Out Shootin’
I’ve been trying to take my camera out more, and just shoot around the city. Here’s some of what I’ve shot. (That one is a 41-image pano; go see the
The photography and musings of Dave Sutherland
I’ve been trying to take my camera out more, and just shoot around the city. Here’s some of what I’ve shot. (That one is a 41-image pano; go see the
The infamous Hobos with Nikons had the good fortune to be invited into the Central Masonic Temple in downtown Edmonton. The Freemasons are looking to get the 1930s building added
The “Hobos” (our little informal photography club) gathered in spite of the cold to witness the official light-up of Edmonton’s new Neon Sign Museum, an outdoor attraction featuring some historical
The McLeod Building, downtown Edmonton. I think this is my favourite heritage building in the city. The brick, the ornamentation, the painted sign, the fire escape and massive wall of
I was inspired by the beautifully snow-covered trees to bundle up and take a long walk in the snow and cold to take some photos in the valley last night.
Jenn was lovely enough to model for a few of us who have very little experience shooting models. She had recently bought the dress and thought it might be good for the occasion, combined with a nice fall setting.Read MoreFall, 1950s
Went shooting at the Alberta Culture Days festival on 104 St. last weekend with some photographer buddies. By far my favourite shots were of the closing band, The Dudes.Read MoreThe Dudes at Alberta Culture Days
My wife and I just returned from a fun evening of tasting a variety of olive oils and balsamic vinegars. Sound strange? Aren’t those just things you buy at the grocery store for the cheapest price because they all taste the same?Read MoreTasting the Evoolution
Edmonton always seems to be just on the cusp of big changes toward building a more sustainable city, and we have probably the biggest potential of any city in Canada to set a new standard that cities around the world could look up to and strive to be like. But all the progress we make seems to stall, but I have some ideas that might help.Read MoreEdmonton Does Not Suck (Or at Least Could Suck Less)
Old Strathcona is what it is today because it is a vibrant, active, and desirable neighborhood. It will continue to succeed and grow with more residents, not more parking. It will survive the loss of a parking lot.Read MoreBuild Communities, Not Parking Lots Redux
The City of Edmonton recently posted their street sweeping schedule for 2011, and it shows that this city has got to straighten out its priorities while it gives priority to far-flung suburbs over inner city neighborhoods and even downtown.Read MoreCoE Street Sweeping Reflects Poor Priorities