold weather, but today I made a point of getting out shooting. It was pretty nice with all the fresh snow.

Lasalle Park

2008-11-25T23:59:00.002-05:00

From a few weeks back - it's getting too cold in the morning to go stand out in the dark!

On Golden Dock

2008-11-12T20:47:00.002-05:00

Another early morning Mary Lake shot.

Cold Feet

2008-11-12T20:45:00.002-05:00

This one was taken last month - I got right out in the river to take a long exposure on the tripod.

The Leaves, They Are a-Changin'

2008-11-09T23:54:00.000-05:00

Swan/mp

2008-11-06T22:50:00.002-05:00

Here's a shot from last weekend - there's a swan in the distance in the shot. You may have to click to see the larger version.

Hamilton Harbour

2008-10-30T22:10:00.002-04:00

I See a Red Door

2008-10-28T21:50:00.002-04:00

Morning Fog

2008-10-23T00:42:00.002-04:00

These are from a foggy morning up on Mary Lake. I'm trying to get up for as many early mornings as I can because the sun comes up at a not-so-insanely-early time right now.

Autumn in Muskoka

2008-10-17T23:23:00.004-04:00

Here are some shots from up in Muskoka from the past few weeks. It's been up there - the colours have been amazing and the last few weeks have been warm enough to really enjoy it.

Wedding

2008-10-16T08:08:00.006-04:00

I shot a wedding for some friends a few weeks ago. It was a great time - very nice to be able to shoot outside, too. Congrats, guys!

Red Sky in Morning

2008-10-09T06:10:00.002-04:00

I took this last weekend at the Cottage. It's a 6 second exposure - which is what gives the water that "silky" look.

Mother and Daughter

2008-09-26T23:16:00.003-04:00

Here are a few more - this time of Andrea and Eve. Both are doing really well, which I'm thankful for.

All About Eve

2008-09-23T22:17:00.002-04:00

Here's that latest addition to our family! Andrea and I are so thankful to God for the safe arrival of Evelyn Rose (we think we'll call her "Eve"). She was born on Tuesday, September 23rd. She weighed in at 7lbs, 13oz. Both Andrea and Eve are doing great. I hope to post a few more pics tomorrow.

A Sunrise Every Morn'

2008-09-20T08:57:00.002-04:00

I'm gonna stay here in the country where it's warm
I'm gonna wake up to a sunrise every morn'
Life in the city, well, it's just not for me
So, I'm gonna stay here in the country

Baby Bumps

2008-09-14T09:43:00.004-04:00

Here's a picture of Isaac trying to get that "Mommy tummy". The new baby is due to arrive in 2 days! I'll keep you posted!

Canadian Idol

2008-09-11T23:42:00.000-04:00

A statue of Sir John A. Macdonald on Parliament Hill in Ottawa.

It's Not Easy Being Green

2008-09-11T00:21:00.002-04:00

Taken at a farmer's market in Ottawa.

The Learning Ladder

2008-09-07T08:40:00.003-04:00

Taken in a used bookstore in Ottawa.

Spider-Maman

2008-09-06T22:51:00.002-04:00

A statue outside of Ottawa's National Gallery of Canada.

Dirt Road

2008-09-03T23:34:00.003-04:00

I guess the grass is always greener on the other side.

Meet the Beetle

2008-09-01T23:58:00.004-04:00

Good Morning

2008-08-18T22:05:00.002-04:00

This was taken just as the sun coming up - it had only been shining on the grass there for a couple of minutes. The best light of the day!

Home on the Range

2008-08-14T07:59:00.002-04:00

This shot is of a farm up near my folk's cottage. I always want to take shots of it, but it seems I'm always driving by at the wrong time of day. This was taken just as the sun was coming up.

Follow the Herd

2008-08-11T21:42:00.003-04:00

This shot remided me of a bunch of cows out grazing.

...While the Sun Shines

2008-08-09T09:19:00.002-04:00

This is a field just a minute away from my house. I was driving by and had to stop.

Let it Slide

2008-08-06T20:49:00.003-04:00

My brother Ben and I went out this weekend to take some pics. He and I waded out into Mary Lake to get this slide in the foreground and just as we got there, the sky went nice and red. Thanks for coming along, BenR!

Junction Bridge

2008-08-01T19:12:00.004-04:00

The Junction Bridge - connecting Little Rock to North Little Rock.

Drive-by Viewing

2008-07-31T08:05:00.002-04:00

A car passing in front of Statehouse Convention Center in downtown Little Rock.

Concourse E

2008-07-27T23:46:00.002-04:00

This was taken in Toronto's Pearson Airport, Terminal 1 - on our way to Arkansas.

