"Three Amigos" and others.

[Aeros]

From right to left, our captain, photo guide, first mate.

ML-31 by Aeros4, on Flickr

If I remember his name right, this is Brian a former bush pilot who shared the same passion as me for the C-185 as we affectionately call the buck 85. I was very impressed by him as he is the architect of the redesign and build of the "Maple Leaf" the more than century old schooner we sailed on. He now works tirelessly, lobbying for the preservation of the Great Bear Rainforest" I just noticed how orange the skin tone is here, have to fix that.

ML-34 by Aeros4, on Flickr

ML-26 by Aeros4, on Flickr

ML-11 by Aeros4, on Flickr

ML-28 by Aeros4, on Flickr

[John 2]

Nice set of portraits Richard, the second one in particular. Nice in situ captures.

[IzzieK]

All nicely done portraits, Richard. I particularly like #3's relaxed attitude and #1 for the smiles and almost similar sunglasses.

[chauncey]

My hat's off to you in preserving a wooden boat...to rarely done nowadays.

[Aeros]

Nice set of portraits Richard, the second one in particular. Nice in situ captures.

This is my favourite and strange that I got more from a camera and lens I was still learning, I had just bought the system for this trip and is my wildlife kit as apposed to my 645 being my portrait and landscape kit. I see from your info you are from NW UK, anywhere near Liverpool? My sister was at the Tall ships event some years ago. As the fleet set sail to depart, A single voice started singing.. "It's not the leaving of Liverpool that greaves me..." and then the entire crowd joined in. I was not there but my minds image of that puts a lump in my throat. Nice to meet you here John and thanks for your comments.

[Aeros]

All nicely done portraits, Richard. I particularly like #3's relaxed attitude and #1 for the smiles and almost similar sunglasses.

Hi Izzie, #3 was very happy with this shot and he faved it and put it on his own FB page. I notice how entranced he was in his space and jut snapped the shot. The term "in situ" was used by John in his post here, its exactly what they are and my preferred space for portraits. The three amigos...the smiley one is the captain and a wonderful person, I only just now become conscious of the similar sunglasses, I just couldn't put my finger on it, thanks for helping out.

[Aeros]

My hat's off to you in preserving a wooden boat...to rarely done nowadays.

William, your kudos belong to Brian, the subject of this portrait. For the entire trip My eyes discovered more and more loving details that had been crafted into this beautiful classic schooner. I have the highest respect and admiration for Brian due to his passion for the renovation and his skill in doing it. I remember the first time I saw the boat and noticed she was wood planked, then I got some history on her.

She was built in Vancouver BC in 1904 as a pleasure cruiser by a lumber baron, her stations (ribs) are much closer spaced than is with standard ship building of the day, making her hull exceptionally strong. She was purchased by a fishing company that removed her masts and put her into service as a motor vessel fishing for Halibut in the Bearing Sea.

She was purchased (rescued) by her present owners who refitted her back to her former glory and who now run the most wonderful tours of the Pacific NW coast up to Alaska. The people who run this business come across more like family and friends than as vendors of a service. It was a trip of a lifetime, indelibly impressed into my memory. Thanks for looking William, I especially appreciate your comments re: wooden boats.