Wordless Wednesday: Photo Walk

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  1. LynnOctober 5, 2011 at 6:36 AM

    My three favourites are the one with the birds flying; the red leaves; and the Come In sign.

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  2. Ross BrownOctober 5, 2011 at 8:43 AM

    Thanks, Lynn. Voting buttons are at the top of the right-hand column. If you can, please pick your favourite of the three and vote!

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  3. MiriamOctober 5, 2011 at 9:27 AM

    Random Q - is that city Ottawa? Or elsewhere? Lovely work, casting my vote!

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  4. Ross BrownOctober 5, 2011 at 9:35 AM

    Miriam: my photos were shot in Ottawa: specifically, Hintonburg.

    As the name suggests, the Worldwide Photo Walk is a global event.

    Thanks for your comments and vote.

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  5. Martin BerthelotOctober 5, 2011 at 10:14 AM

    I could only vote for one! This is what I think should be the top three!

    #1 Rock
    #2 Flight
    #3 Come in

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  6. Ross BrownOctober 5, 2011 at 10:23 AM

    Thanks, Martin. Yes, you only get one vote: for your favourite one.

    Thanks for your vote!

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  7. AnonymousOctober 6, 2011 at 2:26 PM

    Lovely picture! I like:
    1. Maple leaves
    2. Come in
    3. Orange wall/window

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