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IN THE WEEDS
There are times when the best view is a small one right in front of you. To be "in the weeds" usually is a bad thing but not so in this case. The subtle gradation of colour reflected in the water, the gentle ripple of a wave highlighted by the sunrise and a silhouetted sprinkling of water weeds. Shore of Georgian Bay Collingwood, Ontario Canada ©Elle Bruce www.ellebruce.com
BIKING THE BEACH
The beach that runs along the shore where Hilton Head Island SC meets the ocean is wide, flat and seems to go on forever. The sand is packed down so hard that riding a bike along it is not only possible but in fact an enjoyable way to explore such a vast space. ©Elle Bruce March 2014 www.ellebruce.com
A NEW YORK SUNRISE MINUTE
As the sun rose on this morning warm rays sheared along the edges of the buildings on the left and lit only parts of the city -l eaving other parts in cooler shadow. December 2013 New York City, New York, USA ©Elle Bruce www.ellebruce.com
DARING GREATLY
I came across this willow tree last week. I imagined it's story to be one of great resilience. For whatever reason it is stretched precariously out beyond the safety of solid ground. With roots lashed to the shifting and rocky shoreline it seems to be "daring greatly." Shores of Lake Ontario near Oakville Ontario, Canada May 2014 ©Elle Bruce www.ellebruce.com
FROM SUNSET POINT
Is there anything nicer than finding a spot by the water to watch the sunset after a long hot summer day? We like to call this place sunset point - for obvious reasons. Collingwood, Ontario Cananda © Elle Bruce July 2012 www.ellebruce.com
WINTER RECEDES
There is a rock beach nearby on the shore of Lake Ontario that often in the spring is strewn with the debris of a winter's worth of storms. Most of it is man made garbage, but occasionally there are more sculptural pieces from the natural world. Lake Ontario, Ontario, Canada March 2013 ©Elle Bruce www.ellebruce.com
ALONE AT THE BEACH
This little fellow appeared to have the beach to himself one evening. Captiva, Florida March 2014 ©Elle Bruce 2014 www.ellebruce.com
MOUNTAIN REVEAL IN MILFORD SOUND 2
As the heavy cloud drifted and lifted, the massive peaks of the mountains surrounding Milford Sound revealed themselves. Milford Sound, New Zealand February 2013 Elle Bruce on Trey Ratcliff's New Zealand Photo Adventure ©Elle Bruce 2013 www.ellebruce.com
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
ICE PACKED SUNSET
We ventured out onto the icy bay right to the line of ice shards. Heaps and heaps of jagged slices were piled up in waves. We came for the ice, but were also rewarded with a beautiful sunset. Georgian Bay near Thornbury, Ontario Canada ©Elle Bruce March 2014 www.ellebruce.com
MUSKOKA SUNSET
Summer weekends in cottage country are precious. The good weather season is short. A full day of rain on a Saturday can be very disappointing... but sometimes Mother Nature makes up for it by sending a spectacular sunset. ©Elle Bruce 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
A DARK AND STORMY NIGHT
It Was A Dark And Stormy Night... and so it was on our arrival to Milford Sound. Stuck In Customs - New Zealand Photo Adventure with Trey Ratcliff Milford Sound, New Zealand February 2013 ©Elle Bruce 2013 www.ellebruce.com
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.
KNOCK OUT RED ROSES
The Knockout Rose in the backyard just keeps pumping out blooms - even though it is September.
PUSSY WILLOW YELLOW 2
Close up of pussy willow branch - bursting into bloom. Oakville, Ontario, Canada ©Elle Bruce March 2012 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
KAYAK SUNSET
As the sun set behind Beausoleil Island the wind calmed enough for a gentle kayak along the shore. Beausoleil Island, Ontario, Canada © Elle Bruce August 2013 www.ellebruce.com

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