It's been awhile for this blog, it seam's the harder I try, the less I post.
The last few week has been interesting to say the least. I have been invited to join several other well respected photogs for breakfast every week to 'talk shop' as it were, that's cool. Missed a few weeks, but will get back there this week.
The other major time consumer is reno's to the house. We we're quoted between $4 & $6,000 to renovate our bathroom. I thought it would be a challenge, but not undoable. I have a great list of friends that have some expertise when I would run into an issue, game on.
The demo was the easy part. Old house, new sizes and codes...great... It all as worked out for the most part, a couple of mod's here and there because of my stupidity which should work out fine. My finish date has been pushed back twice, ounce because it was allot more work than I realized and the second because I was felling 'under the weather'. I will have a bath with 'Lu' & 'Ann' this Friday, April 5th, 2011. ( LU & Ann are rubber duckies that our friend Luann bought for the new tub, thanks Lu :)
On photography notes: Sold a print today, not that big a deal. This is the type of customer I love. She took some time and really thought about where she was going to hang it, what type and size of frame she needed. I fell bad when people just order whatever size they think will work, just to find out it's too big or small for their need.
Nikon announced a new camera yesterday, D5100. Looks interesting, but waiting for some reviews first. Cheaper that the D7000 which is what caught my eye.
Children's Wish "Exile Island" is gearing up again, just starting to 'anoint' the head Kahunas. It's a great way to get to see some the the very cool boardrooms in this town.
That's it for now, have a great week everyone,
Bruce
Tuesday, April 5, 2011
Monday, February 14, 2011
February
I really don't mine this month compared to other months on a general basis, this year, however, it just seems to be dragging it's heel's. I don't really know what it is, but let's get it over already. It may be a bit of cabin fever, Janet and I have been getting out a bit, but it always end's up at a store or mall. We need some warmer weather. Could really have used that winter vacation this year I guess.
We will be heading to 'The Rock' this summer, which should be a blast. The photo ops and music will be fantastic, looking forward to that. The farthest East of Saskatoon I've been is Hull, QC. Fly and rent a car for a week then over to Nova Scotia for a few days, drive to Monton, NB and catch a flight home. Should be fun!
Signed up for a photo class that's making it's rounds through the country. 'Shoot it right - by Booth Photographic Ltd' The class is held on the 20th of March, for the full day. My good friend and photog buddy, Sandy Lockhart is going so I figured I would give it a go. It's a seminar, so they don't want you to bring your camera. It's has a bit of everything, so although I don't have a studio at this point, the future may be different.....
Janet and I, or more Janet decided that we should make our own valentine cards this year. We never buy anything for each other on Feb 14, because of the expense and the silliness of it all. So with a 2 days to figure something out, I came up with this image and a card.... no noodles we're used
We will be heading to 'The Rock' this summer, which should be a blast. The photo ops and music will be fantastic, looking forward to that. The farthest East of Saskatoon I've been is Hull, QC. Fly and rent a car for a week then over to Nova Scotia for a few days, drive to Monton, NB and catch a flight home. Should be fun!
Signed up for a photo class that's making it's rounds through the country. 'Shoot it right - by Booth Photographic Ltd' The class is held on the 20th of March, for the full day. My good friend and photog buddy, Sandy Lockhart is going so I figured I would give it a go. It's a seminar, so they don't want you to bring your camera. It's has a bit of everything, so although I don't have a studio at this point, the future may be different.....
Janet and I, or more Janet decided that we should make our own valentine cards this year. We never buy anything for each other on Feb 14, because of the expense and the silliness of it all. So with a 2 days to figure something out, I came up with this image and a card.... no noodles we're used
The card she gave me was fantastic and well done. after about 32 years of mucking about with each other, it's a new adventure almost everyday. Happy Day Janet :)
That's all for now, I hope everyone has a great Valentine's Day, but don't sweat it, it's just like any other day.
Bruce
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Sunday, February 6, 2011
Winter Hump
I'm thinking that we have to be over the hump and the weather is going to get better, then it go's to -43°C and blows that idea out of the water. I don't mind the winter really, it good to have change.
As most of you know I was part of the 'Saskatoon Police Academy - Class 12' last fall and learned a bunch of stuff about the service that I, and most citizens of Saskatoon, don't know or think they did but were wrong.
A recent article in the 'Saskatoon StarPhoenix' by a reader complained about the high cost of policing and that the 'tank' the SPS was looking at was not needed here and was a waste of money, as was a new police "palace". After having taken the SPA course last fall, I think I was informed enough to give my two cents, as it were. My opinion can be read here.http://www.thestarphoenix.com/news/todays-paper/Police+critic+informed/4229486/story.html
Not that it's going to my head or anything and I know your all keeping track anyway, but I will still give you (and my ego) update....
CTV Newscaster, published photographer 1 & 2, Radio star and now published author(See link above)
Hahahahaha.......
Your comment's are welcome as well.
