As the calendar turns to November, and we prepare for the winter months ahead, I am reminded it is time for the annual TI Life Photo Contest.
. . . spellcheck likes speedboats but corrects "slowboats" into two words. . . Slowboats deserve their own category. . .
In recent years my attention has gradually shifted toward the woodlands, meadows, and wetlands that comprise the islands and mainland interior.
Every spring the Saint Lawrence River explodes with life. This year, for some unknown reason, my attention and camera focused on loons, terns, and eagles.
Andrew Kane, Thousand Islands photographer, sent one of his amazing Feather in Flight photographs to TI Life - Soon after I was completely engrossed into TIP and its summer plans.
As Dad entered his twilight years, the passion for photography slowly faded away and his enormous collection of slides began to collect dust on boxes piled high in the basement. . .
In 2023, Erin McCarthy Greene won our Gold Medal and two honourable mentions. Yes indeed, it is high time to introduce her as a photographer to our TI Life community.
As autumn transitions to winter, this is an excellent opportunity for you to share your three best images for the rest of the River community to enjoy.
Climbing into my old Lyman outboard at dawn with my dog Luna is a wonderful way to start the day. Amazingly, Luna settles down and does not seem to scare the birds away. . .
I bet you did not know that this man captured the installation of Wolfe Island's Wind Turbines in pictures. I didn't, until Paul sent me to his website. . .
Dear Susie, As you know, my love of the River is extremely strong, to the point that I find myself emotional when I sit in front of my computer . . .
The closing date for submissions is December 6th; please send up to three photos to: susansmith@ThousandIslandsLife.com)
A couple of weeks ago, I learned that Lyne Roberge, Ian’s dear wife and best friend, was going to exhibit some of his best works through Artwrk.ca, which is a digital gallery.
The hardest part of photography is "Making the decision to get out of bed before sunrise!" Good advice from one of the best photographers in the Thousand Islands – Larry Asam, of Grenell Island.
Thank you to everyone who submitted their photos for TI Life’s 10th Annual Photo Contest, it is always a pleasure revisiting the River through your beautiful imagery, especially as we head into the winter months.
It is worth remembering that photography contests are entirely subjective in nature. One judge's winning image is another's honorable mention, and vice versa . . .
Cape Vincent to Texas, to Virginia, and right back to Watertown and, Potsdam NY. Sometimes making a mistake has its advantages and meeting Alan Goldstein is one of them.
One thing Lorne Prosser quickly learned was that, although it is great to be a talented painter, you must also be able to earn a living to support your artistic endeavours.
