59/365: Push for Help

I think many of you know, but this is the Blue Walk stations around UBC campus where anyone can press the button and request for help in the event of a night stalker/attacker.

I suppose UBC is a very safe place as this has obviously not been used for a long time... and the only one requiring help seems to be this resident spider?
5D Mark II; Shutter speed 1/25s; Aperture f/2.8; Focal 50mm; ISO 3200

58/365: FORE!

I'll allow you to draw your own conclusions here... but this is basically what you're looking at:

A cactus in the middle of a golf course.


5D Mark II; Shutter speed 1/500s; Aperture f/8; Focal 105mm; ISO 100

57/365: Moon Rise

The fire pit is an area filled with little gas powered camp fires with couches around them. The entire platform overlooks the city of Tucson and at night, we get the gorgeous blue/purples of twilight from the setting sun and reflection of yellow off the desert. This night, the view was additionally graced by the rising of the moon and strange yellow reflection off it's face.

I wish I could have just sat there forever staring at the rising moon.

5D Mark II; Shutter speed 1/80s; Aperture f/4; Focal 97mm; ISO 2500

56/365:Water Spray

Other people enjoy the refreshing spray of water at the pool. I take my camera and shoot at the water droplets. This is what I do when traveling...

5D Mark II; Shutter speed 1/2000s; Aperture f/1.4; Focal 50mm; ISO 100

55/365: Bedrock Cut

At the snazzy restaurant called Pastiche in Tucson, Arizona... there exists a meal only fit for men. It is advertised to be a meal for two but really, if you convert back to your primal instincts you will find that this massive rib can only be claimed by one superior being...

5D Mark II; Shutter speed 1/30s; Aperture f/1.4; Focal 50mm; ISO 3200

54/365: Cactus Forest

Welcome to Tucson, Arizona. This is where we stayed for the next 5 days, roaming the cactus forests and fleeing from trouser snakes.
5D Mark II; Shutter speed 1/3200s; Aperture f/4; Focal 55mm; ISO 100

53/365: Miga Convention

Apparently there was a Miga convention at my house today... I gotta say, when you have that many side by side, you really noticed the deformed ones =p


5D Mark II; Shutter speed 1/500s; Aperture f/1.4; Focal 50mm; ISO 125

52/365: Ferry Ride Home

Just a beautiful sunset falling behind the ferry.

Had the most relaxing ferry ride home: problems aside during work, I was able to leave the pharmacy with everything cleaned up, did not have to rush on to the ferry, found a comfortable spot to watch some TV shows and eat an early dinner then wandered the sundecks with the bright warm weather!

You can tell I love the vignette with f/2.8 on this lens =)

5D Mark II; Shutter speed 1/5000s; Aperture f/2.8; Focal 16mm; ISO 100

51/365: What to bring...

Woot! Taking ferry back to Vancouver tomorrow after work. So excited to be home again! I'm going back because there's a conference so I'll only be at home for a few days even though I'm gone from the store for 1.5 weeks! Slight problem though... 1 of my coworker's wife is expecting anytime now. Crossing fingers I get to leave before she goes in to labor so I don't have to worry about the mess! Mwahahahha

So here's the usual stuff I pack when I head home for the weekend.
I've got:
- K4L bag for my laptop, externals and camera gear
- 8-Million-Dollar-Home for general walking around. VERY roomy and I can fit just about anything in there while being so comfy. Best thing is it will fit 70-200mm lens that I'll eventually get...
- laundry basket full of dirty clothes usually. This time since I'm only home for a day then flying out, it's filled with clean clothes! My mom will be happy, hahaha
- Styrofoam box full of empty Tupperware to be refilled with food by my mom XD
- Wii (only if I think I'll have time to play it at home)



5D Mark II; Shutter speed 1/15s; Aperture f/2.8; Focal 16mm; ISO 500

50/365: Onions

Got my onions, ginger... Only missing some garlic now =(

I made some fried rice with these and eggs. Not too flavorful as there was no meat but it was still good! Now where's my soy sauce...

