Fine Art Friday – Fresh Snow, Wild Horses & Gratitude
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 enjoy it. I woke early and felt restless. Nature called – in the best possible way! It had been grey and […]
Fine Art Friday – Sargeant Bay Provincial Park – Sunshine Coast
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 August 2018, a heatwave, flat calm waters and a gorgeous soft sunset. My hubby and I had been touring the Sunshine Coast for a week. Unprecedented […]
Alberta Mini Break – Waterton Lakes National Park – Day 2
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. The Stuffed Blueberry French Toast and the Signature Colada Pancakes did not disappoint! I popped out to see if I could spot […]
Alberta Mini Break – Waterton Lakes National Park – Day 1
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, outdoor activities, and Waterton Lakes National Park is forever on my list of all-time faves! A two-day ‘staycation’ is good for the soul. The Journey Down You […]
Backroads Drive – There are antelope in Alberta – who knew?!!
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 the full story of this trip soon. Last week hubby and I were in Cypress Hills Provincial Park. This particular […]
Backroads Drives – Ellis Bird Farm
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 the mid-50’s and pioneered a natural habitat, a haven to Tree Swallows and Mountain Bluebirds. It’s a beautiful drive if you’re look for a […]
The Story Behind the Photo: Dahlias Galore
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 few times a Facebook sponsored ad actually worked. We were on vacation in Rhododendron, Oregon, in […]
Backroads, even picking up eggs can be fun!
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 eggs from the Hutterite Colony for you. Then, because it’s +36C when you leave, and the A/C in the […]
The Story Behind the Photo: This Sky Is On Fire
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 not wanting to be hugged. Masks were on unless eating and drinking, but social distancing was 100% not happening. Today is the one […]
Canada Day – your journey is not the same as mine…
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 advantages it has, I haven’t been proud to be a Canadian for a couple of years at least. Canada Day has never been […]
