Saturday, January 21, 2012

Candle Glow - 2012 Project 365 - Day 021 of 365


"Candle Glow"

Day 021 of 365

Looking down into a gold candle holder with a lit red candle reflecting on the sides.

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Queen Anne's Lace - Photo of the Day - January 21st, 2012


"Queen Anne's Lace"

A close-up pic of Queen Anne’s Lace, a pretty but moderately invasive wildflower also known as wild carrot.

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Thursday, January 19, 2012

Hearts of Gold - 2012 Project 365 - Day 019 of 365


"Hearts of Gold"

Day 019 of 365

Two small golden hearts against a black background with a Redfield fractalius filter added in Adobe Photoshop CS4.

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Rundle and Sulphur - Photo of the Day - January 19th, 2012


"Rundle and Sulphur"

Rundle and Sulphur mountains reflect into the Vermillion Lakes in Banff, Alberta, Canada.

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Snowflake - 2012 Project 365 - Day 018 of 365


"Snowflake"

Day 018 of 365

A photo of a snowflake ornament manipulated in Adobe Photoshop CS4 with a Redfield Fractaclius filter.

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Wednesday, January 18, 2012

Hangover - Photo of the Day - January 18th, 2012


"Hangover"

After what appears to have been a rough night, a rocky mountain ram leans his head against the side of a house to hold his head up.

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Icy Snowglobe - 2012 Project 365 - Day 017 of 365


"Icy Snowglobe"

Day 017 of 365

A snowglobe of a penguin sliding down the snow looks a little icy after being manipulated in Adobe Photoshop CS4 with a fractalius filter.

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Tuesday, January 17, 2012

Young Cow - Photo of the Day - January 17th, 2012


"Young Cow"

A young elk cow stands silhouetted on a hill against a cloudy sky in Waterton Lakes National Park, Alberta, Canada.

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Merlin - Photo of the Day - January 16th, 2012


"Merlin"

A black and white photo of my brother’s dog touched up with a Redfield Fractalius filter in Adobe Photoshop CS4.

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Monday, January 16, 2012

Silver Treasures - 2012 Project 365 - Day 016 of 365


"Silver Treasures"

Day 016 of 365

A silver “piggy” bank from the year my daughter was born, 1986. Texture added in Adobe Photoshop CS4.

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Sunday, January 15, 2012

Twice As Nice - Photo of the Day - January 15th, 2012


"Twice As Nice"

The Rocky Mountains reflect into a pond along the Chief Mountain Highway in Waterton Lakes National Park, Alberta, Canada.

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Lunch, Cocktails, Dinner - 2012 Project 365 - Day 015 of 365


"Lunch, Cocktails, Dinner"

Day 015 of 365

Reflections of city life going by in the windows of a small Calgary diner.

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Engaged!! - 2012 Project 365 - Day 014 of 365


"Engaged!!"

Day 014 of 365

On December 23, 2012, my son and his long time girlfriend got engaged…this is the ring that sealed the deal.

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Saturday, January 14, 2012

Just Me And My Shadow - 2012 Project 365 - Day 013 of 365


"Just Me And My Shadow"

Day 013 of 365

A beautiful chestnut horse is out grazing in the sunshine on a beautiful winter day. Taken near Coaldale, Alberta, Canada.

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Caught in the Rain - Photo of the Day - January 13th, 2012


"Caught in the Rain"

A bunch of prairie croci covered in raindrops after a warm spring rain. Taken in Waterton Lakes National Park, Alberta, Canada.

Texture added in Adobe Photoshop CS4.

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Thursday, January 12, 2012

Take Off!! - Photo of the Day - January 12th, 2012


"Take Off!!"

A rough legged hawk takes off from his perch on a fence post near Cardston, Alberta, Canada.

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A Little Help With My Diet - 2012 Project 365 - Day 012 of 365


"A Little Help With My Diet"

Day 012 of 365

I went for a drive to Waterton today and the mule deer were wandering around the townsite looking for food and digging through the snow for leaves too eat so I offered them a few carrots. This little lady was a little leery but after a good sniff, she decided to eat it. Taken in Waterton Lakes National Park, Alberta, Canada.

