Category Archives: TOURING

DIEPPE RAID, 19 AUGUST, 1942

Posted on August 19, 2024 by bilyreid

Today is the anniversary of the Canadian military raid on the French coastal town of Dieppe. Within hours, nearly 1000 soldiers were dead, wounded or missing in action. Some old legacy photos from a visit I made some 40 years … Continue reading →

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PASSAGES TO INDIA

Posted on July 11, 2024 by bilyreid

I have finally committed images to print in my new photobook, “Passages to India” which reveals photos of my three trips to India. My first was in December of 1970 and my last was on assignment with Canada’s Department of … Continue reading →

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The Great Glebe Art in the Garden Tour

Posted on July 11, 2024 by bilyreid

Last July 6-7 was the current edition of the Glebe Art in the Garden Tour. The Glebe is the central residential district in Ottawa. I was fortunate to welcome over a hundred plus visitors to my backyard which is in … Continue reading →

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VISIT TO CHAFFEY’S LOCKS

Posted on May 15, 2024 by bilyreid

A day’s trip to Chaffey’s Locks and the Opinicon Road yesterday produced a good variety of species. One disappointment was the lack of a Golden-winged Warbler. However, I was able to improve my captures of the following. All in all … Continue reading →

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SAINT GEORGE’S DAY 2024

Posted on April 27, 2024 by bilyreid

In celebration of England’s patron saint, Saint George. THE MALL, CENTRAL LONDON

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IRANIAN DRONE ATTACKS ON ISRAEL

Posted on April 14, 2024 by bilyreid

Last night Iran launched a sustained drone missile attack on Israel. At this hour, reliable information is scarce but it would seem that most of the drones have been neutralised by the Israeli Air Force with the help of RAF … Continue reading →

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GRAND NATIONAL 2024

Posted on April 13, 2024 by bilyreid

Today is the running of the Grand National Race at Aintree, England. The spectacle will be viewed by 600 million people round the world. The race was introduced to a North American audience by the film National Velvet, starring Mickey … Continue reading →

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THE FEAST OF SAINT STEPHEN

Posted on December 27, 2023 by bilyreid

Today on certain religious calendars is St. Stephen’s day, ie. the day Good King Wencelas and page marched through a snow storm to provide a surprise feast for a lowly peasant.  ST. STEPHEN’S GATE, TEMPLE MOUNT, JERUSALEM According to legend, … Continue reading →

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IN THE BLEAK MIDWINTER

Posted on December 24, 2023 by bilyreid

Christmas Eve  2023 A time for counting one’s blessings and thoughtful reverence  for the true spirit of Christmas.   A time for reflecting on Christmas eves past which in my case go from the sublime to the ridiculous. First the sublime. … Continue reading →

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PEARL HARBOR ATTACK

Posted on December 7, 2023 by bilyreid

Today is the 82 anniversary of the Japanese attack on the US Naval Base at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. MEMORIAL TO THE BATTLE SHIP ARIZONA, PEARL HARBOR, HAWAII      

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