THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES

When the President of the United States comes to visit, it is a massive operation. Pictured above is Marine 1 and along with a plane that looks identical to Airforce 1 and 4 other helicopters they arrive long before the President. Marine 1 will carry George Bush to Chateau Montebello for the North American Summit which takes place for a little over 24 hours starting Aug 20, 2007.
The Governor General's Foot Guards are here to welcome the President.

Airforce 1 touches down at 12:08 PM.
The famous Presidential wave.
Their Excellencies The Governor General Michaëlle Jean and husband Jean-Daniel Lafond officially greet George Bush along with other dignitaries and U.S. Ambassador to Canada David Wilkins.

After a brief reception and 52 minutes from the time he landed he says goodbye to the Governor General and heads off the Summit.


On the following day August 21, Ottawa Mayor Larry O'Brien along with Officer Gibbons give the thumbs up to those pesky photographers.

Marine 1 arrives back from Montebello at 1:44 PM.

Lot's of waving to do when you are the President.

Ottawa Mayor Larry O'Brien chats with George Bush and then does the photo-op. He officially says good bye on behalf of the people of Canada.

More of the famous wave.

Ready for take off and at 2:26 PM the visit is over.
I felt very fortunate to get accredited to be able to photograph the arrival and departure of the Presidential visit. Much thanks goes out to Mr. John Waterfield who is the Manager of the Parliamentary Press Office. This visit is John's last official duty and the following day he retired and moved to British Columbia.