Highway 5 extension Protest

Protesters from the Eco Watch group have taken to the trees to continue their attempt to stop the clear cutting that is taking place to put in a Highway 5 extension up near Wakefield, QC. The Gatineau police have ordered them to come down from the trees or face a $50,000 dollar fine per day if they continue to disobey their direct orders. The work on the Highway 5 extension was suspended in order to deal with this ongoing protest.

Montreal

I spent the weekend in Montreal, here are a couple frames I took.

Friday, Saturday and Sunday

This past weekend I was super busy with work from the Ottawa Sun. They had me covering stuff ranging from Sports to Fashion.

Here is the best of.

Ottawa Fashion Week Opening night Feb. 17th 2012

Ferguslea Sens Soiree Aloha

The Gatineau Loppet

Winterlude

Rally at the Congolese Embassy

Yesterday I covered a rally at the Congolese Embassy, I was shocked at how much they barricaded it off. Residents of the neighborhood had to walk in knee high snowbanks to get around it. The rally was peaceful, but very tense at some moments.

Here are my best of,

Drag Superstars at Flamingo Nightclub

While couples were at home or out with their significant other on Valentines day last night, a special six were giving it their all to become Ottawa's next top drag superstar. This event took place at Ottawa's #1 gay bar the Flamingo Nightclub on Elgin Street. This has been an ongoing competition and last night's theme was lip-singing, dance and make up. The vibe in Flamingo is super friendly, everyone is treated as family there. Even tho the competition was very tense, everyone is friends and was having a fabulous time.

Here are my best of from the night.

Contestants get ready prior to the drag show at Ottawa’s #1 gay bar, Flamingo on Elgin street in hopes to become Ottawa’s next Drag Superstar on February 14th 2012. Matthew Usherwood/ The Ottawa Citizen

Owner Sebastien Provost of Ottawa’s #1 gay bar, Flamingo on Elgin street shows his stuff during the opening of the drag superstar competition Tuesday night. Matthew Usherwood/ The Ottawa Citizen

Judges, left to right, Lois Lee, Derick Fage, Kapri Thomas, Shawn Hlowatzki were all smiles while seeing what the contestants have to offer while trying to become the next drag superstar at Ottawa’s #1 gay bar, Flamingo on Elgin on Tuesday night. Matthew Usherwood/ The Ottawa Citizen

Amber Darling was full of energy during his performance at Ottawa’s #1 gay bar, Flamingo on Elgin Street for the drag superstar competition Tuesday night. Matthew Usherwood/ The Ottawa Citizen

Amber Darling hears what the judges have to say about his performance at Ottawa’s #1 gay bar, Flamingo on Elgin Street during the drag superstar competition Tuesday night. Matthew Usherwood/ The Ottawa Citizen

Jade London was full of moves and sass during his performance at Ottawa’s #1 gay bar, Flamingo on Elgin Street for the drag superstar competition Tuesday night. Matthew Usherwood/ The Ottawa Citizen

Icesis Couture showed a lot of spirit during his performance at Ottawa’s #1 gay bar, Flamingo on Elgin Street for the drag superstar competition Tuesday night. Matthew Usherwood/ The Ottawa Citizen

Dixie London gave it his all showed during his performance at Ottawa’s #1 gay bar, Flamingo on Elgin Street for the drag superstar competition Tuesday night. Matthew Usherwood/ The Ottawa Citizen

Murkida Brown was full of passion during his performance at Ottawa’s #1 gay bar, Flamingo on Elgin Street for the drag superstar competition Tuesday night. Matthew Usherwood/ The Ottawa Citizen

Ineeda Ho was fabulous during his performance at Ottawa’s #1 gay bar, Flamingo on Elgin Street for the drag superstar competition Tuesday night. Matthew Usherwood/ The Ottawa Citizen

Snowshoeing

I finally had sometime/ motivation to get in a good snowshoeing session today. I love being able to go snowshoeing literally five minutes from my house. This is one of the things I will miss when I move closer to Downtown.

Here are some pictures I took today. (click on them to see bigger)

My camera took this one on it's own.

National Capital Bouldering Series

I was recently asked to shoot the NCBS at my climbing gym Vertical Reality. I really enjoyed the experience and I hope to shoot it again.

Here is my best of