Chaldecott Fog
Dec 4, 2024
Out and About & 'Scapes & Color
A quick walk this morning around Chaldecott Park in the fog! 📷 Leica SL2 & Sigma 45mm DG DN lens
Urban Spaces
Oct 24, 2024
The Street & Out and About & Color
Some photos around UBC Hospital from this past Tuesday afternoon with the Leica Q2. It’s taken me some time to bond with this camera for some reason
Misty Morning
Sep 24, 2024
'Scapes & Out and About & Color
I started my day with a walk down at Jericho Beach right around sunrise. I was greeted with with some nice morning light and some low fog over the
Cruising Into September
Sep 8, 2024
The Street & Out and About & Color
While there are still a few cruise ships making port in Vancouver in October, September is the last month of the busy Alaska tour season. I try to
Low Tide Morning, Kits Beach
Aug 29, 2024
Out and About & 'Scapes & Coasting & Color
Summer returned this morning in full force after a dreary few days. Leica SL2 and Lumix 20-60mm lens
Toronto Streets
Aug 22, 2024
The Street & Out and About & Color
I had a couple of days earlier this week in downtown Toronto and was able to get some street photography as we were out and about. The little Ricoh
Empty Beaches
Jul 26, 2024
Out and About & 'Scapes & Coasting & Color
The secret to finding an empty beach in Vancouver on a warm summer day is to arrive in the early morning. One of my favorite summer activities is a
West Dyke Trail, Richmond
Jul 21, 2024
Out and About & 'Scapes & Coasting & Color
The West Dyke Trail runs along the Fraser River tributary just south of YVR, the Vancouver Airport before it turns south and runs along wetlands
Burrard Bridge Looks
Jul 10, 2024
'Scapes & Out and About & Color & Coasting
The Burrard Bridge is a Vancouver landmark, completed in 1932 it’s rapidly approaching it’s centenial. With it’s art deco styling and views of
May 31, Granville Island
May 31, 2024
Out and About & Monochrome & The Street
I was out for a pint at Granville Island this afternoon with friends and decided to stick around and take a walk after we disbanded. Apart from a
Out Back
May 25, 2024
Out and About & Color
I’ve posted before about my attraction to alleys and I’ve found myself strolling down them again this month! I have a couple of related projects in
End Of Day Forest Walk
May 15, 2024
Out and About & Color
I’m lucky to live near trailheads into Pacific Spirt Park, a 90 hectare coastal rainforest with over 70km of trails. I headed out for some time in
M10 Morning
May 3, 2024
Out and About & Color & The Street
It was a beautiful spring morning and circumstances allowed me to be downtown and to have time to get out for a walk. I brought my Leica M10 with
Sunshine and Rainbows
Apr 28, 2024
'Scapes & Out and About & Color & Coasting
The world may not be all sunshine and rainbows but sometimes you are in the right place at the right time. The rain let up for a while this
4th Ave Afternoon
Apr 21, 2024
Out and About & Color & The Street
I haven’t really done any street photography since Las Vegas back in February. I had fun this afternoon shopping and running some errands with my
March Market Glimpses
Mar 2, 2024
Out and About & Color
Just some random glimpses from hanging out in and around the Granville Island Public Market yesterday. Spring is beginning to tease it’s arrival
Shades of Las Vegas
Feb 20, 2024
Out and About & Monochrome & The Street
Some select black & white images from our Las Vegas Trip. Ricoh GR3 + a few iPhone 15 Pro
Vegas Strip
Feb 20, 2024
Out and About & Color & The Street
Photos from the past few days along the Las Vegas Strip Ricoh GR3
Dusk, Vegas Freeway
Feb 19, 2024
Out and About & Color & Sets
A short set of images made from the taxi taking us back to the Vegas strip after an afternoon hanging out on Freemont Street. Ricoh GR3
Freemont Street
Feb 19, 2024
Out and About & Color & The Street
Some shots from the spectacle that is Freemont Street, Las Vegas! Ricoh GR3
Neon Museum
Feb 19, 2024
Out and About & Color
I’d never heard of the Neon Museum in Las Vegas. I’m glad we found out about it. The museum is a little persnickety about photography, insisting
U2 At The Sphere
Feb 18, 2024
Out and About & Color
I was extremely doubtful that any concert experience at the ticket prices for U2 at the Sphere could be worth it. I was wrong, the band’s
Colorful New Year
Feb 10, 2024
Out and About & Color & The Street
I decided to revisit yesterdays photos and select some that work well in color. I went for a bit of a film look and not overly saturated colors
Happy Lunar New Year!
