The Volley - Canada Day Celebration - IV by Al Bourassa
Al Bourassa

The Volley - Canada Day Celebration - IV by

At the Bar U Ranch near Longview, Alberta. July 1/09
These ceremonial Northwest Mounted Police fire off a volley after the raising of the Canadian flag.

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About Al Bourassa

Formerly from Okotoks, Alberta, Canada, I now reside in Cuenca, Azuay, Ecuador.

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  • Maureen Bloesch
    Maureen Bloeschalmost 3 years ago

    lovely capture!
    great color contrasts!

  • Thank you Maureen for such a lovely first comment on this shot.

    – Al Bourassa

  • Torfinn
    Torfinnalmost 3 years ago

    Great shot Al!

  • You are so kind, and

    Cheers, Al

    – Al Bourassa

  • ~ Ademac
    ~ Ademacalmost 3 years ago

    Great capture………………….love the framing and the tonal quality is superb

  • Thank you Adrian. I thought I did pretty good to get the flags amongst the rifles.

    – Al Bourassa

  • Antanas
    Antanasalmost 3 years ago

    lovely photo

  • Thank you Antanas. I always appreciate your comments.

    – Al Bourassa

  • kotybear
    kotybearalmost 3 years ago

    Very nice photos the lot!

  • Thank you for looking in Kinsey. I appreciate it!

    – Al Bourassa

  • Elaine  Manley
    Elaine Manleyalmost 3 years ago

    Viva Canada ! cool capture!

  • Love your response! Thanks Elaine.

    – Al Bourassa