The drumming and lessons are going well, better that I had hoped really. I may have a knack for this after all. So far it's been allot of fun, especially trying to figure out when to practice. I think I've gotten it down to the early afternoon, at least it's working for now. Janet is away for a few days, and how I miss her, but now I can bang away day AND night Wooooo Hoooo!
Photography is a little slow right now, but it always is in the winter. I did get some fantastic shots a few weeks ago when it was -43°C out, see here or here. Fredrick Van Johnson has a new series of blogs called 'Shut up and Shoot'. I have yet to go through them all, but it looks good so far. I have a few ideas for shooting in the next few weeks and then the world will wake from it's winter nap and colour will be with us once more. :)
We're still waiting to get Oliver back (Jeep) The auto body shop said last Monday, then Tuesday, then maybe Thursday.. told me on Friday they would get back to me as soon as they knew what was happening THAT day, its now Sunday...... enough said. This will be discussed more after Oliver is returned.....stay tuned.
I hope everyone has a warm and fantastic week and we'll talk soon.
Bruce
f/16
As most of you know I was part of the 'Saskatoon Police Academy - Class 12' last fall and learned a bunch of stuff about the service that I, and most citizens of Saskatoon, don't know or think they did but were wrong.
A recent article in the 'Saskatoon StarPhoenix' by a reader complained about the high cost of policing and that the 'tank' the SPS was looking at was not needed here and was a waste of money, as was a new police "palace". After having taken the SPA course last fall, I think I was informed enough to give my two cents, as it were. My opinion can be read here.http://www.thestarphoenix.com/news/todays-paper/Police+critic+informed/4229486/story.html
Not that it's going to my head or anything and I know your all keeping track anyway, but I will still give you (and my ego) update....
CTV Newscaster, published photographer 1 & 2, Radio star and now published author(See link above)
Hahahahaha.......
Your comment's are welcome as well.
The drumming and lessons are going well, better that I had hoped really. I may have a knack for this after all. So far it's been allot of fun, especially trying to figure out when to practice. I think I've gotten it down to the early afternoon, at least it's working for now. Janet is away for a few days, and how I miss her, but now I can bang away day AND night Wooooo Hoooo!
Photography is a little slow right now, but it always is in the winter. I did get some fantastic shots a few weeks ago when it was -43°C out, see here or here. Fredrick Van Johnson has a new series of blogs called 'Shut up and Shoot'. I have yet to go through them all, but it looks good so far. I have a few ideas for shooting in the next few weeks and then the world will wake from it's winter nap and colour will be with us once more. :)
We're still waiting to get Oliver back (Jeep) The auto body shop said last Monday, then Tuesday, then maybe Thursday.. told me on Friday they would get back to me as soon as they knew what was happening THAT day, its now Sunday...... enough said. This will be discussed more after Oliver is returned.....stay tuned.
I hope everyone has a warm and fantastic week and we'll talk soon.
Bruce
f/16
Monday, January 24, 2011
2011
I was originally trying to write a '2010 - Year in Review'. It's done up until July, but I'm finding it's harder to leave things out than add things. This blog thing is a work in progress that's for sure.
The weather has been a mixed bag for the last few weeks. Normal -15°C then to -43°C and now it's 2°C. I got out at the lower end of that to get some great shots of downtown Saskatoon in the cold. Comments are always welcome.
Janet and I spent new years at Vangelies on Broadway, celebrating and shooting the band 'Spent Penny'. Had a fantastic time, tried a 5hr time lapse. Worked out really well, the band was quite impressed. I also did some video on a little hand held Kodak device. Worked out very well for my first go.
I've been taking drumming lessons for the last few months and it's working well.. I think. I'm having a blast, so that's all that matters really. Working on a song or two. Janet let me buy my own kit, which makes practicing so much easier. What a great girl, even though it tough on her head.
Spent my birthday at Foxy's on Central Ave. Darrin & Pam are always great hosts and they came through again this year. There maybe some crazy pictures out there so I hear.
That's the update for now, sorry about taking so long.
Bruce
f/16
The weather has been a mixed bag for the last few weeks. Normal -15°C then to -43°C and now it's 2°C. I got out at the lower end of that to get some great shots of downtown Saskatoon in the cold. Comments are always welcome.
Janet and I spent new years at Vangelies on Broadway, celebrating and shooting the band 'Spent Penny'. Had a fantastic time, tried a 5hr time lapse. Worked out really well, the band was quite impressed. I also did some video on a little hand held Kodak device. Worked out very well for my first go.
I've been taking drumming lessons for the last few months and it's working well.. I think. I'm having a blast, so that's all that matters really. Working on a song or two. Janet let me buy my own kit, which makes practicing so much easier. What a great girl, even though it tough on her head.
Spent my birthday at Foxy's on Central Ave. Darrin & Pam are always great hosts and they came through again this year. There maybe some crazy pictures out there so I hear.
That's the update for now, sorry about taking so long.
Bruce
f/16
Friday, January 7, 2011
Sorry.... Again
I'm really trying to get another post out, however, this dam life keeps getting in the way...
So I promise, very soon, Like Sunday k! ?
So I promise, very soon, Like Sunday k! ?
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