Here he is doing his magic with that Messerschmitt KR175/200 in the background. He is very deliberate in his "framing the image" technique. I try to be careful not to disturb the Master in action
He managed to spare a few hours so we went for lunch in Ladner and enjoyed our meal under the warm Spring sunshine where he talked about his recent travels.
As photographers were are always looking for "texture" shots and the river level was much lower than usual
We had a relaxing lunch and then decided to head over to the George C Reifel bird sanctuary on Westham Island
Where there were a Gazillion Ducks there waiting for a handout of bird seed. There were brown ones, and ones with green heads (technical terms) , along with a few geese. I am sure there were more inside but we didn't bring gumboots (bird poop), nor did we wish to spurge for admission
Did I mention that the river levels seemed very low. That is a new floating home community in the background.
We really lucked out with good weather and warm temperatures. It nearly felt like summer. And to Wayne, thank you for allowing us to spend a few hours together. We should do it again sometime soon . . .
Wayne without his hat would be like say....bob with shoes..............
ReplyDeleteAww Steve:
DeleteGolly Gee Whiz. I usually/most always wear a hat during the Summer too, but my hat isn't as elegant or classy as Wayne's
I consider Shoes to be work attire . . .
So Bob, did the woman become aware of Wayne's shooting or did she just walk into the shot? ;)
ReplyDeleteDom:
DeleteI gather you went to Wayne's photo gallery. She was just a random spectator who was moving in and out of view with our cameras. There was another one wearing Pink Bunny Ears. It is easier for Wayne as he was using his new telephoto, whereas I only had my wide angle lens. He was using his new Nikon D600 full frame sensor camera .
"Where there were a Gazillion Ducks there waiting for a handout of bird seed. There were brown ones, and ones with green heads (technical terms)"
ReplyDeleteLOL... Maybe more commonly known as Mallard ducks
Looks like a beautiful Sunday, we had snow...
Erik:
DeleteThat's it ! Mallards ! I think the ones with the green head wear were called "friends of Mallards".
It really was a warm day, T-shirt and shorts weather, felt like summer. At least you got out for a ride on your WR250 . . .
Nothing quite as relaxing as meandering with a camera and a friend.
ReplyDeleteI'm a bit envious of the sunshine and warm weather you seem to have.
Steve Williams
Scooter in the Sticks
Steve:
DeleteWalking and talking with Wayne while snapping photos was like the old days when we used to shoot a roll or two of film, then have coffee while waiting for the lab to develop them.
so sorry for your broken fuel pump. I hope they can get one fast and not wait for the slow Italian boat. We had a great weekend but all things must come to an end. Rain is forecast later this week, but at least it isn't snow . . .
I was beginning to think I'd never get my 15 minutes of fame.
ReplyDeleteWayne:
DeleteThank you for your Company. Somehow I just knew I would see you there. There I was snapping photos of those MGTC's and noticed you walking past.
I was going to tell you they were Mallard ducks but Erik beat me to it. The brown one are the females and the "green heads" are the males.
ReplyDeleteIt looks like a great day to wander. It is nice that you ran into a friend and were able to spend the day taking pics.
Trobairitz:
Deleteat least I got the Duck part right. There were so many ducks there living the good life as everyone were throwing seeds for them to eat.
We usually spend our time on Sundays driving around and taking pictures anyway so we asked Wayne if he wanted to join us for a few hours. It was great to just go with the flow with no particular destination in mind.
Your Saturday was much warmer than ours but it still felt too hot. I know, one weekend of Sun and we are complaining already
These photos make me yearn for Spring and riding. We're just losing our snow coverage and temps still pretty low. Can't wait to get out there and enjoy the warm sun too!
ReplyDeletePam:
DeleteYour time will come soon enough. We have rain forecast for later this week but at least our temps are getting warmer. We managed to get an outside table for lunch and the temps were just perfect. Not too hot, nor too cold.
Still waiting...... :(
ReplyDeleteCanajun:
DeleteWaiting for what ? :)
Your time will come, maybe
I have been following Wayne's blog for sometime. His photos make it all worth while.
ReplyDeleteAndy:
DeleteHe is thorough in his coverage of Vancouver. I recognize where many of his images were taken, and often we are just days apart from being in the same place.
Looked like a simply marvelous afternoon with an old friend....hard to beat that!
ReplyDeleteCoop:
DeletePhotographers are like bikers. Once you get together, even those whom you had just met, it is as if you were old friends.
I usually spend Sundays driving around and taking photos in different areas. It was nice to have company for a few hours.
I don't know how much longer Wayne'll be able to wear that same hat...his head's going to get too big from all this fabulous publicity!!!
ReplyDeleteKathyrn:
Deletethank you for stopping by, I missed you.
I think Wayne has an expanding head band. He deserves some recognition now and again. You know how it is. I used to walk around with other photographers and we would always be snapping photos of each other. It was pure luck that we managed to be at the same place at the same time.
No such spring here (can't see the ducks through the blinding snow!) ... but I love the photo of Wayne and the Ducks, so candid.
ReplyDeleteI bet you are also a great photographer Bob; capturing the photo of a photographer(Wayne) taking a photo. Huh! That's quite something. And that river with no water Photo is great. Nice.
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