We just returned from a brief holiday at Emerald Lake Lodge, about 2 hours west of home, near Field, British Columbia. We traveled there with friends, Paul and Gail Murphy to enjoy the rustic charm of the lodge, its serenity and the splendour of its surroundings. The Lodge is located in the heart of what is…
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Winter Day in Banff National Park
Yesterday afternoon, Rolande and I took an afternoon drive along the scenic Highway 1A in nearby Banff National Park. This is a favourite tour we make several times annually, attempting to experience all the seasons. Our timing for this visit was very good, coming shortly after some recent snowfalls. It was a bit chilly (-20…
Boyce Thompson Arboretum
Last week’s trip to the Superstition Mountains included a stop at the Boyce Thompson Arboretum. Boyce Thompson Arboretum is the largest and oldest botanical garden in the state of Arizona and one of the oldest botanical institutions west of the Mississippi. Founded in 1924 as a desert plant research facility and “living museum”, the Arboretum…
Scenes from the Superstition Mountains
This past Wednesday, I went 40 miles east of Phoenix to photograph in the area around Superior, Arizona. This town is situated in the Superstition Mountains, a rugged range rising out of the Sonoran Desert. Accompanied by friend and fellow photographer Bill McAdam, I spent a productive day, visiting a number of scenic locations and…
West Fork
Yesterday, I went for a photo excursion to West Fork State Park, just north of Sedona, Arizona. The park is very popular with hikers, featuring a number of trails along the west fork of Oak Creek, a stream that meanders southward through Sedona before joining the Verde River. The park also offers abundant photo opportunities,…