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Photos of the Year 2014 – Melissa Tait

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Melissa Tait / Winnipeg Free Press In April 2014 I followed exotic dancer Aurora Sky at work and at home with her two young boys. To document her life dancing in the nude in various bars around Winnipeg I photographed one performance where I had permission, and behind the scenes with her family. This was my favourite photo, captured while Aurora was getting ready in a small hotel room designated for dancers competing in the Miss Nude Winnipeg Contest at Teasers Burlesque palace.
Melissa Tait / Winnipeg Free Press In April 2014 I followed exotic dancer Aurora Sky at work and at home with her two young boys. To document her life dancing in the nude in various bars around Winnipeg I photographed one performance where I had permission, and behind the scenes with her family. This was my favourite photo, captured while Aurora was getting ready in a small hotel room designated for dancers competing in the Miss Nude Winnipeg Contest at Teasers Burlesque palace.
Melissa Tait / Winnipeg Free Press A photo from the story on exotic dancer Aurora Sky. Performing at Teasers Burlesque Palace during the Miss Nude Winnipeg Contest.
Melissa Tait / Winnipeg Free Press A photo from the story on exotic dancer Aurora Sky. Performing at Teasers Burlesque Palace during the Miss Nude Winnipeg Contest.
Melissa Tait / Winnipeg Free Press Avro, a four-year-old Swainson's Hawk, was rescued by Manitoba's Wildlife Haven and Rehabilitation Centre after being hit by a vehicle. He had his right eye surgically removed and has no depth perception, so he lives at the Wildlife Haven acting as ambassador in the education program. A new long-term community land lease from TransCanada will give 18 acres of space near Station 41 in Ile-des-Chenes to the Wildlife Haven, where Vice-President Judy Robertson hopes to build a permanent home to rehabilitate a larger number of rescued wildlife. Friday, June 6, 2014
Melissa Tait / Winnipeg Free Press Avro, a four-year-old Swainson's Hawk, was rescued by Manitoba's Wildlife Haven and Rehabilitation Centre after being hit by a vehicle. He had his right eye surgically removed and has no depth perception, so he lives at the Wildlife Haven acting as ambassador in the education program. A new long-term community land lease from TransCanada will give 18 acres of space near Station 41 in Ile-des-Chenes to the Wildlife Haven, where Vice-President Judy Robertson hopes to build a permanent home to rehabilitate a larger number of rescued wildlife. Friday, June 6, 2014
Melissa Tait / Winnipeg Free Press Luke Nolan snaps a selfie with mayor-elect Brian Bowman the morning after his election win. In a short walk in the Exchange District a dozen people stopped to congratulate Bowman the day after the October election.
Melissa Tait / Winnipeg Free Press Luke Nolan snaps a selfie with mayor-elect Brian Bowman the morning after his election win. In a short walk in the Exchange District a dozen people stopped to congratulate Bowman the day after the October election.
Melissa Tait / Winnipeg Free Press Johanna Hurme, co-founder of 5468796 Architecture, photographed for the City Beautiful project in front of the Cube Stage in Market Square in September. Hurme says
Melissa Tait / Winnipeg Free Press Johanna Hurme, co-founder of 5468796 Architecture, photographed for the City Beautiful project in front of the Cube Stage in Market Square in September. Hurme says "Winnipeg is on the verge of something really incredible," when it comes to design. September 15, 2014 (Melissa Tait / Winnipeg Free Press)
Melissa Tait / Winnipeg Free Press The Canadian Museum for Human Rights and downtown Winnipeg at dusk photographed for the City Beautiful project. Sunday, September 14, 2014
Melissa Tait / Winnipeg Free Press The Canadian Museum for Human Rights and downtown Winnipeg at dusk photographed for the City Beautiful project. Sunday, September 14, 2014
Melissa Tait / Winnipeg Free Press Kaska, one of the female polar bear cubs rescued from the wild munches on a treat at the Assinboine Park Zoo on Tuesday. The zoo's four bears, including three from the wild, two female cubs Kaska and Aurora, and four-year-old male Storm, are all doing well settling in. Hudson and Storm are still in their own enclosures, while Kaska and Aurora share a home.
