Fundy National Park
In late January, I dashed across the border to New Brunswick to wander around a mostly-abandonned, snow-covered campground. Was I crazy?
Olympus E-PL1: f4.1, 1/60 sec, ISO 320
PhotoMatix: HDR Toning,IrfanView: Crop
No, I was not crazy - I was on assignment.
Specifically, I was with a group of coworkers sent to measure some buildings whose refurbishment is being designed by the engineering firm where I work. I was told to photograph as many architectural details as possible. In the midst of the hundreds of building shots, I snuck in a few more scenic snaps, too.
Olympus E-PL1: f5.1, 1/60 sec, ISO 250
PhotoMatix: HDR Toning, IrfanView: Crop
Fundy National Park is located a bit more than an hours' drive Southwest of Moncton, near the tiny town of Alma. As the name suggests it faces the Bay Of Fundy. The Bay is an arm of the Atlantic between the North American mainland and the isthmus of Nova Scotia. Its shape and topography allow it to be an extremely tidal body of water. The change between low tide and high (The highest in the world!) is quite the sight.
Olympus E-PL1: f5.5, 1/160 sec, ISO 1600
PhotoMatix: HDR Toning, IrfanView: Crop
Most people bring their own accomodations when camping. For those who do not the Park has a few options. First among these are sturdily built permanent tents like the one on the left. More recent additions are the yurts, shown below.
Olympus E-PL1: f5.6, 1/100 sec, ISO 200
PhotoMatix: HDR Toning, IrfanView: Crop
Olympus E-PL1: f7.1, 1/250 sec, ISO 200
PhotoMatix: HDR Toning, IrfanView: Crop
A wind turbine on a post above one of the park's many kitchen shelters, this one near the yurts.
Olympus E-PL1: f5.6, 1/125 sec, ISO 200
PhotoMatix: HDR Toning, IrfanView: Crop
Muskoka Chairs against the backdrop of the Bay, an active fishing grounds.
Olympus E-PL1: f5.4, 1/125 sec, ISO 1000
On the right is a tailored version. The High Dynamic Range (HDR) editing process allows light ordinarily ignored in a photo to shine through. This brings out more texture and makes the image seem more three-dimensional.
As luck would have it, I began to feel ill while on site. Sadly, the larking around with my camera was cut short. Since I have fewer pictures to share this month, I thought I would give you a 'Before And After' of some photo editing. To the left is a stone, as shot directly out of the camera.
PhotoMatix: HDR Toning, IrfanView: Crop
Fundy National Park is a pretty place. I can see why it is so popular among campers. In a year or two, those visitors will have spiffed up kitchen shelters and washrooms to visit, too. While I hope our team does a good job, I still think most campers' main memories will be of the natural view...
