Ice Age
February 20, 2012
Posted in Abstract, Colors/Lines/Shapes
Tagged frozen, ice, leaf, leaves
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Altered States
I love macro photography. There is nothing quite like looking a little closer at the seemingly mundane world around us and finding something magical – like this bit of snow melt I photographed on the shore of the North Saskatchewan River, right in the heart of Edmonton.
Art Gallery of Alberta: Where Mediocrity Goes to Die
My latest feature on outstanding Edmonton architecture takes us to a wonderful place that I’ve only just recently gotten to know – the Art Gallery of Alberta, or AGA for short.
The AGA is a remarkable building. From its west and south facing sides, the passerby is treated to a fascinating combination of curves, sharp angles, steel and glass. I was curious about how this concept was arrived at, and found my answer on the AGA site:
Taking inspiration from the city’s unique northern environment and urban grid, architect Randall Stout juxtaposed angular windows against a winding 190-metre steel ribbon that references the forms of the North Saskatchewan River and Aurora Borealis.
Having lived in Edmonton for most of my adult life, and having enjoyed literally thousands of miles running, walking and cycling in Edmonton’s amazing river valley, I can see why Randall Stout took his inspiration from the North Saskatchewan!
Be sure to pay the AGA a visit. It’s lack of mediocrity will be sure to inspire!
October 27, 2011
Posted in Black & White, Eye on Edmonton
Tagged #yeg, AGA, architecture, Art Gallery of Alberta
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“Double Tunnel Vision” – Soon to be a book cover!
I was super-excited to get an email last week from an author requesting permission to use this photo (which I call “Double Tunnel Vision”) of Edmonton Transit LRT tunnels for the cover of his soon-to-be-published book which, in his words is:
“an extended literary-critical analysis of time travel stories (fiction, film, pulp magazines, the works) and their actual or potential connections to several other academic topics”
Since I love science and sci-fi, I quickly responded that I was excited to be a part of the book (sounds fascinating!) I’ll share more when I learn more details (publication date, availability etc). Click here to view my gallery of ETS/LRT photos.
October 23, 2011
Posted in Black & White, Eye on Edmonton
Tagged #yegtransit, book, Edmonton Transit, ets, lrt, sci-fi, science, subway, tracks, transit, tunnel
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Hotel MacDonald, Edmonton
So far, all of the architecture I’ve been featuring has been built in the last 30 years… glass and metal has been prominent in those structures. Not so with today’s featured building.
The Hotel MacDonald – affectionately known as “The Mac” by Edmontonians was built in 1912 by Grand Trunk Pacific Railway. It was one of several luxury hotels built across Canada – all of which are now owned by Fairmont Hotels and Resorts. For a long time, the Mac existed where little else stood in Edmonton’s present-day city centre skyline, and it is still a standout feature that proudly overlooks Edmonton’s beautiful North Saskatchewan River Valley. On a personal note, I work directly west of The Mac where the ol’ girl often treats me with its impression of a medieval european castle (see bottom photo). Click here to view more photos of Edmonton’s Fairmont Hotel MacDonald.
October 12, 2011
Posted in Eye on Edmonton
Tagged architecture, Fairmont Hotels, hotel macdonald, Telus House
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Shaw Conference Centre, Edmonton
I’m continuing to have boatloads of fun photographing outstanding Edmonton architecture. Today’s victim was/is the Shaw Conference Centre or, “The Shaw” as most Edmontonians have come to know it. The Shaw was designed by local architect James Wensley and opened in 1983 (Wow, I can’t believe it’s been that long!). It’s home to countless special events, corporate dinners, concerts and (you guessed it) conferences.
I took this photo just today. It was a long time coming – a shot that took a fews tries (over several different days) to get ‘just right’. I always planned it as a follow-up to the one below it (blog post here), which I took last year. Click here to view my Shaw Conference Centre Photo Gallery.
