Photography

2023 – TI Life 12th Annual Photo Contest

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.

Volume 18, Issue 11, November 2023
Chris Murray

Photographing Loons...

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. . .

Volume 18, Issue 6, June 2023
Larry Asam

Paul Wash, Kingston's Man Behind the Camera

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. . .

Volume 18, Issue 3, March 2023
Susan W. Smith

River Gift to "TI Life"

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 . . .

Volume 17, Issue 12, December 2022
Andrew Kane

2022 Photo Contest

The closing date for submissions is December 6th; please send up to three photos to: susansmith@ThousandIslandsLife.com)

Volume 17, Issue 11, November 2022
Chris Murray

Digital Artwrk.ca To Feature Ian Coristine’s Works

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.

Volume 17, Issue 5, May 2022
Susan W. Smith

Meet Larry Asam, Photographer

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.

Volume 17, Issue 1, January 2022
Susan W. Smith

2021 Photo Contest Winners

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.

Volume 16, Issue 12, December 2021
Chris Murray

Photo Contest Honorable Mentions 2021

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 . . .

Volume 16, Issue 12, December 2021
Chris Murray

Meet Alan Goldstein, Photographer

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.

Volume 16, Issue 8, August 2021
Susan W. Smith

Lorne Prosser – Gananoque’s Town Photographer

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.

Volume 16, Issue 6, June 2021
Tom King

Please Help Identify

Take a look and help us track down where in The Thousand Islands these were taken.

Volume 16, Issue 6, June 2021
Tom Hughes

Andrew Kane: His Photography - His Art, His Passion and His Life

Andrew, Thousand Islanders on both sides of the border have by now seen — and been impressed with —- your beautiful images of this region. What was your "I'm going to do this, moment?"

Volume 16, Issue 3, March 2021
Raymond Kowalski

Shawn McDonald Blance, Photographer

I met Shawn this past December, when he entered our TI Life Photo Contest. Luckily for me, Shawn sent far too many photos to enter ... I had better find out more about this photographer,” I said.

Volume 16, Issue 2, February 2021
Susan W. Smith

2020 TI Life Photo Contest

This year 83 images were submitted, from which a Gold, Silver, and Bronze winner was selected ... and the winners are...

Volume 15, Issue 12, December 2020
Chris Murray

2020 Photo Contest Honorable Mentions

At the outset Lyne and I were tasked with selecting 10 images for the distinction of "Honorable Mention".

Volume 15, Issue 12, December 2020
Chris Murray

9th Annual TI Life Photo Contest

November is here, which means it is time for TI Life's 9th Annual Photo Contest.

Volume 15, Issue 11, November 2020
Chris Murray

"Reality and Me" by Gretchen Huntley with photographs by Sam Battams

It started with a phone call from a name I recognized, Gretchen Huntley, but someone I had never met and it took me on a path of discovery...

Volume 15, Issue 11, November 2020
Susan W. Smith