Monday, January 30, 2006
Shooting in Burlington and Hamilton
What a day! And I mean that is a good way.
Raj and I met up with 4 others from the Toronto Photography Meetup Group (TPMG) today to do some photo shooting in and around the Burlington/Hamilton area. But isn't it our luck that it is pissing down of rain for most of the day.
The original plan was to shoot the Burlington Skyway and then head over to some of the industrial areas in the region, then head back to the Skyway for sunset and some night shooting. Since the rain was still bucketing down when we met up and none of us wanted to risk having our equipment ruined in the rain, we had to have an alternative plan. We decided that an indoor shoot was definitely in the cards since none of us wanted to give up a day of shooting. The Canadian Heritage Warplane museum seemed like a good alternative. One of the guys had called ahead and the CHW has warned us that the planes had been crammed into one side of the hanger since there was a Wood Show going on. Yes you heard that right a Wood Show. "This is a 2x4. This is pine....." Anyways, they weren't kidding when they said crammed in. It was very crowded in the hanger. We did manage to get some good close ups, but anything from further back was not possible.
As the afternoon wore on, we grabbed a snack/lunch in the cafeteria. Good conversation was had, of course the main topic being photography, cameras and the like. We figured that it would be worth it to head back down to the lake and hope that the rain would let up.
When we got to the lake the rain had let up quite a bit. So out came the rain hoods and the ziplock bags to keep the cameras dry and out we went. There was some great waves on the lake and get this, people SURF on Lake Ontario! I never would have believed it if I hadn't seen it for myself, but there they were, jumping in off the pier and hanging ten on the Lake Ontario waves. Once I get some pictures up on flickr you will be able to see that I was not on some crazy acid trip :) But really who would have thought that people would surf in Lake Ontario and in January no less!
The big waves also gave us some great opportunities for water shots. As the evening progressed the rain actually stopped and we ended up spending about 3 hours there taking shots. Here is one that I have processed and posted on flickr so far.
Once I get some time I will post some more.
After all that we head to a restaurant and had a great dinner.
I am very happy that the day ended off on a good note. The guys that we met from TPMG were all great guys and I look forward to shooting with them again and with meeting more people from the group.
Raj and I met up with 4 others from the Toronto Photography Meetup Group (TPMG) today to do some photo shooting in and around the Burlington/Hamilton area. But isn't it our luck that it is pissing down of rain for most of the day.
The original plan was to shoot the Burlington Skyway and then head over to some of the industrial areas in the region, then head back to the Skyway for sunset and some night shooting. Since the rain was still bucketing down when we met up and none of us wanted to risk having our equipment ruined in the rain, we had to have an alternative plan. We decided that an indoor shoot was definitely in the cards since none of us wanted to give up a day of shooting. The Canadian Heritage Warplane museum seemed like a good alternative. One of the guys had called ahead and the CHW has warned us that the planes had been crammed into one side of the hanger since there was a Wood Show going on. Yes you heard that right a Wood Show. "This is a 2x4. This is pine....." Anyways, they weren't kidding when they said crammed in. It was very crowded in the hanger. We did manage to get some good close ups, but anything from further back was not possible.
As the afternoon wore on, we grabbed a snack/lunch in the cafeteria. Good conversation was had, of course the main topic being photography, cameras and the like. We figured that it would be worth it to head back down to the lake and hope that the rain would let up.
When we got to the lake the rain had let up quite a bit. So out came the rain hoods and the ziplock bags to keep the cameras dry and out we went. There was some great waves on the lake and get this, people SURF on Lake Ontario! I never would have believed it if I hadn't seen it for myself, but there they were, jumping in off the pier and hanging ten on the Lake Ontario waves. Once I get some pictures up on flickr you will be able to see that I was not on some crazy acid trip :) But really who would have thought that people would surf in Lake Ontario and in January no less!
The big waves also gave us some great opportunities for water shots. As the evening progressed the rain actually stopped and we ended up spending about 3 hours there taking shots. Here is one that I have processed and posted on flickr so far.
Once I get some time I will post some more.
After all that we head to a restaurant and had a great dinner.
I am very happy that the day ended off on a good note. The guys that we met from TPMG were all great guys and I look forward to shooting with them again and with meeting more people from the group.
Saturday, January 28, 2006
Ramblings
So what can I say, I suck at keeping this blog up to date. I quick summary of my recent history.
Underworld: Evolution is a fun movie. Go see it.
New position is pretty good at work. Still in training. Three more weeks of training in fact.
Photography is fun. I have posted a bunch of recent photos on my flickr site. In fact that is probably to best way to see what I am up to. Watch my flickr site. I usually post pics very soon after I have taken them.
The exception being this week. I posted a bunch of pictures from when the Ex and I took Sarah to Woodbine Centre last week. After I had posted them I had almost used up my quota for the month. I figured that I would as a couple megs worth so that I could post pictures from the shoot that I am going on tomorrow. Well, when I had my summary home page up on flickr, one of the 4 pics was one of Lorraine and Sarah. It was bugging me to keep seeing that picture, so I had to post pics to push that one off the home page. Go figure. I guess I haven't completely got over the seperation yet. Sucky.
