I love aviation. It’s
a passion. I have a full bookshelf of publications, magazines and books on the
subject, I built scale models that I researched to the smallest details, and I
fly virtually online using my skills on computer software to create 3D
airplanes. I visit airports and museums whenever I have a chance and actually
before I took this course it was really a toss between taking photography or
getting my pilot license. So right from the start these photos are a composite
of two things that I like very much. Both pictures could find themselves in “Scale
aviation Magazine”, the first one as a display finished product and the second
one as a detail showcase for modelers.
Monday, May 6, 2013
Supermarine Spitfire MKIA (Composite-01)
The first picture is
from a 1/32 scale model that I build last year. It’s a Spitfire MK1A from 609 “West
Riding” Squadron, Middle Wallop depicted during the Battle of Britain September
1940. You can build models in various conditions. Usually I tend to showcase them
in museum restored conditions but for this one I decide to weathered it in
battle situation. The model is 30cm long and I photograph it on a table in the
same angle as the intended background. I then needed a grass field with a European
look. (There were no runways during WWII ). Therefore I went right away to the
back of the Concordia University Loyola campus to take a picture of the soccer
pitch that would pass for a vintage airport. Doing the two photos in a short
interval made it that the light stayed the same.
Sopwith Camel (Composite-02)
The second picture is
not from a model. It‘s from a photo essay that I did of an actual authentic Sopwith
Camel, the most successful fighter of the great war. The photos were taken at
the National Aviation Museum in Ottawa. They are part of the research that I do
to built a 1/32 scale model of the airplane. I choose one the close up photo because
WWI airplanes are not really pretty as a whole. They are full of strings and
not really streamline or beautifully aerodynamic but the details are amazing. With
the picture taken from a low angle and by putting a blue sky with clouds in the
background one feels a sense of what it would have take to be one of those
pioneering knights of the sky.
Thursday, May 2, 2013
RMR Antique show and sale in Westmount
RMR Antique show and sale in
Westmount
On Saturday April 6th 2013, about
30 dealers from Quebec and Ontario were on hand for an antique show and sale
held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Royal Montreal Regiment, 4625 Ste. Catherine
St. in Westmount.
Primitive and formal antique furniture,
folk art, pottery, estate jewellery, coins, collectibles and 20th-century
design objects were among items available for sale.
Admission was $6, free for children under
12.
The show was full of atmosphere with an
impressive crowd showing up. The quality and quantity of merchandise was
extraordinary! It was great place to find and discover treasures but patience
and persistence was required. Deals were being made and watching the people go
by with their treasures was a hoot. All the participants were amiable and
willing to share their passion for antiques. A snack bar was operating during
the show.
Participating dealers include:
* Jamie Stalker of Ruth Stalker Antiques in
Westmount, which carries early Canadiana;
* Robert Trudel of Yama-chiche, with pine
furniture, country collectibles and vintage advertising items;
* Brian Davies of Brian Davies Fine Art and
Antiques in Knowlton, who brought to the sale such items as an unusual cane
stand, an 18th-century spice cabinet and 19th-century Canadian prints and oil
paintings by artists including Romeo Vincelette, Harold Beament and Terry
Tomalty;
* Montrealer Mark Zannis, who specializes
in contemporary folk art, featured carved figures by Quebec families Trygg,
Hannah, Bourgault, Bouchard and Bolduc in his booth, along with hooked rugs and
paintings;
* Ken and Karen Simmons of Montreal, who
organize estate sales and do appraisals, had a selection of sterling silver,
china and paintings;
* Michael Kamoff-Nicolsky and Michael Pavel
of Times Past Antiques, with Georgian silver and such Russian items as Fabergé
pieces;
* Robin Pridham and Josée
*Bonneville of Vankleek Hill, who operate
Pridham's Auction House, with art nouveau and art deco items.
RMR Antique show photo story 02
The enjoyment of a find is evident in
Collette Watson reaction. The dealer behind her just notices a potential buyer.
RMR Antique show photo story 07
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