Thursday, April 30, 2009

Ottawa Tulip Festival 2009
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My wife, Patty-Lou and I have both submitted works to the Art Tent at the Ottawa Tulip Festival this year. Patty-Lou painted in acrylics this time (they are quick drying and she had a dead-line). Also, she is one of the festival Official Artists and will be painting on both Sundays that the festival will be running. I have enlarged one of my favourite tulip images titled "Colour of Morning". When I look at this photo, I can truly feel that chilly morning. I hope to see you at the festival.
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Sunday, April 26, 2009

Jessica & John
Jessica and John will be getting married at Stanley's Maple Farm, and decided to have their Engagement photos taken there as well. They were pretty excited because they are getting married in just about three weeks. It was a gorgeous sunny day and we are hoping to have much of the same weather for their wedding day. Here are some teaser images for the happy couple. Jessica and John, we can't wait until your big day.
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Sunday, April 19, 2009

In Memory of Karsh & Malak
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These two photographers, Karsh & Malak, are always in the back of my mind (not only as idols but also where they came from), although I never had the chance to meet them, somehow I feel close to them. Perhaps it has something to do with how we had the same kind of journey coming to Canada (seeing a lot of unkindness and trying to put it behind while looking for something more positive, searching for beauty and colour). I have been reading a book about these two brothers and with spring here I felt it would be suitable to remember these remarkable brothers with these two following peices.
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Saturday, April 11, 2009

Portrait of Wonderful Friends
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It was nice to spend some time with our friends this week-end (Kaissy, Jeff, Angela and Jay). A few years back Angela and Jay came to our former studio in Orleans to attend summer art camp and we became good friends with their mom & dad as well. Angela & Jay are absolutely talented, they entertained us with beautiful piano playing. After being entertained we went outside for a walk around Mer Bleue. I could not resist taking photos of this lovely family. Thanks you Kaissy, Jeff, Angela and Jay for a great afternoon. We hope to see more of Angela and Jay for piano performances.
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Wednesday, April 8, 2009

Italian Acrojet Team

The Italian Aerobatic Team otherwise known at Frecce Tricolori were in the Ottawa airshow in the early 90's. I remember it was my second time shooting the airshow. It was also my first time trying a zoom lens (75-300mm). I love how they created their nations flag with these beautiful colours. Not a bad image handheld at 300mm without IS. That day I shot about 3 rolls of film, and if I were shooting today, I would take about 3000 shots!!!
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