Dave Ellis: June Photography Recap
/Dave Ellis is an Omemee-area wildlife photographer. PTBOCanada often features his work in our Good Morning PTBO posts, where a single shot captures a moment of time in nature.
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Photos: Moose Spotted Roaming Bobcaygeon Neighbourhood
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Local man Frank Cairns shared photos of a moose in his Bobcaygeon neighbourhood.
Cairns shared his unique captures of the moose on his street in Perfectus Point, Bobcaygeon to social media.
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Photo Series of Unbelievable Dave Ellis Captures Prove Otter and Smallmouth Bass Are Not Photoshopped
/A ‘Good Morning PTBO’ picture by Dave Ellis posted to our social media platforms Thursday morning stirred up some speculation.
photo by dave ellis.
The one of a kind capture shows a local otter eating a smallmouth bass on the Otonabee River.
“When you shoot at a fast shutter speed the camera freezes the action and it sometimes looks unnatural,” Ellis explains. “I can assure you that the otter did catch this fish and the picture is not photoshopped.”
The series of captures below shows the otter catching the bass.
“Thank you for all of the nice comments on my photo. I really appreciate them and I am glad you enjoyed the photo. It was phenomenal to watch the otter catch this fish,” Ellis adds.
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SPARK Photo Festival Launches App For Mapped Exhibits Around Peterborough
/Seeing the work of 26 artists throughout April became more convenient as the 2022 SPARK Photo Festival launched a mobile app mapping exhibits across Peterborough that launched Monday.
“Big Yellow Taxi” by Heather Doughty. Doughty developed a passion for nature combined with her photography and is located at 129 Hunter St. W. Photo courtesy of SPARK Photo Festival.
The free app Toureka! — developed by Peterborough’s Brad Carson — contains digital versions of each exhibit with information and provides pinpoint locations for viewing each piece in person. The festival runs throughout April until the 30th.
The interactive map on the website is the web-browser version of the app. There is also have a print brochure (with an old-school map), free to pick up at exhibit venues.
“These new digital tools allow visitors to find more information about the photographers, the venues, and exhibit hours while on-the-go, at the same time reducing our environmental impact,” says Ken Powell, Chair, SPARK Board of Directors. “The photographers and venues put in a huge amount of effort creating their exhibits and we’re making it easier for everyone to find them and tour the region throughout the month.”
The app’s funding came from the Ontario Trillium Foundation Community Building Fund. The grant covered a portion of the operating costs to help SPARK recover from the effects of the pandemic.
There will be a QR code posted at each exhibit that visitors can scan to visit the SPARK website and get direct links to the interactive Festival map and the app stores or get the Toureka! app online. Everything you need to visit SPARK is at your fingertips.
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Awesome Photos From 6th Annual Pink In the Rink Night At PMC
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$73,923 raised to kick cancer's ass
Read MoreNew Art Exhibit In Peterborough Features Photos Of Abandoned Houses & Buildings In Rural Ontario
/Peterborough artist Julie Douglas and Brighton artist Mark S. Gagne have teamed up for a unique photo exhibit at Ashburnham Ale House in East City for the month of November. Entitled "Chasing Shadows", it features stunning photos of abandoned buildings and spaces throughout Ontario, including several from Peterborough. Here are just a few...
1. "Old Telly"
(Photograph was taken in an abandoned farmhouse near Colborne, Ont. Many articles were left behind such as couches, chairs, an antique stove, and vintage televisions.)
Mark S. Gagne
2. "Ascension"
(Photograph was taken in the Mount St. Joseph Convent in Peterborough.)
Mark S. Gagne
3. "21 Steps"
(Photograph was taken in an abandoned farmhouse near Peterborough. In older homes such as this one, you'll find that stairways have shorter risers and more steps compared to newer homes.)
Mark S. Gagne
4. "Old Trike"
(Photograph was taken in an abandoned house near Campbellford. Many vintage children's toys were found in this home, including dolls, board games and this lonely little trike.)
Mark S. Gagne
5. "Traces"
(Photograph taken in an abandoned farmhouse near Warsaw.)
Julie Douglas
6. "Waiting"
(Photograph taken in an abandoned house near Hastings.)
Julie Douglas
7. "Spirit of the Piano"
(Photograph taken in an abandoned house near Campbellford.)
Julie Douglas
8. "Alice Hastings 2"
(Photograph taken in an abandoned house near Hastings.)
Julie Douglas
St. Peter's Secondary School Celebrating Its 100 Anniversary This Year
/St. Peter's is celebrating its 100th anniversary in Peterborough this year—the school opened its door at its original location on September 2, 1913 with 59 students. The official anniversary weekend takes place this year on Thanksgiving, October 11th and 12th. Contact St. Peter's with your own memories of the school here, learn more about celebrations here, and view pictures from past yearbooks here. Watch the video below from a history buff who happened to find some abandoned photographs from St. Peter's taken in 1916 and 1920 that will be used as part of the celebrations.
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