The Baptism

The crowd has gathered for the baptism of the treasured girl.  Daughter, cousin, niece, and future friend to many - all gather at the celebration in her honor.  Observing, I am taken by this image of this wonderful child, surrounded by so much love.  What better place to be for the journey ahead.

Ottawa, Canada  11.2011

ShotSpecs: Canon EOS 50D | focal 42mm | ISO 1600 | shutter 1/125 | f 3.5

She's All That

Enjoying a wonderful celebration at a family baptism, the children were running joyful and free.  Magic show, singing, and a game of tag in their Sunday best.  Caught in the excitement of the game, the kids trip to the ground, giving this little guy a chance to steal a kiss.  Remember those days?

Ottawa, Canada  11.2011

ShotSpecs: Canon EOS 50D | focal 70mm | ISO 1600 | shutter 1/50 | f 2.8

The Commute

As a people watcher, the New York subway provides a rich stage.  It offers a wonderful blending of local and traveller, affluent and on the margins, the joyous and the burdened.  A delicious range of societal extremes that are reshuffled from stop to stop.  What is clear from each ride is that a common thread is shared across the commuters - that in the end, all are just trying to make their way the best they can.

New York, New York, 08.2011

ShotSpecs: Canon EOS 50D | focal 10mm | ISO 400 | shutter 1/25 | f 11

Vegas Glow

Another early Vegas morning, the room once again lit by the neon green glow of the strip. While some (many) find this to be a bit on the side of tacky, I find the glitz and lights entertaining.  Granted, it is over the top, but it is also unapologetic.  Love it or leave it - with no in between.  The clarity of what this town is offering cuts through the subtlety.  Not necessarily a bad thing some days.

Las Vegas, Nevada 10.2011

ShotSpecs: Canon EOS 50D | focal 10mm | ISO 1600 | shutter 1/4 | f 3.5