Long Shadows - Project 365 - Day 10 of 365

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"Long Shadows"

Day 10 of 365

A black and white pic of the long shadows in the snow on a very cold and snowy winter day. Taken at Henderson Park in Lethbridge, Alberta.

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Soaring Seagull - Photo of the Day - January 9th, 2011

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"Soaring Seagull"

A vignette of a seagull winging overhead against the backdrop of a blue sky filled with light fluffy clouds.

This image was captured from aboard the Chi-Cheemaun Ferry on the passage across Georgian Bay from Tobermory to Manitoulin Island in Ontario, Canada.

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Blizzard - Project 365 - Day 8 of 365

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"Blizzard"

Day 8 of 365

Major blizzard out there today...not much to see or that can be seen...supposed to keep snowing till Tuesday.

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Barren Slopes - Photo of the Day - January 8th, 2011

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"Barren Slopes"

A green tree stands in contrast to the dry, barren sloped of the coulee behind it.

Captured in Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada.

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Pink - Project 365 - Day 7 of 365

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"Pink"

Day 7 of 365

A selectively coloured photo of my winter hat...going to get a lot of use of it in the next few days...blizzard headed this way :(

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Burrowing Owl - Photo of the Day - January 7th, 2011

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"Burrowing Owl"

Burrowing Owls have bright yellow eyes, yellow beaks, a brown back with white spotting, and a white belly with brown barring. It is about 25 cm in length with a 53 cm wingspan. Much of the length comes from the burrowing owl's long legs that it eternally stands on. Because of their habitats, burrowing owls are one of the most terrestrial owl species (if not the most).

Photo taken at the Calgary Zoo, Calgary, Alberta, Canada.

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Green - 2011 Project 365 - Day 6 of 365

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"Green"

Day 6 of 365

A selectively coloured photo of a green eyed kitty playing with a green feather toy.

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Whooping Crane - Photo of the Day - January 6th, 2011

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"Whooping Crane"

Adult whooping cranes are white with a red crown and a long, dark, pointed bill (immatures are brown in colour). They are the tallest birds native to North America with a height of 1.5 m, about half of which is legs which the cranes use to wade into deeper water to find food.

Photo taken at the Calgary Zoo, Calgary, Alberta, Canada.

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Blue - 2011 Project 365 - Day 5 of 365

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"Blue"

Day 5 of 365

A selectively coloured photo of the Alberta Badlands. Taken at Writing On Stone Provincial Park.

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Cat-O-Nine-Tails - Photo of the Day - January 5th, 2010

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"Cat-O-Nine-Tails"

A close-up of three flower heads (or 'spikes') on common bulrushes (Typha layifolia) growing in a marsh near Haliburton, Ontario, Canada.

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Yellow - 2011 Project 365 - Day 4 of 365

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"Yellow"

Day 4 of 365

A selectively coloured photo of a bulldozer parked outside of Fort Whoop Up in Lethbridge, Alberta.

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Andean Condor - Photo of the Day - January 4, 2011

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"Andean Condor"

The Andean Condor is the largest flying bird in the Western hemisphere, with a wingspan of 3 m and a weight of 9 - 12 kg. These large wings allow the condors to soar on rising thermals of air when looking for food, and the ruff of white feathers around their neck acts like a scarf to keep them warm when flying at such heights. Like many vultures, Andean condors have featherless heads to prevent parasites latching on from the carcasses they are feeding on. On top of that, males and females look very different. The males have a large, fleshy comb on their head and their eyes are brown whereas female's eyes are garnet red.

Photo taken at the Calgary Zoo, Calgary, Alberta.

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Orange - 2011 Project 365 - Day 3 of 365

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"Orange"

Day 3 of 365

A selectively coloured photo of construction barriers along the road to Botterill Park in Lethbridge, Alberta.

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African Lioness - Photo of the Day - January 3, 2011

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"African Lioness"

African lions are the second largest cat in the world, second only to tigers. Males are noticeably larger than females and have a large mane. These differences occur because of the different roles played by the sexes. Females have to be agile for hunting, and males have to be big and burly to protect their offspring.

Photo taken at the Calgary Zoo, Calgary, Alberta, Canada.

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Red - 2011 Project 365 - Day 2 of 365

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"Red"

Day 2 of 365

A selectively coloured pic of the Old Fire Hall in Lethbridge, Alberta.

