Warm and cool tones are another part of colour wheel theory. Warm tones like orange and red, etc., are thought to induce feelings of warmth (e.g., coziness, affection), whereas cool tones like blues and greens are thought to bring forth feelings of "coolness" (e.g., calmness, coldness). Individual colours also have more specific feelings associated with them (e.g., like blue, which is associated with trust and power), but that's for another post. 😏 This photo encapsulates a bit of the full spectrum of different types of tones. Cool tones with the blue sky, warm tones with the orange from the sunrise, and neutral tones from the white snow and black silhouettes of the trees. 📷 So the question is: How does the photo make you feel in terms of the tones? Drop a 🔥 for warm, a ❄️ for cool, or a ⚖️ for neutral, and follow @my_togblog for more tips, ideas, and stories. . . . . #colortheory #colortheoryclass #fall2021 #autumnphotography #photographytips #photographytipsandtricks #photographytipsforbeginners #photographybeginner #photographybeginners #photographytips101 #mytogblog

For something different, I decided to try doing a photo set in an industrial park area of Barrie. The objective was to try and find beauty in an area not typically known for that. This photo was one of the better ones of that lot. I thought the sign was kind of unusual for a business of this type, and of course, I liked the "retro-vibe." Add in some lines with the fences and wires, plus the sunrise, and it turned out not half-bad. I thought of waiting and moving around to try and get the sign to be pointing at the sunrise but wasn't sure the angle, light, and line of sight were going to work for that anyways. Plus, in the end, I think this version has a more authentic feel to it anyways. To me, that's more of the essence of good street photography. Like this ❤️ post if you agree! And, follow 🎯 @my_togblog for tips, ideas, and discussions about photography, social media, and content creation. . . . . . #streetphotographycommunity #streetphotographyworldwide #streetphotographyincolors #streetphotographyjournal #streetphotographytribe #streetphotographycolor #streetphotographynow #streetphotographycollective #mytogblog

Knowing about colour theory is a great way to add another dimension to your photography or designs. This is one of the things I've been reading about recently to help do just that. Intuitively, we often have a sense that certain colours work well together. Sometimes this is because they're complimentary (i.e., contrasting, like blue and yellow), analogous (i.e., similar, like certain shades of blue and green), or monochromatic (i.e., the same, as in shades of the same colour). Relationships such as these are reflected on the colour wheel, which is a design tool that encapsulates how the different spectrum of colours are related to one another. Canva has an awesome version of this, which you access for free. All that's to say, I think one of the reasons this photo works is the analogous relationship between the green trees and yellow plants opposite to one another, with the line of the train tracks and the blue of the sky diving these colours diagonally. So there can be a bit of science behind creating art. The challenge with this, I've found, is to find a way to embed those scientific and/or design principles in your consciousness in such a way that these can facilitate rather than constrain your creative process. Do you like to try combining theory with practice? Do you more prefer to "go with the flow"? Or do you like to do a bit of both? . . . . . #colourphotography #creativephotography #photographytips #photographytipsforbeginners #photographytipsandtricks #photographytips101 #photographyblog #mytogblog #fallphotography #autumnphotography

Reflections on Mill Street, Sunday morning in Angus, Ontario. I'm glad that I caught this one with the lights green. It makes for a good metaphor. With the reflections in the puddles left from last night's storm, it says: stuff is going to happen; the thing to do is just keep moving forward. 😉👍 Or on a sillier note, it also could say "go ahead" and follow @my_togblog . These things depend on one's perspective 🤣 . . . . . #reflectionphotography #photographyblog #photographyblogger #photoblogger #sundayphoto #sundayphotography #angusontario

