DennisFlood.com Photos of the Week - June 2004

Montreal has officially come to life as summer begins. Tourism is up, the Canadian Grand Prix ... fireworks, parades and nightlife ... Fortunately for me, the month ended with some quiet time.

Tandem Fun

Tandem Fun
June 30, 2004
Two people, two wheels, one bike ... and an extra hand if you look close. How much more fun can two ol' gals have on a Wednesday morning anyway?

Morning Daisy

Morning Daisy
June 28, 2004
This photogenic daisy was ready to roll early in the morning ... it still has a little morning dew as the first beams of light strike it.

Incoming Flower Patrol

Incoming Flower Patrol
June 28, 2004
This bold pink flower is about to be patrolled by an industrious honey bee. Always working and rarely thanked, these bees should be given a day off once in a while.

Detroit Airport Express Service

Detroit Airport Express Service
June 25, 2004
The Northwest Airlines terminal in Detroit is so long, that they've installed a 3-stop express service train within the terminal itself.

2004 Ste. Jean Baptiste Parade

2004 Ste. Jean Baptiste Parade
June 24, 2004
Thousands line Rue Notre Dame in Old Montreal to celebrate the birth of St. John the Baptist ... and celebrate Quebec pride and push for independence all at the same time.

Montreal Skyline in the Evening

Montreal Skyline in the Evening
June 23, 2004
Montreal's dramatic downtown and skyline and Old Port areas comes to life at dusk. Contact me for info about purchasing or licensing this photo.

Summer Solstice 2004

Summer Solstice 2004
June 19, 2004
A crescent moon sets shortly after the sun, just a day before the official arrival of the Summer Solstice for 2004.

In the Shade

In the Shade
June 19, 2004
A long-haired Old English Sheepdog finds comfort in the shade on a sunny afternoon.

Relay for Life Walkers

Relay for Life Walkers
June 18, 2004
More than $1 million was raised for cancer research in the first four years of this event in the small community of Lombardy, Ontario.

Faceless Politician

Faceless Politician
June 17, 2004
We often hear about them but rarely get to see faceless politicians expose themselves in broad daylight.

Early Morning in the Old Port

Early Morning in the Old Port
June 17, 2004
Montreal's scenic Old Port area is practically deserted in the early morning hours, except for a few joggers and Tai-Chi practitioners.

Roof Rack Shadows

Roof Rack Shadows
June 15, 2004
Mountain bikes on the roof leave shadows on the road as we speed toward the trailhead on four wheels.

Fire Over Montreal

Fire Over Montreal
June 12, 2004
Another summer of fireworks in Montreal begins with several large (planned) explosions over La Ronde.

Painting the Apple

Painting the Apple
June 11, 2004
For some reason, a man is repainting this large sphere.

Skyward Flowers

Skyward Flowers
June 11, 2004
These small white flowers in Park d'Oka are reaching for the sun on a brilliant afternoon.

Solo Fishing

Solo Fishing
June 11, 2004
A man fishes from his small aluminium boat on a quiet body of water.

Pit Throngs

Pit Throngs
June 10, 2004
Throngs ... hordes ... masses of people flock to pit lane before the Canadian Grand Prix.

Vendôme Light

Vendôme Light
June 10, 2004
Coloured light filters through the stained glass skylight in the Vendôme metro station.

Merry-Go-Mexx

Merry-Go-Mexx
June 9, 2004
A merry-go-round is set up in downtown Montreal as part of the 2004 Grand Prix celebrations. Why? Pourquoi pas?

Pink and Purple Blooms

Pink and Purple Blooms
June 7, 2004
Colourful fuchsia blooms set against a dark background.

Arrêt  and Stop

Arrêt and Stop
June 6, 2004
The bilingual city never stops ... especially not when they see these distracting red octagons.

Java Jolt Overdrive

Java Jolt Overdrive
June 3, 2004
Too much caffeine? Nah ... just a nice tea cup, a long handheld exposure and very warm light.