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Thanksgiving Monday 2021 gave me a lot to be grateful for.  We had plenty of food on our table.  Family to share it with and, despite additional lockdowns returning, still plenty of freedom to [...]

  I know – this is isn’t quite Southern Alberta Scenery. But, it’s still scenery, it’s gorgeous, and it deserves a flashback to the glorious evening it was!  Picture [...]

Last week I shared the journey down, with the bears and beautiful scenery.  A good night’s sleep in a comfy bed was followed by a decadent, and delicious breakfast at Pearl’s Cafe.  [...]

With ever-changing restrictions, and uncertainty about international travel, we decided to keep our summer vacation to mini breaks in the province. Alberta is never short of stunning landscapes, [...]

Oh give me a home where the buffalo roam, And the deer and the antelope play…  (Western folk song by Daniel E. Kelley and Brewster M. Higley – 1872-ish.)   I promise I will write [...]

Northeast of Red Deer lies a gem of a bird and wildlife sanctuary whose mandate is education, conservation, scientific studies, and winter studies.  Ellis Bird Farm has been in operation since [...]

I usually only use one pic for the ‘The Story Behind’ posts.  But when there are 200+ Dahlia pics to choose from, it really is hard to stop at just one!  So this has to be one of the [...]

How on earth can popping out for eggs turn into a photographic journey you ask? Quite simple really. You have a friend who lives in Airdrie (about 20 minutes via one scenic route), who picks up [...]

I was returning from an intimate event where I’d captured a few decor images.  A retirement party for an industry friend.  Another strange moment of 2020.  Working in a huggy industry and [...]

The quote above hit home this week.   I’ve been struggling with my national pride for quite some time.  Whilst I’m incredibly grateful to live in a country like Canada, with the many [...]