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On the flight home from Dallas, just after breaking through the clouds I took a quick look around the plane. Almost everyone on the plane was ignoring the beauty right outside those little windows. iPads, Newspapers, in-flight entertainment consoles and cellphones were apparently far more interesting than the play of the sun over the wonderful texture of the top of the clouds.

One of the things photography has given back to me is my interest in the world around me, and I'm thankful for that.

Don't forget to lift your head, look around and enjoy the sights around you. Look for beauty and you'll find it.

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Mon, 20 Feb 2012 13:28:00 -0800 Photo: Cityscape in Dallas, TX http://darrenhumphries.posterous.com/photo-cityscape-in-dallas-tx http://darrenhumphries.posterous.com/photo-cityscape-in-dallas-tx

This shot is from the top of a parking garage in Dallas.  I just really liked all the reflections you can see; the reflected light on the concrete and the reflections in the windows of the buildings.

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Mon, 20 Feb 2012 12:20:00 -0800 Photo: City park pathway at dusk http://darrenhumphries.posterous.com/photo-city-park-pathway-at-dusk http://darrenhumphries.posterous.com/photo-city-park-pathway-at-dusk

I spent last week in Dallas, TX for some training through work.  Unfortunately, I didn't have any time to get out and take photos in some of the places I would have liked, so I just strolled around to places close by.  In the part of Addison I was in there are some wonderfully quiet streets and parks...that were empty.  It was rather strange but certainly peaceful.

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Mon, 20 Feb 2012 11:15:00 -0800 My daughter decided to join me shooting some #urbex http://darrenhumphries.posterous.com/my-daughter-decided-to-join-me-shooting-some http://darrenhumphries.posterous.com/my-daughter-decided-to-join-me-shooting-some

Lauren is a real sport!  I usually don't get any takers when I ask at home if anyone wants to come and shoot a creepy abandoned POW camp.  Imagine that!  This time Lauren asked if she could come along.  She's a great daughter and a great buddy that I'm always happy to spend time with. :)

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Mon, 20 Feb 2012 10:04:00 -0800 Photos: More of the WWII POW Camp in Bowmanville, ON http://darrenhumphries.posterous.com/103522209 http://darrenhumphries.posterous.com/103522209

I just can't help myself!  I can't get enough of this place.  It's amazing to thing of it's history and I love all the urban textures I see in the run down rooms and spaces.

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Mon, 20 Feb 2012 08:56:00 -0800 Photo: Cold day, cold walk by the lake http://darrenhumphries.posterous.com/photo-cold-day-cold-walk-by-the-lake http://darrenhumphries.posterous.com/photo-cold-day-cold-walk-by-the-lake

This was shot on the shores of Lake Ontario in Oshawa.

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Mon, 20 Feb 2012 07:51:00 -0800 Photo: The walls are closing in #urbex http://darrenhumphries.posterous.com/photo-the-walls-are-closing-in-urbex http://darrenhumphries.posterous.com/photo-the-walls-are-closing-in-urbex

Shot at the WWII POW Camp in Bowmanville, ON

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Mon, 20 Feb 2012 06:45:00 -0800 Photo: Escape, now! #urbex http://darrenhumphries.posterous.com/photo-escape-now-urbex http://darrenhumphries.posterous.com/photo-escape-now-urbex

Shot at the WWII POW Camp in Bowmanville, ON

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Sun, 19 Feb 2012 21:59:00 -0800 Photo: Twin lighthouses on a gloomy lake #hdr http://darrenhumphries.posterous.com/photo-twin-lighthouses-on-a-gloomy-lake-hdr http://darrenhumphries.posterous.com/photo-twin-lighthouses-on-a-gloomy-lake-hdr

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Tue, 27 Dec 2011 17:25:00 -0800 Photos of Abandoned WWII POW Camp http://darrenhumphries.posterous.com/photos-of-abandoned-wwii-pow-camp http://darrenhumphries.posterous.com/photos-of-abandoned-wwii-pow-camp

My mom knows how much I love to run around taking photos, so when she heard about this WWII POW camp she told me right away.  I headed out there today and got some cool shots.

Most of the buildings are tightly boarded up but as this is somewhat remote there are bound to be kids breaking open the boards.  I was able to get into one of the buildings and take some photos of the basement.  I have to say, I was thoroughly creeped out being in there...but I lived. ;)

BTW, this camp is in Bowmanville, Ontario.

