Wedding at the Beach

“Why do we love the sea? It is because it has some potent power to make us think things we like to think.” --Robert Henri 

The Guitar Man

Photo was taken during a visit to Port Dover, Ontario.
This guy is a Music school teacher and likes to play the guitar and to sing as well.

Who draws the crowd and plays so loud,
Baby it's the guitar man.
Who's gonna steal the show, you know
Baby it's the guitar man.

He can make you love, he can make you cry
He will bring you down, then he'll get you high
Somethin' keeps him goin', miles and miles a day
To find another place to play.

Night after night who treats you right,
Baby it's the guitar man
Who's on the radio, you go listen
To the guitar man

Then he comes to town, and you see his face,
And you think you might like to take his place
Somethin' keeps him driftin' miles and miles away
Searchin' for the songs to play.

Then you listen to the music and you like to sing along,
You want to get the meaning out of each and ev'ry song
Then you find yourself a message and some words to call your own
And take them home.

He can make you love, he can get you high
He will bring you down, then he'll make you cry
Somethin' keeps him movin', but no one seems to know
What it is that makes him go.

Then the lights begin to flicker and the sound is getting dim
The voice begins to falter and the crowds are getting thin
But he never seems to notice he's just got to find
Another place to play.

(Sung by: The Bread; Written by: David Gates)

Lovable Character

I took this pic during the 2012 Ice Festival in Toronto last Feb. 25, 2012. I didn't know who this character was but I found him cute. He was about to give the lady a bear hug. Don't mind the color...I did some tweaking to give it a dramatic effect.

The Man in the Alley

Photography requires a great amount of patience. One has to learn the "art of stalking." I waited for this man to pass by and be able to take his photo over the dirty white wall as background. Proper timing is necessary to convey a sense of drama. In this case, the man was wearing a red jacket which made him standout as a subject.

Lest We Forget

In Flanders fields the poppies blow
Between the crosses, row on row,
That mark our place; and in the sky
The larks, still bravely singing, fly
Scarce heard amid the guns below.

We are the Dead. Short days ago
We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow,
Loved and were loved, and now we lie,
In Flanders fields.

Take up our quarrel with the foe:
To you from failing hands we throw
The torch; be yours to hold it high.
If ye break faith with us who die
We shall not sleep, though poppies grow
In Flanders fields.

The poem "In Flanders Fields" was written by John McCrae.

Waiting for a Girl Like You

Unionville - October 30, 2011

The Fisherman And The Photographer

Grand Bend - Oct. 07, 2011

A fisherman can be likened to a photographer. Both of them need their respective gears to be able to enjoy its benefits. They require patience and perseverance to get a good catch. Self-discipline is always a must have. And both activities can relieve a day's stress. A "prize-catch", either a big fish or a spectacular capture of a scenery, would definitely satisfy their simple heart's desire.

2011 World Wide Photo Walk

The little girl above is the youngest to participate. Her name is Amelia and she is just 8-years old. She was accompanied by her father to the WWPW. She had her own camera and proudly showed me her stuff.

This is my first time to attend the Scott Kelby's World Wide Photo Walk. It was raining hard when we started. But then maybe the gods above saw our enthusiasm and determination. The rain stopped after a few minutes and the group was able to proceed and take nice pictures of Port Credit. We met the PhotoWalk leader - Hope Hanson-Baker.

This was how she described it...

So, we will be taking on the fabulous “city” of Port Credit, from walking the pier to walking in some other “interesting and less explored” areas of the “downtown” of Port Credit. There are a number of interesting art installations and buildings tucked away that we will photograph and capture.

An avid photographer, wine drinking and explorer, this walk to re-introduce everyone to the joys of capturing images for the fun of it!

I took this one when I was about to drive out from the parking lot.
I knelt to get a very low angle shot.

The above photo has been post edited as an HDR.

Two People In Every Picture

Rondeau Provincial Park - Morpeth, Ontario

There are always two people in every picture:  the photographer and the viewer.  ~Ansel Adams

Ice Carver In Action

Taken during the Ice Festival in Toronto held last Feb. 26, 2010. Settings: f6, 1/800, ISO800, no flash.

A Photographer In Action

Just like a Boy Scout, a photographer should always be prepared in mind and body for any situation and environment.

The Photographer

Wedding Reflection

Publish Post

Lovers' Shadow

The Entertainer

Lovers

Ooops, did I forget something?