UWO vs McMaster Football

On Saturday November 6th 2010 the Western Mustangs hosted and subsequently defeated the McMaster Marauders 34-28 at TD Waterhouse Stadium in London Ontario.  This OUA semifinal victory secured the Mustangs a place at the Yates Cup for a 4th consecutive year where they will face the Ottawa Gee-Gees.    

For the full game write-up please see www.westernmustangs.ca

McMaster Marauders wide receiver Bryan Dowd (7) braces for impact with Western Mustangs linebacker Jason Kosec (13).  The Mustangs went on to defeat the Marauders 34-28 at TD Waterhouse Stadium, London, ON, CA, November 6th 2010.  The OUA semifinal win secured the Mustangs their 4th consecutive trip to the Yates Cup.  

Western Mustangs defensive back Craig Butler (15) attempts to sac McMaster Marauders quarterback Kyle Quinlan (12).  Quinlan was brought down just shy of the endzone. 

McMaster Marauders quarterback Kyle Quinlan (12) is put on the run by the Western Mustangs defense and manages to run for a touchdown.

McMaster Marauders quarterback Kyle Quinlan (12) finishes his run for a touchdown while being tackled by Western Mustangs defensive end Rob Hennessey (42).

Western Mustangs wide receiver Andrew Thibaudeau (81) begins his 104-yard kickoff return for a touchdown.  Thibaudeau lead the Mustangs offense with 2 touchdowns and 4 receptions on the day.

McMaster Marauders quarterback Kyle Quinlan (12) discusses the next play with his offensive line.

McMaster Marauders quarterback Kyle Quinlan (12) attempts to make a pass while under pressure from Western Mustangs defensive lineman Brent Wheeler (49).

Western Mustangs running back Jeremy Hipperson (22) grimaces while attempting to find room to run.  Hipperson scored 1 touchdown and carried 11 times for 97 yards.

Two OUA officials share a laugh during a commercial timeout.

The McMaster Marauders offensive line readies for the snap.

McMaster Marauders quarterback Kyle Quinlan (12) slips from the grasp of Western Mustangs defensive end David Lee (35).

Western Mustangs quarterback Donnie Marshall (7) receives a snap late in the game.

Western Mustangs defensive back Nick Shuster (28) waits for the next play to form.

Western Mustangs quarterback Donnie Marshall (7) attempts to throw past McMaster Marauders defenders Nelson Hutchings (39) and Benjamin D’Aguilar (77).

Western Mustangs quarterback Donnie Marshall (7) attempts to find an open receiver.

Western Mustangs running back Nathan Riva (16) runs the ball during the 4th quarter helping to secure the win for the Mustangs.  Riva carried 17 times on the day for 85 yards.

Western Mustangs running back Nathan Riva (16) celebrates his 3rd quarter touchdown with wide receiver Zach Bull (86). 

Interior Painting Photos

I recently completed some work for Niagara painter Alexander Rasmussen.  The goal was to combine his paintings with house interiors to create a unique look for his website (to be completed soon). 

Here is what we came up with.  

CIS East West Bowl 2010

The University of Western Ontario hosted The Canadian Interuniversity Sport East West Bowl at TD Waterhouse Stadium on Saturday May 8th 2010.  Both teams made the best of the conditions providing for an entertaining game despite the rain, snow, freezing rain and wind gusts that were able to blow the nearby soccer nets at least 6ft across the running track.  

Here is the Western Mustangs game summary www.westernmustangs.ca

Two officials run with the protective padding for the uprights to put it back on the post after it blew to roughly the 30 yard line during one of the wind gusts. 

The referee fights a losing battle trying to keep the ball dry with a towel before play resumes. 

The Molson Canadian sign blows across the field after breaking loose from it's strapping during a wind gust. 

It wasn't only the players that had to battle with the elements.  This group of fans was sharing a laugh over the constant struggle to keep the umbrellas right side out.

Thanks for looking. 

Andrew

Tundra Swans at the Aylmer Wildlife Management Area

I was at the Aylmer Wildlife Management Area (AWMA) on Wednesday March 17 2010 to get a glimpse of the mass migration of tundra swans.  The swans stop off at the AWMA to rest and feed on corn during their trip that will take them from the Eastern U.S. all the way up to the Mackenzie Delta.   The numbers are expected to peak between March 18-21 this year with a maximum of 6000 swans appearing per day.

More information can be found at the following websites:Discover Southern Ontario / Naturally Elgin / London Free Press Article

Directions from the London Free Press article: 

How to find the tundra swans:

Located at 10594 Hacienda Rd., beside the Ontario Police College, about four kilometres northeast of Aylmer in Elgin County.

Directions from Hwy. 401: take County Rd. 73 (Imperial Road) south, turn east onto College Line, then south onto Hacienda Rd.

Admission is free. Three viewing stands on site, including one wheelchair-accessible area.

 

UWO vs UIOT Jack Frost Cup 2010

I had the chance to photograph the 3rd annual Jack Frost Cup at the John Labatt Center in London, Ontario.  The UWO Mustangs handily defeated the UIOT Ridgebacks 4-1. 

With the help and guidance of friend and colleague Craig Glover we managed to set up a remote camera above the net for me to trigger during the game.  

For a full game report please go to www.westernmustangs.ca

There was a little traffic in front of the net...