Over 20 pre-1916 vehicles arrived came to Deerhurst Inn to begin a weekend of exploring Muskoka's back roads. The tour, organized by Horseless Member Paul Gockel, went from Huntsville to Sprucedale, then to the Aspdin Road and back to Huntsville on Saturday. The group included several rare and original vehicles including a Tudhope made in Orillia.

I used my creative eye to create a selection of images from a recent visit to a collection of vintage farming and construction related equipment. This is just the start. It was a stimulating collection of metal bits! .

Here are a few samples of the portraits I'll have on display at the Bracebridge 150 celebration fair. The web album collection is growing rapidly for the day! My exhibition will attempt to represent some of the men and women who bring something special to our community.

It was a sparkling bright day on Sunday, January 26th, for the annual Muskoka Loppet at Arrowhead Provincial Park in Huntsville. Nearly 300 skiers signed up, spanning from under 10 years of age to over 80. About 40 volunteers make it all happen during the day along with the generous support of sponsors Algonquin Outfitters, Du Vernet Photography, The SportLab and F.J.Williams surveyors. A large contingent of skiers from Nippissing University participated and ultimately took home some medals.
Great Job everyone.
A special album of images highlights the day. If you would like to order a digital file from the image, contact me directly at info@duvernetphotography.com and I will send you the high res file. $12each.

Was it a trick or a treat? Hallowe'en day was perfect for cycling around the High Park loop. Autumn colours, temperatures in the 20's and the sun poked out now and then. The cyclists doing the loop provided the perfect opportunity to experiment with camera settings to blur the background. I learned that while slower shutter speeds do blur the background, they can also give too much blur to the subject. Notice how some spokes disappear while others show up slightly. Ideally, I would have been closer to the cyclists, but I didn't want to crowd their space. Thanks to the two guys who stopped and asked what I was doing. Leonard and Ahmet!

The bi-annual Muskoka Seaflea fest was held at Rockhaven Inn Saturday, July 20th. It is as always, an event filled with family fun that lets kids of all ages take the steering wheel of a seaflea and go crazy! The unquestionable highlight of the day is the dogs and seaflea event. The event is non-profit and donations go to the SPCA. There really isn't a better way to spend a summer Saturday. The bug is so infectious that you will likely wind up getting a boat for yourself. Chris and Andrew Taylor head up the event that is supported with sponsorship and a host of volunteers.

More photos can be found in the Seaflea Fest gallery:
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