Winnipeg Presentation – My Personal Games Experience
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A very quick look at my games experience – an excerpt from the presentation.
A short but successful trip to Winnipeg. Thanks to my host Ron Weston, Superintendent of the St James-Assiniboia School District (and a former volunteer in press operations at the Whistler Media Centre during the Olympics) I was able to share my experience of the Games with photography and art teachers from the district..
The participants of the presentation wearing the latest in photo ID
The multi image extravaganza covered the steps through my time at VANOC and the role that I played and how it related to the photography that was seen around the world. It starts with the destination (an amazing collection of photos from the Games) and then changes to the journey of how the photos came into existence. Many thank yous to the photographers who allowed me to share their work!
The talk included insightful peeks behind the scenes of the photographers at work. There were great portraits of my colleagues, who made the experience so great, and views of some of the planning that it took to accomplish all of the success. The participants gained a lot clearer idea of what was involved in my role at the Games.
The instructors were there to see something that they have not experienced in photography and then discuss ways to help motivate their students to explore and enjoy photography in school and beyond. I believe that the day was a success the teachers had lots to talk about after.
I would be happy to share the presentation with others that are interested, send me an email for more details.
Some sites around Winnipeg which had record rains a couple of days earlier.
Heavy rains raised river levels in Manitoba past flood stage and made this walkway at The Forks impassible.
Stairs to an underwater walkway at The Forks
The Palm Lounge at The Fort Garry. Not a bad place to spend time on tech support to sort out software problem. Good java and jazz found here.
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