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Remic Rapids – Drummers and Fire Dancers

Remic Rapids, Ottawa After spending the day photographing Fall colours at Luskville Falls in Quebec and driving around in my mother’s new Volvo C70 convertible with the roof down in beautiful Fall weather, I joined a few friends at Remic … Continue reading

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Some Random Fall Images – Ottawa, Ontario

After dropping by the Carleton University Butterfly Show, I had a few chores to complete, like moving a sofa for my son, and then I was able to spend a bit of time just wandering around looking for a few … Continue reading

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Just two days left – Carleton University Butterfly Exhibit.

I was in the area of Carleton University Saturday at noon so dropped by the greenhouses to see how things were going. The weather was great. Kids were enjoying playing in the open, grassy area beside the path and Jim … Continue reading

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Day 2 – Carleton University’s Annual Butterfly Show, October 1-10, 2011

Day 2 – Carleton University’s Annual Butterfly Show, October 1-10, 2011 I dropped by Carleton University’s Nesbitt Building greenhouses late on Sunday afternoon. This blog relates to what I saw and photographed on Sunday.  For more info about the show, … Continue reading

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Day 1 – Carleton University’s Annual Butterfly Show, October 1-10, 2011

Day 1 – Carleton University’s Annual Butterfly Show, October 1-10, 2011 Today’s post provides a visual glimpse at some of the things that I saw and photographed on the first day of Carleton University’s 12th Annual Butterfly Show. For more … Continue reading

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Carleton University’s Annual Butterfly Show, October 1-10, 2011

Carleton University’s Annual Butterfly Show, October 1-10, 2011 Well, it is that time of year again. Carleton University’s Biology Department opens their greenhouse doors to the public this weekend for the popular annual live Butterfly Show. The butterflies fly free … Continue reading

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Trying out the repaired 80-200 f2.8

I haven’t been out on the woodland trails much this summer (soccer injuries, international travel, other family commitments, etc), so when I received my 80-200mm f2.8 back from Nikon’s repair depot, that was all that I needed as a reason … Continue reading

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International Fireworks Competition at Lac Leamy

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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Invitational International Chicken-Rib Cook Off – Sparks Street Mall, Ottawa, Ontario

Last night, in the House of Commons, the politicians were debating the future of Canada’s postal service – see previous post. (UPDATE: FRIDAY, JUNE 24, 2011 – 8AM – Debate has gone on all night and is still going on! … Continue reading

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The Telus Walk to Cure Diabetes, Ottawa, Ontario

The Telus Walk to Cure Diabetes, Ottawa, Ontario This morning, I’m watching all of the participants getting registered and ready to start walking in the Telus Walk in support of research and treatment of Juvenile Diabetes. Graeme and friends are … Continue reading

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