This collection of images of places and objects in Thunder Bay, Ontario is not meant of be a cross-section of Thunder Bay but is an attempt to capture some of its character and spirit. Some of the images – such as the image of the Hoito Restaurant – were made by combining three or more photos into one image . These high dynamic range (HDR) images have a wider range of contrast than a single image. Consequently, HDR images more closely approach what the human eye sees. Some of the images, however, also have an other-worldly look. For other similar photos see Photography section called “Buildings, Monuments and Miscellaneous Items”. Some of my photos of Thunder Bay can be purchased in Thunder Bay at Fireweed and the Baggage Building Arts Centre. More recent Thunder Bay images can be seen in the gallery ‘Images of Thunder Bay 2’.
The sun appears from behind a bank of clouds over Lake Superior on a chilly morning on January 3, 2012.
The wooden framework sweeps aroundthe back of the Celebration Circle at Port Arthur's Landing in Thunder Bay, Ontario. (HDR image)
A wonderful series of Native Art panels, most of them by Randy Thomas, form the back of the Celebration Circle at Port Arthur's Landing in Thunder Bay, Ontario.
The Water Droplets sculpture are framed against a December dawn at the marina at Port Arthur's Landing. (HDR image)
A ship waiting to be loaded at a Port Arthur elevator in the Thunder Bay harbour. Metallic print can be purchased at Fireweed in Thunder Bay. Other , more recent ship and elevator images can be seen in "Images of Thunder Bay 2" photo gallery on this website. (HDR image)
The Hoito, which celebrates its 100th Anniversary this year, is the centre of Finnish culture in Thunder Bay as well as the Home of the Hoito Restraunt. Metallic print can be purchased at Fireweed in Thunder Bay. (HDR image)
Posts from an old dock along lower part of Kaministiquia River. (sepia toned HDR image)
Ship along an elevator in Thunder Bay harbour in mid-December.
The James Whalen is a tugboat that was built in 1905 and is now tied up on the walkway int Kaministiquia Riverfront Heritage Park near downtown Fort William. (HDR image)
The Thunder Bay Community Auditorium is the home to the Thunder Bay Symphony and also hosts many concerts and other community events. (HDR image in black and white)
The evening sun creates interesting patterns in the walkway over the railroad tracks in Westfort. (HDR image)
I took this photo when canoeing on the Kaministiquia River on a July evening. More recent images of grain elevators and ships can be seen at "Images of Thunder Bay 2" photo gallery on this website. (HDR image)
The Swing Bridge over the Kaministiquia River seen from underneath. (HDR image)
An August sunrise makes a siluette of the Swing Bridge over the Kaministiquia River.
Pilings from an old dock on the south side of the Kaministiqua River in Thunder Bay. (HDR image)
Sunrise at Hillcrest Park in the first week of December in 2010 (HDR image).
The light on the north side of the breakwall in the Thunder Bay Harbour seen from Marina Park on a very cold December morning.
The Jack Knife Lift Bridge spans the Kaministiquia River and connects Thunder Bay, Ontario to Mission Island.
An old Volkswagen Beetle rusting away in the woods in Thunder Bay. (HDR image)
Head of a horse on the carousel, constructed in 1918, at Chippewa Park. (HDR image)
Well I like the Damn things and I don’t care what ANYBODY else says! [That’s my attempt at a joke]
I think your HDR photos are a unique and interesting way of “seeing” what we are looking at.,In my opinion, anything that arouses us from the ordinary into a more aware state is often useful. Keep up the good work and experimentation.
Dick
Jon, Your photography is amazing, really like what you have done with the website.
Wow! You have captured incredible beauty. These photos are gallery worthy anywhere in the world!
They are very impressive. You certainly have an artists eye. Such a pleasure to view. I am so pleased I came across these today. Thank you for the delicious eye fest!
Stephanie
For us the acid test of a photograph is whether or not we would hang it on our wall. Your photography “passes with flying colours”! You have a good eye, and your HDR photos are really amazing. Thanks Jon.
Joe & Gabrielle
Hi Jon.
I teach at Confederation College
My 1st year students are having a Reel Art Show on Monday, and I wonder if I might ask permission to use you picture of the college, it will also be on youtube, I will give you credit. It will be on screen for about 10 seconds or so.
You have very nice work….
Thanks for considering my request.
I think the HDR image gives an “other-worldly look” more than what my eye might see. But I do really like them. They are more artistic than regular photography.
Fantastic photographs Jon. From an artist’s and photographer’s perspective, I give you’ve created some fantastic images. From a former Thunder Bayite’s perspective, I’d say that it looks a lot like like my hometown, just slightly a little bit better.
Just commented on one of your photos of a ship waiting to load at the Port Arthur elevator today in my doctor’s office, very, very nice. My daughter has just graduated as a third mate, working as a cadet these past three seasons on the lake boats running from Thunder Bay to Sydney NS and I was wondering if you have any photos of any of the Algoma fleet? She started on the Montrealais in her first year and just finished her sea time on Algoma’s newest ship the Mariner. If you don’t have an Algoma ship then I will be dropping by Fireweed to look for one of the two grain elevator ships posted on your web site. You have just made my Christmas shopping much easier. Again, lovely photos and great effect.
Hal Lewis
Recently returned from another visit to Thunder Bay, my home town, and still so homesick.
I was just 19 when I married and left Fort William, and I’ve missed my family so much
ever since.
On a recent visit “home” it was fantastic to see Mount McKay,
and famly toured me around to see everything possible, from cemetery to
schools.
My Dad was Rusty Forbes, we adopted a dog recently named Rusty,
so I added my surname and mow like my Dad is Rusty Forbes.
A gen of a city. I have lived in Kingston and Burlington, and travelled all over Canada,
and Thunder Bay stands at the top of all cities we see.
Carolyn V Forbes