The long anticipated #604Photowalk number 8 was finally upon us and everyone seemed pretty enthusiastic to get to some fun and friendly photography that day. The weather was cooperating for the most part (at least it didn’t rain!) and I think we all enjoyed being outdoors. So without further adieu, here are some of the sights we saw in and around UBC.
This is what happens when I let a little bit of organizational power go to my head. Dance my minions. DANCE!
Not only is Irv Lau (@irvlau) our administrator in charge of logistics, equipment and general stuff porter and tour guide, he has also become our unofficial model. Very GQ.
One of our goals that day was to catch the cherry blossoms before they disappeared for another year.
I’m glad we did see the the blossoms as they make for some pretty photos. Even though the above photo is anything but in focus, I like the effect the blur gives the shot. It’s almost as if Thomas Tang (@tmasoo) and Irv are casually stepping into another ethereal world.
It was at this point in the day where I decided to become a bit more interactive with the people in my viewfinder. I had heard before that anyone can press the trigger on a camera, but that it takes a certain level of social poking and prodding to uncover a really great “moment” or particularly interesting demeanor from the person you are taking the photo of. Here is Vince Chow (@vincechow)
This photo of Tianna Kwong (@tiannank) is only slightly (and hilariously) marred by the Thomas photobomb. I would have spliced Thomas out, but I think this is a better representation of that memory.
The stylish shoe models of our group.
Yet another photobomb care of Thomas, this time on Cicy Chan (@CicyChan).
Cicy sans the sunglasses.
The usually quite reserved Sukhraj Bhattal (@sukhrajb).
Who can be quite animated given the right circumstances.
Thomas Tang, who was oddly without a camera this time around, should be congratulated for finishing his engineering degree (and for making it back to his car without passing out from food fatigue).
With the camera turned on him this time, the photographic force of nature Nhi Le (@noyophoto) looking svelte and just as comfortable on this side of the lens.
One more photo of Vince sporting his blood donation band-aid.
And in a rare moment of weakness I was thrown in front of the camera myself. Thanks go to Nhi Le for this photo credit.
The ever popular Irv, almost definitely coordinating the world from his phone.
Someone spotted this Banksy-esque stencil of Chomsky in the UBC rose gardens.
A lamp post riddled with stickers from the UBC Museum of Art.
A coyote made an appearance near the tail end of our walk and hardly seemed phased by the presence of so many humans.
Posed and contrived, I couldn’t help but force my will upon the remainder of our group one more time for the above photo. My only hope is that my abuse of power does not end up causing a violent uprising against me. I would like to express my appreciation and thanks to those who made it out to this last #604Photowalk. It was a fun experience and I look forward to seeing you all again soon!
Haha, love the one of me and Thomas! Great summary of our day.
Thank you for the comment and the suggestion about adding share buttons!
Some real good story telling shots from the Photowalk, big boss! And portraits too!! (Gotta love em brick walls)
And thank you for the congratulations and yes, I survived from food fatigue, I’ll bring my camera next time!
Thanks Thomas! If you want bigger, higher res photos then let me know. I’ll send them privately.