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Almost caused a fight trying to pick a shot for today between the two beautiful shots I have of my children. I decided to choose this shot of my son at Il Gatto Nero as it was a little more off-beat and not a pure portrait. My hat is turning out to be a great fashion prop these days.
Sunday, June 19, 2011
Young man about town
Saturday, June 18, 2011
Lytton Park newbie highlights
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Still trying to perfect the overexposed high-contrast look, got lucky with the bird.
Still trying to perfect the overexposed high-contrast look, got lucky with the bird.
Friday, June 17, 2011
Muskoka chairs
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I cropped this shot a little tighter to fill the frame with the classic design lines of the Muskoka chair (or as the call it South of the border, Adirondack chair).
I cropped this shot a little tighter to fill the frame with the classic design lines of the Muskoka chair (or as the call it South of the border, Adirondack chair).
Thursday, June 16, 2011
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Wednesday, June 15, 2011
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Monday, June 13, 2011
Saurabh
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I was out for a casual walk at lunchtime and came across this young man sitting by himself by Ryerson University. You can perhaps guess what got my attention, I love his Bob Marley t-shirt. I asked him about his shirt and he was happy to explain how he found this unique design at a store on Yonge Street. Saurabh is actually a business student at Seneca (not Ryerson) and was waiting for a friend. He is from India and has aspirations to do a post-grad degree and write about the relationships of people.
Saurabh is #95 in my 100 strangers project.
I was out for a casual walk at lunchtime and came across this young man sitting by himself by Ryerson University. You can perhaps guess what got my attention, I love his Bob Marley t-shirt. I asked him about his shirt and he was happy to explain how he found this unique design at a store on Yonge Street. Saurabh is actually a business student at Seneca (not Ryerson) and was waiting for a friend. He is from India and has aspirations to do a post-grad degree and write about the relationships of people.
Saurabh is #95 in my 100 strangers project.
Sunday, June 12, 2011
Saturday, June 11, 2011
Steps from Lytton
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A work friend recently took one of my shots and used the high pass filter to get what I feel is a HD-like clarity and granularity. I applied the same filter here on this simple subject. I like the look if it's applied to the right subject.
A work friend recently took one of my shots and used the high pass filter to get what I feel is a HD-like clarity and granularity. I applied the same filter here on this simple subject. I like the look if it's applied to the right subject.
Friday, June 10, 2011
Shadow on Dundas
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I've seen Shadow playing some fantastic blue guitar at the corner of Dundas and Yonge for a few weeks now. Really friendly guy, talks to everyone and has invited people to sing with him too. I really like how this show turned out - a applied some high contrast to get the most from the marble-like wall and having the overexposed sidewalk and white walk blend with the white page works nice.
I've seen Shadow playing some fantastic blue guitar at the corner of Dundas and Yonge for a few weeks now. Really friendly guy, talks to everyone and has invited people to sing with him too. I really like how this show turned out - a applied some high contrast to get the most from the marble-like wall and having the overexposed sidewalk and white walk blend with the white page works nice.
All the moves
T & S invited my wife to jam with them at the musicians club, Downtown Jam. I went along to enjoy the music and take some photographs.
Thursday, June 09, 2011
Lytton Park BMW storm damage
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A ferocious storm quickly hit about 7pm in the evening. I was out playing ultimate, but rush homed through gale force winds and hail to make sure the family and house were ok. The storm quickly passed and I took a few shots of the damage while out for the evening dog walk. There were three streets cordoned off with large trees and power lines down. While looking at one fallen tree, a lady mentioned one had fallen on hus husband's car around the corner. The police were at the scene, but after a polite request, allowed me to get a little close for this shot.
A ferocious storm quickly hit about 7pm in the evening. I was out playing ultimate, but rush homed through gale force winds and hail to make sure the family and house were ok. The storm quickly passed and I took a few shots of the damage while out for the evening dog walk. There were three streets cordoned off with large trees and power lines down. While looking at one fallen tree, a lady mentioned one had fallen on hus husband's car around the corner. The police were at the scene, but after a polite request, allowed me to get a little close for this shot.
Tuesday, June 07, 2011
Fire drill and ice cream
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I got to the office mid morning after a dental appointment to find my building had been evacuated for a fire drill. I had missed the email notification, but it had been planned ahead of time and the building management company had kindly arranged for free ice cream for everyone. I thought this simple, colourful image caught the event nicely.
I got to the office mid morning after a dental appointment to find my building had been evacuated for a fire drill. I had missed the email notification, but it had been planned ahead of time and the building management company had kindly arranged for free ice cream for everyone. I thought this simple, colourful image caught the event nicely.
Monday, June 06, 2011
Sunday, June 05, 2011
Saturday, June 04, 2011
Window with Elle Flanders & Tamira Sawatzky - What Isn't There - #154/365
Window with Elle Flanders & Tamira Sawatzky - What Isn't There - #154/365, a photo by PJMixer on Flickr.
MOCA parking lot mural. Part of Contact Photography festival.
Friday, June 03, 2011
Wednesday, June 01, 2011
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
Monday, May 30, 2011
Alain Paiement - over here over there - Arrangement According to Nature (Madame)
Alain Paiement - over here over there - Arrangement According to Nature (Madame) - #149/365, a photo by PJMixer on Flickr.
Part of the Contact Photography Festival, displayed on the floor of Brookfield Place Galleria.