One question, does one ever get over it? Does the feelings of loss and inadequecy ever go away? I just wish I could get on with my life and forget about it. I guess the feelings I have are more of jealousy these days. More specifically, she can get pick up guys and get boyfriends, why can't I get the dates too? [ed: Does that clear up the ambiguous English now, Raj?] I know I have looks working against me, or at least that it seems.
Oh well, fuck it. I guess I am just sentenced to a life of loneliness. Or at least for now.
As I hinted to up there, going on a shoot tomorrow that I am really looking forward to. I will post picks as soon as possible afterwards.
Bye for now.
Underworld: Evolution is a fun movie. Go see it.
New position is pretty good at work. Still in training. Three more weeks of training in fact.
Photography is fun. I have posted a bunch of recent photos on my flickr site. In fact that is probably to best way to see what I am up to. Watch my flickr site. I usually post pics very soon after I have taken them.
The exception being this week. I posted a bunch of pictures from when the Ex and I took Sarah to Woodbine Centre last week. After I had posted them I had almost used up my quota for the month. I figured that I would as a couple megs worth so that I could post pictures from the shoot that I am going on tomorrow. Well, when I had my summary home page up on flickr, one of the 4 pics was one of Lorraine and Sarah. It was bugging me to keep seeing that picture, so I had to post pics to push that one off the home page. Go figure. I guess I haven't completely got over the seperation yet. Sucky.
One question, does one ever get over it? Does the feelings of loss and inadequecy ever go away? I just wish I could get on with my life and forget about it. I guess the feelings I have are more of jealousy these days. More specifically, she can get pick up guys and get boyfriends, why can't I get the dates too? [ed: Does that clear up the ambiguous English now, Raj?] I know I have looks working against me, or at least that it seems.
Oh well, fuck it. I guess I am just sentenced to a life of loneliness. Or at least for now.
As I hinted to up there, going on a shoot tomorrow that I am really looking forward to. I will post picks as soon as possible afterwards.
Bye for now.
Wednesday, January 11, 2006
Still Here :)
Hello everyone,
Ok, reading back through the last few entries, I really sound fracken miserable. :( I guess in some ways I really feel that way, but I guess things could be a lot worse.
We start with the good. The job from the last entry where HR gave the lame ass denial letter. Well, turns out that I actually did get the position. Woo-Hoo!! Training started this past Monday. So thats good. Only a little bit of a raise, but at least I can stop being bored at work because that was what was happening.
Things really could be worse. Sure it would be nice to be able to afford my own place. And a girlfriend would be cool too :) So really I shouldn't complain too much. It just seems that at 35 years old I should not be starting a new carrer but be firmly intrenched in a proper carrer. I just never saw myself like this at this stage of my life.
Anyways, I guess what I am really trying to say is that I have to start seeing more of the positives in my life (thanks Carla). I am not the happiest that I could be, but at the same time I am not the saddest that I have been either (no happy pills for me!!!).
As you have probably noticed from the link to my flickr site, photography has really taken a firm foothold in my life. Why I ever stopped is beyond me. Why I ever stopped doing any of the things that I enjoyed is beyond me. While I was married it seemed like I lost who I was. I am on the long road of discovery to find that person again.
Ok enough babbling for tonight. Do me a favour, look at my photos, tell me what you think. I am thinking about trying to sell some. Maybe matte them and sell them like that or matte and frame them. I don't know. Give me your input, it would be very helpful. Even better, make an offer for a print and we can see what we can do for you :) heheh Just got to get the plug in there. But seriously, any input is very very welcome and please be honest. I can take it. If my pics suck and I am just dreaming tell me so. Or if they actually are pretty good, let me know too. I am too harsh of a critic on my own work so I tend to think everything sucks.
That is for tonight. Good night all.
Ok, reading back through the last few entries, I really sound fracken miserable. :( I guess in some ways I really feel that way, but I guess things could be a lot worse.
We start with the good. The job from the last entry where HR gave the lame ass denial letter. Well, turns out that I actually did get the position. Woo-Hoo!! Training started this past Monday. So thats good. Only a little bit of a raise, but at least I can stop being bored at work because that was what was happening.
Things really could be worse. Sure it would be nice to be able to afford my own place. And a girlfriend would be cool too :) So really I shouldn't complain too much. It just seems that at 35 years old I should not be starting a new carrer but be firmly intrenched in a proper carrer. I just never saw myself like this at this stage of my life.
Anyways, I guess what I am really trying to say is that I have to start seeing more of the positives in my life (thanks Carla). I am not the happiest that I could be, but at the same time I am not the saddest that I have been either (no happy pills for me!!!).
As you have probably noticed from the link to my flickr site, photography has really taken a firm foothold in my life. Why I ever stopped is beyond me. Why I ever stopped doing any of the things that I enjoyed is beyond me. While I was married it seemed like I lost who I was. I am on the long road of discovery to find that person again.
Ok enough babbling for tonight. Do me a favour, look at my photos, tell me what you think. I am thinking about trying to sell some. Maybe matte them and sell them like that or matte and frame them. I don't know. Give me your input, it would be very helpful. Even better, make an offer for a print and we can see what we can do for you :) heheh Just got to get the plug in there. But seriously, any input is very very welcome and please be honest. I can take it. If my pics suck and I am just dreaming tell me so. Or if they actually are pretty good, let me know too. I am too harsh of a critic on my own work so I tend to think everything sucks.
That is for tonight. Good night all.