Melissa Tait / Winnipeg Free Press Kaska, one of the female polar bear cubs rescued from the wild munches on a treat at the Assinboine Park Zoo on Tuesday. The zoo's four bears, including three from the wild, two female cubs Kaska and Aurora, and four-year-old male Storm, are all doing well settling in. Hudson and Storm are still in their own enclosures, while Kaska and Aurora share a home.
Melissa Tait / Winnipeg Free Press Christine Melnick, MLA for Riel, is
Melissa Tait / Winnipeg Free Press Christine Melnick, MLA for Riel, is "disappointed" with Premier Greg Selinger after she was asked to leave caucus.
Melissa Tait / Winnipeg Free Press No one was injured in a car rollover on Henderson Highway near Greene Avenue earlier this year.
Melissa Tait / Winnipeg Free Press No one was injured in a car rollover on Henderson Highway near Greene Avenue earlier this year.
Melissa Tait / Winnipeg Free Press Barney Morin lights his tobacco pipe before telling a story at a camp du feu (fire camp) at Festival Du Voyageur on Louis Riel Day in a 2014 file photo.
Melissa Tait / Winnipeg Free Press Barney Morin lights his tobacco pipe before telling a story at a camp du feu (fire camp) at Festival Du Voyageur on Louis Riel Day in a 2014 file photo.
Melissa Tait / Winnipeg Free Press A busker named Blaine plays an accordion while wearing a horse head outside the MLCC in Osborne Village Monday evening.
Melissa Tait / Winnipeg Free Press A busker named Blaine plays an accordion while wearing a horse head outside the MLCC in Osborne Village Monday evening.
Melissa Tait / Winnipeg Free Press Festival-goers ride the Seven Earthstones see-saw art project by Tonya Borgeson on the opening day of Winnipeg Folk Fest 2014 at Birds Hill Park.
Melissa Tait / Winnipeg Free Press Festival-goers ride the Seven Earthstones see-saw art project by Tonya Borgeson on the opening day of Winnipeg Folk Fest 2014 at Birds Hill Park.
Melissa Tait / Winnipeg Free Press Canada midfielder Desiree Scott (11), hugs goal scorer defender Kadeisha Buchanan (20) as USA goalie Hope Solo looks on after Canada went ahead 1-0 in the first half of Canada Women's soccer game against USA at Investors Group Field. May 8, 2014
Melissa Tait / Winnipeg Free Press Canada midfielder Desiree Scott (11), hugs goal scorer defender Kadeisha Buchanan (20) as USA goalie Hope Solo looks on after Canada went ahead 1-0 in the first half of Canada Women's soccer game against USA at Investors Group Field. May 8, 2014
Melissa Tait / Winnipeg Free Press Residents of a fire damaged home on Jefferson Avenue near Scotia Street react to seeing the fire's aftermath Monday morning. Bradley Larocque (in black) noticed someone running from a neighbouring house before 8am, and heard a
Melissa Tait / Winnipeg Free Press Residents of a fire damaged home on Jefferson Avenue near Scotia Street react to seeing the fire's aftermath Monday morning. Bradley Larocque (in black) noticed someone running from a neighbouring house before 8am, and heard a "whoosh" as fire engulfed the home that was under construction next door. He got all six residents out of the house before there were any injuries. Three of five cats were rescued, and another was seen escaping. In total four houses were damaged. Monday, May 19, 2014
Melissa Tait / Winnipeg Free Press Prince Charles laughs with Lt. Gov. Philip Lee after his wet and windy arrival on the tarmac at CFB Winnipeg. The Prince of Wales arrived with Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, for a whirlwind 27-hour visit in Winnipeg. Tuesday, May 20, 2014
Melissa Tait / Winnipeg Free Press Prince Charles laughs with Lt. Gov. Philip Lee after his wet and windy arrival on the tarmac at CFB Winnipeg. The Prince of Wales arrived with Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, for a whirlwind 27-hour visit in Winnipeg. Tuesday, May 20, 2014
