Summer is here

Well summer is here! That means World Cup, sports, BBQs, and summer blockbuster movies! :) It also means a lot of great strolls around the city, and some beautiful days to go shoot!

I haven't been out and about too much this month, but I did manage to go for a stroll along Toronto's harbourfront at sunset last week. It was a little cloudy, but that makes for great sunsets because of the way the light hits the clouds. A clear blue sky usually produces a more boring skyline, but still beautiful. It also rained for a short while, and I was lucky enough to catch a rainbow over the lake!

Here are a couple of shots I managed to take that day (click for bigger version):


Rainbow Over Ship (c) 2006 Sasi Shanmugarajah



Sailboats (c) 2006 Sasi Shanmugarajah

I've been looking into getting some studio lights. I've heard good things about Alien Bees. Supposedly excellent bang for the buck.

I've also heard about a great little tripod maker out of Taiwan called Feisol. They make carbon fiber tripods which are half the price of Gitzos - one of the best tripod makers out there. From the reviews I've read, they're pro-quality and are becoming more popular in North America. A friend of mine ordered one, so I'll be able to get a 2nd hand account of how it handles.