Michael Goes to the Colosseum

This is at the Colosseum in Rome, Italy, a wind and rain storm had just come up and all the tourists ran for cover. Pop culture 'Friday the 13th' t-shirt, 'Watchman' shoulder bag meet ancient history. Love it!

Just us chickens

This was shot out at my yoga teacher's place in North Saanich. She has an amazingly beautiful garden and some very photogenic chickens.
Shot at f4.0 1/320 sec at ISO 400.
I just love this chicken's expression and attitude.

Pink or maybe purplish

Shot at f 4.0 1/125 sec at ISO 200.
Sometimes the Blog can really make the colour look different....this looks more purple than the pink in my photo program.

Blechnum spicant...aka Deer Fern

This was shot at Thetis Lake at f5.6,  1/1000 sec at ISO 1600. The light is very low at Thetis Lake because there is so much shade from all the vegetation. I thought I'd try shooting at a high ISO and see what the results were like.
I really like this shot in B&W, much better than colour.

Inner Harbour Tourist

Isn't this little guy adorable? He's 12! Hangin out down at the Inner Harbour on Friday night with his owner.     
Shot at f 4.0  1/100 sec ISO 200.

Fleet Review

Unfortunately my schedule didn't jive with the Fleet Review but here are a few shots I managed to grab.

More Ride to Live

Love this shot....I need that helmet!
Plus it depicts just how wet the day was.
f 8.0 1/400 sec ISO 400.

That's a real dog!

"Ride to Live" Series

This week-end I photographed the "Ride for Life", a fundraiser for prostate cancer. 400+ motorcycles riding from Ogden Point to Sooke and then out to Sidney.

 Amazing photo ops, characters and bikes!!!! I had such a blast.

Some of my favorite photos will be over the next week or so.

This is shot at f 6.3 1/400 sec at ISO 200.......no time for tripods.

The Cash Man

This is little 'Cash' at 5 months. He is my daughter Gillian's puppy.
He's the most mellow, obedient dog. I was so impressed with his nature and personality. Just a little gem of a dog.
Shot at f 4.0 1/100 sec ISO 100
I miss you Cash!

Borage

This Borage plant was shot at Government House f 4.0 1/200 sec -0.33 ISO 100 on a tripod.
Such a lovely delicate herb and the most beautiful colour of blue.