It’s summer here in Ottawa (finally!) and everybody is out enjoying the nice weather.

The National Capital Region welcomes a lot of tourists in the summer, especially before, during and after major events such as the upcoming Canada Day, best celebrated in Ottawa. You can easily spot them: they take countless shots of the Parliament and eat Beaver Tails! (on second thought, so do I… ahem…)

The downtown core is always busy, even on weekdays—sometimes I wonder if any work gets done when it’s above 20°C in Canada. The business district is often deserted during the coldest month when people would rather take refuge inside the Rideau Centre or in one of the many indoor shopping malls hidden inside government buildings. But now, the Byward Market, Parliament Hill and the Elgin/Bank Street area are full of people eating, smoking, checking their email and having a drink outside.

It feels right. I like this kind of atmosphere, plus it’s great for those in love with street photography.

So here are more candids in Ottawa!

Snacking at the Byward
Snacking at the Byward
On the Phone on Sussex Drive
On the Phone on Sussex Drive
The Art Lover, at the National Art Gallery
The Art Lover, at the National Art Gallery
Black and White, on Laurier Street
Black and White, on Laurier Street
Tanning at Confederation Park
Tanning at Confederation Park
Tanning at Confederation Park
Tanning at Confederation Park
The Commuters on Rideau Street
The Commuters on Rideau Street
Walking by Fashion, at the Rideau Centre
Walking by Fashion, at the Rideau Centre
Walking by Fashion, at the Rideau Centre
Walking by Fashion, at the Rideau Centre
Thinking on Laurier Street
Thinking on Laurier Street
Catching Up with the News at the Rideau Centre
Catching Up with the News at the Rideau Centre
Construction Workers on a Break on Metcalfe Street
Construction Workers on a Break on Metcalfe Street
The Artists on Rideau Street
The Artists on Rideau Street
The Travelers on Rideau Street
The Travelers on Rideau Street
Lost on Rideau Street
Lost on Rideau Street
Connected at the Rideau Centre
Connected at the Rideau Centre
Connected at the Byward Market
Connected at the Byward Market
Drinking on Rideau Street
Drinking on Rideau Street
The Rideau Street Couple
The Rideau Street Couple
Waiting at the Rideau Centre
Waiting at the Rideau Centre
The Tourists by the Ottawa Locks
The Tourists by the Ottawa Locks
The Artist on Wellington Street
The Artist on Wellington Street
Feeding Pigeons by the War Monument
Feeding Pigeons by the War Monument
Last Check Before the Movie at the Empire Theatre
Last Check Before the Movie at the Empire Theatre

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6 Comments

  1. Katherina June 22, 2013 at 9:02 am

    I’m loving the second one – such a normal jacket… but wait, with a bit of wind – it reveals pink! 🙂

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    1. Zhu June 22, 2013 at 9:56 am

      Yes, I thought it was cute!

      Reply
  2. Holly Nelson June 22, 2013 at 10:39 am

    I love the pink on that jacket! Mostly I love the thoughtful man, almost looks comical in the intensity of his thoughtfulness! Also, I love the fact that a few people grew wise to your picture taking! What did you tell them you were doing?!

    Reply
    1. Zhu June 22, 2013 at 10:42 am

      Not much, I usually explain that this is a fun project I’m doing (which is the truth!). People like attention and like cameras 😉

      Reply
  3. Isa June 24, 2013 at 7:52 am

    I LOVE the picture of the couple!

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    1. Zhu June 24, 2013 at 10:03 am

      It’s one of my favourite too. Funky people!

      Reply

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