Tag Archives: Scenery

The Colours of Puerto Vallarta – weekly photo challenge Color

Posted on April 9, 2013 by

Turquoise seas, pink Hibiscus, blazes of yellow amidst dusty landscapes, tablecloths in every colour of the rainbow – and then some, vivid costumes and vibrant streets festooned with colourful flags sums up our recent vacation.  WordPress’s weekly photo challenge of Color couldn’t have … Continue reading →

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Winter can be beautiful – mini road trip.

Posted on March 4, 2013 by

I get restless this time of year.  Calgary is known for it’s Chinooks – warming winds which can make winter snow disappear and leave ‘blah browns’ around for another 3 months.  (Sadly, no matter how mild the winter, the green … Continue reading →

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Travel Theme: Multiples

Posted on January 5, 2013 by

This week’s travel theme focuses on ‘multiples’ – go forth and ‘multiply’, or find multiples to photograph.  My mind immediately traveled to flowers – abundant fields of Tulips, bright groupings of Daisies, fragrant Plumeria, all of which I’ve captured endlessly over … Continue reading →

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Weekly Photo Challenge: My 2012 in Pictures

Posted on December 31, 2012 by

What better way to end the year than going back through all the photos taken and reminding yourself that, despite ups and downs, there was a lot to celebrate.   Thank you Weekly Photo Challenge! Many of my ups have been … Continue reading →

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Walking in a Winter Wonderland

Posted on December 1, 2012 by

I know, it’s not officially meteorlogical or astronomical winter. That said, nobody told Mother Nature. Even though Bowness is less than 10 minutes drive from my house, somehow their community managed to get about triple the light fluffy snow that … Continue reading →

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Photos With Finesse – 2013 Scenic Calendar – makes a great gift!

Posted on November 2, 2012 by

A few years ago I created calendars as Xmas gifts for friends and family as a way to show the relatives abroad some of the local sights.   I was surprised, and pleased with the response from folks outside the family.  After … Continue reading →

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Sneak-A-Peek: Trish & Michael

Posted on September 15, 2012 by

What an amazing evening!!  Heritage Park is a fabulous venue at the best of times, but tonight Mother Nature added her magic with spectacular skies, no wind and an incredibly mild night for September. Trish & Michael are highschool sweethearts … Continue reading →

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Weekly Photo Challenge: Close

Posted on June 15, 2012 by

The word “close” – as in being near to something or someone, brings to mind a variety of situations including feelings and proximity. We have a very “close” relationship with our pets in this family. For me, gorgeous scenery is “close“. … Continue reading →

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