Author Archives: bilyreid

FOR EILEEN

Posted on April 11, 2012 by bilyreid

With the sad news of the passing of an old friend last week in England, my thoughts have been concentrated on Barkingside on the outer fringe of London’s old East End. Barkingside Tube station at dusk. BARNARDO TRUST HEADQUARTERS, BARKINGSIDE, … Continue reading →

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EARNSCLIFFE

Posted on April 6, 2012 by bilyreid

For many years, “Earnscliffe” was the residence of Sir John A. Macdonald before his death in 1891. Since the 1930’s, successive British High Commissioners to Canada have called it home. Back in the 80’s, I knew some of the support … Continue reading →

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Artem Ponomarev

Posted on March 29, 2012 by bilyreid

My friend Artem Ponomarev is an immigrant from the Kamchatka peninsula in Russia and a member of my local toastmaster club. Over the past few weeks I have had the privilege of coaching him through some preliminary rounds of Toastmasters’ … Continue reading →

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KODAK

Posted on March 27, 2012 by bilyreid

It’s the end of an era!! The once mighty Kodak corporation is preparing to file for bankruptcy protection. Imagine, a mere decade ago the debate was still open as to whether or not digital could ever reproduce the quality of … Continue reading →

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VIVIAN KRAUSE

Posted on March 20, 2012 by bilyreid

  Vivian Krause made an appearance last night at an event sponsored by Ottawa’s Free Thinking Society. Vivian has researched the financial connections between major American charity foundations and Canadian environmental lobby groups opposed to the development of natural  resources … Continue reading →

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PARC OMEGA

Posted on March 8, 2012 by bilyreid

The day breaks clear and cold on March 6. Probably the last day for pristine winter photography this year. So I call up a couple of friends and off we head for Parc Omega, near Montebello, Quebec. We are not … Continue reading →

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WINTERLUDE 2012

Posted on February 12, 2012 by bilyreid

Pretoria bridge. Midway point of 4km skateway. For my time delay video of skating on the canal click here. Fun for all ages!! Security detail. Making frozen maple taffy. Finally, a legacy photo treat from the days of yore when … Continue reading →

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MAYO CLINIC

Posted on January 19, 2012 by bilyreid

No visit to Rochester, Minnesota is complete without a tour of the world famous Mayo Clinic. Statue of the Mayo brothers outside main entrance of the Gonda Building. Mom likes the Rodin sculpture!! Plummer Building. Early Clinic headquarters.    

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“SAVE THE DARKNESS……

Posted on January 8, 2012 by bilyreid

…..Let it never fade away!” John Barry (1933-2011), “The Living Daylights.” I’ll admit to having had considerable difficulty processing that lyric these past several months ever since my 10 night ordeal at the Ottawa General Hospital last July. It seems … Continue reading →

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LONG NIGHTS

Posted on January 5, 2012 by bilyreid

Ok, the holidays are behind us. Nothing ahead but the grim prospect of a long, dark winter. Short days and long black nights. Nevertheless a great opportunity for night time photography!

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