October 11, 2011
Posted in Black & White, Eye on Edmonton, Urban / Industrial
Tagged architecture, attractions, fisheye, Shaw Conference Centre, wide angle
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Nuclear Meltdown on the Prairies
These mushrooms look a little… distressed don’t you think?
October 10, 2011
Posted in Plant Life, Visions of Alberta
Tagged decomposing, meltdown, mushrooms, nuclear, prairie, straw
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Grant MacEwan University City Centre Campus, Edmonton
Continuing with my interest in photographing Edmonton’s outstanding architecture, today’s post features the Grant MacEwan City Centre Campus. The university is named for noted educator and politician Dr. John Walter Grant MacEwan. Initially a community college (Grant MacEwan Community College or, GMCC), construction of the downtown campus began in the 1990′s. Its development added greatly as a magnet to Edmonton’s core, leading the way for other numerous residential and commercial developments. Grant MacEwan University is truly another Edmonton architectural jewel. You can view more photos I’ve taken of the university at this link.
October 10, 2011
Posted in Black & White, Eye on Edmonton, Urban / Industrial
Tagged architecture, City Centre Campus, downtown, fisheye, GMCC, Grant MacEwan Community College, Grant MacEwan University, wide angle
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Muttart Conservatory, Edmonton
Following up on my trip to the Peter Hemingway Fitness & Leisure Centre, this post pays tribute to another one of Hemingway’s contributions to Edmonton’s architecture. The Muttart Conservatory was completed in 1976, and is a jewel nestled in Edmonton’s river valley that ranks as one of our finest architectural icons. You can view more b&w photos from this series at my Muttart Conservatory Gallery, or click here for an example of the beauty you’ll find inside the Muttart.
October 10, 2011
Posted in Black & White, Eye on Edmonton, Urban / Industrial
Tagged #yeg, architecture, attractions, fisheye, glass, greenhouse, Muttart Conservatory, Peter Hemingway, pyramids, wide angle
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Telus World of Science, Edmonton
Edmonton’s Telus World of Science is a pretty cool place. It opened in 1984 (hard to believe I was still in high school!) as a replacement for the Queen Elizabeth Planetarium (which is still standing, but in a state of disrepair). In addition to housing it’s own planetarium, it also offers a huge, IMAX theatre that airs nature and astronomy themed shows, as well as offering excellent, interactive science displays. Once known as the Edmonton Odyssium, the centre even has outdoor telescopes for viewing the night sky. It’s a great place for kids and adults alike who have an interest in science.
October 9, 2011
Posted in Black & White, Eye on Edmonton, Urban / Industrial
Tagged #yeg, attractions, Edmonton Space Science Centre, IMAX, Odyssium, Queen Elizabeth Planetarium, Telus World of Science
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Peter Hemingway Fitness & Leisure Centre
I’ve been wanting to photograph the Peter Hemingway Fitness and Leisure Centre for quite some time and finally spent a few minutes there this afternoon. I envisioned this in black and white and am happy with how it turned out. It’s a fascinating structure – both inside and out. There is really nothing like swimming under natural light in a structure supported by massive cables! Peter Hemingway was an Edmontonian, and award winning architect. He designed this swimming pool, which was renamed in his honour (previously “Coronation”) after he passed away in 1995.
October 8, 2011
Posted in Black & White, Eye on Edmonton, Urban / Industrial
Tagged #yeg, architect, architecture, Coronation Pool, fisheye, leisure centre, Peter Hemingway, swimming pool, wide angle
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Telus Plaza
I work in Telus Plaza – in the north tower (the shorter one). Lots of great angles to photograph at the Plaza!
October 7, 2011
Posted in Black & White, Eye on Edmonton, Urban / Industrial
Tagged buildings, fisheye, Plaza, Telus, wide angle
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It’s Autumn in Edmonton
October 6, 2011
Posted in Eye on Edmonton, Plant Life
Tagged autumn, backlit, fall, leaves, sun, sunny
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Canada Place, Edmonton
October 6, 2011
Posted in Eye on Edmonton, Urban / Industrial
Tagged Canada Place, fisheye, wide angle
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