Calendar Time – December Desktop Wallpaper!

Nov27

If you happened upon our blog in late October, you’ll know that we’ve started a new tradition! To the best of our abilities, just before the start of every month, we’ll be uploading a selection of desktop wallpaper calendars for your use and enjoyment. All backgrounds are 1920×1080 HD sized, so they should work with most monitors quite well.

This month, we’re giving you 5 Christmas and Holiday themed wallpapers to help you get in that holiday mood! As a Christian, this time of advent is very special to us – celebrating the fulfillment of the words of Isaiah, written over 700 years before the birth of Jesus:

For unto us a Child is born,
Unto us a Son is given;
And the government will be upon His shoulder.
And His name will be called
Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God,
Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
Of the increase of His government and peace
There will be no end…

And so, as we thank God for his first advent, we look forward to that day when he will again come, with joy unspeakable! As always, feel free to share, download and enjoy!

100K on Thanksgiving Day – Plus Free HD Wallpaper!

Nov26

We’ve got some big news! On the most fitting day of the year, we reached a big milestone for our little blog – our first 100,000 views, and all in just over 14 months!

We would like to thank you all for frequenting our blog! As a way of saying thank you, we’ve included a bunch of our favorite 1080P HD Desktop wallpaper here for you. As always, feel free to share, download and enjoy!

NEW! Calendar Time – November Desktop Wallpaper!

Oct31

We’re starting a new tradition here at Deremer Studios. To the best of our abilities, just before the start of every month, we’ll be uploading a selection of desktop wallpaper calendars for your use and enjoyment. All backgrounds are 1920×1080 HD sized, so they should work with most monitors quite well.

This month, we’re featuringfour fall/winter themed backgrounds from Nova Scotia, New Hampshire and Virginia. If you would like Thanksgiving-specific backgrounds, check out our Thanksgiving Series of desktop wallpapers that we created last year. As always, feel free to share, download and enjoy!

Lightning, Fireworks and Disney – Oh My! HD Wallpaper

Jul5

Deremer Studios had quite the adventure this July 3rd – and I’m sure you can’t wait for details – so here you go! After a bit of a tip from an Orlando native, we decided it would be a great idea go down to Orlando to shoot Disney’s 4th of July fireworks (technically, it was their 3rd of July fireworks – but that counts, right?). As the afternoon gave way to evening, the weather took a turn for the worst, trapping us inside for over an hour as we waited for the showers to stop. As the storms moved north and the the rain gave way, we ventured out onto our super-secret spot (Five Deremer Studios super-kudo points to the first person to guess our location) and settled in for the delayed fireworks.

As you know, Disney never disappoints, so we were blessed to have a truly stunning display of lightning for almost an hour as we waited for the show to begin. I’ve include my top three shots from the evening for your enjoyment.

As you can see, the show did in fact begin – at about 10:30, and it was well worth the wait. Despite the rather long walk, spotty showers and delayed start – maybe even because of all those things – it is a memory that I will cherish. Enjoy – and of course, feel free to download as 1080P desktop wallpaper below!

Photo of the Day: Fireworks HD Wallpaper!

Jul2

Here in the US, we are rapidly approaching the 4th of July – a day where we mark our independence and celebrate by blowing up things – usually in the air. As a tribute to this day of hot dogs and potato salad, I’ve made a selection from some of our favorite fireworks photos from years gone by, and put them into full 1080P HD desktop wallpaper for you all to enjoy.

Top, is featured a photo from a shoot at Disney World, in Orlando Florida. The photo just above is from one of our many fireworks shoots in the land of my childhood – Portsmouth, NH. Enjoy – and of course, feel free to download as a desktop wallpaper!

Memorial Bridge – Rediscovering a 90 Year Old Panorama

Feb13

So, I’ve always been a big history fan. Recently, this has manifested itself in a borderline obsession with the Memorial Bridge, in Portsmouth, NH. In researching the building of the bridge at The Portsmouth Athenaeum’s website, I found a large archive of photos from the construction process (see the video I created below from 1920′s news reel and photos during the construction of the bridge). But what really peaked my interest was a series of 6 photos, taken from the same vantage point (the top of the North Tower) and seeming to have been designed to be displayed together in a primitive sort of panorama.

And that got me wondering – would it be possible to stitch these 90 year old photos together into a modern panorama? First, I tried our commercial stitching program, but due to slight differences in the images and limited overlap, it wasn’t coming together as I hoped. So much for the easy way! But by this point I was determined – and started to stitch the photos together manually using Photoshop. After about an hour, I had a pretty presentable final product (above).

I still get a kick out of the idea that 90 year old images, taken with a comparatively rudimentary camera, were able to be turned into a modern panorama. Pretty exciting stuff – Enjoy!

