Some M8 Monochromes
May 9, 2022
Out and About & Monochrome & The Street
I mentioned yesterday that I especially like the black & white images that the Leica M8 produces. Here are a few of yesterdays photos from the black
8 AM Sailing
Apr 24, 2022
Out and About & Monochrome & 'Scapes
Fujifilm X-T2 & Fujinon XF 18-55 lens
Window Seat ’Scapes
Apr 11, 2022
Out and About & Monochrome & 'Scapes
I love watching the scenery from a window seat on a flight. Here are some black and white photos from the window seat on yesterday’s flight from
Ascent
Apr 8, 2022
Out and About & Monochrome & 'Scapes
Christine and I are on our way to Edmonton to visit with my Mom, sister and visiting family. Our 10am flight took off on the west runway proving a
Play Time
Mar 27, 2022
Everyday & Monochrome
I love this little dude. Max is 14 years old and he still thinks he’s a puppy. Fujifilm X-T2 w Fujinon 23mm f2 R WR lens
Grooming Day
Mar 24, 2022
Everyday & Monochrome & Moments
The pups were long overdue for haircuts due to some minor health issues. Both of them are really not fond of grooming day so I’m sure they were
Masked Sets
Mar 21, 2022
Monochrome & Sets & Recollection
As the 2 year aniversary of the pandemic approached I started to look through my photo library for photos of people and thier masks. The ones
Outer Deck
Mar 3, 2022
Out and About & Monochrome
I was in Victoria for the past 2 days and came back to Vancouver on the 1:00 PM sailing. The weather was pretty nice so I left the comfort of my car
Museum Watching
Feb 24, 2022
Recollection & Out and About & Monochrome
Recently I came across an article on the Magnum Photos website about the famous photographer Elliot Erwitt and his photographs of people looking at
Main Street Moments
Feb 21, 2022
Out and About & Monochrome & The Street
I tagged along on my wife and daughter’s shopping trip to Main Street yesterday afternoon. A lot of people were out and about enjoying their Sunday
False Creek Morning
Jan 15, 2022
Everyday & Out and About & Monochrome
A nice morning walk around False Creek with the Leica CL & Sigma 45mm DC DN 2.8 lens
Dunbar by Night
Jan 13, 2022
Everyday & The Street & Monochrome
It was a sunny and warm January day today. Yesterday’s rain melted all the snow and Vancouver looks like Vancouver again. The snow was a nice change
Memorial West Park
Jan 6, 2022
Everyday & ‘Scapes & Monochrome
Black and White (lots of white!) photos from a walk around Memorial West Park in Dunbar this afternoon. The igloo was a nice surprise! Fujifilm
Arbutus St.
Dec 4, 2021
Out and About & Everyday & The Street & Monochrome
Was time to get the Winter tires installed so I had some time to kill this morning after I dropped the car off. I walked down to the beach, and was
Sunny Day in Shades of Grey
Dec 3, 2021
Everyday & Out and About & Monochrome
Some black and white versions of photos from today. Some of these have color version in my Rain Streak Broken post. Leica CL and 18mm Elmarit
Homecoming
Nov 28, 2021
Out and About & Monochrome
Few photos from my trip home from snowy Edmonton to rainy Vancouver. iPhone 13 Pro
More Market
Nov 14, 2021
Out and About & Everyday & Monochrome
In addition the star ornament photos I took at Granville Island on Remembrance Day, here are some additional photos from around the market. Ricoh GR3
Star of the Season
Nov 14, 2021
Out and About & Monochrome
I was at the Granville Island Public Market on Remembrance Day to take advantage of the day off to combine some produce shopping with a short photo
Mt. Pleasant Lunch Run
Nov 10, 2021
Everyday & The Street & Monochrome
Recently I’ve started to go into the office once a week or so to connect with other humans and take advantage of the change in scenery from the
Gulf Islands of Two Novembers Past
Nov 4, 2021
'Scapes & Recollection & Monochrome
It’s been almost 2 years since I was on a seaplane travelling a couple times a month between Vancouver and Victoria. I miss those flights,
Kits Diptychs
Nov 3, 2021
Sets & Out and About & Everyday & Monochrome
Some photo sets from my outing at Kits Beach at dusk on Sunday Leica M10 & 35mm Zeiss Biogon f2
Zombies in Paradise
Nov 1, 2021
Out and About & Everyday & 'Scapes & Monochrome
I was out for a walk at Kits Beach around dusk yesterday. I wish I could say I went with a subject or project in mind but I was mostly just out for
Time Moves On
Oct 23, 2021
'Scapes & Out and About & Monochrome
I’m constantly drawn back to this little stretch of Vancouver shoreline. Often I think I should be more adventurous and return less often to this
Southern Gulf Islands
Sep 24, 2021
'Scapes & Out and About & Monochrome
Some photos of the southern gulf islands shot from the Victoria to Vancouver ferry this afternoon. I shot these in color and they looked nice enough
Balaclava Park
Sep 19, 2021
Everyday & Out and About & Monochrome
It was overcast this afternoon and threatening to drizzle. I made it out for a walk with my Ricoh GR3 and took a few photos around Balaclava park.
