Hi Don,

This is Robert James, head of the program committee of the RA Photo Club in Ottawa.  We spoke just a few minutes ago (fri afternoon, 25 July).  My interest is in arranging for a presentation for the photo club (which currently boasts about 200 members, about half of whom would show up for the presentation) on aerial photography.

If possible, I would like to arrange something for the fall period, and thn combine this with a subsequent field trip where we would book some flying time through one of the local flying clubs with student pilots.  The ideal timing would be such that members could photograph Gatineau Park from the air during the peak of fall colors (mid-October-ish).

What do you think?  If there is interest and commercial opportunities, some of the members could consider shooting and feeding images to you.

We would need to book a date in advance, preferably in the next week or so, as we are currently filling up our schedule for presentations.  The club meets tuesday evenings; the total presentation would last about 60 to 90 minutes, with a break in the middle.  Would you be willing to come to Ottawa in Sept or early October to look in on your father with a small detour on a Tuesday evening?

thanks for your time,
rob