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Snow Leopard - Photo of the Day - January 2nd, 2011

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"Snow Leopard"

Snow leopards are well-adapted to their high mountain habitats. Their fur is thick for warmth and spotted for camouflage. Their tails are also as long as the snow leopard's body for balance on the steep mountainsides and to act as a scarf on those really cold nights. Snow leopard's chests and nasal cavity are also well-developed to handle the thin, cold air of the mountains.

Photo taken at the Calgary Zoo, Calgary, Alberta, Canada.

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Tarot - 2011 Project 365 - Day 1 of 365

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"Tarot"

Day 1 of 365

A good way to start off the new year :)

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Best Friends - Photo of the Day - January 1st, 2011

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"Best Friends"

Two young aboriginal girls in traditional regalia stop to adjust their grip on each others hands as they walk across the field.

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A Gift From Mr. Darcy - Project 365 - Day 365 of 365

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"A Gift From Mr. Darcy"

Day 365 of 365

A beautiful gift from my best friend.

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Renewable Sunset - Photo of the Day - December 31st, 2010

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"Renewable Sunset"

A lone windmill stands silhouetted by a glorious sunset that colours the sky shades of orange and yellow.

Captured in the prairies of southern Alberta near Magrath, Alberta, Canada.


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Kitty Gets A New Toy - Project 365 - Day 364 of 365

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"Kitty Gets A New Toy"

Day 364 of 365

The kitties got lots of new toys for Christmas...here is a pic of Kitty playing with his new toy penguin.

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Trumpeter Swan - Photo of the Day - December 30th, 2010

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"Trumpeter Swan"

Photo taken at the Calgary Zoo, Calgary, Alberta, Canada.


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Soon The Ornaments Will All Be Gone... - Project 365 - Day 363 of 365

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"Soon The Ornaments Will All Be Gone..."

Day 363 of 365

As Christmas is over and the New Year quickly approaches a final pic is taken.

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Mule Deer Buck in the Snow - Project 365 - Day 362 of 365

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"Mule Deer Buck in the Snow"

Day 362 of 365

A mule deer buck looking for food in the snow before the blizzard makes it all disappear.

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White-Breasted Nuthatch - Photo of the Day - December 28th, 2010

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"White Breasted Nuthatch"

A photo of a white-breasted nuthatch in the classic nuthatch pose. Taken at Helen Schuler Nature Center in Lethbridge, Alberta.


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Gray Partridges - Project 365 - Day 361 of 365

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"Gray Partridges"

Day 361 of 365

Three gray partridges running across a hayfield in winter. Taken near Writing-on-Stone Provincial Park.

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Yellow Peony - Photo of the Day - December 27th, 2010

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"Yellow Peony"

A close-up of a yellow peony flower in full bloom against the dark bacdrop of foliage. Taken at the Toronto Botanical Gardens in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

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Prairie Sunset - Project 365 - Day 360 of 365

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"Prairie Sunset"

Day 360 of 365

A silhouette of an old grain elevator set against a beautiful prairie sunset.

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Ring Tailed Lemur - Photo of the Day - December 26th, 2010

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"Ring Tailed Lemur"

The ring-tailed lemur has the tail of a raccoon, which males cover with secretions from scent glands on their chests. They then wave their tails at each other during mating season, engaging in 'stink wars' over females. Males and females look virtually identical.

All lemurs are endangered by the deforestation of Madagascar, which destroys their homes. Although it has been illegal to kill wild lemurs since 1974, many people are not aware of the law and hunting still occurs.

Photo taken at Calgary Zoo, Calgary, Alberta, Canada.

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Christmas Sunset - Project 365 - Day 359 of 365

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"Christmas Sunset"

Day 359 of 365

A beautiful sunset over the mountains to end a beautiful day.

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Three Elk - Project 365 - Day 358 of 365

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"Three Elk"

Day 358 of 365

Three wild elk standing on a hill in the snow near the Alberta/British Columbia border.

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Wild Coyotes - Project 365 - Day 357 of 365

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"Wild Coyotes"

Day 357 of 365

Three wild coyotes stand on top of the coulees looking for prey on Scenic Drive in Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada.

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Black Capped Chickadee - Project 365 - Day 356 of 365

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"Black Capped Chickadee"

Day 356 of 365

A black capped chickadee enjoys a snack of fresh birdseed on a cold winter day.

