As we often do, Rolande and I took a drive into Banff National Park today, destined for the Bow Valley Parkway, a scenic road that parallels the Trans-Canada Highway from Banff to Lake Louise. It’s a peaceful drive and a beautiful exposure to one of Canada’s many great national parks. We enjoy the natural surroundings…
Another Parting Shot
On February 3, I posted the last picture I took before leaving Alberta for the warmer climes of Arizona. I’ve now returned home to escape the oncoming, stifling heat of the desert. I’ve decided to post a “Parting Shot” from Arizona. In this case, it’s not the last photograph I took but one that I really…
Desert Garden
Not to be confused with the Desert Botanical Garden in Phoenix, this post is about our home garden in Scottsdale. Not as grand or expansive as the former, it’s still pretty amazing, particularly at this time of the year when the desert plants sport their spring colours. Yards and gardens in Scottsdale have evolved considerably…
Water in Motion
One of my favourite features in any landscape photograph is water, particularly water in motion. Waterfalls, rapids, waves and fountains are among the many examples of moving water that I have enjoyed photographing over the years. Today, I’ve selected some favourites from my recent trip to Utah earlier this month. Not surprisingly, all the pictures…
Saguaro in Flower
Spring in the desert means lots of colour. Wildflowers and cacti bloom through most of March and April. One of the last to bloom is the Saguaro, the large and majestic cactus that towers over the desert landscape. It’s the icon of Arizona, appearing everywhere including the state’s license plate. The Saguaro can grow to be…