Olympic Plaza - Robert Thivierge (page 2)

Lindsay Ell on guitar at the Plaza

February 13, 2010August 6, 2024 by Robert Thivierge

Lindsay Ell is a Canadian singer, songwriter, and guitarist based in Calgary.

Lindsay Ell sings at Olympic Plaza

February 13, 2010August 6, 2024 by Robert Thivierge

Lindsay Ell is a Canadian singer, songwriter, and guitarist based in Calgary.

Lindsay Ell in Concert in Calgary

February 13, 2010August 6, 2024 by Robert Thivierge

Lindsay Ell is a Canadian singer, songwriter, and guitarist based in Calgary.

Country dog

January 18, 2010August 6, 2024 by Robert Thivierge

One of a group of dogs. I think they were an official part of the celebrations, but am not sure. Anyhow, they were all cute.

Holding a torch with Stampede Royalty

January 18, 2010August 6, 2024 by Robert Thivierge

The Stampede Queen and Princess's posed with one of the torch bearers.

Calgary Tower lit up

January 18, 2010August 6, 2024 by Robert Thivierge

The Flame on the Calgary Tower was lit up for the event. At least I photographed "a" flame, if not "The" Flame.

Not everybody supports the Olympics

January 18, 2010August 6, 2024 by Robert Thivierge

warning: low quality photo above and poltical rant below

Seal Hunt opponents at Torch ceremony

January 18, 2010August 6, 2024 by Robert Thivierge

Opponents of the Canadian Seal Hunt used the torch cermony as a way of getting attention for their cause. Unlike the "Olympic Resistance Network", they are not opposed to Olympics per se. It's mainly a means of garnering public attention. I would take a wid guess they had around 20 people when I was there.

Posing with the torch

January 18, 2010August 6, 2024 by Robert Thivierge

I actually did get a shot with everyone's face, and not the cameraphone. But, I liked this more.

Craning to the stage

January 12, 2010August 6, 2024 by Robert Thivierge

The ice rink at Olympic Plaza was covered over, and the stage was set up. . I'm assuming this is for the Olympic Torch coming through Calgary.

Calgary’s version of a party

November 27, 2009August 6, 2024 by Robert Thivierge

Seen at Olympic Plaza in downtown Calgary.

Health Care Let Down

October 24, 2009August 6, 2024 by Robert Thivierge

This wasn't actually the intended target (I was going for a wide angle crowd shot). But, this was the best part (or only good part) of the photo. It sort of caught the mood I felt from the weather and other things.

Nursing Healthcare System Back

October 24, 2009August 6, 2024 by Robert Thivierge

A Nursing union representative spoke to the crowd (I forgot her name and organization name).

Grannies Rage for Healthcare

October 24, 2009August 6, 2024 by Robert Thivierge

The Raging Grannies did a little singing for the crowd.

Swann Speaks for Healthcare

October 24, 2009August 6, 2024 by Robert Thivierge

Dr. David Swann, leader of the Alberta Liberal Party, spoke to the crowd about the Health Care policy in Alberta.

For women lost

October 5, 2009August 6, 2024 by Robert Thivierge

People gathered at Olympic Plaza, in downtown Calgary, on Monday, October 5, 2009. I missed most of the event (I didn't know about it in advance), but I understand it was organized to express concern for the large number of missing and murdered aboriginal women in Canada in recent years.