Sunday, March 27, 2011
Clouds Bigger Than The Mountains - 2011 Project 365 - Day 85 of 365
"Clouds Bigger Than The Mountains"
Day 85 of 365
This is Chief Mountain, Montana but taken from Mountainview, Alberta, Canada. The massive cloud headed towards the mountain is bigger than the mountain itself and is totally engulfing the mountain beside it.
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Saturday, March 26, 2011
Whoop-Up Days Pow Wow - Photo of the Day - March 26th, 2011
"Whoop-Up Days Pow Wow"
Blackfoot Village Pow Wow as performed at Whoop-Up Days in Lethbridge, Alberta August 28, 2010.
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Thursday, March 24, 2011
Looking for Spring - 2011 Project 365 - Day 83 of 365
"Looking for Spring"
Day 83 of 365
A prairie dog stops to pause in the snow as if looking for spring. I'm with him...where is spring?!?
Taken at Park Lake Provincial Park in Lethbridge, Alberta.
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Celebrating Spring - Photo of the Day - March 24th, 2011
"Celebrating Spring"
A close-up of delicate white apple blossoms against a clear, blue sky.
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Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Swimming in the Field - 2011 Project 365 - Day 82 of 365
"Swimming in the Field"
Day 82 of 365
Two Canadian geese take advantage of the spring thaw and go swimming in a large puddle left in a farmers field. Taken in the north end of Lethbridge, Alberta.
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Looking Up the Old Man River - Photo of the Day - March 23rd, 2011
"Looking Up the Old Man River"
The ice lined Oldman River flows past steep coulees in Pavan Park, north of Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada.
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Got a Mouthful - 2011 Project 365 - Day 81 of 365
"Got a Mouthful"
Day 81 of 365
An American tree sparrow looks up at me as I was taking photos to show me he has a mouthful of seeds. Taken at Pavan Park in Lethbridge, Alberta.
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Tuesday, March 22, 2011
Giraffe Silhouette - Photo of the Day - March 22nd, 2011
"Giraffe Silhouette"
A reticulated giraffe is silhouetted against a bright blue sky at the Calgary Zoo in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
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Monday, March 21, 2011
Drilling for Oil - Project 365 - Day 80 of 365
"Drilling for Oil"
Day 80 of 365
A photo of an oil rig located just north of Fort McLeod in southern Alberta, Canada.
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Baby Steps - Photo of the Day - March 21st, 2011
"Baby Steps"
A newborn rocky mountain lamb walks across the street in Waterton Lakes National Park in southern Alberta, Canada.
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Sunday, March 20, 2011
Bald Eagle in Flight - 2011 Project 365 - Day 79 of 365
"Bald Eagle in Flight"
Day 79 of 365
A bald eagle flies high over the fields in southern Alberta.
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Powerful Storm - Photo of the Day - March 20th, 2011
"Powerful Storm"
Storm clouds hang low over the power lines in the north end of Lethbridge, Alberta.
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Snowshoe Hare - 2011 Project 365 - Day 78 of 365
"Snowshoe Hare"
Day 78 of 365
A snowshoe hare sits under the pine trees along the roadside in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
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Writing-on-Stone Provincial Park (Áísínai’pi) - Photo of the Day - March 19th, 2011
"Writing-on-Stone Provincial Park (Áísínai’pi)"
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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Friday, March 18, 2011
Two Pair - 2011 Project 365 - Day 77 of 365
"Two Pair"
Day 77 of 365
A pair of Canadian geese stand on the ice looking at their reflections in the melting river while a male and female Barrow's Goldeneye go for a ice cold swim.
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Country Skies - Photo of the Day - March 18th, 2011
"Country Skies"
A landscape pic looking from the country into the city with the mountains in the distance with a dark cloud looming overhead.
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Thursday, March 17, 2011
Street Walker - 2011 Project 365 - Day 76 of 365
"Street Walker"
Day 76 of 365
Today I went for a drive to Waterton Lakes National Park in southern Alberta, Canada and as I was driving up the mountainside towards Crandell Mountain, this ram came walking up the center of the road and just stood in front of my car and stared in the window. After a short staring contest he walked around the side of my car and proceeded down the street.
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CP Rail - Photo of the Day - March 17th, 2011
"CP Rail"
The CP Rail train crosses high overhead on the Lethbridge High Level Bridge. Taken from Indian Battle Park in Lethbridge, Alberta.
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Wednesday, March 16, 2011
In Need of Repair - 2011 Project 365 - Day 75 of 365
"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
"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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Tuesday, March 15, 2011
Bald Eagle - Project 365 - Day 74 of 365
"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
"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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Monday, March 14, 2011
Fight! - 2011 Project 365 - Day 73 of 365
"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
"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
"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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Sunday, March 13, 2011
Jasper National Park - Photo of the Day - March 13th, 2011
"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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Saturday, March 12, 2011
Bridge Reflections - Project 365 - Day 71 of 365
"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
"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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Friday, March 11, 2011
Let The Melting Begin! - 2011 Project 365 - Day 70 of 365
"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
"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
"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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Thursday, March 10, 2011
Raven in the Snow - Photo of the Day - March 10th, 2011
"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
"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
"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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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
"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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Tuesday, March 8, 2011
Flathead Mountain Range - Photo of the Day - March 8th, 2011
"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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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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Monday, March 7, 2011
Snowy Pasture - 2011 Project 365 - Day 66 of 365
"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
"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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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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Sunday, March 6, 2011
Chickadee on a Wire - 2011 Project 365 - Day 65 of 365
"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
"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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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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Saturday, March 5, 2011
Pine Cones - 2011 Project 365 - Day 64 of 365
"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
"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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Friday, March 4, 2011
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
"Waterton Ram"
A Rocky Mountain Bighorn Ram wanders the streets of Waterton in Waterton Lakes National Park, Southern Alberta, Canada.
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A Rocky Mountain Bighorn Ram wanders the streets of Waterton in Waterton Lakes National Park, Southern Alberta, Canada.
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Thursday, March 3, 2011
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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Wednesday, March 2, 2011
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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Tuesday, March 1, 2011
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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