#28 100 Strangers

#28 100 Strangers
Originally uploaded by Phototrain Photography

This is Tammy. The Honda Shadow with the blue lights is her bike. Tammy, her husband Ron and friend Bubba are all subjects in my 100 Strangers Group. Tammy is the second to be posted. Clicking on her photo will take you to Flickr where there is a photo of her bike.

Still going to post Ron, her h.usband

#27 100 Strangers

#27 100 Strangers
Originally uploaded by Phototrain Photography

Meet Bubba. His bike wasn't with him, but his friends have some nice bikes as well. I've often seen this group with their beautiful machines. It was nice to finally talk to these guys and see their bikes close up.

These dudes are a little younger than myself. Even though we grew up in the same area and went to the same schools, we did it at different times.

1949 Harley-Davidson

1949 Harley-Davidson
Originally uploaded by Phototrain Photography

What a peice of bike history. It's nice to see that there are still some around in pretty good shape.

Smile!

Unfortunately, there was only time for a few photos. Taken at Gore Park, Hamilton, On.

Floating

Floating
Originally uploaded by Phototrain Photography

This flower lives in the pond behind Museum London. This pond also has some framed photo's on stands in the pond. I enjoy the whole effect.

I had been down at the Forks of the Thames, attempting to use the SB-800, but the brightness of the noontime sun, I'm guessing, seemed to cause it not to work.
This was the first time ever that it had not worked as intended. It always works at night, first time, every time.

So the pond is a really great little, biosphere to get some photos at. It's a little out of the way and quiet. It is a very relaxig place.

Chairs At The Little Red Roaster

Actually, it's not just chairs, it's tables too. All battened down for a quiet night.
Until I come along, pull out some gear, and start shooting!

It was a good shoot. A quarter to one in the morning, nobody around, a full ten minutes or so of off-camera flash stuff.

This Nikon flash system is superb. Even outside it performs beyond expectations. It works every time. I am glad that the advice to get the lens and delay the other purchase was taken to heart and followed.

Pro quality tools do make a big difference.
This image is one of last night's booty. One flash, lightstand and umbrella.

Click on the image to see the large version.

They Taste Great ... And That's Good ...

They Taste Great ... And That's Good ...
Originally uploaded by Phototrain Photography

This time of the year is great for ... colourful potato's!

Julie - 100 Strangers #2

Julie - 100 Strangers #2
Originally uploaded by Phototrain Photography

This pretty photographer is Julie, my #2 submission in the 100 Strangers project. Julie is also a working photographer. I was driving along Richmond St. on my way downtown, when I saw a bride and groom posing for photos.

By the time I got parked and made my way over to the well-dressed crowd, in my tie-dye t-shirt and sandals and jeans, the happy couple had moved back inside with the first photographer. However, Julie was second photog, outside getting shots of guests. When I happened along she was looking at some of her shots, standing by herself, when I happened along.

When I asked if I could get a couple of photos of her. Kindly, Julie obliged. Julie shoots Canon.

Here is another shot of the beautiful Julie working:

www.flickr.com/photos/mike_55/3822256746/in/photostream/

Jeff - 100 Strangers #1

Jeff - 100 Strangers #1
Originally uploaded by Phototrain Photography

Here is Jeff at Gibbons Park in London, Ontario. Jeff was here with his two little girls, when he saw me with the camera, and he struck up a conversation.

So how lucky for me? What a fun way to get #1 for the !00 Strangers group. In addition to being the first person on my 100 Strangers project, Jeff was also the first photo I took with my new, just purchased, AF-S Nikkor 24-70mm f/2.8G ED lens!

Jeff has had a number of careers since he finished his Math degree @ University of Western Ontario & and his Computer Science degree from University of Waterloo.

At the present time, Jeff is a partner in an enviromentally gentle carpet cleaning system that he says is 500 times better than traditional steam cleaning.

Jeff has a nature photography history in his past, even though his family and business responsibilities, keep his travels to northern Ontario at a minimum.

Clearly his passion for photography is evident.
Jeff and his young daughters are currently involved in learning Karate