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Picture of the Week: Chalk
When I walked by The Bay the other day, I couldn’t help taking a picture of this stack of chalk, part of a “back to school” window display. I can still smell the chalk dust in my dream… yep, I’m traumatized.
Picture of the Week: 9/11 and the American Embassy
Last Sunday, most of the Western world commemorated the September 11 attacks on the United States. It’s been ten years already, and the tragic event remains engraved in everyone’s memory—we still all remember where we were when we learned about the attacks, how we reacted as the footage of the planes hitting the towers was replayed over and over again.
Picture of the Week: The Evangelists
Last Saturday, when taking pictures of the people’s memorial to Jack Layton, I stumbled upon a strange gathering on Parliament Hill. Spectators were sitting on both side of the lawn, in front of the Peace Tower, and a small group on the steps leading to the Parliament was preaching loudly along the lines of “Canada kills unborn babies”, “we want to believe Canada will follow God”, “abortion is a gruesome act” etc.
Picture of the Week: Orange Crush
On August 22, Jack Layton, the leader of the New Democratic Party (NDP), passed away. He was only 61.
Canadians all across the country, regardless of their political beliefs, mourned following the news of his death. An impromptu memorial emerged on Parliament Hill.
Picture of the Week: Winnie-the-Pooh Characters
When I was a kid in France, I remember Winnie-the-Pooh (or rather “Winnie l’ourson” en français) being popular. I think I even had a vinyl record of tales with Winnie characters that my parents played on thephonograph. Yes, vinyl record. France wasn’t very modern in the 1980s.
Picture of the Week: Double Rainbow
By the Experimental Farm, where we live, thunderstorms are always impressive, maybe because the farm is a flat empty space. The other day, it started raining even though it was sunny outside. A few minutes later, we spotted this beautiful double rainbow.
Picture of the Week: The House of Paint
A few weeks ago, I saw a call for entry on OttawaStart’s Twitter feed. Photographers were invited to submit their view of Ottawa, exploring the city’s grittier side. Photographs would then be exhibited at the Ottawa CONNECT — Art and Photography Exhibit.
Picture of the Week: The Contortionist
Last Saturday, I stopped by Sparks Street to check out the Buskerfest, Ottawa’s annual street performer festival.I love street art—it really livens up a city.






















