The Sorcerer's collection

Canon Rebel, ISO 200, f 9.0, shutter 2 sec, 50mm

Since it's Halloween, I thought I'd share one of my spookier images.  This was taken during a photo shoot illustrating the life of a sorcerer.  A friend of mine had all these wonderful old books and props that we were able to work with, to create the sense of old magicks.  I wanted to play around with candle light, so set the camera on the tripod and experimented with a few different shutter speeds until I had the effect of shadows I envisioned.

Wishing everyone a safe Halloween full of sweets and spooky fun!

Hoof-prints in the Sand

I've kind of been on a hiatus for the last month.  A combination of being busy, then sick, then planning my next vacation (which I am really excited about!).

Since I'm going to be on a beach again soon, I thought this was an appropriate image to get back into the groove of my blog.  This photo was taken in the Dominican Republic, during a quiet walk along the beach.  We'd just been passed by a local man on horseback...probably the same man who took us out the next day on our horse tour...and the tide was slowly erasing the existence that he'd ever been there at all.  I thought of the old "footprints in the sand" image, and felt compelled to show that we're not the only ones who leave marks on this earth. 

Canon Rebel, ISO 200, f 11, shutter 1/125, 32mm

Shades of Winter

Canon Rebel, ISO 800, f 7.1, shutter 1/60, 37mm

January 14, 2011


Winter, the day after a snowstorm.  In the backyard with the dog, watching her play around in the snow, and making a tunneling a hole through the snow on the banister of the deck.

Cut to a few days later.

The space I created formed into a cavernous thruway looking towards the fence on the other side of the deck.  The snow, frozen into smooth ice from cold days and even colder nights, creates waves and patterns.

Winter.  It will soon be here again.  Although I'm not a fan of the cold and sleet, I do hope for a few little snowstorms so that we can see the beauty of the aftermath....layers of snow on tree branches, sparkling like diamonds on the ground, and always new photo opportunities.

A bit of success :)

The wine and cheese tasting table

The art that was up for auction...most pieces were bid on and sold!

My own personal photography that I was selling...with ALL proceeds to the charity.  I sold 3 pieces :)

The media presentation my boyfriend set up and created, using BARC's videos and images of their success stories. 

I thought I'd share some casual pics with you all today, instead of my usual blog format...

The above photos (taken with my cellphone) are from this past Saturday, during the event I hosted and organized to support an animal rescue organization in Bali, Indonesia.  With the wine tastings, art auctions, art for sale, baked goods and raffles, we raised over $800 for them!  It may not seem like a huge amount, but in Bali, $800 CAD goes a LONG way :)

You can read more about this wonderful group at their website:

http://www.balidogrefuge.com/

It was a fun and successful day! 

BFF's

Canon Rebel, ISO 400, F 7.1, shutter 1/100, 48mm

This photo was one of the creature shoots I did for WHIMZ a couple of years ago, and it's still one of my favourites.  This turtle and lizard have been friends for 12 years!  They love each other:)  I think it's amazing, and can teach us a lot about different species we may think of as not "feeling" as much as we do.

Plus, I'm really happy about how sharp this image turned out.  Even viewing it on our 60" TV it's super clear, not pixelated at all:)  Guess the "kit" lens isn't so bad after all...

Weekend of photos!

I actually didn't realize it was Tuesday already and it's been a few days since I posted anything.  I've had a few photo shoots since my last post, plus I've been out and about a lot!

The studio shoot on Sunday was really cool:)  I haven't even had time to edit any of the photos yet...but here's a couple unedited (I just put a watermark on them) as a sneak peek:

"Day of the Dead" theme by makeup artist Andrea Gray

Native Couture by stylist/makeup artist Alicia Nugent

Yes so I have about 200 photos to go through and hopefully some will be published:)  Excited!

I promise to post more frequently, as my photo-a-day is turning into a photo every few days when I have time...ooooops.

Family Sunset

Canon Rebel, ISO 200, f 18, shutter 1/500, 50mm

Kuta Beach at Sunset
September 9, 2011

Really, the picture speaks for itself:)  This photo is actually one of a few that are available for purchase as stock photography on www.bigstockphoto.com
I had put a few photos up there last year and totally forgot they were there!  I'm thinking I should submit a few more...try and create a substantial stock portfolio.  It's on my list!