Let the Roadies Take the Stage

2008-07-25T22:51:00.003-04:00

Empty seats at the auditorium by the Little Rock River Market.

Broadway Bridge

2008-07-24T17:55:00.003-04:00

This is the Broadway Bridge in downtown Little Rock, Arkansas. It spans the Arkansas River and connects Little Rock to North Little Rock. Fascinating, eh? Check this one out large!

Mist and Mary Lake

2008-07-14T23:24:00.002-04:00

Yet another shot from Mary Lake! I like how "moody" this one is - sometimes rain and fog can be a good thing for pictures, you just have to get out there and try it.

Vanishing Point

2008-07-11T23:33:00.003-04:00

Another shot from Mary Lake in Muskoka. I got to see a lot of different weather when I was there a few weeks ago. It made for some nice skies. Again, check it out large by clicking on the picture - I am pretty happy with how crisp this shot is.

Life Saver

2008-07-11T00:42:00.003-04:00

Here is a macro shot I took last night of a white life saver on white paper. These kind of shots are fun. Click on the shot to check it out large - it's worth it!

Taking in Tom

2008-07-08T23:59:00.002-04:00

My wife, Andrea (great with child) and my brother, Ben checking out a Tom Thomson replica painting in Huntsville, Ontario. I have a shot on here from last year of an artist painting a different one of these.

Maid of the Mist

2008-07-08T23:48:00.003-04:00

Here's a shot from Niagara Falls that I took this past weekend.

Busted Grille

2008-07-07T23:42:00.002-04:00

This guy reminded me of "Mater" from the Pixar movie, Cars. Even down to the one missing headlight.

Smoke on the Water

2008-07-05T23:04:00.000-04:00

A shot of my brother's cottage taken from the other side of the river.

Golden View

2008-07-03T23:19:00.002-04:00

I found this dog by himself, enjoying the view of Mary Lake.

3 Drops

2008-07-03T23:04:00.003-04:00

Here's a macro of a some blades of grass taken in the early morning.

Slow No Wake

2008-06-22T20:49:00.002-04:00

I shot this on Saturday afternoon on Mary Lake, just before it started to rain. We were getting some pretty dramatic skies.

Tunnel Vision

2008-06-20T19:11:00.002-04:00

A "double exposure". The second exposure was taken while I zoomed the camera from 17-40mm. Taken at the Burlington Sound of Music Festival.

Take Me to Your Lemons

2008-06-18T08:02:00.004-04:00

A lemonade stand at the Burlington Sound of Music Festival. Sort of reminded me of a UFO...?

Busk a Move

2008-06-12T22:16:00.002-04:00

This past weekend, Andrea, Isaac and I went to Busker-Fest in Dundas (Ontario). It's a street festival of street performers. It was a lot of fun, and a good chance to work on photography.

Animal Farm

2008-06-10T07:39:00.002-04:00

This was taken up by my parent's place in Waterdown. It was a hazy day - sort of foggy - and I just liked the way everything looked.

The Royal Coachman

2008-06-08T13:03:00.003-04:00

Taken outside the Royal Coachman in Waterdown. It looked like a scene from the "old country" ...except for the flag.

2 Minutes for Tripping

2008-06-02T20:57:00.003-04:00

I realized that I hadn't posted any pictures of Isaac in a while. He's getting pretty active - he always wants to be outside exploring. He was out in the back yard tonight running around and I got some pics of him in the nice light of the early evening. The shot of him lying down was taken a second after he fell while running - got a face full of dandelions (my yard needs work!)

Into Thin Hair

2008-06-02T20:52:00.002-04:00

This is Isaac climbing at the playground - you can tell he gets pretty serious about it.

2 Door and 4 Door

2008-05-31T08:02:00.002-04:00

The Green Forest

2008-05-27T07:48:00.002-04:00

This was also taken at Rattlesnake Point. after taking a bunch of shots of the view, the Sun started to poke through the clouds and made the walk back to the car through the forest pretty cool.

Storm Clouds Over Mount Nemo

2008-05-27T07:44:00.002-04:00

This was taken from a place called Rattlesnake Point. That's Mount Nemo in the distance - I have a few pics on my blog that were taken there.

Dandelion

2008-05-21T08:31:00.001-04:00

Here is a macro shot taken out in my back yard. This one almost starts to look like a landscape or something - macro photography is pretty fun.

Maximum 50 Begins Flashing

2008-05-20T20:00:00.002-04:00

Here is a shot I took recently while walking with Andrea and Isaac after a storm.

Tulip

2008-05-16T11:59:00.003-04:00

This is a macro of a tulip taken from our garden.

White Horse

2008-05-12T22:10:00.002-04:00

Flat On My Back

2008-05-06T21:55:00.002-04:00

Exactly where I wanted to be at 6:30 in the morning!

