korea-bound

Big Salmon Lake

2011-06-25T10:50:00.001-04:00

Big Salmon Lake, a photo by Phototrain Photography on Flickr.

Here we are on day 6 of our canoe trip. It has been a fantastic learning experience.

Click onthe image to see the other photos at Flickr.

The Sun, The Osprey & The Nest

2011-05-23T12:11:00.001-04:00

The Sun, The Osprey & The Nest, a photo by Phototrain Photography on Flickr.

Life in the great outdoors.

Osprey

2011-05-23T12:03:00.001-04:00

Osprey, a photo by Phototrain Photography on Flickr.

Osprey returning to the nest on Hog Island.

Lower Rideau Lake

2011-05-06T12:24:00.001-04:00

Lower Rideau Lake, a photo by Phototrain Photography on Flickr.

This photo is taken while sitting in the canoe in the marsh/swamp in our backyard.
Click on the image to go to flickr and see more.

Resting Canoe

2011-04-24T10:48:00.001-04:00

Resting Canoe, a photo by Phototrain Photography on Flickr.

Annyong haseyo. Click on the image.

Taking Off

2011-04-19T11:59:00.001-04:00

Taking Off, a photo by Phototrain Photography on Flickr.

This is one of the visitors to our yard on the lake.
Click on the image.

Ahoy Flag

2011-04-10T18:53:00.001-04:00

Ahoy Flag, a photo by Phototrain Photography on Flickr.

A Canadian flag in the distance. Have a nice day.
Click on the image.

Jacqui In Front Of MEC Camper 2 Tent.

2011-04-09T09:59:00.001-04:00

Jacqui In Front Of MEC Camper 2 Tent., a photo by Phototrain Photography on Flickr.

I like your hat, Jacqui! So here is Jacqui at Frontenac, on McNally Bay.
Click on the image.

The View

2011-04-09T08:07:00.001-04:00

The View, a photo by Phototrain Photography on Flickr.

The view from the balcony, click on the image.

Portage at Devil Lake

2011-04-07T04:56:00.001-04:00

Portage at Devil Lake, a photo by Phototrain Photography on Flickr.

Devil Lake. Click on the image.

Looking Towards Devil Lake

2011-04-06T15:44:00.001-04:00

Looking Towards Devil Lake, a photo by Phototrain Photography on Flickr.

This is from our April 2-4 weekend, camping at Frontenac Provincial Park.
Click on the image to go to flickr and see the set.

Ice & Earth

2011-03-31T11:55:00.001-04:00

Ice & Earth, a photo by Phototrain Photography on Flickr.

Taken from the Yacht Club Conservation Area dock ... whew!

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Red Looking Squirrel

2011-03-29T17:30:00.001-04:00

Red Looking Squirrel, a photo by Phototrain Photography on Flickr.

Check it out! Click on the image!

Jacqui At Kingsford Dam

2011-03-25T09:37:00.001-04:00

Jacqui At Kingsford Dam, a photo by Phototrain Photography on Flickr.

Here's Jacqui ... click on the image to see the rest of the set at flickr!

Two Doors

2011-03-17T06:52:00.001-04:00

Two Doors a photo by Phototrain Photography on Flickr.

Check it out, click on the image.Our new tent!

Less Is More

2011-03-07T07:12:00.001-05:00

Less Is More a photo by Phototrain Photography on Flickr.

BBQ Beef with vegetables. Click on the image to see more at flickr.

Snowshoeing

2011-01-23T12:13:00.001-05:00

Snowshoeing
Originally uploaded by Phototrain Photography

Exploring Murphy's Point Proincial Park, on Big Rideau Lake, near Perth, Ontario, Canada.

The Bridge At Rideau Ferry

2010-12-22T08:05:00.001-05:00

The Bridge At Rideau Ferry
Originally uploaded by Phototrain Photography

Here is the Rideau Ferry bridge. This photo is taken from the Lower Rideau Lake, looking towards Big Rideau Lake. The ability to walk on the lake, gives a whole new world of photo opportunities.