5D Mark II; Shutter speed 1/200s; Aperture f/2.2; Focal 50mm; ISO 100

49/365: Online

I'm online a lot. Not necessarily productive. And very lazy and inactive. Even Wii Sports can't help me...

5D Mark II; Shutter speed 1/50s; Aperture f/1.4; Focal 50mm; ISO 100

48/365: Laundry Day

Nothing exciting. I had some laundry to do, assistant manager to ring out and hang dry...

5D Mark II; Shutter speed 1/25s; Aperture f/2.8; Focal 16mm; ISO 250

47/365: A Promise

Carving your promises to be forever etched on the grain of this tree...

I noticed this tree also had an odd texture... Actually it had no texture! All the bark had shriveled and shed off. The tree looked like it was on its way to the grave and yet... it had leaves on the top still! It was very particular, I don't know if this is a special kind of tree or the damage to the bark was caused by all the carvings of lovers marking their promises to each other. Either way, I was very intrigued to photograph it =)


5D Mark II; Shutter speed 1/2000s; Aperture f/2.8; Focal 16mm; ISO 100

46/365: Depressed

A slight set back... I suppose it should be expected. But wish I had done a better job and kicking myself for it now. But it shows certain aspects of work are starting to wear me down... I wonder how much more comfort I can find in the Wii alone.

Then again, maybe a more violent game than Super Paper Mario will help?

5D Mark II; Shutter speed 1/15s; Aperture f/2.8; Focal 16mm; ISO 800

45/365: Spring is Coming

Well obviously, considering its March and we already had our daylight savings! But today I actually had time to walk around DT Nanaimo and take a few pictures. The lighting was pretty dim as the sun was setting behind some hills so this picture doesn't look quite as cherry and bright as it could have! Nonetheless, it's refreshing to see some flowers sprout out and color the city again!


5D Mark II; Shutter speed 1/500s; Aperture f/1.4; Focal 50mm; ISO 100

44/365: Working too Hard

I just can't help it. There's so many things I want to change and it needs to be done soon due to circumstances (doing the changes later will just cause more confusion and impractical). The curse... it grows on me...


5D Mark II; Shutter speed 0.4s; Aperture f/1.4; Focal 50mm; ISO 3200

43/365: Electronic Curse

This is the KeyFob. It allows me to access my work terminal server from practically anywhere. I can now complete schedules and work on projects in the quiet of my own house. I no longer have to ditch my staff just to complete paperwork and correspondence.

I've been cursed...


5D Mark II; Shutter speed 1/125s; Aperture f/1.4; Focal 50mm; ISO 100

42/365: Skater

There is one who stands lonely on the seawall. Forever rushing forward with the wind whisking through his head. But despite being put up in such grandeur, not many stop by to pay him any notice...

5D Mark II; Shutter speed 1/40s; Aperture f/1.4; Focal 50mm; ISO 640

41/365: Munching

Nothing better than being able to sit back and catch up with some friends over a hot tea and yummy marinated Pig's Ear =D


5D Mark II; Shutter speed 1/50s; Aperture f/1.4; Focal 50mm; ISO 400

40/365: Paralympic Flame

I had the good fortune to attend the Paralympic Opening Ceremonies! It was exciting to feel the positive vibe and deafening roar again. I really miss the Olympics and quite saddened to see the HUGE difference between Olympics and Paralympic support. Tickets cost so much less and the stands are still mostly empty. CTV has horrible coverage of the games now as well so its even harder to follow. If anything these games are even more challenging and be greater celebrated for the monumental hardships the athletes have overcome...


