Here it is! My second post about our trip to Kenosee. This time it's nature and the golf course that takes the spotlight.
Kenosee has so much to offer in terms of natural and man-made beauty. The golf course is beautifully green and well kept while being suitable for golfers of all levels. Although I am trying to learn golf, this time I decided to tag along with my camera. Seeing the course through the lens was wonderful! There were so many great landscapes but also, surprisingly, a lot of amazing detail shots to be had. I switched lenses often during the 18 holes and was happy to be just with Trevor and behind a steady group of three (lots of time for photos without dragging out the process). It was nice to be able to focus on nature and esthetics and also great to have no other golfers in the way while taking shots of Trevor during his play.
After our day of golf we ate supper at the clubhouse as we watched a storm approach. This could not have been a better idea! As the storm rolled in we finished our dinner and I set up my tripod on the #1 tee box which so conveniently happens to be located high above the course facing west. The combination of the storm coming in and the sun setting simultaneously in the same direction was breathtaking. I took this opportunity to get some longer exposures and lighting and clouds became the stars of the show. With a 10-second or more exposure, the continuous lightning served as God's own personal lighting, creating depth and interest within the clouds. Just below, a glow of pink settled on the horizon as the sun set behind the clouds.
Then there are the lakes: Kenosee Lake and Little Kenosee Lake. Super warm and a little green, they were fun for swimming but even better for photographs! Lucky for us, our campsite backed on to Little Kenosee Lake and although getting to the water proved to be a challenge, I did get some great photos of the trees silhouetted against the lake at sunset. No rubber boots required :). The boys (friends of ours joined us for the last night) also went out kayaking on the lake more than once while the girls hung out on the beach!
And the stars. Far out of reach of city lights, our friends' campsite provided a great place for my first crack at night sky photography. With a fire lighting the trees ever so slightly, I held down the shutter for a ridiculous 4 and a half minutes (I have purchased a cable release since). I was rewarded upon uploading my images with a great view of the stars and the trees visible as well.
All in all, I found Kenosee to be an amazing adventure full of great photo opportunities and I plan on going for more than three days next year. Stay tuned for one more post somewhat related to this trip!
Kenosee has so much to offer in terms of natural and man-made beauty. The golf course is beautifully green and well kept while being suitable for golfers of all levels. Although I am trying to learn golf, this time I decided to tag along with my camera. Seeing the course through the lens was wonderful! There were so many great landscapes but also, surprisingly, a lot of amazing detail shots to be had. I switched lenses often during the 18 holes and was happy to be just with Trevor and behind a steady group of three (lots of time for photos without dragging out the process). It was nice to be able to focus on nature and esthetics and also great to have no other golfers in the way while taking shots of Trevor during his play.
After our day of golf we ate supper at the clubhouse as we watched a storm approach. This could not have been a better idea! As the storm rolled in we finished our dinner and I set up my tripod on the #1 tee box which so conveniently happens to be located high above the course facing west. The combination of the storm coming in and the sun setting simultaneously in the same direction was breathtaking. I took this opportunity to get some longer exposures and lighting and clouds became the stars of the show. With a 10-second or more exposure, the continuous lightning served as God's own personal lighting, creating depth and interest within the clouds. Just below, a glow of pink settled on the horizon as the sun set behind the clouds.
Then there are the lakes: Kenosee Lake and Little Kenosee Lake. Super warm and a little green, they were fun for swimming but even better for photographs! Lucky for us, our campsite backed on to Little Kenosee Lake and although getting to the water proved to be a challenge, I did get some great photos of the trees silhouetted against the lake at sunset. No rubber boots required :). The boys (friends of ours joined us for the last night) also went out kayaking on the lake more than once while the girls hung out on the beach!
And the stars. Far out of reach of city lights, our friends' campsite provided a great place for my first crack at night sky photography. With a fire lighting the trees ever so slightly, I held down the shutter for a ridiculous 4 and a half minutes (I have purchased a cable release since). I was rewarded upon uploading my images with a great view of the stars and the trees visible as well.
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