Monthly Archives: February 2006

Capital Region Music Festival 2006 – Volunteers

Posted on February 26, 2006 by Ron

Capital Region Musical Festival 2006 Every good music festival requires lots of volunteer support working in the background. The 2006 edition of the Capital Region Music Festival was no different. Because of their black outfits, I nicknamed the volunteers “The … Continue reading →

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A drive through the countryside

Posted on February 26, 2006 by Ron

A drive through the countryside It was cold but the sun was shining so I took a bit  of a break and drove through the countryside looking for something a bit different to photograph. At one point a bridge over … Continue reading →

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Manitoba Legislative Building, Winnipeg, Manitoba

Posted on February 12, 2006 by Ron

Manitoba Legislative Building, Winnipeg, Manitoba The Manitoba Legislative Building, by Western Canadian timelines, would be considered one of the older buildings on the Canadian Prairies. Designed by architect Frank Worthington Simon, the building is constructed of Tyndall Stone, a dolomitic … Continue reading →

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Skating on the Rideau Canal – 2006

Posted on February 11, 2006 by Ron

Skating on the Rideau Canal – 2006 Although ice skates are the most common form of transportation on the frozen stretches of the Rideau Canal and Dow’s Lake, they are certainly not the only method. All of that exercise might … Continue reading →

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Winterlude 2006 – Ice Sculptures

Posted on February 6, 2006 by Ron

Winterlude 2006 – Ice Sculptures One aspect of the Winterlude festival in Ottawa, Ontario (Canada’s Capital city) that I enjoy seeing is the talented work of the amateur and professional ice sculptors. Amazing what they can do with blocks of … Continue reading →

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My reef in 2006

Posted on February 6, 2006 by Ron

In 2006, my main reefs consisted of two 40 gallon aquariums, each 4 feet long. Since these corals were photographed, both reefs suffered badly during a temporary power failure and most of the corals were lost. Leather sp. Xenia sp. … Continue reading →

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