VANCOUVER 420

I completely forgot that today was 420.  It wasn't until I was close to work (conveniently located next door to the Art Gallery) did I notice the tents being set up, so on my lunch break I ran home and grabbed my camera.  I've been working in this building for a few years now and know that there can be quite a show when the clock strikes 420 and great opportunity for some shots.  I was not the only one with this idea.  Word of caution for those of you out there.... the WHOLE thing has been documented on video and on camera.  There is no hiding in the crowd.

A little Spring fever

My Attempt at Vertorama

Vertorama Photos

I've been trying to figure out how people make the photos where the bottom is enlarged and the top half is far away.  I finally found a video that shows how to do it.  I will be giving this technique a shot this week and show you what I come up with.

Here is the link to the video.

Playing In The Dim Room

I've upgraded to Photoshop CS5 and loving it.  There's an HDR feature that wasn't available (as far as I knew) on CS3.  CS3 let you create an HDR by combining 3 photos with different exposure levels.  On CS5 you can do it all with one shot.  I took this photo at sunset on Jericho beach.

I'm Watching YOU

Just kidding... I thought I would tell you guys about the photographer that I've been keeping an eye on.  I found her page on Facebook and even though I'm not really into fashion photography I've really liked some of the shots she's posted.  Here's the link to her website http://www.larajade.co.uk

It's Dogs Day

I only had the courage to ask two people if I could take a photo of their dog.  I was surprised at how excited the owners got when I asked them.  It's going to make it so much easier to ask more people next time.