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That’s a wrap: Some of our favourite photos from the 2013 election campaign

By justinmcelroyglobalnews Global News

Posted May 14, 2013 7:25 am

Updated May 14, 2013 7:52 am

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That’s a wrap: Some of our favourite photos from the 2013 election campaign - image

For weeks, intrepid photojournalists with the Canadian Press have been taking photos of Christy Clark and Adrian Dix campaigning across British Columbia.

While their policies may be different, the visuals from the campaign trail proved remarkably similar…

Exhibit 1: Playing basketball

Dix goes to the left… THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck — Dix goes to the left… THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck.

While Clark plays defence. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck — While Clark plays defence. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck.

Exhibit 2: Wearing hats and smiling

Clark goes for the hard hat. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck — Clark goes for the hard hat. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck.

Dix, meanwhile, opts for the bowler look. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward — Dix, meanwhile, opts for the bowler look. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward.

Exhibit 3: Charming old people

Clark opts for drama. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck — Clark opts for drama. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck.

Dix opts for comedy. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck — Dix opts for comedy. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck.

Exhibit 4: Navigating bite-sized food

Clark eyes her food warily here… THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward — Clark eyes her food warily here… THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward.

…and here. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jimmy Jeong — …and here. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jimmy Jeong.

Dix, meanwhile, dives right in again… THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck — Dix, meanwhile, dives right in again… THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck.

…and again. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck — …and again. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck.

Exhibit 5: Enjoying all the sports

THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck — THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck.

THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward — THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward.

Exhibit 6: Getting support from 1990’s

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celebrities

Clark gained the support of former Canuck Dave Babych. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward — Clark gained the support of former Canuck Dave Babych. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward.

Meanwhile, Barney attended a Clark event in Kitimat to protest pipeline development. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward — Meanwhile, Barney attended a Clark event in Kitimat to protest pipeline development. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward.

Exhibit 7: Pretending to drive absurdly

large vehicles

THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward — THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward.

THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward — THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward.

Exhibit 8: Engaging in variations on

campaign cliches

Shaking babies. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck — Shaking babies. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck.

Cutting chains. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jimmy Jeong — Cutting chains. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jimmy Jeong.

Exhibit 9: Staring at (and possibly

terrifying) small children

THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward — THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward.

THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff Bassett — THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff Bassett.

Exhibit 10: Making people associate them

with leadership

THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck — THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck.

THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward — THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward.

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