Category: Photography
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Macdonald Holyrood: Early Impressions from Edinburgh
Following a whirlwind of activity in London over the last week, I hopped on a late afternoon train to Edinburgh Monday afternoon. It seemed a fitting way to launch this…
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Hôtel Le Germain Maple Leaf Square: Great Boutique Style In the Heart of Toronto
We’ve just spent a great weekend in Toronto, and are delighted that we tried a property new to us: Hôtel Le Germain Maple Leaf Square. Readers will know I was…
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New York’s Ink 48: First Impressions from Hell’s Kitchen
We arrived in New York Thursday evening, for a first visit to the Kimpton brand’s Ink 48 property. Housed in a former printing press building just a couple of blocks from the…
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Oh, Canada
Today is Canada Day, the 149th anniversary of our confederation. To celebrate, here’s a look at some of my favourite shots from across our massive landscape. We’ll begin with one of…
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A Weekend in Chains of Gold
… or, actually, beneath chains of gold. That’s the name, you see, of these gorgeous trees planted in a long curving pathway. These are more formally known as Labernum Watereri “Vossii”.…
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A Late January Antidote: Postcards from Palma de Mallorca
It’s Tuesday. It’s late January. If you’re reading this from certain locales in South Africa (17° C/ 63° F), Australia (29°C / 84° F), Brasilia (19°C / 66° F), Indonesia (32°…
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Postcards from Seattle
Quick, now. When I mention the Mariners and Microsoft, the Seahawks and Starbucks, what Pacific Northwest city comes to mind? Of course I’ve given the answer away in the title, but – as…
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Exceptional EA’s Lens: Italian Day on the Drive
Vancouver’s Commercial Drive has continued to evolve since the days when classmates of Italian heritage would shop there for gorgeous imported shoes and fashion. Yes, Vancouver’s Italian Cultural Centre has…
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Exceptional EA’s Lens: Dinner at the Beach
After a particularly demanding work week, it was nirvana last night to pop down to Spanish Banks for a low key dinner and good company. We were a stone’s throw…
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Exceptional EA’s Lens: Montreal’s Notre-Dame Basilica
A recent visit to Montreal included visits to some landmark sites, including Notre-Dame Basilica. Its origins were far more humble than the present day tourist attraction, which grew from the original…
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Exceptional EA’s Lens: Vancouver’s Own Painted Ladies
If you appreciate the visual treat of San Francisco’s Painted Ladies, then you’ll likely enjoy Vancouver’s leafy green neighbourhoods with their own beauties and character … in this case, sans…
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Exceptional EA’s Lens: A Morning at the Beach
A warm Spring day, sand and the ocean. All set against the backdrop of Vancouver’s North Shore mountains. Does it get any better? It does! Kick off your shoes when…
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Exceptional EA’s Lens: Springtime in Vancouver
Take a walk through Vancouver with me by selecting or clicking on any of the images below to open today’s gallery. Having spent almost half the past month in other…