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September 1, 2011
Rejuvenating my tumblr account for now, although this one photo per post thing sort of sucks. Check it out at, markAcadiz.tumblr.com
Photo blog post’s will be on there temporarily.
August 26, 2011
I’ve followed Jack Layton since he first entered the federal scene, and this year he finally swayed me to vote for his party. Maybe it was because I was overcome by the huge turnaround in Quebec, or possibly because Gilles Duceppe was the apparent front runner in my riding, either way there was a humble aura that hung over his embattled state for change and hope.
He was on the verge embarking on a greater road, unfortunately, as we all know that opportunity which has eluded him for many years was lost…
Below are a set of photographs of an ongoing tribute to “Le Bon Jack“, at Toronto’s City Hall.
August 24, 2011
For 2+ hours Toronto was showered with lightning. I managed to shoot a few frames in the rain, with film-maker Anton and studio manager Tals!
August 03, 2011
In Rome Italy, taken a couple weeks ago near St. Peter’s Square.
July 15, 2011
Dreams Resort staff Adriana and Concepcion pose for a portrait in Puerto Vallarta Mexico on May 26, 2011.
June 22, 2011
On the twelfth floor at Dreams Resort in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.
June 20, 2011
Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
More portraits of the staff from the Dreams Resort.
May 1, 2011
Why Quebec is the only place…
I have always had an admiration for street photography. The act of documenting moments on a particular day I find appealing and quite challenging. It may also pose problems for photographers here in Québec. Believe it or not, Québec is the only place in North America where you are required to get permission from the subjects you photograph in public spaces, and even more so if you plan to make the images public. It all goes back to the infamous photo taken in 1988 by photographer Gilbert Duclos of a young woman sitting outside in downtown Montréal.
The documentary below called “La Rue Zone Interdite” discusses the issues of the law and how it affects photographers. Interviews with the great Willy Ronis, Marc Riboud, and others are featured. There is a touching moment at the end with Willy Ronis who lived nearly to be a 100 years old, God rest his soul.
Tulum Ruins in Quintana Roo, Mexico
Tourists observing several principal Mayan structures.
Tourists admiring the historical surroundings.
The beach site just below the cliff was considered to be an important point of trade around the peninsula.
The often crowded Tulum ruins beach site.
A view overlooking the north-eastern point of the cliff.
Apr 22, 2011
Project “Mixed”
I’ve started a new personal project looking into the increase of mixed couples in Canada. I’m currently in search off couples who would like to spend some time over coffee and talk about their experiences and difficulties in being in a mixed relationship. And maybe afterwards, allow me to take their portrait and share a part of their story.
If you are interested in participating or know of a couple who might, please leave me a comment or contact me at photoinfo@markacadiz.com. Below you’ll catch a glimpse of what I’m trying to do.
Cheers,
Iris and Darrell in Montreal QC, Canada 2011 www.markAcadiz.com
View from my apartment window a few minutes ago.
April 04, 2011
Look what came in today. Lowepro’s pro runner 350AW and 5 rolls of Kodak Portra 400VC.
March 29, 2011
“To chart a course, one must have a direction. In reality, the eye is no better than the philosophy behind it. The photographer creates, evolves a better, more selective, more acute seeing eye by looking ever more sharply at what is going on in the world. Like every other means of expression, photography, if it is to be utterly honest and direct, should be related to the life of the times – the pulse of today. The photograph may be presented as finely and artistically as you will; but to merit serious consideration, must be directly connected with the world we live in.”
Berenice Abbott, Photography At The Crossroads, 1951
March 27, 2011
Looking to add a vintage medium format camera, any recommendations? Was thinking old Russian/Ukrainian models..
