To The Top...

Of the Arc de Triump...I saw this and borrowed a friends camera to capture the view...enjoy!

The Constructionists

While I love to use my camera, the bulk of my business lately has come from the graphic design end. The most recent project I completed was a poster for The Constructionists, a London based band. It is a real treat to work with other artists, because they always seem to be extraordinarily appreciative and supportive of the artistic community. Listen to their music here.

One Man's Journey is back...

I started this series ages ago and picked 25 photos that were not your standard fare from the places I've seen around the world. It's the reason I picked up the camera in the first place...I wanted my own memories from the places I've visited around the world...The newest addition was taken when I was atop St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican with my mother. This is Number 3

Portrait of a Hockey Player

When I first arrived in Waterloo 5 years ago to do my Master's, I decided to shoot for the Cord - the Student Newspaper at Laurier. That year Mike Brown and I made the trip to Brock to cover the Women's Hockey Team. The Laurier team is a powerhouse, winning the last six OUA Championships but with the exception of the year before I arrived, they have finished second at Nationals. Since that victory at Brock, Ironside has been apart of three more Provincial Champions and gone to Bejing as part of the Canadian University team at the 2009 Winter Universiade in Harbin, China, February 18-28. I still shoot sparingly for the Cord and yesterday I had the pleasure of shooting her for the profile piece they do on the athletes called Behind the Hawk. The last one is an artistic take on her last crack at a National Championship. Best of Luck Andrea!

Going home...with an Irish Mate

Folks,

Been a long long long while...but it's time to try this a little more consistently...Niall, a friend from Ireland, came for a 13 day visit just before Christmas. Instead of the usual flight home, I chose to drive to give him a bit better view of our country and a chance to see a few must-see's in our Canadian Landscape. We hit Niagara, the CN Tower, St. Jacob's Market, A hockey game in Ottawa, as well as a very cold quick peak at our parliament buildings at night then the next night we stopped in Quebec City before making the rest of the voyage. Below are are a few images from Ottawa and Old Quebec.

The Parliament at Christmas...they do a nice job!

The War Memorial...

Old Quebec

The Trip Back to Waterloo...

I was alone for the long drive from Shediac, NB to Waterloo, ON. I chose to stop in Fort Kent, Me - just across the border from Edmunston, NB, well actually Claire but who's keeping tabs on a town that small - over night because my brother works there and it breaks up the drive a little bit. I figured since I was on the way by myself I would stop and periodically and document the drive home with my camera. It was a ploy to keep me alert and made for some fun shots! The second day I had more kms to travel and less time to stop so there are fewer images as the trip dragged on... Hope you enjoy!

The 2 West...much to my chagrin I was headed back to Onterrible

Farmer's fields just past Peticodiac, NB

In New Brunswick we drive at a reasonable speed...

Gotta love the Moose Signs...

Don't you??

Stopped off at my Alma Matter - The University of New Brunswick

The Company that received sooo much of my hard earned money for gas!!

Fort Kent, ME - This is the end of Route 1 in the states!! that's NORTH!

Everyone Loves a Blizzard!!

Even the washrooms along the highway adorned the Fleur de Lis

Hit Montreal at about noon - which put just in line to hit Toronto at 5pm...instead of waiting an hour in traffic, the Lovely Veronique joined me for lunch in MTL...Thanks Vero

Ten minutes from my exit I ran into this log-jam...I know construction is neccesary but did it have to be that night and just in front of my exit??

A Wedding for fun...

As my time comes to an end on the East Coast, it is not images of its beautiful scenery that find my photoblog. Instead, a close friend, Chris McCully, was married the last weekend of July. It was one of the nicest weddings I've ever seen. The outdoor ceremony, the tented reception, the excellent food and the Canoe of Beer was great!! I hope you enjoy the images...

The Bride and Groom

Brad - The Best Man - with Chris

The First Dance

A Family Affair - Chris flanked by his father and brother.

The Canoe of Beer