In Canmore we see some pretty good sunrises and sunsets. Earlier this month , we had some particularly good ones including the one I’ve photographed for this post. We were relaxing with some friends on our rear deck when we noticed this sunset developing. I got some pictures and now I’m sharing one with you….
Vermilion Lakes Morning
This morning, accompanied by friend and fellow photographer Greg Bourque, I went to the Vermilion Lakes near Banff to capture the sunrise. We were not disappointed. It was a very clear morning, albeit a little crisp, -5 deg C with light winds. This first picture is a shot facing eastward toward Mount Rundle. The actual sunrise was…
Chicoutimi
Last stop on our travels in Eastern Canada. Chicoutimi is an interesting city, part of a larger urban area known as Saguenay. This name derives from the river of the same name which flows through the area on its way to the St. Lawrence River. I captured an interesting selection of photos in Chicoutimi and…
Autumn Colours
One of the great things about visiting Eastern Canada at this time of the year is the autumn colours. The final leg of our fall holiday was the trip from Fredericton to Chicoutimi, QC via Quebec City, travelling with Rolande’s brother, Yvon and sister-in-law, Linda. This route is a cornucopia of autumn scenes and our…
Grand Falls
Two weeks ago, early in our Maritimes tour, we visited Rolande’s home town, Grand Falls, NB. We had a great visit with Rolande’s family before moving on to Halifax. In addition to the visiting, I always look forward to seeing the town’s landmark and namesake, the falls. Much to my chagrin, there was barely a…