By the way, if you like wine, cheese and saving animals, you should come out to the fundraiser I've organized on Saturday, August 25th.  We have a well known professional sommelier pouring wine flights with cheese pairings:)  The charity is called BARC - Bali Dog Adoption and Rehabilitation Center.  I'm hoping to go and volunteer for them at the end of the year!   Local artists have donated paintings and crafts to sell with all proceeds going towards the charity:)

You can read more about it here:   http://bit.ly/barcTO

To purchase your advanced ticket for the wine tasting, visit my website:

www.johnstonephotography.ca


Have a great weekend!

World Askew

Canon Rebel, ISO 100, f 12, shutter 1/160, 15mm fisheye

May 2010

So this was one of my first times using a fish eye lens.  I'd rented one to test for a weekend, then bought this attachment lens on ebay since I couldn't afford a fixed lens.  This lens attaches on to my 18-55mm lens, and works pretty well.  This photo was taken while camping at one of my favourite places, a provincial park called Silent Lake.  It's just south of Algonquin Park, but it's typically less busy and the private campsites are surrounded by woods:)

I was just lamenting on my facebook page as to why I haven't been camping yet this year!  We'd go camping every year when I was a kid, mostly because I grew up in a single parent household and it was an inexpensive vacation...but still I actually loved it (except for the bugs, of course) and try to still get out into the woods once a year.  This year has been crazy busy and full of life event/changes so it's understandable why I haven't found the time to get away.  But I'd still like to try before winter comes back!

P.S check out my upcoming event!  It's an art show/wine tasting fundraiser:)

http://www.johnstonephotography.ca/

Bees?

Canon Rebel, ISO 100, f 7.0, shutter 1/100, 55mm

You know, I can't remember where I took this picture!  I *think* it was while on a wine tour in either Niagara or P.E.C.  I tend to take a lot of flower macro-type images, as well as of course grapes and vineyards, during those trips.  Being out in the country inspires me to search out plants and creatures. 

This photo was really overexposed, so I played around with it in Photoshop and this is the result:)  Lesson: check the settings before each shot if using manual functions.

So I'm excited I've got 3 photo shoots coming up in the next couple weeks!  One is in a studio and I haven't really done any studio work yet so I'm really looking forward to it and I'll learn a lot:) I have my own "studio", soft boxes and back drops, but to work in a real studio will be pretty great!

Lament of the Fallen

Canon Rebel, ISO 400, f 2.0, shutter 1/160, 50mm

This photo was taken about 3 years ago, while doing a photo shoot in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery.   The model wanted a few creepy images for her portfolio, as well as a few posed, more demure photos...I was happy to oblige.

Actually, here's a couple pictures of the model from that day, so you can get an idea of what we wanted to achieve:

We were pretty much finished, and I saw this bright leaf on the edge of an eroding tomb.  It was the perfect contrast, as well as one of the first signs of Autumn I had seen that year.  I actually wrote a little poem to represent it, but for the life of me I can't find it anywhere!  I looked in books and all the hard drives:/  Oh well, I'm sure I'll find it when it doesn't matter...then I'll update this post!

I can tell you it was called "The Lament of a Leaf in October", so you can get the idea of how the poem felt emotionally, anyways.

Solitary Raven

Canon Rebel, ISO 200, f 11, shutter 1/250, 55mm

I love the lines and balance of this photo.  It was taken while viewing the grounds of a feudal castle in Kyoto.  This photo was taken in colour, but because it was very sunny the contrast was so great that it looks black and white.  I did a small amount of post processing, highlighting certain colours like the leaves in the bottom left corner, but that's it.  I'm very happy with the way it turned out and I'm happy to say I displayed and sold this piece at my last art show.  Additional prints are available as note cards on my cafe press site as well.
cafepress.ca/johnstonephotography

Watercolour Spring

Canon Rebel, ISO 200, f 2.0, shutter 1/250, 50mm - Unedited

Another "experiment with flowers and plants in the garden" day this past spring.  Our first spring at the new house, as we moved in February.  The front area had been nicely planted with perennials, this wispy Japanese maple-type plant being one of them.  I really love how it turned out, with the background looking like a painting...just a spatter of colour here and there, with your focus being drawn to the light, airy leaves of this cool looking plant.