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Tue, 27 Dec 2011 17:19:00 -0800 My Christmas Calendar photo http://darrenhumphries.posterous.com/my-christmas-calendar-photo http://darrenhumphries.posterous.com/my-christmas-calendar-photo

This is a house just north of where I live.  Once it started snowing earlier this month I jumped in my car and headed that way, not really intending to snap that house, just wanted something with the snow.  But it's hard to ignore a country house like this with new snow falling, isn't it?

This ended up being the photo on the front of the calendars I made for family but I wouldn't trust it as a print for customers.  I had to edit out some powerlines and am not completely pleased with the result.  It's fine from a distance...just stay far away. :)

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Tue, 13 Dec 2011 10:05:00 -0800 I won a photo contest! http://darrenhumphries.posterous.com/i-won-a-photo-contest http://darrenhumphries.posterous.com/i-won-a-photo-contest

Yep, I won a photo contest that DowntownOshawaNews.com was running this month.  There were some great photos there, so I didn't really think I would win, but I was quite please when I was told I had.  No, it's not Canadian National Geographic, but I am still pumped about having won. :)

My prize for winning is a gift certificate to Mad Cafe in Oshawa and a article/interview on the site.

Here is the photo: "Show's Over"

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Thu, 08 Dec 2011 07:49:00 -0800 By the tracks http://darrenhumphries.posterous.com/by-the-tracks http://darrenhumphries.posterous.com/by-the-tracks

I'm really enjoying the process of...processing. :)  A simple photo can really become far more interesting depending on the edit.  I'm not at all one of those straight-from-the-camera types.  I much prefer to create something artistic and different when I can.  Don't get me wrong, some shots are great with minimal to no edits but whenever I think it warrants I will create a mood in my shots.

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Wed, 23 Nov 2011 09:00:53 -0800 PhotoArt - Farmland in Autumn http://darrenhumphries.posterous.com/photoart-farmland-in-autumn http://darrenhumphries.posterous.com/photoart-farmland-in-autumn
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Not too sure how I should label my posts that are just photos, so I will try the PhotoArt label.  With these being posted on twitter and other places I want people to know what to expect before hitting the link. :)

This shot is an HDR of a local barn.  It's actually a tiny little farm but there is a bunch of junk around it.  While it's not the most beautiful for neighbors I makes for cool photos. ;)  I muted the colours on this shot to give it different feel than most of my other shots.  Hope you like it.

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Wed, 23 Nov 2011 06:40:59 -0800 Xavier's Mansion http://darrenhumphries.posterous.com/xaviers-mansion http://darrenhumphries.posterous.com/xaviers-mansion
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This is Parkwood Estate in Oshawa, Ontario which has been in quite a few movies including the first X-Men.  Kinda cool to have this close by.  :)

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Sat, 19 Nov 2011 07:19:17 -0800 "Misty river". The first print I have sold. http://darrenhumphries.posterous.com/misty-river-the-first-print-i-have-sold http://darrenhumphries.posterous.com/misty-river-the-first-print-i-have-sold
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This shot is a local river.  More importantly, this is the first shot I have sold.  A buyer in the US has ordered a 20x24 canvas box of it and I have to say that it's quite a boost to my ego.  Hey, who doesn't need a boost from time to time. :)

It's been a long time since I updated this blog but I do plan on posting more regularly here.  

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Mon, 26 Sep 2011 21:41:36 -0700 Peaceful pond http://darrenhumphries.posterous.com/peaceful-pond http://darrenhumphries.posterous.com/peaceful-pond

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I was driving past this farm and almost missed this great pond since it's tucked behind some trees. Glad I didn't.

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Fri, 09 Sep 2011 21:57:07 -0700 I blame Google http://darrenhumphries.posterous.com/i-blame-google http://darrenhumphries.posterous.com/i-blame-google

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It's been quite a while since I posted here an I'm going to have to blame Google for that. This blog has turned into my photography catch-all but with Google's new social network it's easy to forget about blogs and other sites.

Google+ has a great platform for posting pictures and albums and a very active community. When I post here the view count is depressingly low but on G+ I get instant feedback from others.

Hey, I'm not saying we should forget about blogs, but I bet there are many of them sitting quiet while their owners are on this new social network. Maybe if The blog comment system was tied to G+ we could see more activity here. Hmmmm...

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Wed, 17 Aug 2011 15:00:00 -0700 Just a few random shots... http://darrenhumphries.posterous.com/just-a-few-random-shots http://darrenhumphries.posterous.com/just-a-few-random-shots

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Wed, 17 Aug 2011 13:00:00 -0700 Invasion! http://darrenhumphries.posterous.com/invasion http://darrenhumphries.posterous.com/invasion

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