Friday, May 27, 2011

Raindrops - 2011 Project 365 - Day 147 of 365


"Raindrops"

Day 147 of 365

So much rain...when will it stop? All of the trees are blooming but its so wet out that its hard to get some good pics without getting soaked in the process. These are the flowers on a crab apple tree in my son's yard.

Soft white vignette added with Tiffen dfx.

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White-tailed Deer - Photo of the Day - May 27th, 2011


"White-tailed Deer"

A photo of a white-tailed deer taken at Indian Battle Park in Lethbridge, Alberta.

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Thursday, May 26, 2011

Barbed Wire - 2011 Project 365 - Day 146 of 365


"Barbed Wire"

Day 146 of 365

Looking down a rustic barbed wire fence, across the prairies, towards the Canadian Rocky Mountains.

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Three Buffalo - Photo of the Day - May 26th, 2011


"Three Buffalo"

Three wild bison graze in the grasslands of southern Alberta on a warm autumn day. A few small patches of snow remaining from an early snowfall provide some refreshment in addition to their diet of dry grasses.

Captured in Waterton Lakes National Park in southern, Alberta, Canada.

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Young Pup - 2011 Project 365 - Day 145 of 365


"Young Pup"

Day 145 of 365

A young prairie dog pup sticks his head up in the grass to check out his surroundings. Taken at St. Mary's Reservoir in Alberta, Canada.

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Wednesday, May 25, 2011

Autumn at Writing-on-Stone - Photo of the Day - May 25th, 2011


"Autumn at Writing-on-Stone"

Writing-on-Stone Provincial Park (Áísínai’pi) in Alberta, Canada is a landscape sacred to the Blackfoot people. The site is 32 km (20 mi) east of the town of Milk River. An archaeological preserve within the Park protects the largest concentration of rock art on the North American plains. The artists are thought to be the Blackfoot people who settled this area for at least 3,500 years. There is speculation some of the rock art may be up to 6,000 years old.

Covering the sheer sandstone cliffs of the area along the Milk River are petroglyph carvings, paintings and pictographs which include vivid depictions of hunting and spiritual vision quests. But by far the most common are scenes of warriors and battles. Some speculate these were meant as warnings to neighbouring enemies to stay away. Guided interpretive walks and tours are available from mid-May until Labour Day. Interpretive programs are scheduled regularly.

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Tuesday, May 24, 2011

Baby Marmot - 2011 Project 365 - Day 144 of 365


"Baby Marmot"

Day 144 of 365

A curious baby yellow-bellied marmot peeks out of its den to view the big world beyond. Taken at St Mary's Reservoir in Southern Alberta, Canada.

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Park Lake Reflection - Photo of the Day - May 24th, 2011


"Park Lake Reflection"

A group of trees reflect into the calm waters of Park Lake. Taken at Park Lake Provincial Park in Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada.

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Ta-Da!!! - 2011 Project 365 - Day 143 of 365


"Ta-Da!!!"

Day 143 of 365

A juvenile Swainson's Hawk shows off his jumping abilities on top of a fence post...actually he was taking off but it sure looks like he is showing off.

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Lobster Traps - Photo of the Day - May 23rd, 2011


"Lobster Traps"

Lobster traps stand clustered around a harbour beacon at the edge of a pier in scenic Peggy's Cove.

The village of Peggy's Cove is a popular tourist destination in Nova Scotia, Canada; mainly because of the famous lighthouse that stands on a huge jumble of granite rocks that protects the tiny village from the fury of the Atlantic Ocean.

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Monday, May 23, 2011

The Widow Maker - 2011 Project 365 - Day 142 of 365


"The Widow Maker"

Day 142 of 365

A stretch of rapids along the Kananaskis River aptly named the Widow Maker. Taken in Kananaskis Country, Alberta, Canada.

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Sumatran Orangutan - Photo of the Day - May 22nd, 2011


"Sumatran Orangutan"

A sumatran orangutan strolls by without a worry in the world!

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Sunday, May 22, 2011

Mount Rundle - 2011 Project 365 - Day 141 of 365


"Mount Rundle"

Day 140 of 365

Mount Rundle in Banff, Alberta, Canada, reflects into the calm waters of Vermillion Lake.

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Downy Woodpecker - Photo of the Day - May 21st, 2011


"Downy Woodpecker"

A downy woodpecker opts for an easier snack, that does not require drilling through tree bark to get to.

Captured at the Helen Schuler Nature Center in Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada.

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Spring Blossoms - 2011 Project 365 - Day 140 of 365


"Spring Blossoms"

Day 140 of 365

More spring blossoms from a tree in my son's yard...they aren't fully bloomed yet so I'm still unsure what they are. They are pretty tho. And yet another sign of spring :)

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