Sunday, May 29, 2011
Saturday, May 28, 2011
Friday, May 27, 2011
Evening garage grumpiness
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I heard someone in the garage but couldn't see them until they came out and mumbled something to me. I said I liked the lighting of their garage in the stormy evening and asked if it was ok [to take the photograph]. They mumbled something a few more times, started the car and closed the door !
I heard someone in the garage but couldn't see them until they came out and mumbled something to me. I said I liked the lighting of their garage in the stormy evening and asked if it was ok [to take the photograph]. They mumbled something a few more times, started the car and closed the door !
Thursday, May 26, 2011
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Sunday, May 22, 2011
Tuned in for race #2 - don't press that blue button !
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My company became the primary sponsor for the TruSpeed WC Porsche team this year. I took a number of customers to race #1 on Saturday, then returned Sunday for race #2 with my family. The team were fantastic hosts and the team manager loaned one of the team radios to my son for the race !
My company became the primary sponsor for the TruSpeed WC Porsche team this year. I took a number of customers to race #1 on Saturday, then returned Sunday for race #2 with my family. The team were fantastic hosts and the team manager loaned one of the team radios to my son for the race !
Saturday, May 21, 2011
Ron Morgan, TruSpeed Porsche 911 exiting Mosport Turn #10
Ron Morgan, TruSpeed Porsche 911 exiting Mosport Turn #10 - #140/365, a photo by PJMixer on Flickr.
My company became the primary sponsor for the TruSpeed WC Porsche team this year. I took a number of customers to race #1 on Saturday, then returned Sunday for race #2 with my family. The team were fantastic hosts and I hope to see another race with the team shortly.
Friday, May 20, 2011
Thursday, May 19, 2011
George
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I was taking a shot of one of Toronto's oldest restaurants, Tom Jones Steak House, when a gentleman behind me asked what I was doing. I said I've always liked the old building and I was sad to see there are such few places left in Toronto these days. He told me that it was actually his restaurant - he's owned it for almost 50 years. We talked a little about making a hobby your business (as a contemplate making more moves towards professional photography) and he said the restaurant is a big hobby ! George kindly agreed to have a few shots taken in front of his beautiful old landmark.
George is #91 in my 100 strangers project.
I was taking a shot of one of Toronto's oldest restaurants, Tom Jones Steak House, when a gentleman behind me asked what I was doing. I said I've always liked the old building and I was sad to see there are such few places left in Toronto these days. He told me that it was actually his restaurant - he's owned it for almost 50 years. We talked a little about making a hobby your business (as a contemplate making more moves towards professional photography) and he said the restaurant is a big hobby ! George kindly agreed to have a few shots taken in front of his beautiful old landmark.
George is #91 in my 100 strangers project.
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
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Sunday, May 08, 2011
Saturday, May 07, 2011
Spring deck through the ad-hoc doggy door
Spring deck through the ad-hoc doggy door - #126/365, originally uploaded by PJMixer.
Tough pick on photo of the day today. I chose this one for a few reasons. A common approach to composition is framing using some natural structure. I don't use this technique very often and I'm quite pleased with this image, decent contrasting geometry, pushing the limits on lighting range and nice dabs of vibrant colour.
Friday, May 06, 2011
Peter
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On the way to a customer meeting I made a little detour to grab a few shots and noticed a gentleman taking some architectural shots of Commerce Court. I introduced myself and he told me a little about his Bronica medium format camera and his photography. Peter is a fellow Englishman and he's been in Canada 10 years and comes from Brighton. He took a shot of me with Commerce Court in the background and thought it would be a nice edition to his project where he takes 4 photographs in a quad pattern.
Peter is #90 in my 100 strangers project.
On the way to a customer meeting I made a little detour to grab a few shots and noticed a gentleman taking some architectural shots of Commerce Court. I introduced myself and he told me a little about his Bronica medium format camera and his photography. Peter is a fellow Englishman and he's been in Canada 10 years and comes from Brighton. He took a shot of me with Commerce Court in the background and thought it would be a nice edition to his project where he takes 4 photographs in a quad pattern.
Peter is #90 in my 100 strangers project.
Thursday, May 05, 2011
Wednesday, May 04, 2011
Vintage Mackenzie House
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Taken using the in-camera vintage setting, then doing a sepia convert with Photoshop.
Tuesday, May 03, 2011
YDS panorama (Sansung test)
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I've been having lots of trouble with Bell Mobility coverage on my Blackberry from my office over the last 6 months. My corporate office sent my a Samsung Galaxy S Android smartphone today for a comparative wireless reception test (it was much better). So a took a few minutes to play with the panorama camera features before heading home. I took quite a few shots, but most suffered from poor focus in the centre of the shot or I rushed the composition while fumbling with my umbrella. This one had a decent compromise of a composition that captured the majority of Yonge Dundas Square with acceptable sharpness (just). I applied a little camera distortion correction in Photoshop and also boosted the contrast and sharpness. The camera had some good manual controls, but most controls were shut off shooting in panorama mode. The camera software did a nice job helping you align your next shot with frame and direction indicators.
Lester B. Pearson CI, students singing hip opera for TDSB Music Monday
Lester B. Pearson CI, students singing hip opera for TDSB Music Monday, originally uploaded by PJMixer.
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Wonderful young singers mixing soulful hip hop with classic opera arias.
Sunday, May 01, 2011
Sporting Life 10K start
Sporting Life 10K start - #120/365, originally uploaded by PJMixer.
Over 15,000 runners participated in this year's event.
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