Windows are a kind of transparent wall between those of us looking out and those looking in. But in this apparent transparency lies the question of how much we see and how we see, often creating a kind of magical confusion...
Image 1, 2, and 3, Nikon FE2, 85mm F2.0 lens, Kodak Tmax 400 film
Image 4 and 5, Leica M6, 90mm F2.8 lens, Kodak Tmax 100 film

To further clarify the missing shoes post of several weeks ago, here is some context. This wonderful, 'contextural' sculpture is located on Cambie street north of Vancouver City Hall and heading to the sky train station.
First image, Nikon FE2, 85mm F2.0 lens, Kodak Tmax 400 film.
Second image, Leica M6, 35mm F2.0 summicron lens, Fuji velvia 100 film

Another timing post; what is really happening here? Any guesses? (Hint, this the side wall of Mark Emery's Office, and the Amsterdam cafe is right next to it...)

Leica M6, 35mm F2.0 Summicron lens, Fuji velvia 100 film

Another post about timing, this time at Jericho wharf. I am not a fishermen but have always liked watching, and in this case I really wondered what they were talking or thinking (or not) about. I sure wonder what this women was describing; the mind wanders?!
Leica M6, 50mm F2.0 Summicron DR, Fuji Velvia 50 film

And a dove springs from the music of his violin... She missed it, too busy texting...
Leica 111G, 100mm F3.5 Canon, Out dated Kodak Ektachrome 100

Isn't it a good day for Fido as well?
Leica 111F, 35mm F2.5 Voigtlander lens, Kodak ektar 100

I think I will continue the idea of 'timing' this week. This image just back from ABC Photo Finishing ties in with recent happenings at Vancouver City Hall. There are a several headless bronze sculptures all walking away from city hall to the sky train station. Considering the number of high profile staff exits from city hall in the last years including the recent departure of the chief of planning I find the sculpture very funny in a tragic way. Are these Brent's shoes?
Nikon FE2, 55mm F2.8 Nikkor lens, Kodak Tmax 400

Timing is often everything in street photography and as one of my photography teachers said, 'The best shots are the ones you missed' Here is an image where I think timing was pretty much right on.
Leica M4-2, 50mm F2.0 Summicron DR lens, Kodak Tmax

Earth hour was on the evening of March 31 and we were supposed to shut off our lights in support of mother earth. With a 'Meet up' group of fellow 'Vancouver Photo Walk' people we photographed the skyline of Vancouver to see what would happen. Here is my version... Notice how the Esso yacht fueling station remained unaffected.
Leica M6, 90mm F2.8 Tele elmar lens, Kodak Tmax 100

Here is the companion image of the proceeding image. Runners enjoying an early morning run along the sea wall.
Leica M6, 135mm F4.0 elmar lens, Fuji velvia 100

After a couple of requests, here is the base image that the blog posts are superimposed on. An early morning wander across the Lions Gate bridge turned out to be a very special trip.
Leica M6, 50mm F2.0 DR Summicron lens, Fuji velvia 100

Here are a few images of what I call my 'lunch companion' series.
Nikon FE2, 85mm F2.0 lens, Kodak Tmax 400

In a world where more and more communications and services can be had instantly, waiting for film to be developed is still one of life's small pleasures. I still enjoy the anticipation of the new negs on the light table or more then likely, straight onto the computer screen from the scanning cd. Often there are surprises...

Two more 'parking palace" images just back from the friendly bunch at Kerrisdale Cameras in North Van. (604-985-9505)
Leica 111g, 50mm F1.4 Canon lens, Kodak ektachrome 100

A couple more of the 'parking palace series', this one near Woodward's on Cardova street. There is nothing quite like a splash of yellow to announce entry on the side of a grey wall.
Leica M6, 35mm F2.0 Summicron and 50mm F1.5 Canon respectively, Fuji velvia 50