Our first love for photography here on Vancouver Island has to be the homes that dot our landscapes. Whether they are new, modern structures, or old, weathered and character-rich homes, they are all of interest. In particular the older homes really tell a story, we find, one that is so quintessentially Vancouver Island. Join us [...]
Posts Tagged ‘Texture’
Home Is Where You Hang Your Hat
Posted: 10th April 2013 by ToadHollowPhoto in PhotographyTags: Architecture, Canada, HDR, Photography, Texture, Vancouver Island
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The Rusty Truck And Topaz Labs Detail 3 Plugin
Posted: 9th April 2013 by ToadHollowPhoto in Photography, ReviewTags: Antique, Canada, Cowichan, Duncan, HDR, Heritage, Photography, Rust, Texture, Trucks, Vancouver Island, Weathered
Recently we were contacted by the terrific folks at Topaz Labs with a request to try out their brand new Topaz Labs Detail™ 3 Plugin for Photoshop. Time is critical for us here at The Hollow and thus any chance we get to try out new software and techniques can be very exciting. Any tool [...]
A Crooked Shed’s Life
Posted: 6th December 2012 by ToadHollowPhoto in PhotographyTags: Architecture, Canada, HDR, Heritage, Landscape, Photography, Texture, Vancouver Island, Weathered, West Coast
Oh, the stories this tired old crooked building could tell. Even its very construct reveals a plethora of secrets and tales of yesterday. But only to those that truly seek them. This is definitely one of my favorite pictures we’ve ever taken. There is an entire world to be found in this wonderful old shed, [...]
A City Landmark Lies Forlorn
Posted: 25th October 2012 by ToadHollowPhoto in PhotographyTags: Abandoned, Architecture, Canada, Downtown, HDR, Heritage, Photography, Rust, Texture, Urban, Urbex, Vancouver Island, Victoria, Weathered
Sometimes we encounter a story in the city that is so profound it’s actually difficult to write about. As the years go by the issues become more complex and tangled as people pass on, bylaws change and society continues to evolve. Today’s story is one such story. Today’s story features a city landmark that almost [...]
Haulin’ The Goods
Posted: 17th October 2012 by ToadHollowPhoto in Photography, The Toad's Tonka ToysTags: Antique, Artifact, Canada, Cowichan, Forest, HDR, Heritage, Museum, Photography, Restoration, Rust, Texture, Trucks, Vancouver Island, Weathered
It’s an almost magical place that can capture the imagination of those who visit. Especially if you’re a Toad who loves antique heavy duty equipment. You could seriously get lost in here for hours on end and come back the very next day and start all over discovering the most amazing things. We’re visiting the [...]
The Hollow’s Gate
Posted: 7th September 2012 by ToadHollowPhoto in PhotographyTags: Canada, Cowichan, HDR, Landscape, Photography, Texture, Vancouver Island, Weathered, West Coast
Much like chasing the fabled Yeti through the snow-caps of the Swiss Alps, this has been in the planning stages for years now. Armed with only a 10 megapixel sensor and a 50mm prime lens, we stalked our quarry with steely determination. As we sat, waiting, in our chairs the mythical being finally emerged from [...]
Higgledy-Piggledy House
Posted: 8th August 2012 by ToadHollowPhoto in PhotographyTags: Abandoned, Architecture, Canada, HDR, Heritage, Photography, Texture, Urban, Urbex, Vancouver Island, Victoria, Weathered, West Coast
It’s a scene straight from a Harry Potter movie. Or perhaps it’s the headquarters for the pending zombie infestation, or even the convention facility for the four horsemen of the apocalypse. It certainly needs tidying up before the next meeting to avoid someone having to go to a doctor for a rather nasty tetanus shot. [...]
Treasures Left Behind
Posted: 31st May 2012 by ToadHollowPhoto in Photography, The Antiques Toad ShowTags: Antique, Artifact, Canada, HDR, Heritage, Museum, Photography, Texture, Vancouver Island, Weathered, West Coast
The more I learn about people from previous generations and the hardships and experiences they had, the more I respect and admire them. I think this is a large reason for the inherent interest we all find in visiting our local museums and viewing and learning about our history. Nothing can put you directly in [...]
Things Are Heating Up Around Here!
Posted: 26th April 2012 by ToadHollowPhoto in Photography, The Antiques Toad ShowTags: Antique, Artifact, Canada, HDR, Heritage, Museum, Photography, Rust, Texture, Vancouver Island, Weathered, West Coast
As we find spring approaching, everyone begins to revel at the notion of warmer and longer days to enjoy. We have a wood burning fireplace at The Hollow for our source of heat, and I can honestly tell you my flippers start getting tired from stacking, chopping and carrying wood for 11 months straight, and [...]
A Toad And A Cat
Posted: 5th April 2012 by ToadHollowPhoto in Photography, The Toad's Tonka ToysTags: Antique, Artifact, Canada, Cowichan, HDR, Heritage, Museum, Photography, Rust, Texture, Vancouver Island, Weathered, West Coast
We like to march to the beat of a different drummer here at The Hollow. Holidays are a wonderful time to take a break, reflect on life and spend time with your friends and family. And in many cases, holidays are about the kids. As the Easter weekend approaches, talk almost always turns to Easter [...]
