Featured Photo Blog: Rupert River and Waskaganish in James Bay, Canada
by admin ~ March 6th, 2007
Flickr is once again home to a stunning set of photographs on the Rupert River in northern Quebec. Created by Cree photographer Ian Diamond from Waskaganish, his photo collection currently runs over 1000 images, and grows weekly with winter scenes from his home and the spectacular Rupert River. His community was in the news recently when plans were finalized this January for a Hydro Quebec diversion project on the Rupert. He states he is “trying to capture as many photos as he can,” and he continues to provide an invaluable documentary record for this historic watershed near his home and in the lands of the James Bay Cree. Please take time to view his Rupert River Photo Set on Flickr (1418 photos and counting), and subscribe to his photo blog for updates to his site. He has many photography fans on the web, and I continue to be astounded by his images and documentary record.
All photos are copyrighted by Ian Diamond, and are reproduced here with the photographer’s permission.
Additional Sites:
- James Bay Road (additional photos)
- Eeyou Istchee (Grand Council of the Cree)
- Cree Culture Website
- Hydro Quebec – Rupert River Diversion Project