Category Archives: Ontario

Fireworks at Winterlude 2012

Posted on February 3, 2012 by Ron

Fireworks at Winterlude 2012 in Canada’s National Capital. This year I set up my tripod and camera at the back of the crowd that had gathered between the Parliament Buildings and the river.

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Winterlude 2012 – National Capital Commission – Ottawa/Gatineau

Posted on February 3, 2012 by Ron

Winterlude 2012 – National Capital Commission – Ottawa/Gatineau Today marks the first day of The National Capital Commission winter festival, “Winterlude”. Where: Ottawa, Ontario & Gatineau, Quebec (former Hull, Quebec). During the period of festivities there are activities in many … Continue reading →

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A bit of time on the Jack Pine Trail

Posted on January 30, 2012 by Ron

A bit of time on the Jack Pine Trail Today, I decided to walk along the Jack Pine Trail to see if I could find some nuthatches and woodpeckers to photograph.

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Death on the Old Quarry Trail

Posted on January 30, 2012 by Ron

Death on the Old Quarry Trail Usually when I walk along the Old Quarry Trail, it is a time for relaxation and the enjoyment of the wonderful natural surroundings and wildlife around me. Today, sadly, those wonderful moments were marred … Continue reading →

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Graeme’s Most Popular Videos of 2011

Posted on January 14, 2012 by Graeme

All right, so I made a bunch of internet videos last year (above and beyond my film work with Check It Out Films. In addition some of my 2010 videos are starting to creep up to significant number of views… … Continue reading →

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What the eye sees – Illusions

Posted on January 8, 2012 by Ron

What the eye sees – Just illusions, or is is time to upgrade to a new camera body? – the Nikon D4 has been announced. When we look at an image, our minds are filling in the blanks. We connect … Continue reading →

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Wild Turkeys on the Old Quarry Trail

Posted on January 7, 2012 by Ron

Wild Turkeys on the Old Quarry Trail (Location) My father continues his stay in the hospital and I was a bit early for visiting hours so I, once again, took the opportunity to walk a short distance up the Old … Continue reading →

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Ottawa, Ontario – January 1, 2012 – Sears Great Canadian Chill – Stopping Kids Cancer Cold

Posted on January 1, 2012 by Ron

Ottawa, Ontario – January 1, 2012 – The Great Canadian Chill – Stopping Kids Cancer Cold Well folks, Graeme and I, were able to get to Britannia Beach again this year to watch and photograph many, many, many brave souls … Continue reading →

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Polar bear dipping (a.k.a. all sorts of names) – New Year’s Day 2012

Posted on December 31, 2011 by Ron

Polar bear dipping (a.k.a. all sorts of names) Unlike sheep dipping which has something to do with sheep, polar bear dipping has almost nothing to do with polar bears. Each year, in the Northern Hemisphere, a certain number of individuals … Continue reading →

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A Quick Visit to the Guild, Scarborough, Ontario

Posted on December 30, 2011 by Ron

A Quick Visit to the Guild, Scarborough, Ontario We were leaving Toronto at about 4PM and the roads were a mess with a bit of rain, a bit of snow and a bit of freezing rain snarling traffic so I … Continue reading →

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