It’s an awesome feeling to see your work published in print. This was a gruelling 4 hour photo-shoot fighting against time to capture the cheesecake between thawing and melting. We had to work so fast, that it was impossible to take a break and sample some of the subjects.
Artwork and design by Linda Hilton at Definity.ca. Photographed for the Canadian Cheesecake Factory.
TOP 10 IN COMMERCIAL PHOTOMATCH
Very pleased with my Top 10 (5th) placement in the Master Photographers International Annual Commercial PhotoMatch. Congratulations to my fellow photographers from around the world for their success.

MPIO - "We are happy to announce the results for the group’s Annual PHOTOMatch in Commercial Photography.
Images posted during January and February annually, which apply to commercial category are eligible for selection of the TOP 10.
Congrats to our groups 2022 TOP 10 WINNERS!
First Place - Christian Redermayer, Canada – Architectural Class
Second Place - Zohair Lougliti, Algeria – Food Photography Class
Third Place - David Sala, Thailand – Fashion Class
Fourth Place - Christian Redermayer, Canada – Architectural Class
Fifth Place – Mike Guilbault, Canada - Food Photography Class
Sixth Place - Ludwig Riml, Austria – Travel Class
Seventh Place - Cristiano Biagioni, Italy – Fashion Class
Eighth Place - Christian Redermayer, Canada – Travel Class
Ninth Place - Mark Greschner, Canada – Commercial Aerial Class
Tenth Place - John Zogaria, United States – Adverising Class
Labatte Family Homestead, Circa 1834
In 2019 I had the privilege of photographing this historical landmark. You could feel the history, and many, many stories ooze out of the timbers of this quaint but sturdy home.
Unfortunately, as I write this, the existence of the original Metis log home of Louis George Labatte is in jeopardy. To get the full story, please visit the Facebook Page, SAVE THE LABATTE HOMESTEAD, dedicated to its preservation. There you’ll find links with stories from current descendants of Louis George Labatte and the importance of this early Métis landmark, not only in the history of the region, but the history of Canada as well.
Here’s a link to an excellent article en Français, by Rudy Chabannes.

The historic homestead of the Labatte family who settled on Thunder Beach in 1834, Tiny Township, Ontario.

The historic homestead of the Labatte family who settled on Thunder Beach in 1834, Tiny Township, Ontario.

The historic homestead of the Labatte family who settled on Thunder Beach in 1834, Tiny Township, Ontario.

The historic homestead of the Labatte family who settled on Thunder Beach in 1834, Tiny Township, Ontario.

The historic homestead of the Labatte family who settled on Thunder Beach in 1834, Tiny Township, Ontario.

The historic homestead of the Labatte family who settled on Thunder Beach in 1834, Tiny Township, Ontario.

The historic homestead of the Labatte family who settled on Thunder Beach in 1834, Tiny Township, Ontario.

The historic homestead of the Labatte family who settled on Thunder Beach in 1834, Tiny Township, Ontario.

The historic homestead of the Labatte family who settled on Thunder Beach in 1834, Tiny Township, Ontario.

The historic homestead of the Labatte family who settled on Thunder Beach in 1834, Tiny Township, Ontario.

The historic homestead of the Labatte family who settled on Thunder Beach in 1834, Tiny Township, Ontario.

The historic homestead of the Labatte family who settled on Thunder Beach in 1834, Tiny Township, Ontario.

The historic homestead of the Labatte family who settled on Thunder Beach in 1834, Tiny Township, Ontario.

The historic homestead of the Labatte family who settled on Thunder Beach in 1834, Tiny Township, Ontario.

The historic homestead of the Labatte family who settled on Thunder Beach in 1834, Tiny Township, Ontario.

The historic homestead of the Labatte family who settled on Thunder Beach in 1834, Tiny Township, Ontario.

The historic homestead of the Labatte family who settled on Thunder Beach in 1834, Tiny Township, Ontario.

The historic homestead of the Labatte family who settled on Thunder Beach in 1834, Tiny Township, Ontario.

The historic homestead of the Labatte family who settled on Thunder Beach in 1834, Tiny Township, Ontario.

The historic homestead of the Labatte family who settled on Thunder Beach in 1834, Tiny Township, Ontario.

The historic homestead of the Labatte family who settled on Thunder Beach in 1834, Tiny Township, Ontario.

The historic homestead of the Labatte family who settled on Thunder Beach in 1834, Tiny Township, Ontario.

The historic homestead of the Labatte family who settled on Thunder Beach in 1834, Tiny Township, Ontario.

The historic homestead of the Labatte family who settled on Thunder Beach in 1834, Tiny Township, Ontario.

The historic homestead of the Labatte family who settled on Thunder Beach in 1834, Tiny Township, Ontario.

The historic homestead of the Labatte family who settled on Thunder Beach in 1834, Tiny Township, Ontario.

The historic homestead of the Labatte family who settled on Thunder Beach in 1834, Tiny Township, Ontario.

The historic homestead of the Labatte family who settled on Thunder Beach in 1834, Tiny Township, Ontario.

The historic homestead of the Labatte family who settled on Thunder Beach in 1834, Tiny Township, Ontario.

The historic homestead of the Labatte family who settled on Thunder Beach in 1834, Tiny Township, Ontario.

The historic homestead of the Labatte family who settled on Thunder Beach in 1834, Tiny Township, Ontario.

The historic homestead of the Labatte family who settled on Thunder Beach in 1834, Tiny Township, Ontario.

The historic homestead of the Labatte family who settled on Thunder Beach in 1834, Tiny Township, Ontario.

The historic homestead of the Labatte family who settled on Thunder Beach in 1834, Tiny Township, Ontario.

The historic homestead of the Labatte family who settled on Thunder Beach in 1834, Tiny Township, Ontario.

The historic homestead of the Labatte family who settled on Thunder Beach in 1834, Tiny Township, Ontario.

The historic homestead of the Labatte family who settled on Thunder Beach in 1834, Tiny Township, Ontario.

The historic homestead of the Labatte family who settled on Thunder Beach in 1834, Tiny Township, Ontario.

The historic homestead of the Labatte family who settled on Thunder Beach in 1834, Tiny Township, Ontario.

The historic homestead of the Labatte family who settled on Thunder Beach in 1834, Tiny Township, Ontario.

The historic homestead of the Labatte family who settled on Thunder Beach in 1834, Tiny Township, Ontario.

The historic homestead of the Labatte family who settled on Thunder Beach in 1834, Tiny Township, Ontario.

The historic homestead of the Labatte family who settled on Thunder Beach in 1834, Tiny Township, Ontario.

The historic homestead of the Labatte family who settled on Thunder Beach in 1834, Tiny Township, Ontario.

The historic homestead of the Labatte family who settled on Thunder Beach in 1834, Tiny Township, Ontario.

The historic homestead of the Labatte family who settled on Thunder Beach in 1834, Tiny Township, Ontario.

The historic homestead of the Labatte family who settled on Thunder Beach in 1834, Tiny Township, Ontario.