Growing Like A Weed

9lbs of hair and lungs.

Almost seems serene here this morning doesn't it?

Benson Cameron Lester

Welcome to the world bright eyed and brilliant Benson Cameron Lester!

I can't wait to learn about this world through his eyes.

Mt. St. Piran

Finally logging some miles in the Mtns after a short hiatus. A bit of an ethereal day with sunrise sneaking up on me as I headed past Vermillion Lakes. After discovering the road to Iceline trailhead and then to Moraine Lake were closed for the season, crisis was averted as Mt. St. Piran lived up to it's reputation as an easy but rewarding summit.

Stacy & Luis

Still recovering from Stacey & Luis Hidalgo's wonderful wedding. Stacey and Luis are grains of salt from the earth. Shooting their wedding was easy, as they made me (as I'm sure they do many) feel like a member of their giant family.

The ceremony and reception were both held at Springbank Links Golf Course, which allowed us to explore the country side nearby without feeling too rushed. Thanks for the great day Stacey & Luis!

Cabo Wabo

I heart Mexico. Well, at least the resort destinations. Well, at least the Mayan, Huatulco, Cabo and maybe Puerto Escondido. Well at least the areas between the edge of the hotels and shoulder deep into the Ocean. Everything else in Mexico doesn’t really matter does it? Well, maybe just the Pacifico Brewery. Is there anything else in Mexico? Well, who cares.

Seriously though, it grinds my gears when people tee off on Mexico from their fancy Ikea chairs in Canada. Oh, it's sooo dangerous, and I’m sooo safe in Canada. Have you been to Edmonton? Look at the stats, you're more likely to get murdered at home in Victoria (or pretty much any Canadian city for that matter) than as a tourist in Mexico! It really stuns me how easily people are tranquilized by fear mongering in the media. If you're looking for trouble, you're gonna find it. Mexico or Montreal. Cabo or Calgary. Skepticism and intelligent evaluation of information seem difficult tasks for too many people. Scary.

This day begins at the Barcelo Los Cabos pool to capture the reflected skylight before meandering down the beach for sunrise. I need a 3 stop reverse ND filter in my kit to bring back the blown out highlights on the left horizon. On a related note, I LOVE Singh Ray filters. P.S. great stocking stuffers for the photo nut on your list!
A pelican skims a wave in search of some breakfast that may come a bit too close the the surface.
The sunrise illuminates the surf that breaks VERY close to shore on this peninsula.
The only other early birds on this a.m. The paparazzi turns to capture their silhouettes as they head towards the fire.
Back at the pool for the afternoon. This shot might be a bit blurry as it was hard to hold my 5D and my pina colada at the same time.
Jigga what? Is this Maui? Some Hibiscus on steroids flourish on the well maintained grounds of the Barcelo Los Cabos

 And, departing, leave behind us footprints on the sands of time