RCMP - After the Charge

RCMP Portrait

RCMP - Before the Charge

Photographically, I had a great view on the lawn and I was keenly interested on the distance they needed to slow down to come to a stop before they reached my position on the grass. I was hoping that it was not too slippery needless to say.

Salutes

Even the photographer salutes in his own way. Check out his amazingly patriotic website: http://celebratecanada.wordpress.com/ It's chock full of superb portraits and everything Canada (coast to coast). Way to go Tim Van Horn.

I finally got to shake hands with Uncle Walt. He was impressed by the size of my camera and gear that I was carrying. He said to me, "If you can carry that you can carry one of our packs." I entertained the thought of enlisting right then and there for a split second. However, Julie probably would not be pleased. I'd take cameras over guns any day. They're probably lighter anyway.

I am saddened to hear of another Canadian soldier who has lost his life in Afghanistan. Today, Cpl. Nicholas Bulger, a 30-year-old father of two and member of 3rd Battalion, Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry was killed by a roadside bomb.

Canada Day Pole Dancer

Although I have no clue what a topless male pole dancer has to do with celebrating Canada, people seemed to appreciate his talents. He was the second act following Sarah McLachlan at the noon show on Parliament Hill on Canada Day.

Sarah McLachlan - Save the Seals

Sarah McLachlan talking about her protest t-shirt, Save the Seals (PETA), on camera with CTV's Roger Smith, after the noon show on Parliament Hill, Canada Day.

Sarah McLachlan

Sarah McLachlan, Canadian musician.

Marie-Mai

Marie-Mai performing on stage on Canada Day 2009, Parliament Hill - Ottawa.

Sarah McLachlan Sound Check

Sarah McLachlan Sound Check, Ottawa.

Sarah McLachlan

Sarah McLachlan performs a sound check on Parliament Hill's main stage prior to the big show on Canada Day in Ottawa.

ROYAL VISIT TO CANADA 2009

Their Royal Highnesses The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall have accepted the invitation of the Government of Canada to undertake a visit in November 2009.
http://www.gg.ca/media/doc.asp?lang=e&DocID=5806

Megan & Kelly Twins Thank You Card

Megan on the left, Kelly on the right. A photo that was inserted into Thank You cards recently.

Matthew & Chalk