Monthly Archives: February 2011

Canadian Aviation and Space Museum – Ottawa, Ontario

Posted on February 28, 2011 by Ron

The Canadian Aviation and Space Museum is open to the public (not on Tuesdays) and houses a broad selection of aviation history from the early days of bush pilot exploits to some of the latest in jet propulsion wonders. The … Continue reading →

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Chickadees and more Chickadees

Posted on February 26, 2011 by Ron

My brother flew in from Vancouver with his dog, Gilbert, last night for a visit with my father. After we stopped for a bit of lunch, my father suggested that he was up for a bit of a walk to … Continue reading →

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Feeding those Chickadees and Nuthatches again – Sarsaparilla Trail, Ottawa

Posted on February 24, 2011 by Ron

My cycling partner was in town today so off we went to the Greenbelt Trails in search of Ottawa’s ferocious chickadees that attack the visitors’ hands in search of nourishment. They don’t really attack, but I always tell visitors that! … Continue reading →

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The Great Orion Nebula

Posted on February 22, 2011 by Graeme

The Great Orion Nebula I’m just starting out in astrophotography so this is my official first Nebula photographed in any sort of clarity to accurately identify it. The Great Orion Nebula makes up part of Orion’s Sword (just below and … Continue reading →

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Night Lights of Old Montreal, Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Posted on February 20, 2011 by Ron

A bit chilly on the fingers but fun nonetheless to walk around the darkened streets of Old Montreal looking for interesting night scenes to photograph.

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Montreal, Quebec – The daytime view from Mont Royal

Posted on February 20, 2011 by Ron

After a breakfast/lunch/brunch at Eggspectation in Old Montreal, we hopped in the car, left the cobblestone roadways of Old Montreal behind, and drove to the parking lot atop Mont Royal. The walk from the parking lot to the viewing area … Continue reading →

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Old Montreal, Quebec – Just out wandering on a cold Sunday morning – Part 2

Posted on February 20, 2011 by Ron

Cour d’Appel Du Quebec It was morning. It was cold. The wind made it feel like -20C despite the bright sunshine. Very few people out on the streets. Wandering around the streets of Old Montreal under those conditions is quite … Continue reading →

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Old Montreal, Quebec – Just out wandering on a cold Sunday morning – Part 1

Posted on February 20, 2011 by Ron

It was morning. It was cold. The wind made it feel like -20C despite the bright sunshine. Very few people out on the streets. Wandering around the streets of Old Montreal under those conditions is quite the experience. The quiet … Continue reading →

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Montreal, Quebec

Posted on February 19, 2011 by Ron

My wife and I decided to travel to Montreal, Quebec for a bit of a change. Weather conditions were supposed to be nice but another cold front came through and temperatures dropped abruptly as we were driving along. Gusting winds … Continue reading →

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Taking in a Sens Game – Ottawa Senators vs. Boston Bruins

Posted on February 18, 2011 by Graeme

Taking In a Sens Game – Ottawa Senators vs. Boston Bruins Tonight we took in a hockey game of our local NHL team, the Ottawa Senators. Located in Kanata on the west side of Ottawa is the coliseum-like stadium (which … Continue reading →

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Monthly Archives: February 2011

Canadian Aviation and Space Museum – Ottawa, Ontario

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Chickadees and more Chickadees

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Feeding those Chickadees and Nuthatches again – Sarsaparilla Trail, Ottawa

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The Great Orion Nebula

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Night Lights of Old Montreal, Montreal, Quebec, Canada

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Montreal, Quebec – The daytime view from Mont Royal

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Old Montreal, Quebec – Just out wandering on a cold Sunday morning – Part 2

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Old Montreal, Quebec – Just out wandering on a cold Sunday morning – Part 1

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Montreal, Quebec

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