Golden Hour, Spanish Banks
May 21, 2022
Out and About & Color & 'Scapes
A beautiful evening for a golden hour walk and some photos at Spanish Banks. I wanted a bit of reach and compression so I brought the longest lens I
Rain City Saturday
May 14, 2022
Out and About & Color & 'Scapes
It was a rainy Saturday morning but that didn’t stop me from getting out for a walk in Point Grey & Jericho Beach. I took the tiny and weather
Quick Trip Downtown
May 11, 2022
Out and About & Color & The Street
I had a couple of errands to run today downtown at lunch. I took a little bit of extra time to capture some street scenes. I also realized today
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
M8 on South Granville
May 8, 2022
Out and About & Color & The Street & Rediscovered
The M8 was Leica’s first digital rangefinder, released in the fall of 2006. I aquired mine used in the spring of 2010 and fell in love with the
Maria on the Sea
May 7, 2022
Out and About & Color & 'Scapes
This ship is the Glovis Maria. One of about 9 ships a day or more than 3,000 a year that call into the Port of Vancouver. She looks well worn
Once Trees, Now Debris
May 6, 2022
Out and About & Color & 'Scapes
What look to be a raft of a hundred or so scrap logs appear to have washed up on Jericho Beach. I’m sure they will be removed but it peaked my
Staycation
May 4, 2022
Out and About & Color & 'Scapes
I made a last minute decision to take some vacation time last week. A small lull in my work schedule made the timing seem right. I had no real plans
Arbutus Ridge Alleys & Side Streets
Apr 26, 2022
Everyday & Color & Out and About
A quick walk this afternoon around Arbutus Ridge. I’m finding alleys interesting lately! Fuji X-T2 w Fujinon 18-55mm
8 AM Sailing
Apr 24, 2022
Out and About & Monochrome & 'Scapes
Fujifilm X-T2 & Fujinon XF 18-55 lens
A Good Friday
Apr 15, 2022
Out and About & Color & 'Scapes
The rain and clouds cleared this afternoon and made way for a a nice spring evening at Jericho Beach. Leica M10 & 50mm Zeiss Sonnar f1.5
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
Spring in Kits
Apr 2, 2022
Out and About & Color
I had some time on my hands this morning while waiting for the local tire shop to complete the seasonal swap out. I took advantage of the warm
Just Go For A Walk
Mar 23, 2022
Out and About & Color & Everyday
It was a busy day and I was at my desk for all of it with back-to-back client and team meetings. A productive day but a little exhausting. The last
Last Day of Winter
Mar 19, 2022
Out and About & Color
Spring arrived a day early here in Vancouver. A great day for a long walk and a lot of people had the same idea. Cherry blossoms have started to
More March Market
Mar 13, 2022
Out and About & Color
It’s the first day of Daylight Savings time (hopefully for the last time!) and we were back at Granville Island this afternoon for a stroll through
It’s a Colorful Neighborhood
Mar 9, 2022
Out and About & Color & Everyday
I was at our office today in the Mount Pleasant district of Vancouver. I’m trying to go in once or twice a week and it’s been a welcome change of
GI and TT
Mar 6, 2022
Out and About & Color & Experiments
Today was a gorgeous day to hang out at Granville Island with my wife for a while this afternoon. It was also a good opportunity to try out the
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
April in February
Feb 12, 2022
Out and About & Color & The Street
So far February has had an unusualy number of warm and sunny days. Today was no exception. It was great weather for a walk down to Broadway to
Sun Day
Feb 6, 2022
Out and About & Color
A few photos from this morning while out on a walk with a good friend. In my experience great friendships are a lot like sunny February mornings.