Drop Me A Line

2010-06-28T23:05:00.001-04:00

Drop Me A Line
Originally uploaded by Phototrain Photography

Fresh Rain.
Click on the image.

The Narrows Lockhouse

2010-05-26T10:36:00.001-04:00

The Narrows Lockhouse
Originally uploaded by Phototrain Photography

Click.

Good Morning Sunshine

2010-05-18T13:22:00.001-04:00

Good Morning Sunshine
Originally uploaded by Phototrain Photography

A gentle sunrise. Click on the image.

Marsh Frog

2010-05-16T14:13:00.001-04:00

Marsh Frog
Originally uploaded by Phototrain Photography

Lower Rideau Lake. Click on the image.

On The Rocks!

2010-05-08T10:33:00.001-04:00

On The Rocks!
Originally uploaded by Phototrain Photography

One of the highlights of the day was gong to Koreatown & Honest Ed's. The Tolsotbibimbap was delicious!

Click on the image.

Jacqui @ The Beaches In T Dot

2010-05-06T13:29:00.001-04:00

Jacqui @ The Beaches In T Dot
Originally uploaded by Phototrain Photography

Woodbine Ave., on The Beaches, Toronto, Ontario.
Click on the image.

Checkmate!

2010-03-13T09:10:00.001-05:00

Checkmate!
Originally uploaded by Phototrain Photography

Click on the image!

Industry Intelligence Integrity

2010-02-21T23:36:00.001-05:00

Industry Intelligence Integrity
Originally uploaded by Phototrain Photography

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Orange On Black

2010-02-20T21:07:00.003-05:00

Orange On Black
Originally uploaded by Phototrain Photography

Click on the image!

Orange On Black

2010-02-20T21:07:00.001-05:00

Orange On Black
Originally uploaded by Phototrain Photography

Click on the image!

Lemon On Blue

2010-02-20T18:02:00.001-05:00

Lemon On Blue
Originally uploaded by Phototrain Photography

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Todays Lunch 1

2010-02-18T15:32:00.001-05:00

Todays Lunch 1
Originally uploaded by Phototrain Photography

Yum!

Incense-This Morning's Snapshot

2010-02-16T08:41:00.001-05:00

Incense-This Morning's Snapshot
Originally uploaded by Phototrain Photography

Check out www.fototrain.blogspot.com
Click on the image.

The Secret

2010-02-15T17:22:00.001-05:00

The Secret
Originally uploaded by Phototrain Photography

Click on the photo, if you take photos, or would like to.

Red Cross Haiti Fund Receipt

2010-02-13T17:32:00.001-05:00

Red Cross Haiti Fund Receipt
Originally uploaded by Phototrain Photography

They still need help. It's not too late. Click on the image.

Terry

2010-02-13T12:57:00.001-05:00

Terry
Originally uploaded by Phototrain Photography

Click on the image to get the story!

Extra Virgin Olive Oil

2010-02-11T11:57:00.001-05:00

Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Originally uploaded by Phototrain Photography

Please click on the image.

Today's image has an explanation and some photos of how to achieve 'shadowless' or near shadow free images.

The technique is taught at www.planetneil.com/tangents by Neil van Niekerk. NvN is an accomplished professional photographer, and prior to that worked in video and movie production in his native South Africa. Since 2000 he has made New Jersey, USA, his home.

Caesar Forever

2010-02-07T18:51:00.001-05:00

Caesar Forever
Originally uploaded by Phototrain Photography

Click image.

Easy Over

2010-02-05T14:30:00.001-05:00

Easy Over
Originally uploaded by Phototrain Photography

I like mine easy over.

You Don't Have To Wait Till Valentine's Day To Say "I Love You!"

2010-02-05T10:11:00.001-05:00

You Don't Have To Wait Till Valentine's Day To Say "I Love You!"
Originally uploaded by Phototrain Photography

Click on the image.

