The elk, or wapiti, is one of the largest species within the deer family (Cervida) in the world, and one of the largest land mammals in North America and Eastern Asia. Scientific name: Cervus canadensis Lifespan: 10 – 13 years (In the wild) Mass: Male: 320 – 330 kg (Mature) …
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Photo of the Week
I drive by this scene regularly. Earlier this week, it really caught my attention and I decided it was time to take a picture. I did, last evening. The Three Sisters, Canmore’s landmark, can be seen from almost anywhere in town. I think this view is among the best, rivalled only by the scene from down on…
Autumn Day Excursion to K-Country
Earlier this week, Bob Bear and I undertook an all-day photographic excursion into Kananaskis Country. The Round trip from/to Canmore totalled almost 400 km and took us close to 9 hours. We stopped at a number of locations to take photographs and even enjoyed a great Alberta beef burger in Longview. The late lunch ended…
Rocky Mountain Weather
I went out Saturday morning with friend and neighbour, Stewart Hamilton to do some autumn photography. It was a beautiful morning, partly cloudy, sunny and reasonably warm. We decided to try a location we hadn’t visited for awhile, Spray Lake. It’s located due south of Canmore, about 5 km as the crow flies, on the opposite…
Autumn Day in Canmore
Autumn has definitely arrived. We’re approaching the peak of the colours and yesterday I couldn’t resist the opportunity to capture some of it. I didn’t venture very far, taking some pictures in our yard and across the street in the small adjacent park. My first picture today was taken at the the side of our…