Empressed
Sep 11, 2021
Out and About & 'Scapes & Monochrome
When we were in Victoria last weekend we stayed close to the harbor and managed a few walks in and around the Empress Hotel including a trip to
Victoria Morning Distraction
Sep 8, 2021
Out and About & The Street & 'Scapes & Monochrome
I haven’t posted in a while. Sometimes life gets in the way of art (or at least recreation)! The past few weeks have been busy with work and back to
Missed the Market
Aug 16, 2021
Out and About & The Street & Everyday & Monochrome
I was at Granville Island on Sunday morning for a walk and a coffee and thought I would spend some time in the Public Market and take some photos.
Yaletown at 75 …mm …equivalent
Aug 10, 2021
Out and About & The Street & Experiments & Monochrome
Some quick street test shots with the Fujinon XF 50mm f2 R WR lens on the streets of Yaletown this afternoon. This is a nice compact lens with a
Overcast in Yaletown
Aug 1, 2021
Out and About & The Street & Everyday & Monochrome
My wife and I were out for a walk this afternoon in Yaletown. It was overcast and a bit hazy which kept it a bit cooler but it also resulted in
Strathcona Farmer’s Market
Jul 27, 2021
Out and About & The Street & Experiments & Monochrome
I was in Edmonton this past weekend with my daughters visiting my Mom, Sister & Nieces. It was a quick weekend trip but we managed a trip to the
Set Theory
Jul 18, 2021
Sets & Experiments & Moments & Monochrome
I’m increasingly interested in photos sets, images that that “go together” in some way to tell a story or present some common theme. Sets of 2 or 3
Black and White Stamps
Jul 15, 2021
Out and About & Everyday & Monochrome
This mornings’ outing was around Stamps Landing, west of the Cambie street bridge. Some nice early morning light! Leica M10 & Voigtlander 75mm Color
Stride
Jul 12, 2021
Moments & Out and About & Experiments & Monochrome
These two photos were taken a couple of minutes apart and I think they sort of work as a pair. Leica M10 & 35mm Zeiss Biogon f2
Lost Lake
Jul 3, 2021
Out and About & Monochrome
Short hike to Lost Lake this morning. All photos from iPhone X, edited and posted from iPhone as well
Lift Line
Jul 1, 2021
Out and About & Monochrome
Photos from this morning in and around the lift line taking mountain bikers up Whistler. Ricoh GR3
Vaccination Station
Jun 28, 2021
Everyday & The Street & Monochrome
This past Saturday was my dose #2 for COVID-19 vaccination at the Canada Place convention centre here in Vancouver. Took a few photos around Canada
Rough Week
Jun 27, 2021
Moments & Everyday & Monochrome
Max had a rough week. The old boy was suffering from muscle spasms. Best hypothesis is that he threw his back out jumping off our bed. A trip to
Dahlia Dreams
Jun 26, 2021
Up Close & Experiments & Monochrome
One of the photos I took yesterday inspired me to go back into the garden and spend some more time photographing the Dhalias. The first photo was
Garden Up Close & Monochrome
Jun 25, 2021
Up Close & Monochrome
Too lazy to go for a proper walk last evening but I did take some macro images from the patio garden. Here they are in monochrome Hand-held Fujifilm
Garden Centre
Jun 20, 2021
Everyday & Monochrome
Father’s Day trip to the garden centre. A good chance to occupy myself taking photos while the family shops for plants! Ricoh GR iii at ISO 100 & 200
Market Morning
Jun 19, 2021
Everyday & The Street & Monochrome
Busy Saturday morning at Granville Island Public Market. People taking advantage of a nice spring morning and collecting supplies for Fathers Day.