Mango Gelato with Celery Lemon Juice

2010-02-03T20:31:00.001-05:00

Mango Gelato with Celery Lemon Juice
Originally uploaded by Phototrain Photography

Click on it!

Grilled Chicken Breast & Potabello with Steamed Asparagus

2010-02-03T16:14:00.001-05:00

Grilled Chicken Breast & Potabello with Steamed Asparagus
Originally uploaded by Phototrain Photography

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Lighten Up, Phototrain!

2010-01-31T11:52:00.001-05:00

Lighten Up, Phototrain!
Originally uploaded by Phototrain Photography

Click on the image to find out why I'm wearing shaving cream.

Set-Up For Colour Splash

2010-01-31T09:54:00.001-05:00

Set-Up For Colour Splash
Originally uploaded by Phototrain Photography

Here's the set-up for Colour Splash.

Put on your glasses before you click on the image. I go on and on and on in this one! Lol!

Go ahead! Be brave-click on the image! Lol!
:-)

Point Of View

2010-01-30T20:13:00.001-05:00

Point Of View
Originally uploaded by Phototrain Photography

Click on it!

Colour Splash

2010-01-30T17:31:00.001-05:00

Colour Splash
Originally uploaded by Phototrain Photography

Playing with colour.
Click on the image to see the details and check out the set-up shot

Sharp Colours

2010-01-30T10:47:00.001-05:00

Sharp Colours
Originally uploaded by Phototrain Photography

The colours that were chosen from the 80 or so shots that were taken, in pursuit of the classic coloured pencils image.

Click on the image to see the details.

Orange On Orange

2010-01-30T02:18:00.001-05:00

Orange On Orange
Originally uploaded by Phototrain Photography

SOOC. Click on the image.

The Glass Is More Than Half-Full

2010-01-29T01:26:00.001-05:00

The Glass Is More Than Half-Full
Originally uploaded by Phototrain Photography

This was delicious!
Click on the image for the details.

Purple Glass #2

2010-01-28T23:32:00.001-05:00

Purple Glass #2
Originally uploaded by Phototrain Photography

SOOC, slight crop. Click on the image to go you know where!

Rouge Rose

2010-01-23T23:51:00.001-05:00

Rouge Rose
Originally uploaded by Phototrain Photography

Playing with colours. Click on the image to see more.

Inside, Outside #1

2010-01-21T15:16:00.001-05:00

Inside, Outside #1
Originally uploaded by Phototrain Photography

Another little experiment. Click on the image to get the details.

The Chinese Vase

2010-01-18T21:04:00.001-05:00

The Chinese Vase
Originally uploaded by Phototrain Photography

Click on the image to see the details and the set-up shot.

Lampshade Light

2010-01-01T23:13:00.001-05:00

Lampshade Light
Originally uploaded by Phototrain Photography

Click on the image.
Or you can check out the post here:

http://fototrain.blogspot.com/

Welcome to 2010, have a great year!

Dusty Red Daisy

2009-12-31T13:33:00.001-05:00

Dusty Red Daisy
Originally uploaded by Phototrain Photography

Looove Gerbera's ... click on the image!

Happy New Year!

The Bolt Buddies Band

2009-12-27T12:21:00.001-05:00

The Bolt Buddies Band
Originally uploaded by Phototrain Photography

You can check out these shiny musicians, by clicking on the image.

Christmas Bokeh-Merry Christmas

2009-12-25T12:33:00.001-05:00

Christmas Bokeh-Merry Christmas
Originally uploaded by Phototrain Photography

Merry Christmas, Happy New Year!

Godin Exit22s-2009

2009-12-24T17:37:00.001-05:00

Godin Exit22s-2009
Originally uploaded by Phototrain Photography

Click on the imageto see the post at Flickr.

Secret Heart by Ron Sexsmith

2009-12-24T17:33:00.002-05:00

Secret Heart by Ron Sexsmith
Originally uploaded by Phototrain Photography

Click on the image to see the post at Flickr!

