JULY 2009 – The Canadian Flag blows within the delicate structure of the Biosphère Montreal on the Île Sainte-Hélène in Montreal, Canada. © Mark Zanzig/zanzig.com
The story behind the image
We had explored the eastern provinces of Canada – Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Quebec, and were now concluding our trip in Montreal. Oh, what a beauty! Countless photo opportunities and big parks. On the Île Sainte-Hélène we found the Biosphère Montreal (but were too tired to actually visit it.)
Of course, I could not resist to capture the Candian flag as it waved in the middle of the huge aluminium structure that forms a ball when seen from the distance. I love the blank lines that seem to link everything, almost like a network. The flag contrasts well with the blue and grey colors surrounding it.
The only thing that bugs me is that the flag blows towards the left. I could have mirrored the image in Photoshop, sure, but being an honest photographer, I would not even think about that. (Oh wait.)
The high resolution image
| Capture Date & Time | 17-JUL-2009, 14:27 |
| Location | Montreal, Canada |
| Camera | Canon EOS 5D |
| Lens | Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L USM |
| ISO | 400 |
| Exposure | 1/2000 sec at f/8 |
| Digital Image Source Format | Canon Camera RAW (CR2) |
| Edited Image Format | JPEG, 24 bits/pixel, sRGB |
| Edited Image Dimensions | 2666 x 3677 Pixels |
| Copyright | © by Mark Zanzig/zanzig.com |
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