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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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Royal Ontario Museum (ROM), Toronto, Ontario

Posted on December 29, 2011 by Ron

Royal Ontario Museum (ROM), Toronto, Ontario Our primary reason for visiting the Royal Ontario Museum on this occasion was to view the Mayan exhibit since we had visited the site of two of the Mayan ruins (Chichen-Itza and Coba) during … Continue reading →

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2011 Ottawa-Gatineau Christmas Bird Survey, Gatineau, Quebec

Posted on December 18, 2011 by Ron

2011 Ottawa-Gatineau Christmas Bird Count, Gatineau, Quebec The sun is now up and I am out on a Christmas Bird Count with my birder friends, Ralph and Gerhard.

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Saturday night РGatineau, Quebec Balloon Festival/Festival de Montgolfi̬res de Gatineau 2011

Posted on September 4, 2011 by Ron

When I left home Saturday, it looked like it might be a perfect night for a balloon launch at the Gatineau Balloon Festival (See my previous post for more Festival details) but, as it turned out, I guess that the … Continue reading →

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Gatineau, Quebec Balloon Festival/Festival de Montgolfières de Gatineau 2011

Posted on September 2, 2011 by Ron

(UPDATE: Saturday, September 3, 2011 blog entry – Balloons didn’t launch in the evening but it looked promising for awhile. Photographed other things instead.) September 2, 2011:It’s that time of year again and the Festival de Montgolfières de Gatineau starts … Continue reading →

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International Fireworks Competition at Lac Leamy

Posted on August 14, 2011 by Ron

Since returning from Italy three weeks ago,  I have had my camera out of its bag only twice. When I saw Wagboy’s fireworks photos in  a Flickr posting, I decided my shutter finger needed some exercise and off I went … Continue reading →

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Lac Leamy Casino Fireworks Competition – Aug 2006

Posted on August 5, 2006 by Ron

Each year an international fireworks competition is sponsored by the Casino De Hull at Lac Leamy in Gatineau, Quebec. The competing teams from different countries choreograph their displays to music and the resultant sound and light shows are usually fantastic. … Continue reading →

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Lac Leamy, Gatineau, Quebec

Posted on August 5, 2006 by Ron

Each summer, throngs of people gather on the shores of Lac Leamy waiting for the sun to set and another evening of fireworks and music to begin as part of the annual International Fireworks Competition. Getting there early is a … Continue reading →

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