Showing posts with label Canadian National Anthem. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Canadian National Anthem. Show all posts

Thursday, February 25, 2010

Fowl Play at the Olympics

As you all know, the 2010 Olympics are currently being hosted on Canadian soil. Athletes from all over the world have been competing for gold in the beautiful west coast city of Vancouver. This post is about our own Canadian athletes. I may never have been to British Columbia but I have had the honour of photographing some of our country's finest Olympic hopefuls. Please remember to click on each image to enlarge - and let the games begin!




There are many events during the course of the two weeks but as with any sporting event, we'll open with our national anthem. Please stand for the singing of O Canada.





Curling is a popular sport in Canada. This athlete has just released the stone and watches as his teammates help to sweep its path to the house.




Down the ice, other team members shout encouragement to the sweepers. "Hurry! Hurry hard!"




Hockey is an exciting sport. Two players race down the ice to try to gain control of the puck.




The downhill ski course has high jumps. This athlete glides through the air before landing and continuing his run.




Speed skating is a fast-paced, exciting event. Canada's favourite contender is about to cross the finish line.




In the spotlight, a graceful figure skater performs a perfect routine.




Skating partners since goslinghood, Canada's favourites have completed a perfect performance in their ice dance.




They anxiously wait for the judges to present their scores. Top place!




The crowd goes wild with the thrill of victory!




Other couples were not as fortunate. Oh, the agony of defeat.




Please join us for the medal ceremony. We win gold - go Canada!