Thanks Benjamin and Dean for the video ... lovely. (However, the non-performers there should have stood up for the performance: "The tradition of standing during the Hallelujah Chorus began during a performance on March 23, 1743. King George II was attending the performance. When the Hallelujah Chorus began King George rose. It is unclear why he stood up, he may have been stretching his legs, it is possible that King George, who was partially deaf, mistook the opening notes for the national anthem, or he may have risen to his feet out of respect. No one knows why King George stood but we do know that people around the world still rise to their feet whenever they hear first notes of the Hallelujah Chorus." -- Wikipedia)
... and here's to another year of your wonderful photos in 2011, Benjamin.
Situated on the far west coast of Canada, on the southern tip of Vancouver Island, Victoria is the capital city of the Province of British Columbia. Its benign climate (the warmest winters in Canada) and placid lifestyle make it a favorite retirement location as well as a popular tourist destination. About 400,000 people live in Victoria and adjacent communities. Click the photos to see them larger!
6 comments:
Wonderful photo! I hope your holiday was full of all the joy of the season.
Thanks for the video, I really enjoyed watching it!
I love those flash mobs, wonderful.
Benjamin many thanks for the last year of great photos from your part of Canada and Have a very Merry Christmas. Paul at Leeds daily photo
I hope you had a fantastic Christmas! This is a very pretty picture! Nostalgic too.
Thanks Benjamin and Dean for the video ... lovely. (However, the non-performers there should have stood up for the performance:
"The tradition of standing during the Hallelujah Chorus began during a performance on March 23, 1743. King George II was attending the performance. When the Hallelujah Chorus began King George rose. It is unclear why he stood up, he may have been stretching his legs, it is possible that King George, who was partially deaf, mistook the opening notes for the national anthem, or he may have risen to his feet out of respect.
No one knows why King George stood but we do know that people around the world still rise to their feet whenever they hear first notes of the Hallelujah Chorus." -- Wikipedia)
... and here's to another year of your wonderful photos in 2011, Benjamin.
Cheers,
Bill
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