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Still Standing - 2012 Project 365 - Day 011 of 365


"Still Standing"

Day 011 of 365

A branch of old, dried up wildflowers are still standing in the park, probably due to the lack of snow. Taken at Indian Battle Park in Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada.

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Wednesday, January 11, 2012

Stellar Jay - Photo of the Day - January 11th, 2012


"Stellar Jay"

A stellar jay sits in a pine tree in Waterton Lakes National Park, Alberta, Canada.

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Sunday, January 8, 2012

Pika - Photo of the Day - January 8th, 2012


"Pika"

A small rock rabbit plays hide and seek with me at Rock Glacier in Kananaskis Country, Alberta, Canada.

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Willow Reflection - 2012 Project 365 - Day 008 of 365


"Willow Reflection"

Day 008 of 365

Two willow trees reflect into the frozen water of Henderson Lake at Henderson Lake Park in Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada.

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Saturday, January 7, 2012

Waterton Reflections - Photo of the Day - January 7th, 2012


"Waterton Reflections"

The Waterton townsite reflects into Upper Waterton Lake with the Rocky Mountains looming in the background. Taken at Waterton Lakes National Park, Alberta, Canada.

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Ring My Bell - 2012 Project 365 - Day 007 of 365


"Ring My Bell"

Day 007 of 365

A reflection of the bell tower from the Old Fire Hall in Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada, reflected in the windows of Chancery Court.

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Friday, January 6, 2012

Two Ton Truck - Photo of the Day - January 6th, 2012


"Two Ton Truck"

An antique two ton truck is abandoned along the roadside in disrepair.

Old paper texture added in Adobe Photoshop CS4.

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All That Glitters Is Gold - 2012 Project 365 - Day 006 of 365


"All That Glitters Is Gold"

Day 006 of 365

A close up of left over Christmas ornaments with a grunge texture added in Adobe Photoshop CS4.

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Ring-necked Pheasant - Photo of the Day - January 5th, 2012


"Ring-necked Pheasant"

A ring-necked pheasant goes for a walk in Indian Battle Park, Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada.

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Thursday, January 5, 2012

The Raised Eyebrow - 2012 Project 365 - Day 005 of 365


"The Raised Eyebrow"

Day 005 of 365

A black capped chickadee sits in a tree on a very windy day which makes him look like he is raising his eyebrow inquisitively. Taken at Pavan Park in Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada.

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Wednesday, January 4, 2012

Moonlighting - Photo of the Day - January 4th, 2012


"Moonlighting"

A herd of elk graze among the tall grass in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains under a clear sky lit only by moonlight. Taken just outside of Waterton Lakes National Park, Alberta, Canada.

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Sunset at the Park - 2012 Project 365 - Day 004 of 365


"Sunset at the Park"

Day 004 of 365

A beautiful sunset and soft sweeping clouds make for a perfect end to an abnormally warm January day. Taken at Pavan Park in Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada.

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Trees of Gold - 2012 Project 365 - Day 003 of 365


"Trees of Gold"

Day 003 of 365

As the sun sets in the west, the barren trees in the east turn a brilliant shade of gold. Taken near Coaldale, Alberta, Canada.

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Monday, January 2, 2012

A Perfect Frame - Photo of the Day - January 2nd, 2012


"A Perfect Frame"

The branches of a tree along the shoreline perfectly frame the Rocky Mountains and their reflection in Maskinonge Lake, Waterton Lakes National Park, Alberta, Canada.

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Long Kept Secrets - 2012 Project 365 - Day 002 of 365


"Long Kept Secrets"

Day 002 of 365

A fairy leans against a giant lock with her secrets of love kept inside.

Texture added with Adobe Photoshop CS4.

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Sunday, January 1, 2012

Winter Sunset - Photo of the Day - January 1, 2012


"Winter Sunset"

A beautiful sunset reflects across the frozen waters of Park Lake at Park Lake Provincial Park in Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada.

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Black Capped Chickadee - 2012 Project 365 - Day 001 of 365


"Black Capped Chickadee"

Day 001 of 365

A black capped chickadee sits in a tree at Park Lake, Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada on a very cold January day.

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Saturday, December 31, 2011

Sunflowers - Photo of the Day - December 31st, 2011


"Sunflowers"

A group of bright yellow sunflowers growing along the roadside in Botterill Park, Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada.
Texture added with Adobe Photoshop CS4.

