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At The Chinese Opera – The Diva

June 14, 2012 By Leave a Comment

In Beijing, I had the opportunity to have dinner at a restaurant that featured a variety show that my local friends called “Chinese Opera”. This show featured Musicians, Singers, Martial Artists, A Magician, a Juggler and a Sichaun “Bian Lian” performance, where face masks are changed right in front of you at blinding speeds, almost like magic. It was a wonderful show and I was glad I had my camera with me that evening!

Here are four images of a diva from that evening – her ability to emote was amazing.

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“You Coming, Son?”

June 5, 2012 By Leave a Comment

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Ariel

June 4, 2012 By Leave a Comment

This beautiful young lady works at one of my favorite restaurants and always has a smile on her face.  She’s always very pleasant and was gracious enough to pose for a portrait.

Leica M9 + M-Hexanon 50mm f/1.2

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At the Pizzeria Prima Strada

June 3, 2012 By 1 Comment

Recently, while in Victoria, BC, I had a wonderful evening with a couple of close friends – my buddy Kevin and his beautiful wife Barb – wonderful people,  at the Pizzeria Prima Strada. The pizza was wonderful, the Montepulciano flowed in great quantity and the company was great!

All shot with Leica M9 + M-Hexanon 50mm f/1.2 lens:

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The wood-fired oven that baked the wonderful pizza

Here’s Barb enjoying the Montepulciano

Romance

What lies yonder?

This lady took care of us – great sense of humor, a ready smile and, I suspect, a very tough lady

All in all, a most excellent evening!

 

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Singapore Celebrates Independence Day

June 2, 2012 By Leave a Comment

A few years ago I happened to be in Singapore over the Independence day holiday and managed to shoot a few images of the celebration.  The Singapore Air-force put on an impressive display.  This image was shot with the Nikon D3  and the 70-200 VR lens.

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Gail – A Portrait

June 1, 2012 By Leave a Comment

Gail was a participant at the Miksang workshop in Victoria, BC.  She graciously consented to allow me to shoot a portrait.

Leica M9 + Hexanon 50mm f/1.2, Raw conversion and B&W treatment in Photoshop.

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Gail, at the Miksang Workshop, Victoria, BC
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