I think I'll make this one into a greeting card image soon:)

Konbanwa :)

Canon Rebel - somehow I lost the image data:(  I recall having it on a higher ISO, probably 400, and the shutter open for about 1/60.

This image was taken whilst strolling around a temple complex (Fushimi Inari Taisha) in Kyoto, Japan.  We had taken the a path which included many temples, and after walking around this area we were in a section that ended with a strip of temple restaurants.  Now, when I say "strip", I mean a cool stone-paved road lined with lanterns like the one behind the washing station in the picture.  And when I say restaurants, I mean small, ancient looking buildings with gardens out front, filled with tatami mat rooms and hosted by the humblest of owners.  From a website on Kyoto travel they describe the restaurants this way:

"Along the way, there are multiple smaller shrines with stacks of miniature torii gates that were donated by visitors with smaller budgets. There are also a few restaurants along the way, which offer locally themed dishes such as Inari Sushi and Kitsune Udon ("Fox Udon"), both featuring pieces of aburaage (fried tofu), said to be a favorite food of foxes"  http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e3915.html


p.s I love Inari sushi...always have. Though the experience of what we ate at the restaurant that evening still stays with me and it was 3 years ago!  This calls for another picture:

I can't recall what everything was, but it was super yummy!!!!!  There were different types of tofu, including inari, a pickle selection and vegetables.  In the middle of the table was a burner with a hotpot of tofu and seaweed, which you served yourself using the flat metal spoon, then dipped in the sauce located in the middle of the plate. 

 

I almost wished we had been able to go back to this area during the day, but I really loved all of the lit lanterns and the fact that it was almost deserted, which also created a sense of being lost in time.  I imagined monks practicing their forms in the courtyard, the smell of incense lingering in the air, and villagers coming to cleanse themselves at the station before praying in the temples.

Kyoto.  It was indeed a magical place to visit, and I hope that I can make it back there someday.

Rice Fields, Indonesia

Yes I've been really busy over the last few days and have a house guest for the next week or so.  Hence my lack of posts:(  I really did want this to actually be a photo-a-day project, and life is just getting in my way! 

I'll definitely be trying to get a new post up every day this week, since so far I don't have too many things going on...

Today's photo portrays some of the amazingly symmetrical and fertile rice fields in Bali, Indonesia.  This is one of the most famous views of the sculpted and terraced fields, and it's easy to see why!  I've also featured this photo amongst the few chosen to represent Bali for a tourist website I recently helped update.  You can see all of the other photos at  http://personalbalidriver.com/ , and I can say from my own experience that this driver was great!

Canon Rebel, ISO 400, f 14, shutter 1 sec, 18mm

Eye to Snake Eyes

Canon Rebel, ISO 200, f 6.4, shutter 1/100, 55mm flash and softbox lighting

This picture was part of one of my first professional corporate shoots.  You can see more images from that session on my website and all of the images on the business website of Whimz:  http://whimzonline.com/

I was really excited to be involved with these photos of people (from children to adults) interacting with the animals.  All of the kids were great, and for the most part the animals cooperated as well.  I learned how to set up proper lighting on that shoot, having purchased a set of soft boxes earlier in the year.  The background wasn't the greatest, and I didn't have my own backdrops at that point.  So I had to utilize what little Photoshop skills I possessed at the time (and learned a lot in the process!) to make the images cleaner. 

Overall I was really happy with how they turned out, and so was the business owner...she has made me the official photographer of her advertising and I've done a few other shoots with her and the animals in the last couple years:) 

Anyways, this became the start of a great business relationship, and this specific image is still one of my favourites!  The snake was being held by an employee off-camera, and the little girl was perfect in how she reacted and interacted with the snake.  Love it!

Flowers!

Wow so apparently I'm really negligent on the weekends and fail to update my blog daily.  I'd blame my exciting social life, but...

So today I'll share a few photos, some cool flower pictures that I took a year or so ago.  I love experimenting with different angles when photographing flowers, and trying to capture the textures as well.  Enjoy!

Canon Rebel, ISO 100, f 7.0, shutter 1/250, 46mm

Canon Rebel, ISO 200, f 5.6, shutter 1/200, 55mm

Canon Rebel, ISO 400, f 5.6, shutter 1/60, 55mm

After the Rain

Canon Rebel xs, ISO 400, f 7.0, shutter 1/125, 55mm

May 17, 2011
Backyard, Lily leaves after a rain storm.

