In Need of Repair - 2011 Project 365 - Day 75 of 365

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"In Need of Repairs"

Day 75 of 365

A neglected barn along the road in southern Alberta looks in need of many repairs.

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Popular Bull Thistle - Photo of the Day - March 16th, 2011

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"Popular Bull Thistle"

A close-up of a bright purple bull thistle blossom with no less than five bumblebees crowded together gathering nectar from the single flower.

Captured in St. Mary's Reservoir Provincial Recreation Area near Magrath, Alberta, Canada.

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Bald Eagle - Project 365 - Day 74 of 365

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"Bald Eagle"

Day 74 of 365

While out driving with my daughter today, we saw a large white object in the center of a farmer's field. My daughter thought it was someone's dog but it was a beautiful bald eagle. When we stopped the car he didn't stay still very long before he took off in flight.

Taken in Fort Macleod, Alberta, Canada.

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Off The Wing - Photo of the Day - March 15th, 2011

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"Off The Wing"

Looking out the airplane window towards a bright blue sky waiting for take off on a trip to Toronto, Ontario, Canada from Calgary, Alberta.

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Fight! - 2011 Project 365 - Day 73 of 365

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"Fight!"

Day 73 of 365

While at the park today, taking pics of prairie dogs playing in the sunshine, two prairie dogs decided to have a fight. Both of them were standing on their hind legs taking swipes at each other, all claws out like two cats. It was very interesting to watch as well as comical.

Taken at Park Lake Provincial Park in Southern Alberta.

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Qu'Appelle Valley - Photo of the Day - March 14th, 2011

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"Qu'Appelle Valley"

The scenic Qu'Appelle valley in southern Saskatchewan, with it's bright green, short grasses covering steep, coulees.

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The Best Sign Ever! - 2011 Project 365 - Day 72 of 365

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"The Best Sign Ever!"

Day 72 of 365

Couldn't resist taking a pic of this sign when I drove by it...Garage Sale...literally!!!

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Jasper National Park - Photo of the Day - March 13th, 2011

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"Jasper National Park"

A valley covered in pine forest interspersed with alpine meadow leads between two mountains before abruptly ending at the base of a barren and, jagged gray peak.
Captured east of Jasper, south of the Yellowhead Highway, in Jasper National Park, Alberta, Canada.

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Bridge Reflections - Project 365 - Day 71 of 365

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"Bridge Reflections"

Day 71 of 365

It was a really nice, warm, spring day today but nice weather equals too many people in my favourite park, and too many people equals no wildlife...so once again my photo for today is a reflection in the ever growing puddles. This reflection is of the high level bridge in Indian Battle Park in Lethbridge, Alberta.

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Overexposed! - Photo of the Day - March 12th, 2011

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"Overexposed!"

A high key close-up image of a blue-eyed white cat, with a bright pink nose and just a touch of pinkish colour around his ear.

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Let The Melting Begin! - 2011 Project 365 - Day 70 of 365

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"Let The Melting Begin!"

Day 70 of 365

The weather is finally warming up and now the parks are flooding...so much snow and no where to go.

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Enjoying the Sunshine - Photo of the Day - March 11th, 2011

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"Enjoying the Sunshine"

A chestnut horse relaxes in her pasture in rural Ontario, near Kirby, Ontario, Canada.

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Tracks in the Snow - Project 365 - Day 69 of 365

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"Tracks in the Snow"

Day 69 of 365

Tracks in the snow where the prairie dogs were playing last week...no prairie dogs to be seen tho.

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Raven in the Snow - Photo of the Day - March 10th, 2011

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"Raven in the Snow"
A large black raven flies low enough over a snow-covered field that it’s wingtips almost brush the surface of the snow.


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

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The Visitor - 2011 Project 365 - Day 68 of 365

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"The Visitor"

Day 68 of 365

When I got home from work today I noticed I had a visitor on the balcony...I grabbed my camera quick and was only able to get off one shot before he noticed me and flew away.

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Snow at Mirror Lake - Photo of the Day - March 9th, 2011

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"Snow at Mirror Lake"

A photo of Mirror Lake, above Lake Louise in Banff National Park, Alberta, Canada, taken on a nice crisp spring day. Mirror Lake is accessible from the Lake Agnes Trail in Lake Louise.

As you walk along the shoreline of Lake Louise, the trail to Lake Agnes branches right just beyond the hotel, then climbs steadily through dense subalpine forest. After 1.7 kilometres (1.1 miles), the first switchback marks a break in the trees where you have a clear view down to the pale turquoise water of Lake Louise. Another one kilometre (0.6 miles) of forest-enclosed climbing brings you to Mirror Lake, a tiny lake with dark, layered cliffs of the Big Beehive looming above. The two trails leading off in opposite directions from Mirror Lake both converge at Lake Agnes.