Melissa Tait / Winnipeg Free Press Elliette Fast surrounded by bubbles atop her father Reynold's shoulders on the opening day of Winnipeg Folk Fest 2014 at Birds Hill Park. Wednesday, July 9, 2014
Melissa Tait / Winnipeg Free Press Elliette Fast surrounded by bubbles atop her father Reynold's shoulders on the opening day of Winnipeg Folk Fest 2014 at Birds Hill Park. Wednesday, July 9, 2014
Melissa Tait / Winnipeg Free Press Red-tailed hawk Fiat launches from the arm of bird control officer Jordan Janisse at Brady Landfill. Birds of prey are used to scare away gulls from feeding on garbage. Since the program started five years ago, the gull population surrounding the machinery compacting garbage has reduced from more than 10,000 to a few hundred on average. Monday, July 7, 2014
Melissa Tait / Winnipeg Free Press Red-tailed hawk Fiat launches from the arm of bird control officer Jordan Janisse at Brady Landfill. Birds of prey are used to scare away gulls from feeding on garbage. Since the program started five years ago, the gull population surrounding the machinery compacting garbage has reduced from more than 10,000 to a few hundred on average. Monday, July 7, 2014
Melissa Tait / Winnipeg Free Press The Village Tower on the opening night of Winnipeg Folk Fest 2014 at Birds Hill Park. Wednesday, July 9, 2014
Melissa Tait / Winnipeg Free Press The Village Tower on the opening night of Winnipeg Folk Fest 2014 at Birds Hill Park. Wednesday, July 9, 2014
Melissa Tait / Winnipeg Free Press Abandoned cars at the flooded underpass at Higgins and Main Street after at least 50 mm and up to 65 mm of rain fell in a short period of time around 8 p.m. Aug. 21, 2014. The storm flooded underpasses and streets — especially in the south end of Winnipeg.
Melissa Tait / Winnipeg Free Press Abandoned cars at the flooded underpass at Higgins and Main Street after at least 50 mm and up to 65 mm of rain fell in a short period of time around 8 p.m. Aug. 21, 2014. The storm flooded underpasses and streets — especially in the south end of Winnipeg.
Melissa Tait / Winnipeg Free Press Frank Yong snaps a photo of his wife Teresa and her friend Jenny Lee, all from B.C., while they wait in the light rain for their preview tour at the Canadian Museum for Human Rights. The rain kept away some of the people with reserved tickets, allowing walk-ups to gain access to the guided tour of four of 11 galleries. Saturday, September 20, 2014
Melissa Tait / Winnipeg Free Press Frank Yong snaps a photo of his wife Teresa and her friend Jenny Lee, all from B.C., while they wait in the light rain for their preview tour at the Canadian Museum for Human Rights. The rain kept away some of the people with reserved tickets, allowing walk-ups to gain access to the guided tour of four of 11 galleries. Saturday, September 20, 2014
Melissa Tait / Winnipeg Free Press Dancer and choreographer Ming Hon performs a section from her piece, The Exhibitionist, in October at Rachel Brown Theatre. Tuesday, October 7, 2014
Melissa Tait / Winnipeg Free Press Dancer and choreographer Ming Hon performs a section from her piece, The Exhibitionist, in October at Rachel Brown Theatre. Tuesday, October 7, 2014
Melissa Tait / Winnipeg Free Press The sun sets over Winnipeg seen over William Avenue, from the top of the Paterson Global Foods Institute in the Exchange District. September 15, 2014.
Melissa Tait / Winnipeg Free Press The sun sets over Winnipeg seen over William Avenue, from the top of the Paterson Global Foods Institute in the Exchange District. September 15, 2014.

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