July 4th at Darien Lake.

What could be more brilliant than a laser and fireworks show in one? Well Darien Lake puts together a fantastic display of pyrotechnics and cgi laser lights on a big screen in the well known theme park. The show went on for an incredible 20 minutes which is quite long in the world of fireworks. I took about 150 photos so naturally I had some trouble deciding which one I would put up on my blog to show a memorable moment in the show. I put together a panel of photographs which I feel gives a small understanding of just how well done the show actually was, there wasn't a single direction to look in where you weren't seeing flashes and lights. What a classic July 4th celebration.

Indie Week: Friday night at The Velvet Underground

I was given the opportunity to have media access to the annual Indie Week music festival which has grown to be a popular event for bands all across the world. Indie music has shown strong influence in Canada and will likely continue to keep progressing into an even larger event with bigger venues and more bands. I saw three bands at the Velvet Underground on Friday; The Years, Atlantis Blueprint, and The Black Napalese. All of which played great shows but Atlantis Blueprint ended up going through to the next round of eliminations. I fully plan on going back to this event next year to experience what REAL new music has to offer, thanks to all of you who planned this event.

The Madhatters at a cancer fund raiser party

What else is there to say about this band, all of them are great guys and they play really good music. They have always been a been a dominant force in the push for musical talent in the Niagara area. Most of us around here consider them good friends, every one else just calls them "The madhatters".

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Random picks.

Trying new things

I've been trying to stay focused on where I want to be as far as my photography skills go. So right now, other than equipment, what I really need to improve on are my editing skills. I wouldn't call these works my finest but I enjoyed the learning process involved in completing them.

Ciao!

Remnants of old Niagara

Not lost in time, just locked behind a gate. There are countless photographic gems in Niagara Falls, old buildings being one for example. All around the city you can find inspiration for photos that remind you of a time when the city was younger. Old power generating stations, and structures scattered alongside the river. Back when bridges were being built and the tourist industry being established, spots like these were among those that would be fantastic to get a peek of the falls and the river. Now barred up and blocked off, this has become a staff area for those that work in a small gift shop just above.

Easter weekend panoramic

I had awoken early Saturday morning and made the decision to go for a drive along River rd in Niagara Falls. The most spectacular time of the day to see this large straight of water drifting towards the falls is when the sun is just above the horizon. I knew, with my camera in hand that I would be able to capture one of my best shots yet. There are several large homes built along the road that winds and curves beside the river, and the people residing in them are gifted with this view on many of their mornings. For many (including myself), witnessing these perfect mornings is a unique experience to our every day lives. It almost made me feel poetic as I sat, looking over the water, and thought about things in my life. Not everything lately has been what I would call satisfactory or joyful, but I know life is a torrent of chaos. The chaos is in us as human beings, it is there whether we cause it or not. I finished my thoughts wondering if part of the "master plan" is that there is no master plan. Although, nothing is certain and these are just the theories of a young mind, but I think that this cycle of life and death is as predetermined as the clouds.

Rider: Dave Wininger

Spending time at local skate parks always proves to be a fun and productive way to go about your day. Sometimes you end up with a great opportunity to take some photos of good riders. They always appreciate the attention and it's cool to relax with good people.

This is a shot of Dave coming off the hip out of the bowl in Niagara Falls at the YMCA skate park. The sunset was perfect for catching him mid-air as a silhouette.