It had rained for three days in a row, which is something I'm actually wishing would happen this week (my lawns are suffering!).  I recall at the time, I was doing a lot of reading and internet searches on water drop photography.  I was, and still am fascinated by macro imaging.  So I decided to experiment even though, as I mentioned in my last post, I don't have an actual macro lens so I can't get as close as I'd really like to.

As soon as the rain stopped, I grabbed my camera and headed into the little backyard.  My eyes were on "terminator scan"mode, as I like to call it, as I searched every plant and flower for the perfect arrangement of drops.  I was very pleased with my first attempt at this type of photography, and I think I managed to take a fair amount of good shots!  It's all, you know, practice makes better (if you think you're perfect, you really have a lot to learn...) but my confidence surely went up a few notches.

By the way, if you like this image, it IS available for purchase (along with many others) from my online store:

http://www.cafepress.ca/johnstonephotography


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Alien vs. Maple

 Canon Rebel xs, ISO 200, f 7.1, s 250, 55mm

May 5, 2011
Backyard

I realize I haven't been as professional as I could be, so starting today I'm adding my camera settings as a caption to each photo I display.  I don't have a proper macro lens (yet), but I love taking close-up pictures so a fair amount of my "practice" photo days are spent wandering around either my house or backyard shooting various objects or plants.

This image is from a series I shot of the Japanese Maple tree in our backyard at the time.  We've since moved, and although our backyard is at least 10 times bigger, I do miss that tree sometimes.

It was the beginning of spring, and the leaves were just starting to unfold.  Unfortunately with a regular kit lens, there's only so much detail you can achieve, but I love the way the new leaves glistened in the sun.  The tips of the leaves, how they are furled around each other, also made me imagine an alien mouth with sharp teeth.  I know that a lot of writers and designers achieve inspiration through watching nature in progress, so I'm sure a creepy science fiction story will crawl it's way out of those red jaw-like leaves.

I'll leave you with those thoughts...sweet dreams tonight!

E-roaded

 Sept 4, 2011

Nusa Lembongan

This is another favourite of mine from our time on this little island.  We were going for a little walk along one of the roads, and ended up walking past this road and into one of the local villages.  The weather while we were there was very dry and hot, so our walks didn't last as long as we wanted due to, well...unbearable heat!  We had just turned a corner and suddenly it seemed like half of the road was gone, having been claimed by time and saltwater. 

The next day we rented bikes, rode past this area and a small lorry drove by.  We watched in amazement as it was actually able to negotiate around this section of road.  My time both in Bali and on Lembongan gave me a new appreciation of properly paved roads and a smooth ride.  Obviously these places have different priorities, with boat repairs, seaweed farming and maintaining family homes being more important than fixing up a road.  But it added to the feeling that we were indeed far from home..

Walking along there at that moment, it seemed like we were alone in a desolate place.  There were a couple of boats off in the distance, but otherwise there wasn't a person or animal in sight.  It was so quiet, almost eerie.  I knew it was a moment I would never forget.

Dark side of the...

Dec 21, 2010

The Eclipse

I had just purchased a telephoto lens.  What opportunity could be better than testing it out by photographing the moon!  I'd never attempted such before, but I stayed up until the eclipse happened, which was I believe 1-2am.  It was really cold, being December...though with the way our winters have been going, it wasn't that bad.  Maybe a couple degrees below zero.  Regardless, I couldn't really wear gloves as it affected the way I could work with the camera, so I kept darting back inside to warm up my hands every few minutes.  The eclipse lasts about an hour so it was a lot of back and forth for a half hour until the moon was fully in shadow.

This was the clearest and best exposed shot that I took that night.  It took a bit of experimenting with the settings until I had them correct.  I had looked up setting examples online earlier that day, to make sure I could adjust correctly when I needed to, having very little experience working with the telephoto lens.  I typically find it pretty easy to adjust my settings now:)  A few years of working strictly with manual settings, even in the most common of photographic situations, has definitely increased my confidence.

I love how you can see all of the craters and shadows on the moon in this shot:)  Overall, I'm happy with the results and hope to find some time again soon to practice taking these types of photos.

OOoops

So I kinda missed my deadline for today's photo.  Is having company in the evening and having to clean and cook all day a good excuse?  I made awesome food, if that helps!

