toronto at dusk

Our lovely city at dusk - as seen from the 63rd floor of the Shangri-La residence.

vanishing line

A quiet morning stroll into the lake of your most beautiful dreams.

blue flying dots

Happy Spring!

the train ride

the onlooker

Sometimes it is better to be the quiet observer away from the action.

first impression - canadian style

 

street juxta

wine, cheese, and a mani

I had always wondered how it's like inside when walking by nail parlours. Presumably like most men, I had never set foot in one. (Aside from the few who take good care of themselves or the subculture of classical and flamenco guitar players who need nails on their picking hand perhaps.)

Well there was a chance to go to a wine, cheese and manicure event, the curious cat in me just jumped on it. Well, I have to say it's a treat and the bonding time while being pampered is quite fun and precious actually. On the technical side, wine glass with a straw is mandatory due to the temporary inability for precise finger use. I had to dig out a mobile phone deep in the purse for one of my friends before the delicate design is cured :)

wedding guest editorial

My good friend and talented designer AP tied the knot, take note of the breathtaking wedding dress she designed! They are the most fun couple I know and the wedding was indeed a blend of unique, hilarious and touching moments. The idea of cap guns for wedding favours is just through the roof! What a riot!

b-roll Cap gun induced scenarios of secret agents and simulation of a drunken gunshot accident scene. I emptied my pockets onto the plate - Bond, James Bond!

zoom zoom, or more aptly named: ding ding

Toronto is one of the lucky cities to still operate streetcars in the downtown core. Though the experience of riders, inconveniences of cyclists and drivers along with weather hinderances are debatable factors; the trade-off of clean air unlike New York City or Hong Kong is welcomed in my books. Living with and adapting to these gentle giants is part of Toronto and an unique experience. Streetcar Portraits is a commissioned project to capture and convey the spirit of downtown - ding ding!

midsummer's night tree

Forest at night, trees are still and nondescript, immersed in darkness, breathing out CO2 just like us. I was curious to capture this still night portrait and play with external lighting similar to a studio. With the exception of faint night sky, everything is artificial light source. I have to say photographing in near darkness while running around is a strange sensation indeed, a little dangerous, a little dream like.

tailwind

hi there!

having one of those days, I see.

If you see a fellow Torontonian having a bad day, cheer him or her up, would ya?

evening forest sketch

The allure of the forest at night - it conjures up the magical and the unknown, beckoning feelings of sleepless fantasy, admiration, fear and respect. Looks like the start of a long term series is born.

signal problem?

An iPhone shot illustrating the mantra: "The best camera is the one you have with you." It is true and scary as I fully admit I can't live without my iPhone camera anymore. Many times I have a real camera with me but the convenience and discreetness of the iPhone is just so irresistible!

make escher proud

This will probably make M.C.Escher smile. As seen in the Peninsula Hong Kong.

if a tree screams in the forest and someone was around to hear it. . .

Where are my wipers?

We've had heavy snow in the last few weeks here and aside from delayed travel times and extended shovelling the fluffy cold stuff is welcomed in my book!