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Lone Tree in Winter Field

Duncan Rawlinson photographed this winter scene in the 1000 Islands region of Ontario, Canada. A single bare tree occupies a snow-covered field, its dark branches reaching upward against a pale, overcast sky. Behind it, a dense line of evergreens and leafless deciduous trees marks the edge of the field. The muted tones of gray, white, and soft blue define the cold afternoon. The composition centers on the solitary tree, emphasizing its isolation in the empty field. This photograph captures the spare beauty of rural Ontario in winter.

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Super Snow Moon Rising

The super snow moon of February 2019, the largest full moon of that year, rises over the St. Lawrence River in this stitched aerial photograph by Duncan Rawlinson. The Thousand Islands Bridge crosses the frame at dusk with its deck lights just coming on, and their reflections hang in the open water below the span. Beyond the bridge, ice covers the river in a pale sheet that runs toward the moonlit channel. Snow lines both shores and the cottage lights of Ivy Lea glint through the trees at left. The sky grades from the last warmth of sunset at the edges to deep blue overhead. Ivy Lea, Ontario, Canada.

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Frozen Clearing Above the River

Duncan Rawlinson photographed this winter scene in the Thousand Islands region of Ontario, Canada. The view shows a snow-covered clearing stretching toward the St. Lawrence River, visible in the distance under an overcast sky. Bare deciduous saplings and frost-coated evergreens line the foreground, their branches heavy with fresh snow. The colors—white, gray, and pale brown—create a calm, still mood. The composition leads the eye from the textured undergrowth through the middle ground of young trees to the water beyond. This photograph records a February day along the river.

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Storm Light Reflected on Car Hood

Duncan Rawlinson photographed this reflection on a vehicle’s polished hood in the 1000 Islands region of Ontario, Canada. The curved surface mirrors a stormy sky at dusk, with bands of warm peach and cool teal stretching across the frame. Bare tree branches reach into the reflected scene, their dark silhouettes contrasting with the lit clouds. Dry grasses and shoreline vegetation appear at the top edge, anchoring the composition in the natural setting. The image transforms an everyday surface into a study of light, weather, and how the physical surroundings appear in reflection.

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Island Boathouses Through Winter Pines

Duncan Rawlinson photographed this winter scene in the Thousand Islands region of Ontario, Canada. A tall pine anchors the right foreground, its weathered trunk and rust-colored needles framing the view across calm water. Two small islands sit in the middle distance, each crowned with evergreens and a single red boathouse that contrasts with the snow-dusted ground. The water reflects the muted gray sky and the dark forms of the islands, creating a mirror-like surface broken only by faint ripples. Bare deciduous trees and snow-covered shorelines recede into the misty background, while a small sapling with copper leaves adds a warm accent to the lower center. The overcast light softens contrasts across the composition. The photograph captures the off-season in this archipelago, where boathouses and cottages rest dormant among the islands.

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Dillon Pinnacles Over Blue Mesa

Duncan Rawlinson photographed this view at Curecanti National Recreation Area in Colorado. The Dillon Pinnacles rise sharply above the calm waters of Blue Mesa Reservoir, their deeply eroded volcanic spires catching afternoon light. Sparse vegetation clings to the rolling slopes below the formations, while the blue water reflects the clear sky. The wide composition captures the scale of the geology and the still reservoir. This scene documents the distinctive terrain of western Colorado, where ancient volcanic rock meets the state’s largest body of water.

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Twin Trees and Rocky Island

Duncan Rawlinson photographed this panoramic view of the Thousand Islands in Ontario, Canada. Two bare trees rise from shallow water, symmetrically framing a small rocky island crowned with a navigation marker. The still surface mirrors the overcast sky, creating a study in reflection and balance. The black-and-white treatment emphasizes the simple geometry of the composition and the calm mood of the scene. A distant forested shoreline marks the far edge, while the glassy water holds the soft gradations of cloud cover above.

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Fog Banks Over Thousand Islands Water

Duncan Rawlinson photographed this scene in the 1000 Islands region of Ontario, Canada. Thick fog drifts across the water, softening the silhouettes of tree-lined islands and reducing the view to bands of gray and white. The mist compresses distance, layering the islands into faint, overlapping shapes. A small structure on the right anchors the composition. The calm water reflects the diffused light, creating a monochromatic study of atmosphere and landform. The panoramic frame emphasizes the horizontal sweep of fog moving through the archipelago.

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Gananoque Boat Line Cruising the 1000 Islands

Duncan Rawlinson photographed this tour vessel operating in the 1000 Islands region of Ontario, Canada. The white hull of the Thousand Islander IV displays the Gananoque Boat Line branding as it moves through calm water. Passengers fill the open upper deck and enclosed cabin below, while Canadian flags fly from the stern and bow. The forested shoreline of the archipelago forms a green backdrop under a partly cloudy sky. The boat’s wake spreads across the river’s surface, documenting a typical sightseeing cruise through this popular freshwater destination. The image records both the vessel’s design and its role in regional tourism along the St. Lawrence River.

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Wake Across Winter Islands

Duncan Rawlinson photographed this aerial view over the Thousand Islands region of Ontario, Canada. A lone boat traces a clean wake across calm water, its path rippling outward in parallel lines that draw the eye through the frame. Small forested islands anchor the left side of the composition, their bare branches and dusted shorelines marking the early cold. The monochrome treatment emphasizes the tonal contrast between smooth water and textured landforms, while the distant archipelago fades into soft gray. The scene captures a late-autumn day on the St. Lawrence River.

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