Welcoming The World by bkbinthecity

Welcoming The World

The other day I mentioned that Edmonton is hosting the World ITU Triathlon this weekend. Today Melody met me downtown after work and we took in the opening ceremonies which was held in Churchill Square.
It was such a fun time and I had the opportunity to meet and talk with athletes and visitors from around the world. Over the next couple of days I will post some individual shots but for today I decided to share this collage.
The top left is the entrance to the Square. Next is a candid shot I took of some of the members of the Mexican team who were picking up some souvenirs. Top right was taken as the teams were gathering to prepare for the Grand Parade of Nations. Bottom left is Team Canada coming in as the host nation. Then you can see the huge crowd that had gathered for the event. Finally a shot after the crowds had dispersed. This event also has a seniors competition as well. In total there are over 2000 athletes competing in a number of races at different levels
I love the storytelling ability of a good collage and you did this very well. That looks high energy and exciting.
August 29th, 2014  
How cool, what a great photo op for you
August 29th, 2014  
Bev
Great shots and collage. What a great event.
August 29th, 2014  
Awesome collage
August 29th, 2014  
Great collage, glad you had a wonderful time!
August 29th, 2014  
Wonderful collage and a great storyline too.
August 29th, 2014  
Looks really fun!
August 29th, 2014  
Super series. I find your collages so interesting.
August 29th, 2014  
Splendid series of shots. Looking forward to seeing more shots of the event.
August 29th, 2014  
Nice collage of the athletes and venue.
August 29th, 2014  
lovely collection...
August 29th, 2014  
A wonderful collage of photos, they really tell a story themselves!
August 29th, 2014  
What a story...super job on the collage!
August 29th, 2014  
Must have been great fun!
August 29th, 2014  
Beautiful collage and it sounds like you had a great time.
August 29th, 2014  
Most interesting collage and your explanation of all the different pictures. it looks like you had a great day for it weather wise. here it's only 60 degrees F. 15.5 C.
August 29th, 2014  
Lovely collage of this special event. Sounds like you and Melody had a great time. katharine
August 29th, 2014  
very nice collage and really interesting event. you really took in the event with gusto. good to hear you and melody enjoyed yourselves.
August 29th, 2014  
Wonderful collage! You've shown us so much!!
August 30th, 2014  
The collage captures the day so well and gives me a feeling of the spirit of the event.
August 30th, 2014  
Effective use of that collage to bring us the atmosphere of that event. Thanks so much for your visit & comments on my 'toy soldiers'.
August 30th, 2014  
@pandorasecho Yes Dixie it certainly was
August 30th, 2014  
@sarasdadandmom It was a photographers paradise Terry
August 30th, 2014  
@prttblues Bev it was a wonderful event
August 30th, 2014  
@kerristephens Thanks Kerri
August 30th, 2014  
Looks like a fun event for your city--great collage, Brian.
August 30th, 2014  
@ribbet9 Candace it really was a fun time
August 30th, 2014  
@onewing Glad you enjoyed it Babs
August 30th, 2014  
@jess1204 Jessica it was so much fun
August 30th, 2014  
@thresheg Glad you enjoy them Graham
August 30th, 2014  
@sangwann Dione I am looking forward to sharing them
August 30th, 2014  
@alia_801 Thanks Alia
August 30th, 2014  
@pdulis Glad you enjoyed them Peter
August 30th, 2014  
@lilminimonka Thanks Brianna
August 30th, 2014  
@nanderson Thanks Nancy
August 30th, 2014  
@danette Yes Danette it was a very fun time
August 30th, 2014  
@mittens Yes Marilyn we certainly did
August 30th, 2014  
@bruni Bruni it was a perfect day for the event
August 30th, 2014  
@fishers Katharine we had a wonderful time
August 30th, 2014  
@summerfield I was having so much fun Vikki
August 30th, 2014  
@kwind Glad you enjoyed it. I am looking forward to showing off a little bit more of it
August 30th, 2014  
@taffy Thanks Taffy. You will have the chance to experience this for yourself next year as it is being held in Chicago
August 30th, 2014  
@tonydebont Glad to share this with everyone
August 30th, 2014  
@paulam This is an amazing event for any city
August 30th, 2014  
Lovely collage. Gives the feel of the whole event.
August 30th, 2014  
Wonderful story telling collage
August 30th, 2014  
Great shots of this event, Brian.
August 30th, 2014  
@writingdays Thanks Rohini
August 31st, 2014  
@claireuk Thanks Claire
August 31st, 2014  
@tristansmum Thanks Stephanie
August 31st, 2014  
What a great collage, Brian. I love all your photos and what a great event.
September 2nd, 2014  
Great collage! You really get a picture of the whole event.
September 4th, 2014  
@darsphotos Glad you enjoy them Darlene
September 4th, 2014  
@olivetreeann I tried to show off as much as I could
September 4th, 2014  
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