I didn't pick a very nice day to test out some manual flash settings that I learnt about yesterday on Strobist and scattershot genius.
Thursday, March 31, 2011
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
The case of the curious dog and the Yonge Street piper
I'm pleased I decided to take a little detour on the way home tonight. Just one block out of my way and I stumbled on this piper nestled between these beautiful old columns. I took a number of shots and then caught this gem. He was busking in celebration of Tartan Day, April 6th.
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
Monday, March 28, 2011
Subway emergency closure mob and the chief supervisor
Far from an artistic shot, but a snapshot of a far from pleasant day.
Sunday, March 27, 2011
Saturday, March 26, 2011
Friday, March 25, 2011
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Rather alert considering...
My son arrived home from a very long trip back from Toulouse, France. He flew via Munich and had a few delays caused by a nasty Toronto snowstorm. I think he'd been up for almost 24 hours. He was in France on a 2 week student exchange and from all accounts he had a great time and is already talking about a return visit next summer.
Since I've been taking photos of my children continuously since they were babies, they are very comfortable in front of the camera and are great sports. My son, oftentimes strikes a comic pose like this one which I love.
Since I've been taking photos of my children continuously since they were babies, they are very comfortable in front of the camera and are great sports. My son, oftentimes strikes a comic pose like this one which I love.
Monday, March 21, 2011
The Hilton's inviting glow
As I was setting up this shot I noticed an official looking gentleman approach, so I quickly asked if it ok to take a shot before he had a chance to say something. He was a security guard and we struck up a nice conversation as I was waiting for my boss and head out for dinner. We talked about photography, the hotel and his job. He didn't have a big problem with me taking a few shots as long as no guests were in the shot. But I didn't push my luck and only took two shots using my new Pod beanbag to support the camera on a flat ledge. I asked him if I could take his photo to add to my stranger project, but as expected he was on duty so he wasn't comfortable with it - but said he'd easily say yes if we met on the street.
Sunday, March 20, 2011
Saturday, March 19, 2011
Friday, March 18, 2011
Giving him a piece of her mind - The Washer Woman Brawl dance
Giving him a piece of her mind - The Washer Woman Brawl dance - #76/365, originally uploaded by PJMixer.
Thursday, March 17, 2011
The ladies from Earls show their St. Patrick's Day spirit
The ladies from Earls show their St. Patrick's Day spirit - #75/365, originally uploaded by PJMixer.
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
Monday, March 14, 2011
Sunday, March 13, 2011
Pot hole and dent
On of the many pot holes on my street and across Toronto; my old '93 Mazda is in the background. I managed to move it from it's diminishing snow cocoon and take it around the block to give it a little love. I got the dent a few years ago from a anonymous admirer in Scarborough parking lot; the cost of fixing it is actually more than the value of the car.
The Streatles @ Tranzac
The Streatles @ Tranzac - #70/365, originally uploaded by PJMixer.
Friends invited us to join them to see their children's guitar teacher Edward, perform with his Beatles cover band The Streatles. Our daughter joined us for a great evening of Beatles songs and good times. Click here for the full set of photos.
Friday, March 11, 2011
Thursday, March 10, 2011
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
Trip of a lifetime excitement
I'm really exciting for my son (pictured on the right) as he begins his two week student exchange in Toulouse, France.
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
Underneath the table with Kooper
Idea taken from http://www.digital-photography-school.com/53-weekly-themes-for-your-2011-project-365
Monday, March 7, 2011
Sunday, March 6, 2011
Saturday, March 5, 2011
Rainy day laughs
Actually, as my wife was was being a good sport and posing for a rainy day shot for me in the middle of the road, a car approaches fast and it turns of to be an old friend of ours passing by !
Friday, March 4, 2011
Harry Connick, Jr. intro from Rudy Blair
Harry Connick, Jr. did a brief interview with Rudy Blair from AM680, then signed autographs to promote his new CD/DVD at First Canadian Place on March 4th, 2011. I've seen Harry perform a couple of times, incl. his Toronto debut at Roy Thompson Hall in 1989. Click here for other shots.
Thursday, March 3, 2011
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
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