Feb 9, 2024
Out and About & Monochrome & The Street
A quick trip to Chinatown this afternoon in celebration of Lunar New Year. All of the shops and restaurants were busy with people stocking up for
Glimpses of Infrastructure
Feb 3, 2024
Out and About & Monochrome & The Street
I’ve been ill with a bad cold (or some other nasty virus) for the past few days so I was happy I felt well enough this afternoon to go for a walk
Rain Respite
Jan 30, 2024
Out and About & Monochrome & 'Scapes & Coasting
A weeklong stretch of rain was briefly interupted today. The sky still threatened rain but it held off. The late afternoon was complimented by warm
Dunbar Snow Scenes
Jan 19, 2024
Out and About & Monochrome & 'Scapes
Yesterday, while I was on my way to Pacific Spirit Park I also made some photographs around the neighborhood. The blanket of white snow, dark wet
Pacific Spirit Snow
Jan 18, 2024
Out and About & Monochrome & 'Scapes
I’m not much of a winter person, despite growing up on the prairies. It’s mostly the cold and the short days that I’m not fond of. A big dump of
Cold Kits
Jan 13, 2024
Out and About & Monochrome & 'Scapes
A sunny and clear, but very cold (for Vancouver), afternoon made for a fun outing this afternoon at Kits Beach! Leica SL2 and Sigma 85mm f1.4 Art
Holiday Season Starts With A Beach Walk
Dec 23, 2023
Out and About & Monochrome & 'Scapes
This week marked the offical start of Winter and for our family, like many, this weekend is the start of the holiday season. The holidays always
Clarity In The Fog
Nov 26, 2023
Out and About & Monochrome & 'Scapes
I love photographing in the fog. Fog strips away the extraneous and can reveal as much as it obscures. Here are some shots from this morning around
Epic
Nov 18, 2023
Out and About & Monochrome
Every now and then schedules align and you end up in the fortunate position of being able to spend time with a great friend and his great dog.
Kits Beach, Monochromes
Nov 16, 2023
Out and About & 'Scapes & Monochrome
Some black & white photos around Kits Beach this evening. A few color versions here as well! Leica SL2 & Zeiss 35mm Biogon
Kits Beach, Late Afternoon
Nov 16, 2023
Out and About & 'Scapes & Color
Leica SL2 & Zeiss 35mm Biogon
Night Light
Nov 14, 2023
Monochrome & Out and About
The days are getting shorter especially after the recent clock change but I decided to not let that stop me from getting out with a camera this
Stat Beach Walk
Nov 13, 2023
Monochrome & Out and About & 'Scapes
Today was the Stat holiday in lieu of Remembrance Day falling on the weekend. I took advantage of the day off to enjoy a walk at Spanish Banks.
