Photography

Depth of Field: The Story Behind the Image: “Autumn Afternoon”

I knew immediately there was a stunning photograph to be had here, but there were challenges to be overcome.

Volume 14, Issue 10, October 2019
Chris Murray

Depth of Field: The Story Behind the Image, "Windblown Daisies”

The scene was beautiful because of the wind. It then hit me: embrace the conditions you dolt, don’t fight them.

Volume 14, Issue 9, September 2019
Chris Murray

TI Life in August '19

Read about high water, honey bees and view lots of photographs of Summer 2019...

Volume 14, Issue 8, August 2019
Susan W. Smith

August Avian Happenings

As August dawns the breeding season for most summer bird residents of the River is over.. Early migration becomes a steady flow with some species mostly gone by months end...

Volume 14, Issue 8, August 2019
Sherri Leigh Smith

Depth of Field: The Story Behind the Image "Three Sailboats"

I waited for the boats to become aligned and tripped the shutter...

Volume 14, Issue 8, August 2019
Chris Murray

Happenings July 2019

High Water News... It's a small world department... Don Brown... Photographs... Yes, happenings for July 2019.

Volume 14, Issue 7, July 2019
Susan W. Smith

Depth of Field: The Story Behind the Image: “Granite Reflection”

Ever since childhood I have been drawn to the rocks of the Thousand Islands, in particular the pink granite that comprises much of the region...

Volume 14, Issue 5, May 2019
Chris Murray

TI Life in March 2019

Days are getting longer, school breaks come and go, clocks move forward... sure signs this winter will end; I promise! But it is a good time to enjoy our new TI Life.

Volume 14, Issue 3, March 2019
Susan W. Smith

Depth of Field:The Story Behind the Image "Pine Needles on Snow”

I made this photograph the afternoon of the spring equinox two years ago as I explored the Macsherry Trail.

Volume 14, Issue 3, March 2019
Chris Murray

Depth of Field: The Story Behind the Image “Winter Light”

For photographers - description for Depth of Field.

Volume 14, Issue 2, February 2019
Chris Murray

TI Life Starts 2019!

This month I can guarantee you will learn more than you expected in TI Life. 1889 Hop! Seaway Review! Tour Boat History! Reinman's Newsstand! Westminster Park! Crab Dib! Santa Comes, Hoar Frost, Asian Carp, Frozen River, Stubborn Sudoku... and more! Check them out first right here in this article.

Volume 14, Issue 1, January 2019
Susan W. Smith

The Golden Age of 1000 Islands Tour Boats

Although most of these beautiful old wooden tour boats no longer ply the waters of the Thousand Islands, they will always have a special place in the region’s history.

Volume 14, Issue 1, January 2019
Tom King

Great Lakes–St. Lawrence Seaway 2018 in Review

A review of happenings on the St. Lawrence Seaway through the 1000 Islands for the year 2018.

Volume 14, Issue 1, January 2019
Michael Folsom & Joanne Crack

Depth of Field: The Story Behind the Image “Frozen River”

While this may appear at first glimpse to be a very simple and straightforward photo, there were three deliberate decisions that went into making the final image.

Volume 14, Issue 1, January 2019
Chris Murray

December '18 Happenings

A friend asked me why I keep at it every month and I realize what a wealth of material we have given to readers and those who just fall upon an article thanks to Google.

Volume 13, Issue 12, December 2018
Susan W. Smith

7th Annual Photo Contest

The winners of TI Life's 7th Annual Photo Contest.

Volume 13, Issue 12, December 2018
Ian Coristine

7th Photo Contest: Honorable Mentions

These are the Honorable Mention photographs chosen for our 2018 Thousand Islands Life Photo Contest.

Volume 13, Issue 12, December 2018
Ian Coristine

Depth of Field: The Story Behind the Image

Winter has come early this year. As I write this article, the temperature outside is hovering around 0 degrees...

Volume 13, Issue 12, December 2018
Chris Murray