Unfinished Basement

2008-05-02T23:12:00.003-04:00

Here is an old house that has been moved to rest in an empty field. I'm not really sure what the story is on it, but it's a weird looking sight. I tried to get low enough to see the sky below the house - just so you can see that it really is off the ground. Click on the pic to see a larger, more detailed version!

Golden Goose

2008-04-29T22:48:00.002-04:00

I shot this the other morning from the side of the road. I usually just get up and start driving, not knowing where I'm going, and just wait for something to catch my eye.

Over the Hill

2008-04-26T23:09:00.002-04:00

...but only just!
A shot taken at the park the other day.

Webster's Falls

2008-04-21T19:45:00.004-04:00

Here is a waterfall not too far from where I live. The weather lately has been great which has allowed me to get out and spend more time doing photography. I realize how much I've missed it during the winter. This shot was an 8 second exposure, shot on ISO 100, f18, @22mm. I used an ND4 filter to allow for a long exposure and a polarizing filter to give a little detail in the sky.

Flooded Field

2008-04-19T20:33:00.003-04:00

Here are a few shots taken at a field near my parent's house. I kept seeing the pool of water reflecting these 3 trees as I drove by and I made a mental note to take some shots there. These are my favourites - sometimes it's hard to pick just one even thought they're of the same subject. I think that switching up the composition can make for unique shots, even if the subject matter is the same. Let me know if you think I'm way off!

More from the Barn

2008-04-14T23:31:00.002-04:00

Here are some more shots from last week.

Barn with a View

2008-04-09T23:13:00.002-04:00

I got up early again this past weekend and went out shooting. I found this old run-down barn which had a bunch of interesting stuff going on around it.

Corn Field

2008-04-03T23:15:00.002-04:00

I've found it hard to get out and take pictures this winter - been pretty busy (and we've had a pretty harsh winter). This past weekend, I made a point of getting up early and taking some pictures. I really enjoy it, and I hope I'll find the time to do more in the coming months.

Doorknob Self-Portrait

2008-03-15T12:08:00.002-04:00

I took this picture in my bathroom at home. It's been rotated 180 degrees so that the reflection in the doorknob "reads" the right way.

Boy in da Hood

2008-03-11T22:51:00.002-04:00

Here's Isaac (16 months old) checking out a frozen puddle.

She's as Cold as Ice

2008-03-05T20:56:00.003-05:00

I found this Ladybug frozen in a puddle of ice.

The Snow is Always Whiter...

2008-02-28T08:19:00.003-05:00

...on the other side of the fence.

Rose

2008-02-22T08:03:00.002-05:00

A macro of a rose that I gave to Andrea for Valentines Day.

Riveting

2008-02-19T06:53:00.002-05:00

An old trailer rotting away on a lawn in Arkansas.

Capitol

2008-02-17T08:38:00.002-05:00

These shots were taken at the Capitol in Little Rock, Arkansas while I was there over the Christmas/New Year Holiday.

Whispering Pines

2008-02-09T13:33:00.001-05:00

A row of pine trees in Waterdown. They reminded me of a certain Johnny Horton song...

Knife, Fork and Plate

2008-02-04T07:07:00.000-05:00

Just another shot from around the house.

Oatmeal!

2008-01-28T22:44:00.000-05:00

Isaac enjoying his favourite breakfast food.

Leaves on Snow on Grass

2008-01-15T23:21:00.000-05:00

...on dirt...?

This is one I meant to post a few months ago.

Mt. Mustard

2008-01-13T22:42:00.000-05:00

Poupon or Pompei?

White on White

2008-01-08T23:42:00.000-05:00

I caught this white pigeon sitting on a pile of snow - he probably thought I couldn't see him.

Wheel in the Sky

2008-01-02T22:30:00.000-05:00

Here are some shots of an old carnival ride rusting away in Little Rock, Arkansas. I was down there visiting family over the holidays. I hope everyone had a great Christmas - all the best for the New Year!

Blueberry

2007-12-19T23:09:00.000-05:00

This is a macro of a blueberry - just after it had been washed.

Barn Doors

2007-12-08T10:52:00.000-05:00

Taken at a farm north of Burlington.

Black, White and Redwalls

2007-12-02T19:35:00.000-05:00

I went to see a great band called the Redwalls the other night. They were playing at the el Mocambo in Toronto. They put on a really good show.

Photo Shoot Interrupted

2007-11-28T17:39:00.000-05:00

I was taking some pictures of Isaac in this mirror, but he was more interested in what I was doing. After getting a few shots of him, he came over to hang out with me.

Burlington Sunrise

2007-11-25T11:32:00.000-05:00

This shot was taken from North Burlington, looking south towards Lake Ontario.