Wanuskewin’s 20th anniversary pow wow
Last week I went to the Wanuskewin Heritage Park near Saskatoon to photograph a pow wow. It has been several years since the last pow wow took place at Wanuskewin, so the expectations and excitement for this year event were quite high. The Wanuskewin Park is celebrating 20th anniversary in 2012. The pow wow was organized as part of the anniversary festivities, and to celebrate the National Aboriginal Day on June 21. Several thousand people gathered to observe the festivities and to participate in the dance and song. Participants competed for over $45,000 in prizes. I have visited several pow...
Read MoreTour of southwest Saskatchewan
I will be leading a private tour to southwest Saskatchewan for participants of the AsReml workshop which is taking place at the University of Saskatchewan in late July. Registration space is limited. However, if you are interested in joining the group please contact me and I will let you know if there is an opening. More information about the tour can be found in the photo workshops section.
Read MoreSaskatchewan marathon – May 2012
Last weekend I had a chance to photograph an exciting event taking place in Saskatoon – the annual marathon race. The Saskatchewan marathon started over 30 years ago, in distant 1979. In early 1970s the federal government introduced the ParticiPaction program, o promote the fitness of citizens through participation in sports and physical activity. Interest in long distance running was on the raise, influenced by the program as well as the genuine interest in improving personal well-being through practicing healthy lifestyles. The Saskatoon Road Runners Association was formed in 1975,...
Read MoreLaunch of the new web site
I am excited to announce the launch of the new, redesigned branimirphoto.ca web site. Structured around the WordPress platform, the new web site will allow me to keep the content more fresh and up-to-date. The WP theme that I chose for the new web site comes from Elegant Themes (read one of the reviews here) I chose Chameleon teme to resemble the Stock Photo Library web site where I keep the searchable image archive. The Blog / Journal section will have updates on current photography projects, upcoming workshops and photo tours, and interesting stories about photography and nature on the...
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