Denis - "Get To Know"

Here is another "Get To Know" article on former Future Shop computer associate, turned MINACS personnel Denis Caissie.

Denis was brought into the world on January 1st, 1980. He tells me he was the 3rd baby born on that morning. Denis was raised in Irishtown, and graduated high school at Moncton High School in 1999.

This photo was taken at a higher level than the subject, using 1/100 shutter speed, f-stop of 5.0, ISO 200 with no flash. I had him sit on the driveway, and I took the photo from the top of the deck looking down. I hate face to face pics. Very boring.

Here is my Q&A with Denis:

1) What is your favorite song?
I like Brian Wilson by Barenaked Ladies.
2) Would you rather have 4 quarters, 20 nickels, or 10 dimes?
I wouldn't mind having 20 nickels to upset a cashier for fun.
3) Who was the best villan in all the Batman movies?
The Joker- by Jack Nicholson.
4) What are you afraid of?
I'm afraid of loosing a love, or someone dying. I guess I worry too much about people. But I can be shocked to witness something instead of being afraid. I am afraid of loosing something worth of value. I am afraid of failing at something I want to succeed at.
5) Superman or Spider-man?
Spiderman, cause I would love to hang upside down in the rain and kiss Kirsten Dunst.
6) Ever been to Alaska?
No. Isn't that really up north where the Eskimos live? Hah!
7) What cd is in your stereo right this minute?
Bryan Adams (Room Service). Getting pumped for the concert tonight.
8) What did you wanna be when you were growing up?
A singer. I used to sing on the bus at age 6 and people hated me for it.
9) If you could be any cartoon character who would you be?
Homer from the Simpsons because he gets more stupid every year. Doh!
10) Which came first the chicken or the egg?
One day, the chicken was walking down the street, and came across this beautiful female chicken, and then came chicken little. So basically I say the chicken came first out of nowhere, but the egg came at a close second.

I would like to thank Denis for his very insightful answers into the life of Denis Caissie.

Gail's "Pride"

Over the past 2 years, I have been taking animal photos. They are my favorite subjects, and quite honest more easier to work with then people. The photo your looking at was taken in Aylesford, NS on March 25, 2006 at about 3 in the afternoon.

Oaklawn Farm Zoo is not your typical zoo. Not like Magnetic Hill Zoo. In my opinion much better. Not only do they have a wider variety of big cats but the owner, Gail Rogerson, interacts with the lions, tigers and bears (oh my!). By actually going in the cages with the food and putting on a show with these magnificent mammals.

The photo above is of Gail's "pride", Rutledge, Blackjack, and Tawny. They are African lions, and nice/beautiful cats they are. Rutledge was born in May 1991. Blackjack in December 1991, and Tawny in November 1991. Missing from the photo is Esther who will be 13 this month. Also missing is Teeka, and the oldest girl Kiaya who will be 17 this July.

In 1997, Oaklawn Farm Zoo officially received word from Guinness that they housed the heaviest living lion in captivity, Rutledge.In January 1996, his official weight was 807Lbs (366Kg).

I shoot as a freelance photographer for Gail, during winter and summer when ever I get a chance to go to Aylesford, NS. Some of my photos of her black jaguars, and snow leopard are being sold as postcards and posters.

This photo was taken on a sunny Saturday afternoon, with a 90mm lense. I was in the cage kneeling down (by the door). My settings were set at automatic with no flash.

For more animal photos to take a look at or purchase click my business name for my personal site. Nick Gaines Photography, and click on the animals section.