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Take a Tour of Ontario Ghost Towns

March 25, 2011 in news

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A tweet from @OnHighlands sent me to the Ontario Ghost Towns index, a section of GhostTownPix.com, that is “dedicated to all those forgotten communities, which whether due to lousy planning, impossible dreams, or rotten luck, just didn’t make it.”

The site has a list of over 40 abandoned or nearly empty towns in eastern Ontario alone; there are probably hundreds indexed on the site from Ontario, and even more in their BC, NWT, and Saskatchewan sections. Each ghost town – some of them no more than a foundation – has a little write-up and history, a photo, and a handy Google map showing where to find it.

Not exactly an outdoor extreme sport, I agree, but some of these locations could be neat for you photobugs. With places like Eldorado, CFB Picton, and Cordova Mines, it could make for some fun spelunking!

Check out the Ontario Ghost Towns page on GhostTownPix.com.

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Winter Picture Taking Tips from the MEC Pros

February 23, 2011 in nature

Photo courtesy of MEC Nora at the MEC blog has posted a great article with tips on taking photos in the winter, which can be especially tricky. I’m always eager to hear suggestions on how to take a better shot – I’m a self-confessed amateur, but I take a lot of pics for this OutdoorOttawa (and to rub my fun into friends-with-jobs’ noses on Facebook, of course).

Nora spoke with three MEC photographers for their best recommendations. Some general guidelines:

  • Overexpose (+1 EV) when shooting snow, so it doesn’t come out grey.
  • Early morning or late afternoon gives the best quality light.
  • Don’t stow your camera in your pack – get a handy camera case.

The pros had a few more tips, so head to the MEC Blog and read the full article. There are also some good suggestions in the comments, so check them out!

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