Ad Hoc Morning Appointment
Oct 30, 2023
Monochrome & Out and About & 'Scapes
I had a rare weekday morning without any appointments on my calendar. After a cafe stop for morning caffeine while doing some weekly planning, I
Dunbar Trick or Treat
Oct 28, 2023
Color & Out and About & The Street
Haloween came early to Dunbar today with the annual Trick or Treat event in Dunbar village! Leica M10 & Zeiss 35mm f2 Biogon ZM lens
Jericho Golden Hour
Oct 11, 2023
Color & Out and About & 'Scapes & Coasting
Some lovely fall colors and beach scenery before sunset made for great subject matter this evening at Jericho & Locarno Beaches. Leica SL2 & Sigma
Seawall Sunday Morning
Oct 8, 2023
Color & Out and About & 'Scapes & Coasting
It was an absolutely gorgeous autumn morning to walk the seawall at Stanley Park. I probably shoud have edited this colection down a bit more but I
When September Ends
Sep 30, 2023
Color & Out and About & 'Scapes & Coasting
A sunset walk along the beach at Spanish Banks seems like a very good way to mark the end of September! Leica M10 & Zeiss 50mm f2 C Sonnar lens
Overcast Jericho Morning
Sep 28, 2023
Color & Out and About & 'Scapes & Coasting
I was out for a walk this morning with a camera and lens that both haven’t had much love from me lately. The 2015 Fujifilm XT-2 is still a great
Saturday Morning, Whistler Village
Sep 25, 2023
Color & Out and About & The Street
We were up in Whister this past weekend to attend a friends birthday party. It was a short and busy trip but I found a bit of time for a photo walk
Sidney Pier
Sep 18, 2023
Monochrome & Out and About & 'Scapes & Coasting
I found myself with an hour or so before my ferry back to Vancouver this morning. My first thought was to stop for a coffee but I was already
End of Summer Getaway
Sep 17, 2023
Color & Out and About
Christine and I split a weekend away between a scenic resort in Malahat and downtown Victoria. Perfect weather & views along with great food made
Sunday Street Scenes
Sep 17, 2023
Monochrome & Out and About & The Street
I got a lot of steps in on Sunday as my wife and I were exploring Victoria. I got a good number of snaps in as well. Leica M10 & Zeiss 35mm f2
Ferry Terminal
Sep 11, 2023
Monochrome & Out and About
A few shots while wating to pick up my daughter at the ferry terminal. Leica M10 & Zeiss 35mm f2 Biogon lens
9 to 5 Sailings
May 28, 2023
Coasting & Out and About & Monochrome
I was in Victoria for the day on Wednesday for both work and fun. The fun started with the 9AM sailing to Victoria. The weather was perfect and
30 Minutes In Chinatown
May 19, 2023
The Street & Out and About & Monochrome
After delivering a kid to an appointment yesterday morning I had a bit of time on my hands. Rather than sit in my car and doom scroll I took the
Granville Street Morning
May 17, 2023
The Street & Out and About & Monochrome
I was downtown yesterday morning with a little bit of time on my hands before a day of meetings. After fueling up with an Americano Misto I strolled
Busy Couple of Weeks
May 11, 2023
Coasting & Out and About & Monochrome
Updates to this site have been absent for the past couple of weeks as life gets in the way. A bit of travel, work, busy family have all contributed
April Beach Weather
Apr 29, 2023
Coasting & Out and About & Monochrome
The last Saturday in April felt more like a Saturday in July. Christine and I hung out for a while at Jericho beach to enjoy the summer-like
A Stroll Around Dunbar & QE Annex
Apr 26, 2023
Everyday & Out and About & Color
After a busy couple of days it was nice to get out for a walk in the neighborhood after dinner. I found myself back at the QE Annex school. There is
The Lens At Hand
Apr 14, 2023
Coasting & Out and About & Monochrome & 'Scapes
I had an errand to run this evening and grabbed the first camera within reach just before I headed out the door. The camera is the wonderful little
Cambie Street Bridge, Monochrome Edition
Apr 13, 2023
Out and About & Monochrome & The Street & 'Scapes
A series of black and white edits from my Cambie Bridge photos from the other day. I always find it interesting how removing color, adjusting
Spring Evening, Cambie Street Bridge
Apr 12, 2023
Out and About & Color & The Street & 'Scapes
A series of photos from around and on the Cambie Street Bridge yesterday evening. It was a nice spring evening with some warm light to paint the
Wet Weekend
Apr 10, 2023
Everyday & Out and About & Color
According to the weather forcast we made out better than planned. Regardless it was an April Showers kind of weekend. Most of these photos are with
Alleyway Intrigue
Apr 4, 2023
Everyday & Out and About & Color
I needed a change of scenery this afternoon without going too far. I’ve been stuck inside with a nasty head cold for several days. Feeling
Locarno Beach With Reach
Mar 22, 2023
Coasting & Out and About & Color & 'Scapes
I took advantage of another lovely spring evening and headed out to Locarno Beach. I brought my Fujifilm X-T2 and the 70-300mm telephoto zoom. I
South Granville Springtime
Mar 18, 2023
Out and About & Color & The Street
The last time I hung out on South Granville was almost a year ago with my Leica M8. Wife and daughter were shopping so I tagged along with the M8’s
Signs of Spring in Kits
Mar 15, 2023
Out and About & Color & 'Scapes
It was simply a gorgeous afternoon. Sunny and warm with spring in the air. A perfect day for a late afternoon stroll around kits beach, the dog
Mikkelene Aground
Mar 15, 2023
Coasting & Out and About & Color
Another beached sailboat, this time on Kits Beach. If running aground wasn’t enough of an indignity, the boat has been covered in Graffiti
Afternoon in Yaletown
Mar 2, 2023
Out and About & Color
Christine and I took advantage of the sunny post-snow afternoon last Sunday and headed down to Yaletown for some lunch and a walk. Overall, a good
Sunday Snowday
Feb 26, 2023
Out and About & Color
Vancouver had a decent amount of snow last night which was made much easier to take by the sunny and (relatively) warm morning that followed!