Departure From Gray
Jan 31, 2022
Out and About & Color
January has been pretty gray and wet so it was a welcome change to end the month and lift my mood with a sunny day. Perfect weather for a walk along
Fog Walk
Jan 16, 2022
Everyday & Out and About & Color
Max and I went for a walk in the pea-soup-thick fog this morning. Sophie slept in, the old girl prefers very short walks these days! Ricoh GR3
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
Jericho Snow
Jan 1, 2022
Out and About & Color & ‘Scapes
About twice a decade we get a substantial amout of snow in Vancouver that sticks around for more than a day or two. There were quite a few people
YEG -34°C
Dec 27, 2021
Out and About
Terminal Avenue
Dec 8, 2021
Out and About & Color & 'Scapes
A few photos walking over to pick up my car from it’s annual check up. Leica CL & 18mm Elmarit I like the early golden-hour
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
Tree Lot
Dec 4, 2021
Out and About & Color & The Street
It’s that time of year again when Christmas Tree lots spring up. If the weather forcast is to be believed there may even be some snow to complete
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
Rain Streak Broken
Dec 3, 2021
Out and About & Everyday & Color
We actually had some sunshine today after a pretty long stretch of grey, rainy days. I found a bit of time this afternoon to get out for a walk in
Homecoming
Nov 28, 2021
Out and About & Monochrome
Few photos from my trip home from snowy Edmonton to rainy Vancouver. iPhone 13 Pro
Around the Block
Nov 16, 2021
Out and About & Everyday & Color
Today was the first day without rain (and a lot of it) in a while. Despite a busy day and an increasing scarcity of daylight hours I stole away for
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
Vintage Broadway
Nov 7, 2021
Out and About & The Street & Color
Part two of my outing yesterday was along West Broadway. The weather had taken a turn for the worse but I had walked from home so didn’t really have
Nothing Gold Can Stay
Nov 7, 2021
Out and About & Color & Everyday
We are at the point in autumn where there are more leaves on the ground than on the trees. I was out for a walk yesterday through the neighborhood
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.
Seaplane Terminal
Aug 14, 2021
Out and About & Color
People and plane watching this morning at the Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre seaplane terminal. Fujifilm X-T2 & Fujinon XF 50mm f2 R WR lens
Harbour Haze
Aug 14, 2021
Out and About & 'Scapes & Color
The air quality is very low right now here in Vancouver with smoke from forest fires that rolled in yesterday. The smoke seemed to dissipate quite a
Kitsilano Seaside Scenes
Aug 11, 2021
Out and About & 'Scapes & Color
This mornings outing was around Kits Beach, I guess the theme, if there is one, is seaside scenes. Fujifilm X-T2 & Fujinon XF 50mm f2 R WR with
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
Clouds & Classic Chrome
Aug 9, 2021
Out and About & Color & 'Scapes
It was an overcast morning but the sun was proving some nice warm light and some soft color to the clouds. I left the rangefinders at home this
Under Construction
Aug 5, 2021
Out and About & Color & Everyday
Often when I decide to do some photography I get stopped by my own indecision. “Where can I go that’s interesting?” is the thought that often stops
Color + Geometry
Aug 2, 2021
Out and About & Color
I was up early and headed to Granville Island this morning. Before the market opens it’s pretty quiet there. A good opportunity to look for some
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
Jericho Sonnar
Jul 17, 2021
Out and About & Color
Yesterday a package arrived from Japan with a like-new 50mm f1.5 Zeiss Sonnar lens. The Sonnar is a classic lens design that is almost 100 years
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
Lots to Work With
Jul 14, 2021
'Scapes & Color & Out and About
Back for a walk at Kits Beach this morning and headed west toward the Marine Museum and the small beach there that is apparently known as Teatotaler
Kits Beach 07:30
Jul 13, 2021
Everyday & Color & Out and About
I was in a color photography mood again this morning. Must be the great summer weather coaxing me out of my Black and White comfort zone! These
Serendipitous Flubs
Jul 13, 2021
Moments & Out and About & Experiments & Color
I wish I could say these photos were intentional motion blur shots. I was capturing passing moments on a walk and moved from bright sunlight into
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
Jericho Summer Morning
Jul 6, 2021
Color & Out and About & 'Scapes
It felt like a good morning for some color photos in the early morning summer light. I never get tired of these views. Leica M10 & 75mm Color Heliar
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
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
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