Snow on the Locks, Rideau Canal
Snow falls on the locks of the Rideau Canal, Ottawa. This is the colour version of this photo – converting to monochrome seemed redundant!
September 16, 2010
Major’s Hill Park, Ottawa
The Long Walk Home, Ottawa
Technically, here in the southern hemisphere we are two weeks into spring, but it sure doesn’t feel like that today! In honour of today’s chilly weather, I present an appropriately wintery picture from my last trip to Canada. I arrived in time for the first snow-storm of the season – quite a shock for an Aussie who had never seen snow lying on the ground before. But despite the weather, there were still a few hardy souls braving the elements, including this lone figure trudging her way home through Major’s Hill Park.
September 3, 2010
Flowers, Centennial Flame, Canada
Flowers resting on the edge of the Eternal Flame, Canada
The Eternal Flame in front of the Canadian Parliament was lit to commemorate the Canadian Centenary in 1967 – it was originally planned to be removed after a year, but public pressure convinced the government to keep it.
August 24, 2010
Library of Parliament, Canada
Library of Parliament, Canada
Exterior door and facade of the Library of the Canadian Parliament. The light was incredibly flat and dull that day, which limited the interesting photographic opportunities, but worked well for faux-HDR-type shots which highlight the incredible stonework of the building itself.
Like this:
August 11, 2010
Roll, 15th Parliament of Canada
Roll, 15th Parliament of Canada
As you walk through the halls of the Canadian Parliament, you pass engraved rolls of all the members of the previous Canadian Parliaments. Seems like a nice commemoration, as well as a subtle reminder of the temporary nature of political power.