Neighborhood Walk
Jun 15, 2021
Everyday & Monochrome
Morning walk around the neighborhood with Leica M10 & 35mm Zeiss Biogon f2
Highbury Rectifier
Jun 13, 2021
'Scapes & Monochrome & Everyday
I’ve always found urban infrastructure interesting. Particularly the often non-descript buildings that house electrical, telecom and other utility
Possible Light Rain…
Jun 13, 2021
Up Close & Monochrome
… was the forcast as I headed ouf for a walk this morning. It was definitely more than just a possibility. A flew flora + rain closeups from this
Dunbar Baseball
Jun 11, 2021
Everyday & Monochrome
Leica M10 with Voigtlander 75mm Color Heliar 2.5
Camosun Substation
Jun 7, 2021
'Scapes & Everyday & Monochrome
Photos of the substation converved to monochrome
Sale
May 31, 2021
The Street & Sets & Monochrome
Two frames that, I think, make an interesting set
South Granville Sunday
May 30, 2021
The Street & Everyday & Monochrome
A quick walk around South Granville this afternoon with the Ricoh GR iii
2016 White Rock Pier
May 28, 2021
Recollection & Out and About & The Street & 'Scapes & Monochrome
A collection of photos from a visit to the White Rock Pier on a nice spring day in March 2016. The pier was severley damaged during a windstorm in
Meanwhile in 2009
May 27, 2021
Recollection & Monochrome
Time flies
Attracted to Danger
May 24, 2021
'Scapes & Recollection & Monochrome
I’m pretty much a chicken when it comes to adventure (I prefer to think of it as low risk lifestyle!). I realized yesterday that there is something
High Up Hut
May 23, 2021
'Scapes & Out and About & Monochrome
I’m not sure if this is a sculpture or an art installation, either way I think it’s pretty cool. It’s called High Up Hut and it’s in False Creek
Sunday Morning Seawall Stroll
May 23, 2021
Everyday & 'Scapes & Monochrome
Few photos from a stroll along False Creek seawall this morning. Leica M10, 35mm Zeiss Biogon f2
Let’s Heal The Divide
May 20, 2021
The Street & Everyday & 'Scapes & Monochrome
I had a little time to kill this afternoon and decided to dust off my Leica M8 with 21mm Voigtlander Color Skopar f4. This tiny 21mm lens gives a
Spring Garden in Monochrome
May 18, 2021
Everyday & Monochrome & Up Close
A few quick photos this evening in the patio garden. These photos look great in color but I also like them in monochrome with a few tweaks to make
(Re) Discovered
May 17, 2021
The Street & Recollection & Monochrome
I love when I discover photos in my catalog that I don’t have a clear memory of taking or had previously dismissed. Here are a few from Montreal in
Couple More Photo Sets
May 9, 2021
The Street & Experiments & Sets & Monochrome
A couple more sets from the same outing. None of these are particularly good photos but I do enjoy them as a set
Photo Set Experiments
May 5, 2021
The Street & 'Scapes & Experiments & Sets & Monochrome
One of the reasons I started this blog was to have a place to experiment and make notes about how I edit and present some of my photography. Most
Low Tide Afternoon
May 2, 2021
'Scapes & Everyday & Monochrome
Low tide at Locarno Beach. I’m quite happy with these photos in the late afternoon light from this spur-of-the-moment walk on the beach. This lens
Jericho Shore Scenes
Apr 24, 2021
'Scapes & Monochrome
A few landscapes from Jericho Beach on an overcast April morning. Fujifilm X-T2, 18-55mm, f8
Spanish Banks Dog Beach
Mar 20, 2021
'Scapes & Everyday & Monochrome
Spanish Banks Off Leash Dog Area. Leica M10, Zeiss Biogon 35mm f2. More photos from this location in a Flickr album