5D Mark II; Shutter speed 1/80s; Aperture f/4; Focal 70mm; ISO 1000

39/365: Allen's House Special

Onions
Eggs
Ginger
Rice
$2.50 wok


5D Mark II; Shutter speed 1/80s; Aperture f/1.8; Focal 50mm; ISO 100

38/365: Evil vs Good

Come to the Dark Side...

5D Mark II; Shutter speed 1/50s; Aperture f/1.4; Focal 50mm; ISO 160

37/365: Wormy Meal

This was actually a photo of my dinner tonight, 豉油王炒麵 plus some vegetables to make it more balanced. But partway while I was editing it in PS, I slipped on a shortcut and inverted the colors! I thought this was kinda neat so I kept the photo like this... Looks yummmy doesn't?

5D Mark II; Shutter speed 1/125s; Aperture f/4; Focal 105mm; ISO 2000

236/365: Bami lives in Nanaimo

I went for a drive along Nanaimo's coast enjoying the nice sunset and some tunes... Pulled into a random park and watched as a family of deers trotted out of the trees and across the soccer field!


5D Mark II; Shutter speed 1/125s; Aperture f/4; Focal 105mm; ISO 640

35/365: Lion's "Great" Bridge

I got off work quite early today hoping the good weather continued to hold. Alas, it was overcast and raining... I still went out for a quick walk a couple hours later once the rain let up though! The wind was piercingly cold, it made me wish I had brought my volunteer jacket with me - that thing is light but effective!

This was taken on Seaside Walkway near downtown Nanaimo. Vancouver has the Lion's Gate Bridge. Nanaimo apparently has a "Lion's Great Bridge". Except... I think it refers to the project of building this walkway and all the bricks along it, not an actual bridge... Anyways, a little night photography trying to capture the twilight mood of the darkened sky and dimly light street lamps.



5D Mark II; Shutter speed 1/15s; Aperture f/2.8; Focal 16mm; ISO 500

34/365: Cherry Blossoms in Nanaimo!

Honestly I was not expecting to find any here but today, the weather was sooooo nice I went for a quick walk before my shift started and LO & BEHOLD! A cherry blossom blooming just minutes away from my house! And so, to Joanas, there's your cherry blossom picture. You can stop bugging me now.

5D Mark II; Shutter speed 1/6400s; Aperture f/1.6; Focal 50mm; ISO 100

33/365: Lazy Noodles

Yep, I cooked tonight. Nothing caught on fire, the place doesn't smell, and I didn't slice off my arm... Its been a few hours now and no diarrhea so I consider it an absolute success! =D

And if you're curious... This is pretty lazy of me because I took soup my mom packaged and froze for me, heated it up, threw some noodles in to it and added a bak choi for nutrients. Just wait until I have to make something from scratch...


5D Mark II; Shutter speed 1/40s; Aperture f/1.4; Focal 50mm; ISO 320

32/365: Wii Life Line

I'm back on "Exile Island" and there's not much here when I come home after a LONG day's work... I have but two things to turn to: Internet or the Wii. I have been acquiring a growing collection of games to ease the seclusion but as Belle bluntly pointed, I am starting to eliminate all social contact outside of work. L

5D Mark II; Shutter speed 1/400s; Aperture f/1.4; Focal 50mm; ISO 1600

31/365: Sniper

I think there's a side of Sumi people has not gotten to know. Its sad that Sumi has obviously the least favored Olympic mascot, falling behind even the unofficial mascot Mukmuk. VANOC should look into changing their marketing image for Sumi...

a80; Shutter speed 1/100s; Aperture f/2.8; Focal 8mm

30/365: Ghost Village

With the Olympics gone, the village is DEAD quiet... the only noise is of the crew uninstalling equipment and trucks taking it away. What about the paralympians?

5D Mark II; Shutter speed 1/2500s; Aperture f/4; Focal 24mm; ISO 1600

20/365: Olympic Juice

The drink of CHAMPIONS!

5D Mark II; Shutter speed 1/100s; Aperture f/5; Focal 105mm; ISO 1250