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Sparrow - 2011 Project 365 - Day 67 of 365

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"Sparrow"

Day 67 of 365

The American Tree Sparrow was back at the park today for more seeds...haven't seen him in a few days so he was a much welcome surprise. Taken at Pavan Park in Lethbridge, Alberta.

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Flathead Mountain Range - Photo of the Day - March 8th, 2011

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"Flathead Mountain Range"

An HDR image of the Flathead mountain range in the Crowsnest Pass region of the Canadian Rockies, captured from Hwy 40 above the town of Coleman, Alberta, Canada.

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Snowy Pasture - 2011 Project 365 - Day 66 of 365

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"Chickadee on a Wire"

Day 66 of 365

Five horses grazing in a snowy pasture in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains in Southern Alberta.

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Cove Island Lighthouse - Photo of the Day - March 7th, 2011

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"Cove Island Lighthouse"

The historic white, limestone lighthouse on the tip of Cove Island, guarding the treacherous passage between Lake Huron and Georgian Bay. The island is part of Fathom Five National Marine Park in Ontario, Canada.

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Chickadee on a Wire - 2011 Project 365 - Day 65 of 365

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"Chickadee on a Wire"

Day 65 of 365

A chickadee clings to a fence wire waiting his turn to get some seeds from the snow below...or was he sitting on the wire instead of in the snow as an attempt at keeping his feet warm.

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Branching Out - Photo of the Day - March 6th, 2011

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"Branching Out"

A large tree branch arcs out from the main trunk, framing an idyllic scene of a small man-made lake.

Captured at Henderson Park in Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada.

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Pine Cones - 2011 Project 365 - Day 64 of 365

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"Pine Cones"

Day 64 of 365

A large pine tree is heavily loaded with pine cones and snow. Taken in Pavan Park, Lethbridge, Alberta.

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Fence Sitting - Photo of the Day - March 5th, 2011

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"Fence Sitting"

A red squirrel perches on the rail of a driftwood fence, trying to decide whether he wishes to approach closer to get a treat. Captured in Lynde Shores Conservation Area, Whitby, Ontario, Canada.


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American Tree Sparrow - 2011 Project 365 - Day 63 of 365

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"American Tree Sparrow"

Day 63 of 365

An American Tree Sparrow is digging through the freshly fallen snow looking for the seeds that were left there for the birds only a day sooner. Taken at Pavan Park in Lethbridge, Alberta.

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Waterton Ram - Photo of the Day - March 4th, 2011

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"Waterton Ram"

A Rocky Mountain Bighorn Ram wanders the streets of Waterton in Waterton Lakes National Park, Southern Alberta, Canada.

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Shadow - 2011 Project 365 - Day 62 of 365

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"Shadow"

Day 62 of 365

Two prairie dogs were out playing in the snow at Park Lake Provincial Park in Lethbridge, Alberta. I wasn't aware that they come out to play in the snow...maybe its a sign of spring coming soon. And...shouldn't he be afraid of his shadow???

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Coulee Peak - Photo of the Day - March 3rd, 2011

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"Coulee Peak"

A photo of one of the coulees glowing in the sunset on a warm winter day. Taken at Pavan Park, Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada.

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Male American Goldfinch (Non-breeding) - 2011 Project 365 - Day 60 of 365

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"Male American Goldfinch (Non-breeding)"

Day 61 of 365

A male American Goldfinch was playing in the bushes and eating seeds at Pavan Park in Lethbridge, Alberta on a nice, sunny but very cold winter day.

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Blue Peafowl - Photo of the Day - March 2nd, 2011

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"Blue Peafowl"

The blue peafowl females are 86 cm in length, while the male measure up to 2.1 m during the breeding season (most of which is tail). The peacock has iridescent blue-green plumage with elongated tail feathers, each of which has an 'eye' on it. He uses these bright colours to help attract mates during the mating, but they also serve to make him more obvious to predators (obviously not enhancing his survival abilities). This 'hindrance' for the male is an excellent example of sexual selection, which doesn't always select for the best survivor, but will select for the most prodigious. Peahens, on the other hand, are mostly brown, which is handy in camouflaging them while they sit on the nests. Male peafowl also have spurs on the backs of their long legs that they will use occasionally during the mating season. Peafowl do have wings and can, in fact, fly. They just don't do it very often.

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

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The Red Barn - 2011 Project 365 - Day 60 of 365

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"The Red Barn"

Day 60 of 365

While driving down the country roads on the way to the mountains this brightly painted red barn stands out as an inviting landmark.

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Come Sail Away - Photo of the Day - March 1st, 2011

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"Come Sail Away"

Three sail-boats drift into a sheltered bay just south of Halifax, Nova Scotia.

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River of Ice and Snow - 2011 Project 365 - Day 59 of 365

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"River of Ice and Snow"

Day 59 of 365

With the icy cold winds of the past few days and the temperatures plummeting into the sub zero's, the river is all frozen over once again.

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Winking or Peeking? - Photo of the Day - February 28th, 2011

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"Winking or Peeking?"