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Wednesday, December 28, 2011

Power-full - Photo of the Day - December 28th, 2011


"Power-full"

A stormy sky, power wires and 3 wind turbines make for a pretty power full landscape. Taken in Magrath, Alberta, Canada.

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Thursday, December 22, 2011

...And 1 Kitty Hiding in the Tree - Photo of the Day - December 22nd, 2011


"...And 1 Kitty Hiding in the Tree"

Our long haired, white, domestic cat hiding under the Christmas tree not realizing his cover has been blown.

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Wednesday, December 21, 2011

To The Moon And Beyond - Photo of the Day - December 21st, 2011


"To The Moon And Beyond"

A photo of snow covered trees taken in Waterton Lakes National Park, Alberta, Canada at the Sofa Mountain Lookout.

Stars, moon and Santa added with Adobe Photoshop CS4. White vignette added in Tiffen Dfx.


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Tuesday, December 20, 2011

Merry Christmas Deer - Photo of the Day - December 20th, 2011


"Merry Christmas Deer"

A picture of a deer that apparently stole someones Christmas lights and was very proud of his new attire.

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Saturday, December 17, 2011

Black Capped Chickadee - Photo of the Day - December 17th, 2011


"Black Capped Chickadee"

A black capped chickadee sits on a branch at the Helen Schuler Nature Center in Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada.

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Thursday, December 15, 2011

Going Home - 2011 Project 365 - Day 349 of 365


"Going Home"

Day 349 of 365

Just had to pull over on the way home from work today and capture this beautiful sunset. Taken in Coaldale, Alberta, Canada.

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Weathered Blossoms - Photo of the Day - December 14th, 2011


"Weathered Blossoms"

A sprig of cherry blossoms with an added texture to make it look aged and weathered.
Texture added in Adobe Photoshop CS4.

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Tuesday, December 13, 2011

Burmis Tree - Photo of the Day - December 13th, 2011


"Burmis Tree"

A snow covered photo of the famous Burmis Tree in Burmis, Alberta, Canada.
Texture added in CS4.

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Monday, December 12, 2011

Fiery Sunset - 2011 Project 365 - Day 346 of 365


"Fiery Sunset"

Day 346 of 365

As the sun sets behind the Canadian Rocky Mountains it appears as a bright orange fire in the sky outlining the mountain tops far in the distance. Taken from Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada.

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Bright Orange Lilies - Photo of the Day - December 12th, 2011


"Bright Orange Lilies"

A close-up photo of a bunch of bright orange lilies on a beautiful sunny day. Taken at the Oshawa Valley Botanical Gardens in Oshawa, Ontario, Canada.

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Cinderella's Slipper - 2011 Project 365 - Day 345 of 365


"Cinderella's Slipper"

Day 345 of 365

A closeup shot of the Christmas tree ornaments including a miniature shoe and lots of other shiny gold trinkets.

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Sunday, December 11, 2011

Buried! - Photo of the Day - December 11th, 2011


"Buried!"

A lodgepole pine tree stands on the shore of an alpine lake, completely shrouded in a deep layer of snow.

Captured on January 3rd, 2010 at Lake Louise, in Banff National Park, Alberta, Canada.

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Thursday, December 8, 2011

Magpie in Winter - Photo of the Day - December 8th, 2011


"Magpie in Winter"

A magpie sits in a tree trying to stay out of the snow, all puffed up in his winter plumage. Taken at Indian Battle Park in Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada.

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Monday, December 5, 2011

Cold Seat - Photo of the Day - December 5th, 2011


"Cold Seat"

A male cardinal sits down in the snow at Lynde Shores Conservation Area in Whitby, Ontario, Canada waiting for a treat from passers by.

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Sunday, December 4, 2011

Peterborough Lift Lock - Photo of the Day - December 4th, 2011


"Peterborough Lift Lock"

The Peterborough Lift Lock is a boat lift located on the Trent Canal in the city of Peterborough, Ontario, Canada, and is Lock 21 on the Trent-Severn Waterway. The dual lifts are the highest hydraulic boat lifts in the world, with a lift of 19.8 m (65 ft).

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