I went downtown today for an impromptu photowalk with some friends and we toured some of the Olympic venues. It’s amazing to see the transformation the city is going through right now…including the incredible amount of sponsorship advertising on display like the Samsung ‘billboard’ above.
Yes, I decided to head down to the Apple Store in the Alderwood Mall today and get my own 32gb Wifi iPad (for realz): My original plan was to wait for the 3G model but then I realized that it’s highly unlikely that the cellular carriers in Canada will offer a compelling data option…specifically I…
Last month, after Northern Voice wrapped up, there was a unique event being held in a part of downtown Vancouver called Yaletown that seemed like an ideal photographic subject. Basically a couple of city blocks were closed to vehicle traffic and a number of light installations were set up by local artists. There were also…
I’m embarrassed to admit it’s be years (possibly 15) since I visited the Aquarium in Vancouver’s Stanley Park. Fortunately, I was able to correct that oversight recently when I was invited to check out the new summer exhibit, Birds Up Close which runs until September 5th. Aside from the regular attractions at the Aquarium, such…
Light Writer is a persistence of vision application for the iPhone. Essentially it’s a tool for using your iPhone to paint with light…and it’s pretty fun to play with. You will most likely need a camera to actually be able to see the effect. A slow shutter shot will allow the full message to be…
I’ve wanted a fisheye lens forever…and really like my Lomo Fisheye camera. Super wide angles and fisheyes are fun to play around with…just not $800 kinds of fun (the cost of a real fisheye lens). So when I stumbled across this lens adapter for a measely $37 + shipping (from this eBay store – just…
This morning, Gordon Campbell, Premier of British Columbia opened the BC International Media Centre and took the first ‘official’ ride on the zipline over Robson Square: I said ‘official’ because ZipTrek staff have apparently been riding it for a few days testing it all out…after seeing the Premier on it today, I can’t wait for…