What a peice of bike history. It's nice to see that there are still some around in pretty good shape.
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Monday, September 07, 2009
Thursday, September 03, 2009
Floating
This flower lives in the pond behind Museum London. This pond also has some framed photo's on stands in the pond. I enjoy the whole effect.
I had been down at the Forks of the Thames, attempting to use the SB-800, but the brightness of the noontime sun, I'm guessing, seemed to cause it not to work.
This was the first time ever that it had not worked as intended. It always works at night, first time, every time.
So the pond is a really great little, biosphere to get some photos at. It's a little out of the way and quiet. It is a very relaxig place.
I had been down at the Forks of the Thames, attempting to use the SB-800, but the brightness of the noontime sun, I'm guessing, seemed to cause it not to work.
This was the first time ever that it had not worked as intended. It always works at night, first time, every time.
So the pond is a really great little, biosphere to get some photos at. It's a little out of the way and quiet. It is a very relaxig place.
Sunday, August 30, 2009
Chairs At The Little Red Roaster
Actually, it's not just chairs, it's tables too. All battened down for a quiet night.Until I come along, pull out some gear, and start shooting!
It was a good shoot. A quarter to one in the morning, nobody around, a full ten minutes or so of off-camera flash stuff.
This Nikon flash system is superb. Even outside it performs beyond expectations. It works every time. I am glad that the advice to get the lens and delay the other purchase was taken to heart and followed.
Pro quality tools do make a big difference.
This image is one of last night's booty. One flash, lightstand and umbrella.
Click on the image to see the large version.
Thursday, August 27, 2009
Saturday, August 15, 2009
Julie - 100 Strangers #2
This pretty photographer is Julie, my #2 submission in the 100 Strangers project. Julie is also a working photographer. I was driving along Richmond St. on my way downtown, when I saw a bride and groom posing for photos.
By the time I got parked and made my way over to the well-dressed crowd, in my tie-dye t-shirt and sandals and jeans, the happy couple had moved back inside with the first photographer. However, Julie was second photog, outside getting shots of guests. When I happened along she was looking at some of her shots, standing by herself, when I happened along.
When I asked if I could get a couple of photos of her. Kindly, Julie obliged. Julie shoots Canon.
Here is another shot of the beautiful Julie working:
www.flickr.com/photos/mike_55/3822256746/in/photostream/
By the time I got parked and made my way over to the well-dressed crowd, in my tie-dye t-shirt and sandals and jeans, the happy couple had moved back inside with the first photographer. However, Julie was second photog, outside getting shots of guests. When I happened along she was looking at some of her shots, standing by herself, when I happened along.
When I asked if I could get a couple of photos of her. Kindly, Julie obliged. Julie shoots Canon.
Here is another shot of the beautiful Julie working:
www.flickr.com/photos/mike_55/3822256746/in/photostream/
Jeff - 100 Strangers #1
Here is Jeff at Gibbons Park in London, Ontario. Jeff was here with his two little girls, when he saw me with the camera, and he struck up a conversation.
So how lucky for me? What a fun way to get #1 for the !00 Strangers group. In addition to being the first person on my 100 Strangers project, Jeff was also the first photo I took with my new, just purchased, AF-S Nikkor 24-70mm f/2.8G ED lens!
Jeff has had a number of careers since he finished his Math degree @ University of Western Ontario & and his Computer Science degree from University of Waterloo.
At the present time, Jeff is a partner in an enviromentally gentle carpet cleaning system that he says is 500 times better than traditional steam cleaning.
Jeff has a nature photography history in his past, even though his family and business responsibilities, keep his travels to northern Ontario at a minimum.
Clearly his passion for photography is evident.
Jeff and his young daughters are currently involved in learning Karate
So how lucky for me? What a fun way to get #1 for the !00 Strangers group. In addition to being the first person on my 100 Strangers project, Jeff was also the first photo I took with my new, just purchased, AF-S Nikkor 24-70mm f/2.8G ED lens!
Jeff has had a number of careers since he finished his Math degree @ University of Western Ontario & and his Computer Science degree from University of Waterloo.
At the present time, Jeff is a partner in an enviromentally gentle carpet cleaning system that he says is 500 times better than traditional steam cleaning.
Jeff has a nature photography history in his past, even though his family and business responsibilities, keep his travels to northern Ontario at a minimum.
Clearly his passion for photography is evident.
Jeff and his young daughters are currently involved in learning Karate
Friday, August 14, 2009
Dave Genn of 54-40
Here is Dave Genn, prolific guitarman and song writer who used to help drive the Matthew Good Band.
Not only that! He's partnered up with the lovely Tamara Taggart from CTV Vancouver.
We got to enjoy the music, but y'all can dig the happy grin he's squeezing out of the music.
Not only that! He's partnered up with the lovely Tamara Taggart from CTV Vancouver.
We got to enjoy the music, but y'all can dig the happy grin he's squeezing out of the music.
Saturday, August 08, 2009
Rachel's Red Necklace
Anytime I can get a shot of Rachel, is a good thing! Rachel with a red necklace is a really good thing. It is interesting to watch the confidence grow in subject's, as their time in front of the lens grows.