Bayswater
Feb 20, 2023
Coasting & Out and About & Color
At the north end of Bayswater Street in Point Grey are some steps down to a rocky little beach. I don’t go there often but it’s one of my favorite
Ricoh GR3x First Outing
Feb 20, 2023
Out and About & Color & The Street
While I was out of town this week a package arrived with a like-new, pre-owned, Ricoh GR3x Urban Edition camera. The GR3x is almost identical the
Victoria Business
Feb 18, 2023
Out and About & Color
I was in Victoria on business for a few days this week and of course brought a camera or two along! Leica CL with TTArtisan 35mm f1.4 & Ricoh GR3
A Kitsilano February Sunday
Feb 12, 2023
Everyday & Out and About & Color
The threat of rain doesn’t stop a true Vancouverite from getting outside. Especially in February as that would result in some serious cabin fever.
Dunbar Highbury Loop
Feb 7, 2023
Everyday & Out and About & Color
The rain stopped and the clouds parted for a brief period this afternoon. I took advantage and headed for a walk down Dunbar for 15 blocks or so and
1999 NYC With An Olympus XA
Feb 4, 2023
Recollection & Rediscovered & Out and About & Color
My first trip to New York was in August of 1999. It was a quick business trip but I had a good part of a weekend to do some sightseeing. I brought
Friday Morning Monochromes
Jan 27, 2023
Monochrome & Out and About & 'Scapes & Coasting
Some Friday evening monochrome edits of this morning’s outing. Leica M10 & Voigtlander 75mm f2.5 Color Heliar & Ricoh GR3
Friday Morning Beach Break
Jan 27, 2023
Coasting & Color & Out and About & 'Scapes
Some good weather and a break in my schedule this morning gave me the motivation to get out for a walk. The break from both the wet and grey weather
Photo Beachcombing
Jan 6, 2023
Coasting & Color & Out and About
I ended up with a break in my schedule this afternoon and headed to the beach for a walk (and to try out my new hiking shoes). It was warm but
Go To Market
Jan 2, 2023
Color & Out and About
A few photos from the last morning of 2022 at Granville Island, near the public market. FujiFilm XT-2 & Fujinon 23mm f2
Coal Harbour Morning
Dec 28, 2022
Color & Out and About
I was out for a walk along the sea wall in Coal Harbor this morning. It was overcast but warm for December, or at least warmer than it’s been
Winter Wonderland
Dec 21, 2022
Color & Out and About
I had 45 minutes this afternoon between meetings to get out in the neighborhood and enjoy the chilly fresh air, sun and snow. It’s rare for
Mid-Dec Late-Aft
Dec 14, 2022
Out and About & Color
A mid-December late-afternoon stroll by the water. Leica CL & TTArtisan 50mm f1.2 lens
Full Circle
Dec 8, 2022
Coasting & Out and About & Color
I’m not sure what happened that resulted in this boat’s grounding on Jericho beach. It looks like it was placed there somewhat carefully and seems
Misty Morning
Nov 16, 2022
Out and About & Color & 'Scapes
We are into foggy morning season here in Vancouver. Today was the second or third morning in a row with a (light) blanket of fog. It was a chance to
Solar Charging
Nov 1, 2022
Coasting & Out and About & Color
Sometimes an hour in the sun is all it takes to recharge your batteries. Jericho Beach this afternoon between 4 and 5 PM. Fujifilm X-T2 & Fujinon
A Walk In The Rain
Oct 30, 2022
Coasting & Everyday & Out and About & Color
Here in Vancouver, we had been spoiled by dry and sunny weather for the first month or so of Autumn. Things are back to normal now as the rains have
QE Courts
Oct 26, 2022
Out and About & Color
I was out for a walk this morning and chose to mix it up with a new destination. I headed up to Queen Elizabeth Park and after walking around for a
Camosun Bog?
