Football passion off the pitch (France vs Mexico)

I love watching football (aka soccer), be that from the stands in the stadium or with lots of people outside of one. Sadly, football isn’t big where I live at the moment, people don’t share the same passion as do some europeans. Few things can compare with the electrifying atmosphere brought by the beautiful game.

This was some time ago during France’s bad run of terrible performances on the pitch. I was in Paris when they played Mexico and lost. Needless to say some people didn’t take it very well. Though some were already going crazy even before the start.

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A loss to the winds of the Pacific Northwest

I’m fascinated by BC’s coastline, by its ruggedness, amazing beaches, wilderness. A lot of the coastline is hard to get to given the geography, long distances, lack of proper roads etc. Jaun de Fuca trail is one way to get to the coastline and this is one the beaches along the way.

This tree was pretty far from the forest, it was hard to imagine how it could be ripped with its roots and carried that far. But I guess given the crazy waters and the vicious winds one shouldn’t be that surprised to see a tree lose to the winds.

Loss to the Winds

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Prague pre-sunset panorama

Taking panorama shots in crowded places could be tricky. This particular photo was an absolute pain in the butt to stich together. Moving people and different levels of light (because of a time of the day) all around the square did not help at all. But I’m satisfied with the result.  …. oh almost forgot HAPPY NEW YEAR everyone!!!
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Prague Sunset panorama

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