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MORNING LIGHT ACROSS A NEW ZEALAND LAKE
The morning light creeps up from behind the mountain range on the other side of the lake. Queenstown, NZ. February 2013 © 2014 Elle Bruce www.ellebruce.com
WARM HOPE AT DAWN
At -28 C spring seems but a figment of one's imagination. But when dawn breaks over the frigid water of Lake Ontario bathing everything in warm light, hope is renewed. Lake Ontario near Oakville Ontario, Canada February 2014 © Elle Bruce 2014 www.ellebruce.com
SUNFLARE AND BLUR ON LAKE ONTARIO
Inspired by the minimalistic art of Lawren Harris. Canadian landscape painter and member of the Group of Seven. A cool and limited colour palate of white, blue and black. To reduce the details I motion blurred the water. February days in this part of Ontario are often very cold, but filled wiith clear blue sky above and sculpted snow that sparkles and crunches underfoot. Sometimes it's like we are living in a Lawren Harris painting. Lake Ontario, Oakville, Ontario, Canada © Elle Bruce January 2014 www.ellebruce.com
ARCTIC FOG SUNRISE
The air temperature has hung at -30 degrees C for several days now which has the great Lake Ontario steaming. This summertime gazebo in Port Credit stands empty. A lone witness to the beautiful weather phenomenom unfolding at dawn. Port Credit, Ontario, Canada © Elle Bruce, January 2014 www.ellebruce.com
NEW YORK CITY BOKEH DOUBLE EXPOSURE
In my opinion cities are at their best when all lit up at night. This image uses a combination of techniques to convey the magic of a city alight at night. TImes Square, NYC as seen from the Intercontinental Hotel. December 2013 © Elle Bruce 2014 www.ellebruce.com
ICED BRANCHES SPARKLE AT SUNSET
The storm that hit at the end of December covered all the trees with a thick layer of ice. Days later the storm cleared and the trees illuminated in the setting sun sparkled as though they were decorated with twinkle lights. Ontario, Canada ©Elle Bruce 2013. www.ellebruce.com
ARCTIC FOG
You know it's really cold out when the great lake - Lake Ontario - is steaming in the arctic air. The temperature outside on this sunrise shoot was -35C. But the way the fog rolled across the still water was so beautiful that I forgot I was cold - for a moment anyway. Lake Ontario at the mouth of Sixteen Mile Creek, Oakville, Ontario, Canada January 2014. © Elle Bruce 2014 www.ellebruce.com
WINTER'S ICY FINGERS
Winter in Southern Ontario has been fierce this year. Ice storms followed by sub zero temperatures mean Mother Nature's icy fingers have reached deep into our lives. Oakville, Ontario, Canada ©Elle Bruce 2013. www.ellebruce.com
SPARKLES ALONG A WINTER ROAD
Purposely taking a photo out of focus allows me to see more clearly the fundamental principles and elements of art. Decluttering the scene of details strangely clarifies its beauty. Ontario, Canada © Elle Bruce, November 2013 www.ellebruce.com
DEER PARK HEIGHTS POND
Deer Park Heights Pond Queenstown, New Zealand We had to climb a good distance to get to the top of Deer Park Heights from where we were dropped off. It was quite steep. So steep that I almost stepped into this pond as I came over the rise. Very convenient as I needed to catch my breath anyhow. ©Elle Bruce, February 2013 www.ellebruce.com taken on Trey Ratcliff's New Zealand Photo Adventure
FIELD OF MUTED LATE FALL COLOUR
In November the colour palate of southern Ontario landscape shifts from vibrant to muted. It makes it tough but not impossible to still find beauty. Ontario, Canada November 2013 © Elle Bruce 2013 www.ellebruce.com
AUTUMN ALONG SPENCER CREEK
A late autumn hike along Spencer Creek towards Websters Falls and most of the leaves are down and brown. But if you let your eyes wander along the creek to the bend you will see just a little shot of tenacious fall colour that pops agains the evergreens behind. Spencer Creek, Dundas, Ontario, Canada © Elle Bruce, November 2013 www.ellebruce.com