Oct 13, 2022
Out and About & Color
The work week after a long weekend always seems extra busy. One less day to get the same amount of work done or so it seems. There was a natural
Thanksgiving at the Beach
Oct 10, 2022
Coasting & Out and About & Color
We had our feast earlier this weekend so I took advantage of the continued warm weather for a walk at Spanish Banks and Jericho Beach this evening.
Getaway Cut Short
Oct 2, 2022
Coasting & Out and About & Color
Christine and I booked this past week off for some much-needed downtime. We decided that rather than get on a plane we would take advantage of the
Olympic Village Afternoon
Sep 18, 2022
Monochrome & Out and About
Christine and I spent a couple of hours enjoying the late summer afternoon in Olympic Village. We walked around the village but most of that time we
Last Summer Saturday
Sep 17, 2022
Coasting & Monochrome & Out and About
Today was a little cooler, cloudier and windier than we’ve been used to all summer. Autumn is definitely on the way. Still, it was a nice day to be
Summer Haze, Color Edition
Sep 12, 2022
Coasting & Color & Out and About
A few color versions from yesterday’s Summer Haze photos. The smoke today has let up a little bit! Fujifilm X-T2 & Fujinon 23mm f2 R WR lens
Summer Haze
Sep 12, 2022
Coasting & Monochrome & Out and About
Smoke from forest fires rolled into Vancouver over the weekend bringing poor air quality and smoky haze with it. So far this summer, we have been
Pleasant Evening
Sep 9, 2022
Monochrome & Out and About & The Street
Some photos from a 20-minute walk in Mt. Pleasant between Main & Quebec and 5th & 8th Ave. My GR3 is out for a sensor cleaning so I pressed its
Vancouver Seawall
Aug 27, 2022
Coasting & Monochrome & Out and About
A warm but blustery late August morning on the seawall at Coal Harbour and Stanley Park. Leica M10 & Zeiss 50mm f1.5 ZM Sonnar
Perspectives
Aug 22, 2022
Coasting & Color & Out and About
I often find spending some quiet time at a favourite viewpoint can be helpful in clarifying my perspective. Other times it’s just nice to be outside
A B&W BC Day
Aug 1, 2022
Monochrome & Out and About & 'Scapes
Some black and white versions of photos from this morning. Leica M10 & Voigtlander 35mm f2.5 Color Skopar
A British Columbia Day
Aug 1, 2022
Coasting & Color & Out and About & 'Scapes
It’s the BC Day stat holiday here in British Columbia, also known as the “Civic Holiday”, most provinces observe a day off on the first Monday of
Out Early To Beat The Heat
Jul 27, 2022
Coasting & Out and About & Color & 'Scapes
Vancouver is going through one of it’s rare hot spells. Today is forcast to reach 29°C which is well past the melting point for most Vancouverites.
