Through My Looking Glass

Some where out there.

2012-01-23T12:03:00.001-05:00

It took me awhile but I found him.

Loki and his fat head.

2012-01-20T14:28:00.002-05:00

Dove.

2012-01-20T14:27:00.000-05:00

Snow Dog!

2012-01-20T14:26:00.002-05:00

Loki's first snow experience.

Loki.

2011-12-08T14:23:00.000-05:00

Ross.

2011-12-08T14:22:00.000-05:00

Oliver and Company.

2011-11-06T16:23:00.004-05:00

Thanks to Tom, Tanya, Oliver and Scruffy for letting me drag them all over High Park. You guys rock!

Afternoon Light.

2011-10-30T12:53:00.001-04:00

Hang on.

2011-10-30T12:51:00.000-04:00

100 Days Old.

2011-10-06T11:49:00.001-04:00

Happy 100 days Sofia!

Greetings From The French River.

2011-10-06T11:43:00.003-04:00

So Happy Together.

2011-09-14T19:43:00.003-04:00

Ladies and Gentlemen I present to you Heterosexual Lifemates part 2 featuring Eric & Justin. Enjoy.

Imagine Me & You. . .

2011-09-12T13:39:00.007-04:00

A sneak peek of "So Happy Together."

Neighbours.

2011-08-28T13:37:00.003-04:00

Killarney.

2011-08-28T13:29:00.004-04:00

Loki.

2011-08-13T22:15:00.001-04:00

Storm.

2011-08-08T13:12:00.002-04:00

Sunset Barn.

2011-08-08T13:11:00.000-04:00

Dogs Drinking Coffee. . .

2011-07-29T17:58:00.001-04:00

Muskoka Mornings Revisited. . .

2011-07-29T17:55:00.002-04:00

Muskoka Nights. . .

2011-07-29T17:50:00.003-04:00

Patio flowers. . .

2011-06-25T14:25:00.003-04:00

The Postelles. . .

2011-06-22T18:45:00.004-04:00

I recently got to sit in on an interview that Robert Mitchell and Ryan O'Shaughnessy conducted with the Postelles. A great bunch of guys who make great music. If you haven't heard of them yet, be sure to check them out! While your at it, head on over to Tunes in T.O. to see the interview and my photos from the show. Big thanks to Ryan O, Robert Mitchell, The Postelles, and their tour manager Brian Wilson (Yes thats his real name).

Ted.

2011-06-21T12:25:00.003-04:00

This is Ted. He is a one-eyed Barred Owl that currently resides at Mountsberg Raptor Sanctuary.

Zoo Portraits.

2011-06-12T19:52:00.005-04:00

Algonquin in 36 hours.

2011-06-11T23:09:00.007-04:00

Having a bite to eat. . .

2011-06-08T18:02:00.003-04:00

I went for a hike today at Rattray Marsh. Didn't see much. When I stopped for some water and a snack though, Woody Woodpecker decided to join me.

Apollo.

2011-06-05T14:20:00.002-04:00

Ruby Throated Humming Bird.

2011-05-25T18:16:00.002-04:00

Cats & Dog.

2011-05-25T18:13:00.001-04:00

Rick & Bart.

2011-05-15T10:46:00.001-04:00

The stars are out tonight. . .

2011-05-11T17:43:00.000-04:00

Being in the city you often forget just how many stars are up there. I made sure while I was in Orillia to give myself a little reminder.

Saturday Afternoon. . .

2011-05-01T18:25:00.001-04:00

Nut Hatchery!

2011-04-24T23:27:00.002-04:00

"Sometimes I feel like you just will these things to happen."

- My dad referring to the way I just seem to make birds appear.

Portraits From The Pool Table.

2011-04-23T19:08:00.003-04:00

Happy Birthday to me. . .

2011-04-06T19:06:00.004-04:00

It was my birthday yesterday. In case you are wondering. . . no, that is not me featured in the photo below.