AUTUMN ALONG THE BANKS
Falls, Ferns and Fallen Leaves Along the Banks of Spencer Creek. Hiking along Spencer Creek towards Websters Falls - one of the many waterfalls over the Niagara Escarpment in the greater Hamilton area. Dundas, Ontario Canada © Elle Bruce, October 2013 www.ellebruce.com
ALL FALL DOWN
Our first frost and a bit of wind has finally brought down most of the leaves. There is now a delicious rustling noise to be made when walking through the park. Ontario, Canada October 2012 © Elle Bruce 2012 www.ellebruce.com
SINGLE YELLOW MAPLE LEAF
A single yellow maple leaf sits upright amongst the many that have fallen. Autumn has arrived in Ontario, Canada. ©Elle Bruce Photo Art, October 2013 www.ellebruce.com
CLOUDS EMBRACE THE MOUNTAIN
Clouds Embrace Mountain Monkey Creek, South Island, New Zealand The low cloud seemed to want to hug the mountain but the sun kept breaking things up! Beautiful landscapes & great clouds - just a few of the reasons I want to go back to New Zealand! © Elle Bruce, February 2013 www.ellebruce.com taken on Trey Ratcliff's New Zealand Photo Adventure
THE PATH ACROSS THE RIVER
THE PATH ACROSS THE RIVER Glen Brittle, Isle of Skye Scotland, UK © Elle Bruce, June 2013 www.ellebruce.com
REALITY IS GREEN
WATERFALL NEAR THE FAIRY POOLS Glenbrittle, Skye, Scotland, UK © Elle Bruce, June 2013 www.ellebruce.com
LONGNIDDRY SUNSET
LONGNIDDRY SUNSET Longniddry is well known for it's beautiful beach and sunsets. It had been a lovely hot day and the fog hanging low on the firth barely conceals the hills of Fife on the horizon. Longniddry, Scotland, UK © Elle Bruce, July 2013 www.ellebruce.com
NEVIS RANGE IN BLUE
NEVEIS RANGE IN BLUE Looking out from the top of the Nevis Range Discovery Center. Scotland, UK © Elle Bruce, June 2013 www.ellebruce.com
HARVEST MOON RISE AT HOPE ISLAND
I was happily setting up to do some star photography when the most incredible orange orb began to rise above the tree line on Hope Island. Hope Island, Georgian Bay Ontario, Canada © Elle Bruce, August 2013 www.ellebruce.com
CALM PINK SUNSET OFF HOPE ISLAND
The sun sets behind Hope Island. It's a calm night. Many sailboats lay at anchor enjoying the stillness of the bay. "Red sky at night, sailors delight" Hope Island, Georgian Bay Ontario, Canada © Elle Bruce, August 2013 www.ellebruce.com
BEAUSOLIEL SUNSET OFF THE BOW
Sunset off the starboard bow! Anchored near Beausoleil Island, Georgian Bay. Ontario, Canada © Elle Bruce, August 2013 www.ellebruce.com
KAYAK SUNSET
As the sun set behind Beausoleil Island the wind calmed enough for a gentle kayak along the shore. Beausoleil Island, Ontario, Canada August 2013 © Elle Bruce www.ellebruce.com
RIPPLED DOCKSIDE SUNRISE
Sunrise at the dock. Bayport Marina Midland, Ontario, Canada © Elle Bruce, August 2013 www.ellebruce.com
FOGGY HORIZON
A calm, foggy evening on Lake Ontario near Bronte Harbour. The horizon seems to disappear into the clouds. Lake Ontario, Ontario, Canada © Elle Bruce, August 2013 www.ellebruce.com
KNOCK OUT RED ROSES
The Knockout Rose in the backyard just keeps pumping out blooms - even though it is September.
WINTER WHITE CAROUSEL HORSE
The winter white horses of the carousel at Toronto's Christmas Market in the Distillery District seem to magically come alive as night falls.
HIGHLAND DANCER
HIGHLAND DANCER All the girls lined up to dance. One girl couldn't help but practise while she waited her turn. Kenmore Highland Games Kenmore, Scotland, UK © Elle Bruce, July 2013 www.ellebruce.com
GLENORCHY REFLECTIONS
We took a hike one evening along a lovely boardwalk and path that wove in and out of quite areas of reflection. It was a pleasant evening and as long we kept moving the sandflies seemed to leave us alone. Glenorchy, New Zealand February 2013 Trey Ratcliff's New Zealand Photo Adventure © Elle Bruce 2013 www.ellebruce.com

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