Through the Lens – Lighting and Contrast

Living in Fernie, it's easy to think about the mountains as large and dominant. When I took this shot of Mt. Fernie, the Three Sisters and Mt. Proctor, I used a wide-angle lens because I wanted to emphasize a different perspective than our typical experience of these mountains. Putting them into a visual context that is mostly sky and atmosphere reminds me that just because something is perceived as dominant doesn't necessarily mean it is.
Kevan Wilkie
www.68photography.ca

I recently traveled to Mexico to photograph a destination wedding for a Fernie local. While there I had the chance to walk around and shoot a little for fun. Seeking refuge from the harsh light and heat, I walked through the historic port outside of Playa Del Carmen that was densely covered by palm trees and took this shot. I love the way the light plays off some of the leaves, the sharp contrast highlights and shadows, and the richness of the different shades of green.
Duane Clemens
6:8 Photography
www.68photography.ca

High above Bogota, Colombia, sits this church on Monserrate Hill. We got stranded in Bogota due to flight delays and cancellations. By the time we had recovered from a day and night’s travel, it was a cool, cloudy, almost colourless August afternoon. We made our way up to the church that overlooks the city. Mother and daughter were making their way out of the silent church.
Jamie Hide
www.jamiehide.com
Monserrate: Mother and Daughter