Hikes with Dad. . .

2011-03-27T17:37:00.003-04:00

Cloud City.

2011-03-12T19:04:00.003-05:00

Went to Niagara Falls last weekend. It reminded me of the Cloud City in Star Wars.

The Unintentional Owl.

2011-02-13T21:21:00.002-05:00

Mr. Kitchen was showing me Osprey nests today when this guy flew almost right beside the truck and perched in a tree not ten yards from the road. Mr. Kitchen pulled a u-turn, threw on the four-ways and I snapped a picture before watching him fly away. Thanks Mr. Kitchen for the quick eyes!

Leslie Street Spit Round 2.

2011-02-06T16:45:00.002-05:00

2 Weekends, 3 owls. Special thanks to my Uncle Tim for coming with and letting me use his 600 mm lens.

Strumming away. . .

2011-02-02T19:16:00.003-05:00

I'm back!

2011-01-29T21:16:00.003-05:00

The alarm goes off at eight o'clock. I sit up and am mildly concerned that I will be late for work. Then I realize it's Saturday and I have a mission. Travel to the Leslie Street Spit in search of owls. I pack my gear and hop in the car. When I arrive the gates are still locked so I park on the road and made for the woods. I was filled with a sense of childlike wonderment at the thought of photographing my first owl. I scoured trees and zoomed in on anything I thought might be one, but the elusive creatures they are I knew it would not be so simple. I had already been walking almost an hour and all I had seen was a Red Tailed Hawk and some ducks. I traversed side trail after side trail to no luck and, even talked to one of the conservation Rangers in hopes of getting a lead. He told me they were around but he was yet to see any today. Eventually I made my way to the end of the Spit. The snow was now starting to fall and it was time to head back to the car. I ventured down a few more side trails and ran into a birding couple. They informed me that less then 10 minutes ago they had seen a Long-eared owl. The gave my directions and I was off with a renewed sense of purpose. I followed the path they told me about and as I turned the corner there was the conservation ranger. He simply pointed and there he was. My first owl. He was not phased by our presence at all. I snapped as many photo's as I deemed necessary and thanked the Ranger and the owl for the experience. The cold weather no longer phased me as I walked back to the car. What a magical morning. Hopefully this will be the first of many owl encounters for my camera and me.

Photo A Day #365

2011-01-11T21:46:00.004-05:00

I started this blog with the intention of making a print worthy photograph everyday, however it took me a good long while to figure out that it's not about making art everyday; it's about making art out of what everyday gives you. So here I am. Day 365. I did it. I'm not sure I have ever done something everyday for an entire year straight? Until now that is. I would like to just say a quick thank you to everyone who participated and supported me, especially my parents. You all were part of something that I will never forget and can look back on everyday and be proud of. Also I would like to thank Mike Dach, who without, this photo a day project might have never started. Even though we don't talk anymore I still check out his photo of the day and wish him all the best.

So what now? I will continue to take pictures and update the blog from time to time. I hope you all look forward to what comes next. This may be the end of project 365 but by no means is it the end of Jamie and his camera.

THE END. . .

Who am I kidding; I'll be back.

Photo A Day #364

2011-01-10T21:09:00.002-05:00

Taking pictures of people taking pictures.

Photo A Day #363

2011-01-09T22:40:00.003-05:00

Oldsquaws.

Photo A Day #362

2011-01-08T21:58:00.002-05:00

Random acts of kindness. . .

Photo A Day #361

2011-01-07T23:10:00.002-05:00

Jaz and Dori.