The other recent observation is that being a 'model' really is work! To make it less work of "necessity" and more a process of capturing the 'passion' from the subject, requires the technical tools to work properly all the time.
There is nothing more frustrating than having a very effective shoot with a model, stalled by some minor technical fault.
Practice the technical stuff with 'Manikin', and catch the passion & creativity with the live models.
This is an image from the 'Rachel's Red Necklace' shoot.
I really like this shot of Rachel ... I'm really glad she showed up with the red necklace. It is a welcome interest point.
The other recent observation is that being a 'model' really is work! To make it less work of "necessity" and more a process of capturing the 'passion' from the subject, requires the technical tools to work properly all the time.
There is nothing more frustrating than having a very effective shoot with a model, stalled by some minor technical fault.
Practice the technical stuff with 'Manikin', and catch the passion & creativity with the live models.
This is an image from the 'Rachel's Red Necklace' shoot.
I really like this shot of Rachel ... I'm really glad she showed up with the red necklace. It is a welcome interest point.
Golden Boy
Here is 'Manikin', recently purchased at Michael's Craft Store, for $8 & change with 40% off. He's very available, very quiet and very uninspiring.
However, for technical flash tests in advance of a live shoot, he is a very valuable member of the team.
To see the lighting info, click on the image ... that will take you to Mike's Flickr account.
However, for technical flash tests in advance of a live shoot, he is a very valuable member of the team.
To see the lighting info, click on the image ... that will take you to Mike's Flickr account.
Sunday, August 02, 2009
People Working, People Helping
This group of Hamilton's Finest were nice enough to pose and smile for a photo.
Thanks for the photo ladies and gentleman ... but more importantly, a sincere 'Thank You' for the good work that you do.
It is appreciated!
Rik Emmett
This is what I did after work yesterday! I caught the double bill, 54-40 & Rik Emmett at Hamilton' Ontario's Gage Park ... a freebie to boot ... put on by Y108.Rik Emmett and 2nd lead/lead Dave Dunlop sharpening the axes eloquent.
Saturday, August 01, 2009
Rachel & Pablo
Here are Rachel and Pablo at Brescia College. We made it there in time to catch that sweet light that sunsets produce. The series of photos were acceptable to good.
The location is a good place for a shoot, even though there was one streetlight that worked it's way into a few shots. I will be able to crop it out, but for a purist, who wants the photo SOOC, (Staight Out Of Camera), that is a philosophical compromise. I can take comfort with the track record of very, very few compromises.
C'est la vie, (Is it 'la' or 'le'?).
The location is a good place for a shoot, even though there was one streetlight that worked it's way into a few shots. I will be able to crop it out, but for a purist, who wants the photo SOOC, (Staight Out Of Camera), that is a philosophical compromise. I can take comfort with the track record of very, very few compromises.
C'est la vie, (Is it 'la' or 'le'?).
47 Taxi
This is at the RibFest in Victoria Park in London, Canada.
I'm going to have to get a miners lamp to wear on my head, I think! Don't I look strange enough already ... holding a SB-800 in my left hand, the D200 with SU-800 and battery grip in my right hand... and the SB-600 on a lightstand to the right?
Yeah a cave spelunkers light strapped to my forehead would finish it off nice! Lol!
Anyway, after a little experimenting, this was what I got.
Strobist: SS 1/60, f/11, ISO 400. SB-800 @ 1/8 handheld CL, SB-600 @ 1/8 CR on stand. Fired via CLS.
Click on the image to go to Phototrain's Flickr post for this image.
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Monday, July 27, 2009
Thursday, July 23, 2009
Monday, July 20, 2009
Dave
Here I am with Dave in East Hamilton, near Gage Park. So is that "south" Hamilton or "east" Hamilton? I really don't know ... I live half way between Toronto & Detroit.
OK, it's settled. A Flickr contact, franky2step, filled me in. He grew up spending a lot of time in the H, and he let me know that noone ever says 'south' Hamilton. I guess it's the same as in the Journey song "Don't Stop Believing", where Steve Perry sings "... born and raised in south Detroit ...". Directly south of downtown Detroit is Windsor, Canada. Now there was a Southwest Detroit Hospital, not to far from Mexicantown, but that's there, not here.
Anyway, I had just come out of a Tim Horton's and saw Dave changing the fuel filter on his car. He is covered in tattoo's. I like the Canada flag on his neck. So to get to the point, I asked if I could get some shots of him and his tat's so I got 6 of 'em. Being a Canuck an all I liked the flag, eh?
Five Alarm Funk Plays Sunfest 2009!
Here they are letting a pretty young lady get her photo taken with this Vancouver music mash-up!
Gee guys ... thanks for making the lady's day. You really are helping make the world a better place.
Actually, I just took the photo 'cause she's hot! Kidding ... really, her being hot had nothing to do with me wanting to take this photo!
Really, honest, I mean it ... just believe it, ok?