Here's a random photo from my collection...tell me what YOU think:

Playtime at Low Tide

Nusa Lembongan

September 2011

Imagine a little island so small you can bike around in practically two hours (if you don't mind the badly paved roads). There's a small boardwalk, with a few casual places to have a drink and watch the sunset, or find a room for the night.  We stayed here for 4 nights, in some rooms just a short walk from the beach (a few dollars less than right on the beach).  An air-conditioned room was $25/night.  Amazing.  Also, it's only about an hour or so (cost effective) boat ride from the main island of Bali.  

Apparently this island only started to get popular as a tourist destination about 10-15 years ago.   This has certainly helped the two local villages, in that they now have more efficient water and electric services.  The main industry of the villages is expanding, which is seaweed farming (I believe they export most of what they produce to Japan).  Therefore the majority of the beaches are like the one you see above, littered with seaweed bits and, well, litter.  What's the phrase?  Flotsam and jetsam.  These little islands (Bali included) don't exactly have a proper recycling program in place, though I know there are groups out there dedicated to cleaning up the beaches.  There are tourist beaches...ones that have been cleaned and are maintained for swimming, but they certainly don't have the same feel or energy.  The time when I took this photo was close to sunset, and I believe it was our first day on the island so we wanted to do a bit of exploring.   For the locals, all the work of the day was completed, and it was time to relax.  Kite-flying is really big on these islands, and you can see a family in the distance with their bat kites in the air.  The little girl was proudly walking along like she was on a special errand, though it could have been simply that she was headed home for the day.  I recall that she smiled at us as she passed by. 

I find that I think about this little peaceful island more often than the rest of Bali, when I remember that trip.  It was so relaxing, we did some amazing snorkeling (and diving for the person with us who was getting his certification), and met some nice people.  Did I mention it was relaxing??  The area on the island where we stayed was the most "popular", as it's where the majority of home-stays and resorts are, called Jungut Batu.  Even so, there weren't very many tourists there, and it was perfect timing for us as we had just spend a busy few days in the popular town of Kuta, in Bali.

When I go back to Bali (and I will be!), another little trip to Nusa Lembongan will definitely be on my list:)

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Close-up Bike parts

Taken in April of 2010, this is one of an experimental series I took one lazy afternoon.  The bikes were hanging out on the deck as we were moving things around in the garage, and I was in "the zone".  You know what I'm talking about.  No matter what your profession or interests, there are moments where you are simply completely involved.  When I look at this picture, I actually almost feel the same way all over again.  Caught in the moment and lost in the image.  I started taking pictures of whatever was within 20 feet of where I was standing, basically setting up each shot in my mind.  The image above is unedited.  It was a good day to practice.  I remember one day not too long ago where I spent an hour taking photos of one dried flower, placing it in different positions and lighting...I kind of get absorbed that way at times.  I prefer "absorbed" rather than "obsessed", although that's like the difference between being fussy and simply liking things done in a particular way.  Not very different.

Plus, as soon as I saw this picture whilst sifting through photos today, I was reminded that I haven't ridden my bike in a long time.  I should get some air into those tires and start riding again!  I'm also reminded that I'm quite the procrastinator, as I've been saying this for a while.  I think that's the biggest challenge for me in doing this blog.  I actually have to write something every day in order to remain honest in my goals.  I'm truly excited about this venture!

So, ummm, tomorrow I'll look for the tire air pump...

Burning on the Beach - A Canada Day tradition?

I decided to look through some older photos today, and I chose this one from a weekend spent at a friend's parents' place in Sarnia.  It was the summer of 2006, and the place we stayed at was very cool as their property had it's own little private beach area.  I didn't realize until just now, when I checked the date of this photo, but it was actually taken on July 1st!  So without even knowing, it turns out I chose the perfect photo for today.  

I was up quite late last night, and most of my day was spent trying to forget about the all of the wine I drank...so that's why I'm posting today's photo just an hour before the day is over.  Oooops!  But it's the long weekend, so I'm sure I'm not the only one who's been in that state today.