Photo A Day #360

2011-01-06T22:41:00.003-05:00

Ever since Kidrobot released Futurama figures all I have wanted was a Zoidberg. Tonight, with the last few boxes on the shelf (for those who don't know, Kidrobot figures come in a blind box. This means that each figure is sealed in a silver package and glued shut.) I told Amanda to pick me out a Zoidberg. She told me to look out, closed her eyes, spun around in several circles, reached for the shelf knocking at least three of the boxes on the floor and grabbed one. Now, just the sheer chance that out of 14 possible characters, and no way of knowing what is inside the box, that she some how picked a box containing this marvelous crustacean is in itself amazing! The only question that she raised to me upon seeing the wonders of her voodoo was, "do we use my powers for good or evil?" As long as anytime I want toys she magically makes them appear. . . WHO CARES!

Photo A Day #359

2011-01-05T21:08:00.002-05:00

Rush hour traffic.

Photo A Day #358

2011-01-04T22:14:00.003-05:00

I had grand plans for this evening, unfortunately mother nature thought otherwise. Good thing I use my Hipstamatic camera. . . well. . . I'm pretty sure people are getting sick of me sticking my iPhone in their faces. I LOVE this damn Dali lens & film combo.

Photo A Day #357

2011-01-03T18:54:00.002-05:00

Under the bridge. . .

Photo A Day #356

2011-01-02T22:23:00.004-05:00

The Weeping Yogi:

The world is full of both misery and joy; one cannot exist without the other. The Weeping Yogi is there to bear the sorrows of the world, so that we can experience and enjoy the beauty and wonder that this life has to offer. He takes our burden of sorrow and rests it on his shoulders, so that we may feel peace.

Photo A Day #355

2011-01-02T00:51:00.001-05:00

Hello 2011. What wonders do you hold for me this year?

Photo A Day #354

2010-12-31T15:44:00.001-05:00

This picture has nothing to do with partying or New Years.

Happy New Years eve everyone!

Photo A Day #353

2010-12-30T22:11:00.002-05:00

Where the trail stops, nobody knows? My guess is in B-list Werewolf movie starring Bruce Campbell. Cue the smoke machines!

Photo A Day #352

2010-12-29T18:47:00.002-05:00

He took one look at me and was gone. I got one though, which makes up for the shot I blew on Boxing Day.

Photo A Day #351

2010-12-28T22:16:00.002-05:00

Dali Lens + Hipstamatic = FANTASTIC-NESS!!!!

Photo A Day #350

2010-12-27T20:00:00.001-05:00

Who's hunting who?

Photo A Day #349

2010-12-26T21:44:00.002-05:00

Bufflehead at La Salle Marina.

Photo A Day #348

2010-12-25T22:52:00.006-05:00

Todays photos are brought to you by my Christmas present(a 70-300mm image stabilized lens) and Glenn Morren, Bird Wrangler.

Photo A Day #347

2010-12-24T20:41:00.002-05:00

Merry Christmas Eve everyone! My plan is to stay up all night and get a picture of Santa.

Photo A Day #346

2010-12-23T21:39:00.002-05:00

Downloaded the Hipstamatic app today. AWESOME!

Photo A Day #345

2010-12-22T20:41:00.002-05:00

I always have such high hopes for my evenings after work, but they usually end up the same way.

Photo A Day #344

2010-12-21T22:50:00.000-05:00

Evening Stroll.

Photo A Day #343

2010-12-20T22:19:00.002-05:00

Christmas lights on the walk home. . .

Photo A Day #342

2010-12-19T19:22:00.001-05:00

Friends making music.

Photo A Day #341

2010-12-18T19:53:00.003-05:00

Went down to the Distillery to make prints today. If you've been good this year maybe you will get one in your stocking.

Photo A Day #340

2010-12-17T21:23:00.004-05:00

Flow sweetly, hang heavy,

You suddenly complete me.

Photo A Day #339

2010-12-16T21:53:00.002-05:00

This is Michael Kovacs. He enjoys Pop punk, his acoustic guitar, real fur hats and holding hands at the movies. Ladies eat your hearts out.

Photo A Day #338

2010-12-15T22:59:00.003-05:00

Right now I am reading Johannes Cabal: The Detective. As good as it is, I'm always left with the same damn question, what do I read next?

