We took a drive out to Apache Junction, about 40 miles east of Phoenix to look for desert flowers in bloom. Alas, we were a bit premature; it’s still a little early. Prospects look good for the next couple of weeks. After an unusually wet winter, the desert is awash with green, plants that will…
Author: shotsbyp
Sunrises and Sunsets
One of nature’s most beautiful phenomena, they occur daily. Of course, we don’t get to see the beautiful colours every day; atmospheric conditions don’t always permit. The intense red and orange hues of the sky at sunrise and sunset are mainly caused by scattering of sunlight by dust particles, soot particles, other solid aerosols, and liquid aerosols in…
Check our Randi Scott Photography
Look for the link to Randi’s website at the bottom of any page under “References”. Randi’s a very talented and creative photographer. I’ve admired his work on the Flickr site for some time now. Have a look, you’ll enjoy his pictures.
North American Birds
Great Egret Photographed in St. Augustine, Florida during a visit with Rolande’s sister, Jinette and family in 2004. The Great Egret is the symbol of the National Audubon Society, one of the oldest environmental organizations in North America. Audubon was founded to protect birds from being killed for their feathers. This beautiful bird is actually…
North American Animals
I spotted this bear while traveling from Calgary to Canmore via the Highwood Pass. He was grazing and hunting ground squirrels alongside the highway and was totally unperturbed by my presence or that of other vehicles that stopped to take a look. I was able to observe him for close to an hour before I…