One of my current projects is to create abstract photographs of my hometown of Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, Canada.
With abstract photographs, we try to reflect the mood or emotions or qualities of a place. Each Tuesday, I’ll present a new image from the project.
Sailboats in Winter
Lake Ontario is a magnet for all who live, work and visit the small town of Niagara-on-the-Lake. Last year, I took sailing lessons for the very first time and discovered a brand new (for me) culture – where kids and families spend much of their summer on the water.
However, the sailing season is short as winters are long and cold in this area. The sailboats are grounded for a good part of the year, nestled together; their masts in stillness reaching into the sky, always a reminder on the horizon that summer will come again.
It has a world class theatre called the Shaw Festival, which draws thousands from April through November.
This town was the first capital of Canada and one of the major battlegrounds for the War of 1812. You can see re-enactments at Fort George. The U.S. counterpart, Fort Niagara, can be seen across the river.
This is one of the best agricultural areas in all of Canada, known for its fruit – grapes especially, and is now home to more than 100 wineries.
This is quite lovely Kim! I find myself more and more drawn to the abstract since I began my pond project. Saying the most with the least…a wonderful way to approach photograph!
What a lovely idea, to create abstract photos from your hometown! I shall look forward to seeing them when the time comes for you to share them! You have made a good start with your sailboats in winter!
Oh, I can’t wait to follow along with this project and witness how you interpret your hometown in an abstract fashion. You have certainly captured the frigid cold and the idea of community, with all these nestled masts, huddled together as if in protection from the winter weather. Beautiful!
Thanks, Kim. This reminds me of the great satisfaction I have received from abstracts and prompts me to pursue the subject again. I started yesterday with some views of a water jug, posted on Flickr……….not my best, but will keep on going.
Can’t wait to see more in the abstract series!