Saturday Seaside Scenes
Jul 23, 2022
Coasting & Out and About & Color & 'Scapes
I was out for a short drive this morning before heading to Spanish Banks to take some low tide photos. The first two photos here are from the
Golden Half Hour
Jul 20, 2022
Coasting & Out and About & Color
A 30 minute walk on a perfect summer evening. Leica M10 & Zeiss 50mm Sonnar
48 Morning Minutes
Jul 19, 2022
Out and About & Color
Today was full of back-to-back meetings. I knew I wouldn’t get much of a break during the day and often at the end of the day I find it hard to drag
Cruising
Jul 14, 2022
Coasting & Out and About & Monochrome
When I was downtown on Sunday I wandered down to the crusie ship terminal. It felt a lot like pre pandemic summer as there were three enormous
Sunday Street Snapshots
Jul 10, 2022
Out and About & Color & The Street
I tagged along on a mother-daughter shopping trip downtown this afternoon. The weather was nice and the streets were busy. A good day for some
Shades of Mount Pleasant
Jul 3, 2022
Out and About & Monochrome & The Street
Being partially color blind makes me wonder how others percieve color and what attracts them to an image. My particular flavor of color blindness is
An Hour in Mount Pleasant
Jul 2, 2022
Out and About & Color & The Street
Christine had an appointment in Mount Pleasant this afternoon so I tagged along and spent an hour exploring the streets east of Main and north of
Viewfinder Time
Jun 30, 2022
Coasting & Out and About & Color & 'Scapes
It’s been a busy couple of weeks where I’ve spent a lot of time in chairs in front of screens. When I get busy I often have trouble making time to
Grey Morning, Grey Photos
Jun 21, 2022
Coasting & Out and About & Monochrome & 'Scapes
I was up early and down at the beach by 6:30AM for a walk before starting a busy work day. I’ve been shooting a lot with my X-T2 & 70-300 telephoto
Marine Morning, Monochrome
Jun 18, 2022
Coasting & Out and About & Monochrome
After posting color photos from this morning, I had a second pass throught the files and processed some of the photos as black and white’s. There
Rainy Marine Morning
Jun 18, 2022
Coasting & Out and About & Color
Saturday morning around the Burrard Civic Marina Fujifilm X-T2 and Fujinon XF 70-300mm R LM OIS WR
Mountain Light
Jun 15, 2022
Out and About & Monochrome & 'Scapes
I was in Whistler last weekend on a long overdue company retreat with our team. It was a busy (& fun) weekend but I did have some time for a couple
Kitesurfer
Jun 13, 2022
Coasting & Out and About & Color
It was a windy morning with waves breaking in English Bay. I imagine these were good conditions for this Kitesurfer to be up early. They certainly
Forest Morning
Jun 7, 2022
Out and About & Color
My go to for walks and photo outings is most often the seaside but we are even closer to the forests of Pacific Spirit Park. The trail head into the
Cloudy Kitsilano
Jun 6, 2022
Coasting & Out and About & Color
The rain held off and it turned out to be a nice afternoon for a late lunch and a walk with my wife along Kits Beach and Kits Point. While at the
Beachcomber
May 30, 2022
Coasting & Sets & Out and About & Color
A set from yesterdays outing. I’m not exactly sure what he was looking for out there but I came across him several times as I walked back and forth
Mid Afternoon Low Tide
May 29, 2022
Coasting & Out and About & Color & 'Scapes
After visiting the UBC Botanical Gardens, I headed over to Spanish Banks to continue enjoying the sunny Sunday afternoon. I seem to have good luck
UBC Botanial Garden
May 29, 2022
Out and About & Color
I made the short trip out to UBC this afternon to check out the UBC Botanical Garden and the Greenheart TreeWalk. Leica M10 & Zeiss 50mm Sonnar
Evening Camosun Loop
May 25, 2022
Out and About & Monochrome & 'Scapes
A walk this evening heading west on King Edward, on the short trail past the Camosun Substation and back around to Camosun Steet and home. Leica CL
Golden Hour, Spanish Banks
May 21, 2022
Coasting & 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
Coasting & 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
Coasting & 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
Coasting & 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
Coasting & 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
Coasting & Out and About & Monochrome & 'Scapes
Fujifilm X-T2 & Fujinon XF 18-55 lens
A Good Friday
Apr 15, 2022
Coasting & 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
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
Coasting & 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
Coasting & 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
Coasting & 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
Coasting & 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
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
Coasting & 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 & Coasting
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
Coasting & 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
Coasting & 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
Coasting & '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
Coasting & 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 & Coasting
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