Saturday, July 18, 2009
Sunday, July 12, 2009
A Model Attitude
Andrea is a pleasure to work with. Her look was superb, as usual. The lady is so intuitive in front of the camera. Easy to get along with, happy and creative. The thing that makes the difference is the passion, the enjoyment and interest that flows from her, when she's working the 'lens'.And I really like those green eyes!
This is one of the shots from last weeks shoot.
Thursday, July 09, 2009
Bacardi
For the photophiles:SB-800 CL, SB-600, both @1/8, SU-800 on D200. Shoot-thru umbrellas approx 24" from subject. Via CLS, Shutter 1/250, ISO 100, f/5.6, Exp. Comp. -5, Manual.
Wednesday, July 08, 2009
Chicago Hope
Another beauty from the rose garden in Hamilton, Ontario's, Gage Park.Remember to click on the image to see the large version!
Tuesday, July 07, 2009
Yellow Inspiration
Here's a photo of a rose from the rose garden in Gage Park, Hamilton, Ontario.If you find yourself near Hamilton, you should go the park and take in the beauty ... and the wonderful aroma that the roses give off.
Enjoy ... remember to see the large version, click on the image!
Friday, July 03, 2009
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Barbara
Barbara, from France is also studying in London. Barbara and Lauren were taking in the London International Food Festival at Victoria Park this last weekend.Lauren
Pretty Lauren is a pleasnat, bubbly young lady from France doing a year of study in Political Science @UWO.Sweet Caroline
Caroline was in London this past weekend. Caroline is a promotions manager for a Toronto area model/acting agency.
Saturday, June 20, 2009
Thursday, June 18, 2009
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
Toronto Guitar Dudes
For the photophiles that may have landed at Phototrain, here is some shutter chatter: Diffused SB-800 handheld upper CL approx. 4 feet away at 1/128, SU-800 on D200, shutter 1/125, ISO 100. I am satisfied with this image. The subjects' faces are visible, and the 'fall off' effect of the flash, doesn't light the acoustic guitars that are strapped 'back pack' style to the subject's backs.
These gentlemen were on their way to a friends house to practice their guitar playing. They mentioned they play at an open jam on Wenesday nights @ 460 Spadina Ave. They were kind enough to invite me out for the jam. Thanks guys!
This photo was taken last Sunday night around 11 pm, in Koreatown, that wonderful stretch of Bloor St. between Bathurst & Christie Sts. I was in the area practicing some off camera flash photos and these guys were nice enough to oblige. Thanks again dudes!
I had originally made the trip to Toronto to go to the Luminato Festival closing ceremonies at Harbourfront Centre. Anyway it was a last minute trip and I missed Cirque de Soleil who were dishing their magical fantasy, along a kilometer of Toronto's waterfront.
Oh well, I'll be in plenty of time for next years art's festival.
The trip was still worthwhile, I got to enjoy a delicious lamb gyros in Greektown on the Danforth, and do my bit of camera experimentation in Koreatown.
Monday, June 15, 2009
Right Or Wrong?
What matters most? Recently, I made the comment that I believe it is better to be kind, than to be right. The friend I made that comment to, did not agree. My friend thought it was more important to be right, than to be kind.Here is the weakness in the "Better to be right than kind" discussion. Quite often, people mistakenly assume, think or believe that they are right ... when in fact, they may be wrong.
So the question now becomes, "Is it better to be kind, than to be wrong?".
Regardless of how right, empowered or entitled we may feel or be, I think it is a very valuable trait to get along with each other, to behave in a mature and respectful manner. In other words to be kind. Even on the internet, especially on social networking websites, like Facebook, Twitter, Flickr or Plenty of Fish. These sort of sites seem to have a number of people, who think it is acceptable to be rude, insulting or downright rude and/or aggresive.
We can all be kind and right. We can all be kind and wrong. Right or wrong, it doesn't really matter in a casual discussion, does it? Call it what you like-kindness, respect or good manners. It creates so much good, from so little effort.
Just a positive thought ... have a nice day! Lol!
Monday, June 08, 2009
Sunday, May 24, 2009
Vanilla Heart
What a pleasant surprise! White Bleeding Hearts! Pretty, pretty, pretty!Click on it for the big'un!
People Working, People Helping Part 2
Here is C-FSBH lifting off from the pad at London Health Sciences Centre, University Hospital in London, Ontario, Canada.Click on the image to see the large size.
Saturday, May 23, 2009
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
Coming In For Landing ... or should I say watering?
Harris Park, Forks of the Thames, London, Canada.Remember! Click on the image to see the large version.
A Room With A View
The Mddlesex County Jail (now a museum, is that correct?).At the Forks of the Thames, London, Ontario. Before Governor John Graves Simcoe changed the name to the Thames River in honour of the other London, (in England, I think! Lol!), it was called the Antler River by the people who had taken care of this area for thousands of years.
Akunesippi, Deshkanzeebee ...
The Tall Grass
This band plays at the London Music Club open jams. That got them an invite to one of the summer festivals this June in Victoria Park, here in London, Ontario.The giant Gorgeous George is having some 'down' time! Lol!
I Forget Her Name ...
... I think it is Tammy.I'm going to have to start writing names down. On a recent walk to get experience shooting people.
Dundas Street, London, Ontario.
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