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Snow Wave - Photo of the Day - December 22nd, 2010

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"Snow Wave"

A close-up image of a pine bough covered in a thick layer of snow, curling over to resemble a wave.

Captured at Lake Louise, in Banff National Park, Alberta, Canada.

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Solstice Eclipse - Project 365 - Day 355 of 365

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"Solstice Eclipse"

Day 355 of 365

A pic of the lunar eclipse taken at 12:41 am...almost at totality.

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Happy Solstice To One And All - Photo of the Day - December 21st, 2010

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"Happy Solstice To One And All"

Candles glow brightly on the mantle surrounded by snowflake decorations and poinsettias to celebrate the winter solstice.

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The Eclipse Begins - Project 365 - Day 354 of 365

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"The Eclipse Begins"

Day 354 of 365

A pic of the lunar eclipse taken at 11:52 pm...less than an hour in.

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Male and Female Pine Grosbeaks - Project 365 - Day 353 of 365

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"Male and Female Pine Grosbeaks"

Day 353 of 365

A pic of both a male and female pine grosbeaks sitting in a birch tree just outside Waterton Lakes National Park in Alberta, Canada.

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Peggy's Cove Lighthouse - Photo of the Day - December 19th, 2010

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"Peggy's Cove Lighthouse"

The historic lighthouse at Peggy's Cove, Nova Scotia, Canada sits amidst a surreal landscape of granite boulders scoured by waves.

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Swainson's Hawk in Flight - Project 365 - Day 352 of 365

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"Swainson's Hawk in Flight"

Day 352 of 365

A photo of a Swainson's Hawk in flight. Taken near Mountainview, Alberta.

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Snow on Pine - Project 365 - Day 351 of 365

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"Snow on Pine"

Day 351 of 365

A fresh coat of snow rests softly on a pine branch complete with pine needles and a pine cone.

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Leaning Birch - Project 365 - Day 350 of 365

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"Leaning Birch"

Day 350 of 365

A silver birch tree is growing out of the banks of the Oldman River and leaning over the frozen river below. Taken at Pavan Park in Lethbridge, Alberta.

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Trees of White - Project 365 - Day 349 of 365

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"Trees of White"

Day 349 of 365

On the way home from work I stopped to take a pic of the trees all dusted with a fresh coat of snow.

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Heavenly Skies - Project 365 - Day 348 of 365

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"Heavenly Skies"

Day 348 of 365

On the way to Pincher Creek, Alberta, the snow filled skies opened up and let the sun shine through on a cold winter day.

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Wasp on a Wildflower - Photo of the Day - December 14th, 2010

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"Wasp on a Wildflower"

A photo of a wasp on a wildflower at Indian Battle Park in Lethbridge, Alberta.

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The Ducks of Christmas - Project 365 - Day 347 of 365

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"The Ducks of Christmas"

Day 347 of 365

A group of little rubber duckies all dressed up for Christmas.

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Snow in the Mountains - Photo of the Day - December 13th, 2010

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"Snow in the Mountains"

Huge white clouds looming over the snow covered Canadian Rockies contrast sharply against the flat, reddish brown fields of the Alberta prairies at the base of the mountains.

Captured just north of Waterton National Park, in southern Alberta, Canada.

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Xmas Kitties - Project 365 - Day 346 of 365

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"Xmas Kitties"

Day 346 of 365

The kitties look thoroughly impressed with their new Christmas outfits...actually they don't mind the outfits...just don't like photos taken of them while they are wearing them.

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Black-Tailed Prairie Dog - Photo of the Day - December 12th, 2010

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"Black Tailed Prairie Dog"

Black-tailed prairie dogs are often confused with other animals that are colloquially referred to as 'prairie dogs' or 'gophers'. Chief among these in Canada is the Richardson's ground squirrel. Black-tailed prarie dogs are actually much larger than ground squirrels weighing 705 - 1675 g and measuring up to 40 cm long. Males tend to be larger than females, and their weight fluctuates through the seasons. A prairie dog's weight is highest before winter, but interestingly they do not hibernate. As their name suggests, black-tailed prairie dogs differs from other prairie dogs in that it has a black tip on its tail.

Photo taken at the Calgary Zoo, Calgary, Alberta, Canada.

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Human Statues at Chinook Center - Project 365 - Day 345 of 365

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"Human Statues at Chinook Center"

Day 345 of 365

We went shopping at the Chinook Center in Calgary yesterday and there were a lot of people dressed up as statues. This was my favourite one.

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