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Niagara Power - Image Breakdown

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The winter winds whipped frigid through the harsh, desolate landscape. It was a place of loneliness, loss, and abandonment, where the howl of an ever-present storm was the only song. A place that once kindled life, laughter, and warmth but where now isolation and depression reigned with unyielding resolve. Only the mighty waterfall raged on - fierce and awesome. Thundering with a fury that roared its dominance. A constant reminder contrasting the fickle impermanence of all who sought to claim that land as their own.

Captured on a Canon 6DMkII
160mm・f/14・ISO 200・1 second

Cape Breton Highlands - Image Analysis

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Serenity

Standing atop those rolling green hills along the rugged coastline of the Atlantic Ocean, watching a rapidly setting sun, I could tangibly feel the calm as it washed over me. The view that riveted my eyes at the end of a long tiring hike was more than worth it. I waited over an hour for the sun to cast just the right light on that incredible scene, and it did not disappoint. As golden rays illuminated the hills, casting long shadows and highlighting every blade of grass, the waves crashed against the shoreline below in a soothing melody that tugged at the tendrils of every fond memory. And in that moment, I felt it. Serenity. As if time itself had slowed down, and all that mattered was the beauty that lay resplendent before me.

Captured on a Canon 6DMkII
64mm・f/11・ISO 100・1/6 seconds

Hidden Lake Territorial Park - Image Breakdown

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There’s a place that they call Heaven
Just south of town way up on a hill
They say you can see for miles
And when the sun goes down
Time stands still
So, hey, here’s what I was hoping
Maybe you feel like taking a drive
‘Coz I can take you on a trip to Heaven
And have you back by tonight.

- from the song “Heaven” by Jake Owens

Captured on a Canon 6DMkII
24mm・f/14・ISO 100・1/8 seconds