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Remembrance Day

On November 10, 2015November 11, 2015 By GeoKsIn UncategorizedLeave a comment

Each year at 11 o'clock on the morning of November 11, Canadians observe a moment of silence to honour our veterans. In that quiet moment, we strive to imagine their faces, their lives...and their deaths...and what it must be like for their families left at home. Thanks to the more than 2.3 million Canadians who have served …

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How I Remember

On November 10, 2014November 10, 2014 By GeoKsIn Uncategorized1 Comment

1) A visit to the Field of Crosses Learn more about the Field of Crosses here, where you can view an online photo album that illustrates how the crosses are prepared and installed each year and learn about the sunrise/sunset ceremonies that take place beginning November 1st each year. 2) Two visits to Poppy Plaza …

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Neil Zeller 2014 Photowalk

On October 28, 2014October 28, 2014 By GeoKsIn PhotographyLeave a comment

Calgary photographer Neil Zeller hosted his second annual photowalk earlier this month.* Neil invited everyone from the Beakerhead Photography Team to join his walk and lend a helping hand to other participants when/if/as needed. Since I'd never done a group photowalk before, I wasn't sure what to expect. In fact, I was a little concerned …

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