Photo A Day #337

2010-12-14T18:02:00.002-05:00

IT'S SNOWING!

Photo A Day #336

2010-12-13T22:44:00.002-05:00

Housewarming Orchid.

Photo A Day #335

2010-12-12T19:37:00.003-05:00

Rick once told me that he was addicted to his daughter, Chelsea's giggles. Now I know why.

Photo A Day #334

2010-12-11T22:31:00.003-05:00

Through the trees. . .

Photo A Day #333

2010-12-10T22:57:00.002-05:00

Gumby and Pokey.

Photo A Day #332

2010-12-09T19:34:00.001-05:00

And then there was Justin. . .

Photo A Day #331

2010-12-08T22:32:00.003-05:00

Patrick McFadden: Film Maker, Storey Teller, Musician.

Photo A Day #330

2010-12-07T18:03:00.002-05:00

Random work faces. . .

Photo A Day #329

2010-12-06T20:48:00.004-05:00

Sometimes it just takes going out of focus
to see the heart in the city.

Photo A Day #328

2010-12-05T20:33:00.002-05:00

The traffic goes flying by at all hours. . .

Photo A Day #327

2010-12-05T03:57:00.001-05:00

Happy Birthday Drew. . .

Photo A Day #326

2010-12-03T23:39:00.002-05:00

I'm really glad that I don't have to set one of these tonight. . .

Photo A Day #325

2010-12-02T23:09:00.002-05:00

Home.

Photo A Day #324

2010-12-01T21:43:00.003-05:00

I learned two things today. First was how to tether my cell phone to my computer to get internet. The second was that Apollo does not like to move. He came out from under the couch momentarily to give me a dirty look and then crawled back under. Im sure he will come out eventually.

Photo A Day #323

2010-12-01T01:25:00.002-05:00

The Postelles were actually the first show I ever shot for Tunes in TO. So when I heard they were coming back I jumped at the chance to see them again. These guys really know how to have fun on stage. The Postelles will also be making a big splash in the new year with opening gigs scheduled for tours with both Kings of Leon and Interpol. You will be hearing a lot more about the Postelles in the future and they are well worth the listen. Be sure to check out the rest of the nights photos and the show review on Tunes in TO.

Photo A Day #322

2010-11-29T22:02:00.003-05:00

A macro lens does not qualify as a telephoto lens, but hey I work with what I got.

Photo A Day #321

2010-11-28T19:47:00.001-05:00

Goose.

Photo A Day #320

2010-11-27T19:30:00.002-05:00

Long Exposure. . .

Photo A Day #319

2010-11-26T22:40:00.002-05:00

Today the Christmas spirit went into over-drive in the office. They hung mistletoe from the elevator, strung up the intern in lights and they even purchased little trees. . . and a little account person.

Photo A Day #318

2010-11-25T21:08:00.002-05:00

They never let poor Rudolph join in any reindeer games.

Photo A Day #317

2010-11-24T23:50:00.003-05:00

Who needs mistletoe when you have giant, light-up Christmas trees?

Photo A Day #316

2010-11-23T23:28:00.001-05:00

Late nights at the office. At least one of them is laughing about it.

Photo A Day #315

2010-11-22T22:46:00.002-05:00

Subway Rides. . .

Photo A Day #314

2010-11-21T22:18:00.002-05:00

Green.

Photo A Day #313

2010-11-20T22:52:00.005-05:00

"And like all my plans, it's so simple an idiot could have devised it!"

-Zapp Brannigan

Photo A Day #312

2010-11-19T22:07:00.001-05:00

Photo A Day #311

2010-11-18T23:14:00.001-05:00

Even the cat helps out with the photo of the day.

Photo A Day #310

2010-11-17T20:57:00.000-05:00

Fraggles. . .

Photo A Day #309

2010-11-16T22:00:00.001-05:00

Abstract in Green.

Photo A Day #308

2010-11-15T22:26:00.003-05:00

Banksy.