A barred owl takes a quick look at who is looking at him...or was he already looking and just winking at his observers?

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Windmills in the Snow - 2011 Project 365 - Day 58 of 365

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"Windmills in the Snow"

Day 58 of 365

A row of windmills sit high on snow covered foothills against a bright blue sky. Taken near Pincher Creek, Alberta.

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High Level Bridge In Winter - Photo of the Day - February 27th, 2011

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"High Level Bridge In Winter"

The High Level Bridge in stretches across the wide expanse of the snow covered landscape of Old Man River valley.

Captured from the grounds of the Galt Museum in Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada.

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Whitetail in the Park - 2011 Project 365 - Day 57 of 365

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"Whitetail in the Park"

Day 57 of 365

A whitetail deer, wandering in and out of the bushes, stands in the snow for quite a while checking out what I was doing. I tried to coax her to come a little closer but had no such luck. Taken at Pavan Park in Lethbridge, Alberta.

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From The Bottom Up! - Photo of the Day - February 26th, 2011

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"From The Bottom Up!"

A macro photograph of a pink flower taken from underneath, against a bright blue sky.

Captured in May 2009 in Edward's Gardens in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.


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Misty River - 2011 Project 365 - Day 56 of 365

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"Misty River"

Day 56 of 365

The extreme cold of the past few days casts a mist on the Old Man River in Lethbridge, Alberta while the geese huddle for warmth along the shoreline. Taken from Pavan Park.

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Frosty Mallards - Photo of the Day - February 25th, 2011

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"Frosty Mallards"

Two mallard ducks sit close together for warmth on a cold, snowy winter day.

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Long Shadows - Project 365 - Day 55 of 365

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"Long Shadows"

Day 55 of 365

As the sun sets it casts long shadows in the snow in yet another cold winter day in Indian Battle Park, Lethbridge, Alberta.

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Bunny - Photo of the Day - February 24th, 2011

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"Bunny"

A White-tailed Jackrabbit (Lepus townsendii) hiding amidst tall dry grass.

Captured in Writing-on-Stone Provincial Park in the prairies of southern Alberta, Canada.

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Common Goldeneye - 2011 Project 365 - Day 54 of 365

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"Common Goldeneye"

Day 54 of 365

A common goldeneye glides through the icy waters of the Old Man River on a cold, snowy, winter day. Taken at Pavan Park in Lethbridge, Alberta.

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Cedar Waxwing - Photo of the Day - February 23rd, 2011

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"Cedar Waxwing"

The Cedar Waxwing is a medium-sized, sleek bird with a large head, short neck, and short, wide bill. Waxwings have a crest that often lies flat and droops over the back of the head. The wings are broad and pointed, like a starling’s. The tail is fairly short and square-tipped.

Cedar Waxwings are pale brown on the head and chest fading to soft gray on the wings. The belly is pale yellow, and the tail is gray with a bright yellow tip. The face has a narrow black mask neatly outlined in white. The red waxy tips to the wing feathers are not always easy to see.

Cedar Waxwings are social birds that you’re likely to see in flocks year-round. They sit in fruiting trees swallowing berries whole, or pluck them in mid-air with a brief fluttering hover. They also course over water for insects, flying like tubby, slightly clumsy swallows.

Photographed at Indian Battle Park in Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada.


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Quick...Run!! - 2011 Project 365 - Day 53 of 365

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"Quick...Run!!"

Day 53 of 365

Two Canadian Geese lounging in a farmer's field get up quick and start to run in an awkward attempt to take off when they see the photographer stop to take their pic.

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Jump! - Photo of the Day - February 22nd, 2011

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"Jump!"

A young, dark-haired woman jumps exuberantly, lifting her feet high behind her, against the backdrop of a reddish sandstone embankment on the far side of a small river from her.

Captured during the fading evening light, along the edge of the Milk River in Writing-on-Stone Provincial Park in southern Alberta, Canada.


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Magpie in Winter - 2011 Project 365 - Day 52 of 365

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"Magpie in Winter"

Day 52 of 365

A black billed magpie sits in a tree shielded from the cold winter winds with his coat all puffed up for warmth. Taken in Indian Battle Park, Lethbridge, Alberta.

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White Daffodils - Photo of the Day - February 21st, 2011

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"White Daffodils"

Beautiful white daffodils, also known as Narcissus, growing along a riverbank. Taken in Minden, Ontario, Canada.

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Snow and Ice - 2011 Project 365 - Day 51 of 365

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"Snow and Ice"

Day 51 of 365

Winter is still clinging to us with all it has...the temperatures are still -20 degrees celsius or lower...only one month till spring...I can't wait :)

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Long-tailed Weasel - Photo of the Day - February 20th, 2011

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"Long-tailed Weasel"

A long-tailed weasel, still in his winter coat, plays in the holes left by the prairie dogs at Indian Battle Park in Lethbridge, Alberta.

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