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Barn in Early Snow

Duncan Rawlinson photographed this rural Ontario scene from above during the fall of 2018. A weathered wooden barn sits alone in a field dusted with the season’s first snow, surrounded by trees still holding their autumn yellows and greens. The aerial perspective reveals the structure’s isolation and the patchwork of color and white across the ground. Nearby homes and a road trace the edges of the frame. The light is soft and even, typical of an overcast late-October day in the 1000 Islands region. This photograph captures the brief overlap between fall foliage and winter’s arrival in eastern Ontario.

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Blockhouse Island Waterfront Spring

Duncan Rawlinson photographed this aerial view of Blockhouse Island and the Tall Ships Landing Coastal Resort in Brockville, Ontario, during spring 2025. The frame looks down over the marina, the tall residential tower, and the surrounding waterfront properties where the St. Lawrence River meets the developed shoreline of the 1000 Islands region. Fresh green foliage fills the residential blocks inland, while boats rest at their slips along the protected docks. The late-afternoon light brings out the architectural detail of the high-rise and the varied rooflines of the historic downtown core. This photograph records a moment of seasonal renewal in a small city shaped by its relationship to the water.

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Palouse After Harvest

Duncan Rawlinson photographed the Palouse in eastern Washington, a region of rolling farmland. The freshly harvested wheat fields show contour lines left by farm equipment curving across the hills. Storm clouds overhead cast blue light across the sky while the stubble fields below hold warm, straw-colored tones. The composition emphasizes the sculptural quality of the land. This photograph was made during a summer trip in 2018, capturing the agricultural character and natural geometry of the Palouse after harvest.

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Harvest Scarecrow with Pumpkins

Duncan Rawlinson photographed this Halloween scarecrow decoration during a fall drive through Ontario in 2018. The figure wears a red-and-white gingham shirt and a straw hat topped with sunflowers, its white pumpkin head surrounded by green raffia hair. Three orange pumpkins rest on log stumps at its base, with dried flowers and soft green grass nearby. The shallow depth of field keeps the scarecrow sharp against the blurred background. This seasonal display shows autumn festivities in rural Canada, combining traditional harvest motifs with playful Halloween decoration.

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Unnamed Island, Thousand Islands

Duncan Rawlinson photographed this small, unnamed island in the Thousand Islands region of Ontario, Canada. The rocky outcrop rises from calm blue water, crowned with birch and cedar trees that cling to the granite. Late afternoon sun brings out the warm tones in the stone and the fresh greens of summer foliage. A single flat rock rests in the foreground water, adding scale and depth. The composition isolates the island against the surrounding water, showing the undeveloped character of this part of the St. Lawrence River. This aerial view captures the Canadian Shield meeting freshwater.

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July 4th 2026 Fireworks At Boldt Castle

On July 4th, 2026, Duncan Rawlinson photographed the Independence Day fireworks bursting over Boldt Castle on Heart Island in Alexandria Bay, New York. Shot during the last minutes of twilight, the display filled the sky with gold, crimson, and violet while the fading sunset still glowed along the horizon behind the castle. Dozens of spectator boats gathered on the St. Lawrence River, their lights scattered across the water and the reflections of the show shimmering between them.

This is an annual tradition. See the fireworks at Boldt Castle from my previous years: 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2019, 2018, and 2017.

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Lakeside Pause, Toronto Waterfront

Duncan Rawlinson photographed this moment along Toronto’s waterfront near Trillium Park. A bare tree rises from the shore, its branches spreading against an overcast sky, while two figures sit together at its base beside Lake Ontario. The gray sky and cool water contrast with the warm brown tones of the tree trunk and the figures’ clothing. The composition is simple and balanced, with the tree anchoring the frame and the distant water meeting sky. The scene captures a moment of rest in an urban waterfront setting, where nature and people share space along the lake. The photograph is part of a series documenting walks through Toronto’s evolving waterfront districts.

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Ascent to Old Cape Point

Duncan Rawlinson photographed visitors climbing the stone stairs toward the Old Cape Point Lighthouse in Cape Town, South Africa. Bright sun flares behind the white and black striped tower as tourists ascend the path flanked by green coastal vegetation. A woman in a polka-dot sun hat dominates the foreground, her striped shirt and colorful scarf catching the light. The clear blue sky and warm tones show the openness and energy of this popular coastal landmark. The composition balances human scale against the historic structure, capturing a moment of midday exploration at this visited Cape site.

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Freezing Rain on Chain

Duncan Rawlinson photographed this close view of a metal chain encased in ice after freezing rain in Toronto, Ontario. Each link carries a coating of clear ice with small icicles hanging below. The shallow depth of field keeps the chain sharp while the background buildings and lights blur into soft circles. Monochrome rendering emphasizes the texture of the ice and the repeating form of the links. The image documents a common winter weather event and its effect on everyday urban objects.

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Spadina Wavedeck Timber Detail

Duncan Rawlinson photographed the undulating wooden surface of the Spadina Wavedeck in Toronto, Ontario. The frame isolates the repeating slats and diagonal beams of the structure, emphasizing the parallel lines and weathered grain of the timber. Muted tones of gray and silver dominate the composition, with stainless steel posts anchoring the railing above. The design’s wave-like contours are reduced here to pure line and texture, offering a study in architectural form along the city’s waterfront. The tight framing removes all context beyond the deck itself, turning functional urban infrastructure into an exercise in pattern and material.

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