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Given the way my blips have evolved over time it seems appropriate (to me, anyway) that my 500th should be a portrait. Its one of the aspects of photography that I find hard to do. Yet when I do it I'm usually pleased with the results. It gives me a real buzz.

This is Mike. He was 50 last night. He's been kind enough to put us up for our last few days in Canada. Great dinner party to celebrate. Made new friends and lasting memories.

Thanks all who looked into the Canada shots and commented.