Remembering the Memorial Bridge

Feb6

Today, I found out from a friend that they have begun to dismantle the Memorial Bridge. If you’re not from the Seacoast of New Hampshire, its just another old bridge, well past its prime, but for those who grew up around this iconic bridge, it feels like the end of an era.

The bridge fist began to take shape during the summer of 1920, and on August 17, 1923 the bridge opened for traffic. When built, it had the world’s longest lifting span, at 300ft and was dedicated as a “”Memorial to the Sailors and Soldiers of New Hampshire who participated in the World War 1917-1919.”

Autobiographically, I can still remember the sensation of riding my 10 speed across the grating, heart racing as I tried to stay on two wheels while riding on the steel grating of the center span. I was always quite relieved to make it to the other side in one piece. But that was the joy of the bridge – it was a bit of an adventure. As I got older, I moved from two wheels to four – and driving my old Triumph TR-6 over the bridge – with the towers rising high above and the water rushing below is still a very visceral memory.

However, over the last several years, the bridge has not fared well. At nearly 90 years old, the bridge was beginning to crack and break despite the efforts of NH and ME work crews to keep her up. In the end, the decision was made to dismantle the bridge and replace it with something more modern. Really, there was no other choice.

Thankfully, over the last few years, I have had the opportunity to photograph the bridge. Here are some of my favorites – in 1080P and perfect for your desktop wallpaper. Enjoy!

Freebie HD Wallpaper – Washington & The Smithsonian!

Jan12

Well, all good things must come to an end. Unfortunately, that’s true for fine art photo adventures as well. On our way back from our time in New England, we took a half day to do a whirlwind tour of DC. In the 5 hours we were there, we visited the Capitol, Civil War Memorial, Air and Space Museum, and the Museum of Natural History. Here’s a selection of our favorite photos from the trip!

Above is a photo of some bird (I have a really good memory). Despite being perched on a branch, it is actually no longer living. To the right is a really cool piece of history for a guy that loves both photography and aviation. This is the actual camera used to photograph the Wright Brothers’ first flight. All those famous pictures you’ve seen of those first flights were taken with this very camera! Pretty cool stuff.

Below is one more photo from the session. In focus is the legendary Bell X-1, the first aircraft to exceed the speed of sound (in level flight) way back in 1950. In the foreground is the North American X-15, This plane still holds the record for the fastest speed ever reached by a manned rocket-powered aircraft. Enjoy the photos!

TO DOWNLOAD PHOTOS: simply click on the photo you like from the gallery below. On the bottom right, click permalink. Right above the photo is a link to the full resolution image (1280×720 is usually what it says). Simply right click that link and save it to your preferred folder.

Freebie HD Wallpaper – New England Winter Part 4: Snow?

Jan6

Well, here it is – the last installment from our New England fine art trip. Today’s theme is focused on snow. Finally, at the end of our wither trip, we managed to see snow – about 1/4 of an inch of snow. Not exactly the stuff of dreams, but snow all the same. However, by the time the sun set, it was all gone with balmy temperatures in the high 30s. Enjoy the photos!

Freebie HD Wallpaper – New England Winter Part 3: Fog

Jan4

Welcome to part 3 of our New England adventure. Today’s theme is fog – and there was lots of it during this predawn shoot. You don’t normally associate fog with winter, but a few times a season, you’ll find the perfect conditions for fog along the banks of the Piscatiqua. This day was no exception – it was the coldest day of the season and the resulting difference in the temperature of the open water as compared to the air produced this frigid fog over the river. It sure made for some pretty unique photography conditions – and with the 15kt wind and 5F temperatures, it also reminded me of the value of gloves (which I neglected to bring).

The photo above was not taken on Halloween, is not from Europe, and does not depict a castle. Shocking, I know. In fact, this is the old prison located on the eastern tip of the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard. Known in its time as the “Alcatraz of the East”, this turn of the century prison housed a wide variety of military prisoners (including U-boat crews) until it was decommissioned in 1974. You can read more about this fascinating structure here.

If you’ve been following our blog recently, you may recognize the lighthouse above. This is Whaleback Light – a granite block lighthouse constructed in 1829. About three years ago, I took a similar sunrise trip to this location under very similar conditions, and took a series of photos as the sun rose over the fog bank. That photo is one of two that National Geographic selected for their prestigious stock photography site. We’ll see how these do! Of course, there’s a nice selection of all my favorite shots from this shoot below. Enjoy!

Freebie HD Wallpaper – New England Winter Part 2: Coastal NH

Jan3

Here’s part 2 from our New England fine art excursion. Today’s theme is Coastal New Hampshire. On this shoot, I spent a few hours along the coast of Rye and New Castle, as the sun set and the stars begun to shine.