This Evenings Result; A DIY Self Portrait

2009-12-22T16:46:00.001-05:00

This Evenings Result; A DIY Self Portrait
Originally uploaded by Phototrain Photography

Click on the image to find out the details behind this image.

Merry Christmas 2009

2009-12-19T23:28:00.001-05:00

Merry Christmas 2009
Originally uploaded by Phototrain Photography

Have a Merry Christmas & A Happy New Year!
Click on the image to go to the Flickr page.

Night Time Phototrain

2009-12-18T11:45:00.001-05:00

Night Time Phototrain
Originally uploaded by Phototrain Photography

Doing photography stuff. Late at night ... taking self-shots ... playing with speedlights.
Click on the image to be cyber-warped to Phototrains Flickr place.

Nature's Art

2009-12-14T13:51:00.001-05:00

Nature's Art
Originally uploaded by Phototrain Photography

The Nikkor 28-105mm f/3.5-4.5D is an excellent value. Click on the image to see more info.

Salmon & Ramyun

2009-12-14T10:00:00.001-05:00

Salmon & Ramyun
Originally uploaded by Phototrain Photography

I've never been to Korea ... yet. Love ramyun, love kimchi.

Sophie Millman - Brushing The Breeze Away

2009-12-14T09:49:00.001-05:00

Sophie Millman - Brushing The Breeze Away
Originally uploaded by Phototrain Photography

Click on the image.

Flying Bee

2009-12-13T21:34:00.001-05:00

Flying Bee
Originally uploaded by Phototrain Photography

Buzzing Bee. Click on the image.

Colours Of The Yard

2009-12-13T19:55:00.001-05:00

Colours Of The Yard
Originally uploaded by Phototrain Photography

Just a memory now, albeit, a warm one.
Click on the image, hopefully, you'll enjoy where you end up.

Sunfest Parrot

2009-12-13T18:12:00.001-05:00

Sunfest Parrot
Originally uploaded by Phototrain Photography

Love the colours. This is from Sunfest in London, Ontario.
Click on the image to go to the original image at flickr.

#28 Night Crawl

2009-12-11T14:00:00.001-05:00

#28 Night Crawl
Originally uploaded by Phototrain Photography

Cars looking for a parking spot near Victoria Park. The lights are on for Christmas.

Click on the photo to see more.

Peaceful Close-up

2009-12-08T12:48:00.001-05:00

Peaceful Close-up
Originally uploaded by Phototrain Photography

Buddha being Buddha.

#27 Night Crawl

2009-12-07T17:12:00.001-05:00

#27 Night Crawl
Originally uploaded by Phototrain Photography

Try the perogies ... they do 'em up right.

Praying For Goodness

2009-12-04T20:13:00.001-05:00

Praying For Goodness
Originally uploaded by Phototrain Photography

Wow! Check it out by clicking on the image.

Manakin says he has a heart! He says he wants to learn about goodness.

:-)

The Mantle Band

2009-12-03T17:06:00.001-05:00

The Mantle Band
Originally uploaded by Phototrain Photography

Check out the band by clickng on the image, kum sa ham ni da.

Balloon Landing In Our Hood

2009-11-29T10:43:00.001-05:00

Balloon Landing In Our Hood
Originally uploaded by Phototrain Photography

This was a nice, if frantic, surprise. Click on the image to see the post at Flickr.

Go Ahead-Butt Right In!

2009-11-27T15:42:00.001-05:00

Go Ahead-Butt Right In!
Originally uploaded by Phototrain Photography

The photo taking a photo! Click on the image to see the post.

#26 Night Crawl

2009-11-27T11:03:00.001-05:00

#26 Night Crawl
Originally uploaded by Phototrain Photography

I know this isn't in Korea, but if you like check it out, anyway! To do so, click on the image.

2007 Hyundai Santa Fe

2009-05-02T10:18:00.007-04:00

I'm just doing my part to help the South Korean and American economies.

Built in April '07 at Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama, LLC, Montgomery, Alabama, USA.

