Tag Archives: Ottawa

Another Snow-free Fall day – Kanata/Nepean, Ontario

Posted on December 4, 2010 by Ron

Another Snow-free Fall day – Kanata/Nepean, Ontario It was a nice day (-3C) to be outside in the fresh air as long as you found a bit of shelter from the wind. Unlike other parts of North America, the area … Continue reading →

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Kanata (Ottawa), Ontario – A bit of Freezing Rain

Posted on November 26, 2010 by Ron

Kanata (Ottawa), Ontario – A bit of Freezing Rain Ottawa residents awakened this morning to an ice-covered wonderland unless, of course, your car was parked outside and you wanted to get to work, in which case, it wasn’t such a … Continue reading →

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African Safari – October 23rd- Ottawa to Montreal

Posted on October 23, 2010 by Ron

African Safari – Ottawa to Montreal – October 23rd, 2010 We had planned on having a family member drive us to Montreal to catch our flight but when we learned that Swiss Air, KLM, and Air France run shuttle buses … Continue reading →

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Ottawa Flickr Outing

Posted on October 22, 2010 by Ron

A nice group of about 25 Ottawa Flickr photographers got together at a local restaurant tonight to discuss just about anything but mostly just about anything camera related. My preparation for our upcoming trip took a turn for the better … Continue reading →

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Hog’s Back Falls, Rideau River, Ottawa, Ontario

Posted on October 10, 2010 by Ron

Hog’s Back Falls, Rideau River, Ottawa, Ontario Still lots of water flowing over Hog’s Back Falls on the Rideau River thanks to the near record rainfall levels in September.The Autumn colours of the leaves along the Rideau Valley are changing … Continue reading →

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Butterflies, Carleton University, Ottawa, Ontario

Posted on October 10, 2010 by Ron

Butterflies, Carleton University, Ottawa, Ontario As the week progressed the number of people coming to see the live butterfly display at the greenhouses of Carleton University increased. By the time that the Thanksgiving weekend arrived, the people who got to … Continue reading →

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Carp Star Party

Posted on October 9, 2010 by Graeme

Carp Star Party Look up, way up! That is what over 100 people with 20+ telescopes where doing tonight. After quiet a dry spell of cancellation due to cloudiness the last public star party of The Royal Astronomical Society of … Continue reading →

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Moths at Large, Canadian Museum of Nature, Ottawa, Ontario

Posted on October 8, 2010 by Ron

Moths at Large, Canadian Museum of Nature, Ottawa, Ontario Tonight was the vernissage for the new exhibit “Moths at Large/Papillons de Nuit: Plus Grande Que Nature” at the Canadian Museum of Nature and I had the pleasure of being there … Continue reading →

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Butterflies Day 5, Carleton University Butterfly Show, Carleton University, Ottawa, Ontario

Posted on October 7, 2010 by Ron

Butterflies Day 5, Carleton University Butterfly Show, Carleton University, Ottawa, Ontario I decided to hang out with the butterflies again today. It was raining outside so what better reason to find somewhere dry to take the camera. Lots of people, … Continue reading →

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Christina and the Butterflies, Carleton University Butterfly Show Day 4

Posted on October 5, 2010 by Ron

Christina and the Butterflies, Carleton University Butterfly Show I don’t normally comment on people in my postings but today I met a special individual completely at ease with butterflies and they with her.  In previous posts, I have commented on … Continue reading →

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