Roundabout Kap

Roundabout Kap - #266/365, originally uploaded by PJMixer.

I slowed the shutter down a little to capture the motion blur and then just snapped away trying to perfect the timing and composition.

Remi chalet

Remi chalet - #265/365, originally uploaded by PJMixer.

Just enough light at dusk to capture some details of the beach and my in-law's cottage on Remi Lake in Northern Ontario. I used my mini-tripod, but had to lie on my belly on the dock to set the shot up. The slow shutter speed did an okay job capturing a little fog coming off the still water.

Raspberry highlights

Raspberry highlights - #264/365, originally uploaded by PJMixer.

My father-in-law loves picking berries around his Northern Ontario home. I used my 4x close-up filter and natural light from the window.

Contemplating Remi Lake

Contemplating Remi Lake - #263/365, originally uploaded by PJMixer.

I used this dock for many family portraits during our stay by Remi Lake in Northern Ontario. I really liked the lighting later in the day and chose this shot as I thought it was a little more thought provoking.

Jean Jacques

Jean Jacques - #262/365, originally uploaded by PJMixer.

My father-in-law thought I'd be interested in meeting his old friend Jean Jacques because he'd just finished building his own airplane. I couldn't imagine building something so significant in my life and I've always loved airplanes, so I grabbed my camera and eagerly jumped at the opportunity to meet Jean Jacques.

Jean Jacques is 80 years old and after 4 years of construction, has completed building his own airplane. He told me a lot about the difficulty of reading the engineering directions and starting out in his basement workshop. He persevered through the directions and only needs his registration completed before he can take it for a maiden flight. Like many of the projects he's undertaken in his life, he's now rather disappointed the construction is complete, I could see in his eyes he's already thinking of his next project.

After our discussion about the airplane, he took us inside to meet his wife Fleurette. I was immediately impressed by their beautiful wooden home and wasn't that surprised to learn Jean Jacques had built it too.

We talked about lots of different subjects, including languages, travelling, technology and photography. We talked a lot about the 100 Stranger project and I told them many stories about the strangers I'd met. Looking around their home, you can tell Fleurette and Jean Jacques keep up with technology very well for their years - I even commented on their stereo system which had a vertically aligned turntable. Fleurette spends a lot of time on the internet and feels lost if she loses her connection. When I asked where they'd like their picture taken for my 100 Stranger project, she decided that beside her computer would be perfect.

We picked some apples off their trees before saying our thank yous and goodbyes. I really enjoyed my visit with this wonderful old couple and hope to see them again on a future visit to Northern Ontario.

Ford truck family fun

Ford truck family fun - #261/365, originally uploaded by PJMixer.

I was sitting in the back yard chatting with the family and looked over to my father-in-law's Ford truck. I suggested it would make a good setting for a family shot and luckily everyone was game and very patient as I set up the shot and we tried different poses. I really like this fun shot and intend to do some Photoshop work to blur/replace the background to make it look like we were driving along the road !

Taylor Made versus the weeds

Taylor Made versus the weeds - #260/365, originally uploaded by PJMixer.

Close to my in-laws cottage, we used to go to this mini-putt quite often. Sadly, the business has closed, but the course remains, although rather neglected with uncut grass, sprouting weeds and less than ideal putting surfaces. It didn't bother my son who got us to play a round !