We took a short trip to San Diego to visit this beautiful, seaside city. More precisely, we stayed in the community of La Jolla in a grand, old seaside hotel, the La Jolla Shores. Although in need of a facelift, it has many charms, most notably its location on the beach, overlooking the Pacific Ocean….
Lost Dutchman State Park
Today I returned to the Lost Dutchman State Park, the site of two earlier posts, determined to be there when the wildflowers bloom. The gate attendant advised that they are now at their peak, so no further encouragement was required. I didn’t exactly find what I was seeking, but the park is very beautiful and…
Spring Flowers in the Desert
I’ve been watching the progress of spring in the desert, in and around Scottsdale, AZ. Unusually heavy rains during the winter have left the Sonoran Desert flush with greenery and the promise of a brilliant crop of wildflowers this year. The following photographs were taken in early April, perhaps a little early. I’m still looking…
Scene from the Joshua Tree Parkway
I set out with my friend and fellow photographer, Barry Stewart to get some pictures of the Joshua Tree forest near Wickenburg, Arizona. It’s roughly 1-1/2 hours northeast of Phoenix and a great place to get some photos of this very unusual tree. Joshua Trees, Yucca brevifolia, grow in the Mojave Desert of southwest California,…
Bow Lake Scenes
Bow Lake is one of my favourite places in the Alberta Rockies. The variety of seasons represented by the photos included in this post is testament to my many visits there. Bow Lake is located along the Icefields Parkway which runs between Lake Louise and Jasper and is little more than an hour distant from…