Instagram and other social media platforms are awash in generic content. And with the advent of Artificial Intelligence (AI) content production tools, it's about to get even worse. Today, there are tools that can not only help find content ideas but also can assist with writing the content. Add in some stock photos or AI-generated talking head videos and boom! You can produce content on a truly massive scale! But there's a problem: AI-generated content tends to be generic and relatively uninspiring in nature. Without human intervention, it mostly just adds to the ever-growing tidal wave of "junk" crashing against the shores of our feeds and browsers. And that's where the opening is for you and me to produce content that's authentic, distinctive, and inspiring! Are you ready for this challenge? Let me know in the comments 🗨️ & 🎯 follow @my_togblog for more tips! . . . . . #socialmediatips #socialmediatipsandtricks #socialmediatipsforbusiness #socialmediatips101 #socialmediatipsmarketing #socialmediatips2021 #socialmediatipsforyou #socialmediatipsforsmallbusinesses #mytogblog

Black Friday has come and gone, but perhaps you're still thinking about potential stocking stuffer ideas for the photography lover in your life. Well, I've got you covered here. Some guiding principles of stocking stuffer gifts might be: 1. Compact in size (so as to fit in the stocking); 2. "Bonus Gift" in nature (i.e., usually not the main present); 3. Not too expensive (see point number 2 above); and 4. OK, if it's more on the utilitarian side (again, see #2) With these principles in mind, this is the list I came up with. That last one might violate the "not too expensive" principle, but maybe it's ok if that person's been extra good this year! What would be on your "stocking stuffer" gift list? Let me know in the comments 🗨️ and follow 🎯 @my_togblog for more ideas, tips, and stories. 👍 . . . . . #photographyfun #photographyblog #photographylover #photographyblogger #photographyhobby #photoblogger #mytogblog #beginnerphotographer

Goodbye, Autumn; hello, Winter! 🎃☃️ ⠀ That’s what came to mind as I came across these snow-covered pumpkins that had been discarded into this ravine. ⠀ Just one of the finds from my hike on the weekend. Check out today’s Story for another one (and a laugh). 😏 And, consider following 👉 @my_togblog for photos, ideas, tips, and stories. . . . . . #autumnphoto #autumnphotos #autumnphotography #autumnphotoshoot #autumnphotosession #autumnphotographer #photographyblogger #photographyblog #mytogblog

Layers of colour. Niagara escarpment, near Lavendar, Ontario. Layering is a compositional technique that can help add depth to landscapes or other photographs. It involves using objects or other elements situated in the foreground, mid-ground, and background to create a sense of depth. The flowers, barns, and trees form one dimension of the layers in this photo. But here I was also able to combine that with the "colour layers" of yellow, green, white, and blue. And I think that combination makes this my most successful example of how to use this technique that I've been able to produce so far. It can be tough to find all that working together, but knowing what to look for does make it a bit easier. . . . . . #photographytips #photographytipsandtricks #photographytipsforbeginners #photographytips101 #photographycomposition #landscapephotography #landscapephotographylover #landscapephotographydaily #discoverontario #ruralphotography #mytogblog

Abandoned Circle K Frosters, Glen Eton Park Skating Rink, Angus, Ontario. This is one of those photos that are either "super innovative" or "super silly," depending on one's perspective and mood. I took this photo back in the late summer, on the way home from a relatively non-productive photo walk. It was a little too late and too dark to get much in the way of decent shots. Then I came upon the "abandoned Circle K Frosters" and thought "why not"? And ever since then, I've gone back-and-forth on whether or not to bother posting this one. Or maybe do it in Stories. Or perhaps not all? But today, I again say "why not"? After all, it's good to experiment a bit as a content creator. Do you have these internal discussions? Which side usually wins? Let me know in the comments & follow @my_togblog for more photos, tips, and stories. 😊 . . . . . #photographyhobby #photographyfun #life_is_street #suburbanphotography #angusontario #circlek #streetphotographyincolors #photoblog #mytogblog

Added some new additions to the Christmas village this year,including the Toy Store (slide 1), Christmas Tree farm (slide 2), and Christmas tree customers (slide 3). Also jazzed up the shopping district with some new lights (slides 4-6). ⠀ Have you finished your holiday decorating and/or shopping? . . . . . #christmasvillage #miniatureworld #miniaturephotography #december2021 #christmasvibes🎄