Canada Line Opening

I had a busy day yesterday with the opening of the Canada Line from YVR to the Waterfront. Even did the chauffeuring of the Mayor and aides from airport to City hall in the Jeep! Here is a photo of Minister McNeil and Mayor Robertson cutting the ribbon at City Hall Station.

Island Bike Trip

We went on a bike trip to Vancouver Island for a few days to mark a certain occasion.
Bikes have their own air conditioning, but only when you're moving. Temperature was about 35 C.
Clare took most of the shots from the back seat as I was giving her my take on that type of photo.
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First Nations Pow Wow

Went to a First Nations gathering in North Vancouver last weekend.
I want to make some more images of the dancers sometime soon, in a more studied manner. Click on the link above to see more color shots.

Rob's Cabin

We went to my buddy Rob's place up the coast for a little R and R and partying.
Rob is a fishing guide and a guy with many talents and can pull a salmon out of a

gumboot if there
is any. We went out for a couple of hours but no luck, so I assume there was not a single fish within 100 miles! There were however, lots of other fruits of the sea such as 9 inch crabs and 6 to a pound prawns. Mighty tasty! If you are looking for a fishing guide, Rob is the man and just let me know and I can hook you up.
Also went up to the Skookumchuck where the kayakers surf the tidal bore ... neat sport! Then on to socializing late into the night at Ken and Jenny's house on the water.

Canada Day

Prince Edward Royal Dedication

Had a glorious shoot Friday of HRH Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex, although I must have sweated 5 litres in the 85+ F. heat.
Actually I was probably cooler than most of the Honor guards because the uniforms they wear are pretty toasty. The occasion was the unveiling of a new masthead at Prospect Point. Here are some photos from the event. Click to enlarge.

Arthur Erickson

I'm sorry to hear of Arthur Erickson's passing. I was lucky enough to have met the man a few times and to have done a little photography of one of his last commissions, appropriately called "The Erickson" situated on Vancouver's False Creek. The aerial shot is my attempt at showing how the still unfinished building would look where located.

Gordon Smith Reception at VAG

A couple of weeks ago I was honored to photograph B.C.'s eminent artist Gordon and wife Marion Smith's intimate dinner reception at the Vancouver Art Gallery. I enjoyed touring the Gordon Smith exhibit with the guests and really enjoyed his latest works, just completed.

2009 Canadian K2 Championships, Vernon, B.C.

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J1 Canadian National Championships at Whistler

Our WMSC club hosted the J1 (15, 16 yrs.) National Championships a week ago with very good conditions, save one morning when it was pretty wet. At this level the athletes were quite privileged to race on the same tracks and safety conditions as the big show in 2010. It was an important test for the Weasel Workers and Vanoc Vollies to ensure that things ran smoothly and they did not disappoint. I was shooting the Super G at Coaches corner when Daniel came down Afterburner (the Sewer) and was only 8/10 sec. back at the interval. Somehow he got the skis flapping sideways at the 90º right hander and his left thumb got cleanly sliced on his right ski edge and he DNF'ed right there. Thanks to the First Aid folks for the quick help and he couldn't have picked a better spot to crash with 5 of you there! He was back in the GS the next day after getting repairs at the clinic. Of course I got the photos to show what happened and if you want to see some DNA on the snow just ask!
Here's a shot of Mike Turnbull from Ontario who was overall J1 Men's winner and pocketed $1500 for top dog. For more photos click on the link above.