So back to that weekend 6 years ago, where we decided it was not only a good idea to have a fire, but we should create an effigy (infused with all of our troubles) and burn it away.  I'm sure there was drinking involved in making this decision, and it was certainly fun!  I was experimenting with my camera settings, using slow exposures to try and create ghost-like images.  Sometimes I get entirely too involved with my camera and taking the right pictures that I forget to actually enjoy the moment as it is happening.  True, the image captures the spontaneous yet dream-like mood that we were all in at the time.  But I'm glad I can still remember the smell of the beach, the water, and the stillness of that night.  We were literally the only people around, and having the private beach section was amazing.  It was a very fun weekend with great people who are still close friends, so seeing this photo truly does make me smile.  Plus, I really love how it turned out! 

The Trio

February 2012

The serenading guitars, the uneven sticker lettering, cartoon images, and a warm breeze wafting in from the beach.  This was our first trip to a "hot" country together, and we were taking advantage of a good deal through being members of a travel investment plan.  We were in the Dominican Republic at a resort called Ocean Manor.  It is near the town of Cabarete, which is apparently known world-wide for it's wind surfing.  I had the idea of learning how to surf the wind whilst there, but relaxing and taking advantage of the all-you-can-drink resort bars strangely became a priority.  That evening, the resort was hosting a cultural night, including a buffet of local food and a variety of entertainment, including this little band.  I was pleasantly surprised that the buffet contained more than one vegetarian dish!  I do eat fish occasionally (more often when I'm on vacation where the fish is fresh, like on an island) so I did have a bit of the locally prepared fish as well.   Overall, it was a better meal than I had anticipated.  


Wherever I am, and whatever the occasion, I've never really been comfortable in the social situation of being serenaded by a band.  Especially when they expect something (like monetary returns) for their time.  I find the whole social dynamic awkward, and usually end up either staring into the distance, or behind the lens of my camera.  In this scenario, I know they weren't asking for money, but I still felt odd.  Especially since we were sitting with another person we had made friends with during our week stay, so it wasn't exactly a "romantic dinner".  Also, we were the first table next to the stage where the band had started playing.  Ummm...ya so I started taking a lot of pictures until they left for another table.  I actually took this one and a few others in B&W before remembering I had left my camera at that setting from earlier, so the fact that it even exists is a fluke, really.   The band consisted of two men and one boy about 13 years old, all with guitars playing traditional songs.  They were actually quite good, but that fact didn't dispel my awkwardness, unfortunately.  Picture the unevenness of those letter stickers bouncing around in your face as you try and finish the last of your dessert.  It was a moment...one that I'll never forget.  I'm sure you all have had those types of socially strange events happen to you.  Now when you think about them, I hope you'll think about this photo as well.

Another Spin

Like every photographer, I have entirely too many pictures: over 8 years worth of special occasions, vacations, simple gatherings, and of course, my many many artistic endeavors. The purpose for starting this blog is to challenge myself. Every day I will pick one photograph out of my vast collection,  giving myself a maximum of 15 minutes to decide on which photo to choose. Then I will put myself back into the mind that created that image. Where was I? What was I thinking? Or doing? This project will not only help me appreciate why I'm slaving away on trying to build a career out of my passion for imagery, but it will hopefully help people remember moments in their lives where they felt truly in tune with themselves, their surroundings, or their life choices.

Another Spin  - Fall 2009

 The bicycle trick. No matter where you are in the world, there is always going to be somebody on a bike, testing their limits. For fun, competition, or for money, flipping up and spinning around. “Look Ma', NO hands!!” becomes their inner mantra. Or all hands, and no feet. That's what I was thinking when sitting at the sidelines after a long walk through Harajuku Park in Tokyo, Japan. This park has a little bit of everything. There are people of every possible artistic and movement style who gather themselves together to practice, evolve and showcase what they are capable of. Walking through, you may see a classical string band playing, actors rehearsing scenes, dancers choreographing their next steps, tricksters playing for the crowds, or fashionistas simply walking round in their finery and absorbing the attention. Some are simply reading, having picnics, or observing the others. Finally there's the tourists, like ourselves, who marvel at truly being in such a different world to the one we are accustomed, and trying our best not to stare or gawk at everyone.

Sitting there, I began watching a couple of college-aged local bike “stunt-riders in the making” fly up and down the wide pedestrian path, rearing up upon their back tires, and then balancing upon the front while spinning the bike around. I really wanted to capture the movement, as well as their skill. I chose this photo from the series, as I think it truly demonstrates the scene and mood I wished to create.