The photo above is of Rye Harbor – a tiny little natural harbor that hosts a tight-knit community, made up mostly of lobstermen. As the sun set between a few layers of thin winter clouds, it would peek through with vibrant beams that tinted the entire scene.

The seawall at the end of Rye Harbor provided a great natural frame for the Isles of Shoals, located 8 miles off the coast of NH. The photo above is of Star Island. On its rocky shores you can see the Oceanic Hotel, one of only a few remaining great resorts from the Victorian Era, as well as Gosport Church and a monument to Pastor John Tucke.

As day gave way to night, I traveled a bit further up the coast to New Castle, NH – a small town located on a collection of rocky islands along the south bank of the Piscatiqua River. The photo below features Whaleback Light – one of my favorite subjects in the area. Though the moon was out, the clear skies and low humidity allowed me to capture a generous collection of stars to the east.

Enjoy the photos!

Farewell 2011 – Last Photo of the Year!

Jan1

What did we do for New Years? Take photos of course! Well, that wasn’t the plan, but with an amazing fog bank rolling into the region, I had to step outside and take a few time exposures. So, here is a series of photos from our last shoot of 2011!

Wishing you and yours the best for 2012!

Freebie HD Wallpaper – New England Winter Part 1: Nubble

Dec29

We recently spent some time up in New England visiting family and doing fine art photography. For the next several days, I’ll be uploading selections from our shoot – each day with a specific theme.

Today’s theme is Nubble Light, in York, ME. The day of this shoot, the weather was pretty intense! Though the temperatures were relatively mild for the winter months (about 40F), the wind was brutal – gusting up to 40kts or so pretty regularly. But this combination of wind and big waves from a front that had just went through made for some great photo opportunities. Here are a few of our favorites. Enjoy!

Merry Christmas – Freebie HD Wallpapers!

Dec24

And the angel said to them, “Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.
- Luke 2:10-11 ESV

There are few things that bring back warm memories of family and celebration like Christmas. As Christians, this holiday also carries a special meaning of grace, redemption, joy and love, marked by Jesus’ laying aside his rights as creator of the universe and coming to earth as a vulnerable baby. His purpose was simple, yet profound – to live a perfect life, die a gruesome death in our stead, and rise from the dead.

And so, while we joyfully celebrate the joy of gifts and the warmth of family, may we never forget that on this day, we celebrate the greatest of Gifts – God himself coming to dwell with us and bring us true and full joy, peace and love.

And so, to celebrate this gift, we offer this small token of our apprecaition – a few winter-themed desktop wallpapers. Merry Christmas!

Remembering Pearl Harbor – HD Wallpaper

Dec7

“December 7th, 1941. A date which will live in infamy.”

There are few words which so embody our memories of WWII as these words spoken by FDR. On a sunny Sunday morning, over 350 Japanese aircraft descended upon Pearl Harbor, killing over 2,400 people, destroying or severely damaging 23 ships, and 188 planes. The attack, meant to cripple the Pacific Fleet, only partially succeeded in the short term, and in the end proved to waken a sleeping giant the likes of which the world had never seen.

As for so many, this is a personal story too. Though none of my family was in Pearl Harbor during the attack, my grandfathers both served in the war – one flew P-51s over Europe, the other drove Sherman tanks during the Battle of the Bulge. I was fortunate – both my grandfathers returned home. But for countless thousands, Pearl Harbor marked but the beginning of the losses America would suffer during the war.

Today marks the 70th anniversary of that fateful day. As a small token of our appreciation, I’ve put together a few images of WWII era aircraft for you to download. Each image is HD, and is perfect for your desktop background.

Again, thank you to all those who served and sacrificed during WWII.

TO DOWNLOAD PHOTOS: simply click on the photo you like from the gallery below. On the bottom right, click permalink. Right above the photo is a link to the full resolution image (1280×720 is usually what it says). Simply right click that link and save it to your preferred folder.

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Category Archives: Freebies!

Calendar Time – December Desktop Wallpaper!

100K on Thanksgiving Day – Plus Free HD Wallpaper!

NEW! Calendar Time – November Desktop Wallpaper!

Lightning, Fireworks and Disney – Oh My! HD Wallpaper

Photo of the Day: Fireworks HD Wallpaper!

Memorial Bridge – Rediscovering a 90 Year Old Panorama

Remembering the Memorial Bridge

Freebie HD Wallpaper – Washington & The Smithsonian!

Freebie HD Wallpaper – New England Winter Part 4: Snow?

Freebie HD Wallpaper – New England Winter Part 3: Fog

Freebie HD Wallpaper – New England Winter Part 2: Coastal NH

Farewell 2011 – Last Photo of the Year!

Freebie HD Wallpaper – New England Winter Part 1: Nubble

Merry Christmas – Freebie HD Wallpapers!

Remembering Pearl Harbor – HD Wallpaper

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