It can sometimes be a little hard to determine exactly how to pose an individual subject to bring out their best qualities. Oh sure, you can talk and build a rapport or use trial and error - but here is a 7-step technique that always works.
Read MoreIntellectual Property, Copyright Law & Monkey Selfies
A couple of years ago, a photographer was in the Indonesian rain-forest taking pictures of macaques. He setup his camera to enable the macaques to make their own pictures and then he was sued by the monkey for ownership of the photos.
Read MoreBeing a Good Tour Group Member
For all the convenience, ease and camaraderie a tour group offers - there are a few things that the traveller needs to bring to the table too. I would urge those of you that can't abide by the following guidelines...
Read MoreAnd As August Came To A Close...Panic Set In
In the High Peruvian Andes, where Shepherdding Alpaca’s is a way of life, there are Shepherd’s houses dotting the landscape at over 4000m above-sea-level.
Read MorePSA: Know the Signs of GAS
Gear Acquisition Syndrome (or GAS for short) has been afflicting the photography community since its inception, and today, with the dominance of digital photography, it’s only getting worse.
Read MoreThe Myth of Canadian Manners on the eve of Canada 150
I don’t mean to bum anyone out (sorry!) - but Canadian politeness is as mythical as igloos in Vancouver… in August.
Read MorePizza and Bagels, and Plays, Oh My!
Also, I saw this video prior to going to New York, and I needed to test this for myself. If you see an 'Wet Paint' sign, just touch it. It's fun!
Now back to digesting bagels...
Read MoreA Misanthrope's Guide to the High Park Cherry Blossoms
There is a dark side to visiting High Park during peak bloom...Torontonians (and no, my heart isn't two sizes too small)! This will have you wondering why you spend $2500/month, renting a basement apartment with one window, just to be neighbours.
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