Friday, April 8, 2011
Muskrat - 2011 Project 365 - Day 98 of 365
"Muskrat"
Day 98 of 365
While out in Coaldale today I stopped by the wetlands at the Birds of Prey center and I noticed the ripples in the water were coming towards me, then all of a sudden this little guy popped his head up out of the water just long enough to check me out then back across the pond he went.
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Westbound Train - Photo of the Day - April 8th, 2011
"Westbound Train"
A Canadian Pacific train travels west, pulling a long train of tanker cars, passing a switch in rural southern Saskatchewan, Canada.
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Goosed by a Gander - 2011 Project 365 - Day 97 of 365
"Goosed by a Gander"
Day 97 of 365
A Canadian goose comes in for a landing on a patch of ice in the middle of the duck pond. Unfortunately he wasn't very successful and skidded across the ice and collided with another goose to make a very ungraceful stop.
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Thursday, April 7, 2011
Inglis Falls - Photo of the Day - April 7th, 2011
"Inglis Falls"
The odd fan-shaped cascade of Inglis Falls, where the Sydenham River plunges 18 meters as it flows over the edge of the Niagara Escarpment just south of the city of Owen Sound, Ontario, Canada.
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Wednesday, April 6, 2011
Thumb Sucker - 2011 Project 365 - Day 96 of 365
"Thumb Sucker"
Day 96 of 365
A prairie dog holds his "hand" up to his face as though he is sucking his thumb...he's really wiping the sand off of his face after digging in the dirt for food. Taken at Park Lake Provincial Park in Lethbridge, Alberta.
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Golden Mantella 2 - Photo of the Day - April 6th, 2011
"Golden Mantella 2"
An orange tree frog, of the species golden mantella, native to Madagascar.
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Tuesday, April 5, 2011
Brewer's Sparrow - 2011 Project 365 - Day 95 of 365
"Brewer's Sparrow"
Day 95 of 365
A Brewer's Sparrow sits high in a tree at Henderson Lake Park in Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada.
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Great Blue Heron - Photo of the Day - April 5th, 2011
"Great Blue Heron"
A photo of a great blue heron flying by the bulrushes at Lynde Shores Conservation Area in Whitby, Ontario.
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Sunday, April 3, 2011
Until Spring - 2011 Project 365 - Day 93 of 365
"Until Spring"
Day 93 of 365
A sign and chains at the park keeping people back from the lake "until spring"...at least someone is hopeful.
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Mount Galwey - Photo of the Day - April 3rd, 2011
"Mount Galwey"
The jagged, triangular shaped peak of Mount Galwey projects above the tree-line, with snow beginning to settle on it in this image captured in Waterton Lakes National Park in southern Alberta, Canada in late Autumn.
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Saturday, April 2, 2011
Snowy Take-off - 2011 Project 365 - Day 92 of 365
"Snowy Take-off"
Day 92 of 365
A Canadian goose takes of into the snowstorm from the snowy shores of Henderson Lake. Taken at Henderson Lake Park in Lethbridge, Alberta.
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Sunflower - Photo of the Day - April 2nd, 2011
"Sunflower"
A bright yellow sunflower, captured in profile, is highlighted against a gray background in this selectively coloured image.
Captured along the shore of the Old Man River in Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada.
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Friday, April 1, 2011
Still Frozen - 2011 Project 365 - Day 91 of 365
"Still Frozen"
Day 91 of 365
The lake in the center of town is still frozen and tonight we have another Winter Storm Warning...supposed to have 30 cm of snow by Sunday. When is spring going to show up?
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Ranch View - Photo of the Day - April 1st, 2011
"Ranch View"
The beginnings of the Rocky Mountains loom on the horizon, above the trees and a wooden rail fence bordering a pasture.
Captured on a ranch in Entrance, near Hinton, Alberta, Canada. The mountains in the distance lie just outside the borders of Jasper National Park.
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Thursday, March 31, 2011
Surprise Snowbird - 2011 Project 365 - Day 90 of 365
"Surprise Snowbird"
Day 90 of 365
Just happened to be out in the park taking pics at lunch today when one of the Canadian Forces Snowbirds flew over Lethbridge, Alberta.
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Hippopotamus Eyes - Photo of the Day - March 31st, 2011
"Hippopotamus Eyes"
A hippopotamus plays in the water at the Calgary Zoo with only his eyes peeking above the waterline to watch his surroundings.
Taken at the Calgary Zoo in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
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Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Sunset Through The Trees - Project 365 - Day 89 of 365
"Sunset Through The Trees"
Day 89 of 365
A beautiful sunset at the end of a long day somehow makes it all seem alright.
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Cameron Creek - Photo of the Day - March 30th, 2011
"Cameron Creek"
A scenic view of Cameron Creek as it cascades over waterfalls and twists through dense pine forests beneath the towering peak of Mount Crandell, on it's way to Upper Waterton Lake, in Waterton Lakes national Park in southern Alberta, Canada.
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Tuesday, March 29, 2011
All In A Row - Project 365 - Day 88 of 365
"All In A Row"
Day 88 of 365
Finally we had a nice sunny day so we went for a drive in the country. Here is a pic of a group of windmills all in a row against a bright blue sky.
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Female American White Pelican - Photo of the Day - March 29th, 2011
"Female American White Pelican"
A female american white pelican flies over the Old Man River in Lethbridge, Alberta checking for a safe place to land.
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Monday, March 28, 2011
Chickadee - 2011 Project 365 - Day 87 of 365
"Chickadee"
Day 87 of 365
A black-capped chickadee picks through the seeds to make sure he gets just the right one. Taken at Pavan Park in Lethbridge, Alberta.
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Flamingo - Photo of the Day - March 28th, 2011
"Flamingo"
A close-up of a pink flamingo taken at the Calgary Zoo in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
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Sunday, March 27, 2011
The Line-up - 2011 Project 365 - Day 86 of 365
"The Line-up"
Day 86 of 365
A flock of Canadian geese line up in single file along the shores of the Old Man River in Lethbridge, Alberta.
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The Red Bridle - Photo of the Day - March 27th, 2011
"The Red Bridle"
A palomino mare stands looking longingly at the long green grass on the opposite side of the rope fence bordering her pasture.
Captured at Fort Whoop-Up, in Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada.
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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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