This vehicle was lady driven with less than 16,000 kms. One mile equals 1.7 kms, so I estimate the mileage at approx. 10,000 when I purchased it.

Moonroof, cream leather interior, Bridgestone Dueller H/T's and a great CD/mp3/FM/AM stereo with 6 speakers. Traction control and Electronic Stabilization Control.

Designed by the person who designed the Buick Lucerne.

Mike is enjoying his daily 3 hour commute!

Click on the image to see the large version.

Check out www.flickr.com/photos/mike_55/ if you like.

Buddha In Between

2009-01-28T13:45:00.002-05:00

Sunset @ Gibbons Park

2008-12-28T19:55:00.001-05:00

London, Ontario.

Covent Garden Market

2008-11-28T18:39:00.003-05:00

London, Ontario.
There is a Korean fishseller here at the market. They also sell deep-fried battered jumbo shrimp and seafood spring rolls.

Sara Looking

2008-11-28T14:30:00.001-05:00

Waiting for the bus. London, Ontario.

Hello Again!

2008-10-29T07:56:00.003-04:00

I am so pleased that this blog somehow, mysteriously, started accepting new posts again.

So to whomever visits here, welcome.

Korea-bound, hmmm ... well not currently. That would be left field man, very cool! I can't see myself in Asia for a few years at least. Of course if I retire at 60 in less than seven years, (YIKES!), a trip to Asia would be just the way to celebrate the new status.

Life is so comfortable here.

I've finished my third song, the lyrics for the fourth one are already finished, all I need now is some music. On another bright note, Dr. David Suzuki is going to be speaking at Alumni Hall on November 17 and I`m going!

Well it's time for me to move along.

Ciao for now.

First Flowers

2007-02-19T11:37:00.000-05:00

Gerbera Beauty

2006-11-24T08:37:00.000-05:00

Up Close!

2006-11-02T19:25:00.000-05:00

Train Arriving

2006-10-23T20:14:00.000-04:00

At Scarborough Town Centre, Toronto.

Nikon F65 Film SLR

2006-10-15T08:33:00.000-04:00

My daughter joined the university photography club. This year they are studying B&W photography and processing.

Finally A Post

2006-09-18T14:45:00.000-04:00

I still need to get the computer up and running, but at least now there is light at the end of the tunnel.

Ciao for now. Soon!

Sun Slowly Rising

2006-07-22T18:19:00.000-04:00

White Flowers With Raindrops

2006-07-13T19:10:00.000-04:00

Click on the image to see the large size.

Texture

2006-07-10T13:58:00.000-04:00

Texture, originally uploaded by Phototrain.

See this one and many others at www.flickr.com/mike_55/

White On Dark

2006-07-09T20:35:00.000-04:00

Lunchtime Down At The River

2006-07-04T12:41:00.000-04:00

London, Ontario. Click on the image to see the larger version.

Great Blue Heron - Third Encounter

2006-07-02T16:06:00.000-04:00

London, Ontario. Click on the image to see the larger version.

Who's Shooting Whom?

2006-07-02T08:47:00.000-04:00

Another one for the "Who's Shooting Who?" set!

Thank You, Shawn Matthews

2006-06-29T23:44:00.000-04:00

Thank you for the good you did in your short time with us. You are missed by many.

Shawn Matthews, of Korea Life Blog, passed away in Beijing, China on May 23, 2006. Rest In Peace.

England Won!!!

2006-06-27T12:45:00.000-04:00

London, Ontario.

Smile

2006-06-23T19:42:00.000-04:00

Toronto, Ontario.

In The Evening

2006-06-19T18:41:00.000-04:00

Downtown Detroit

Flower

2006-06-19T15:19:00.000-04:00

Sara

2006-06-15T12:16:00.000-04:00

Sara, originally uploaded by Phototrain.

Downtown London, Ontario.

Gleaming Lotus

2006-06-13T16:46:00.000-04:00

Click on the image for the larger version.