Last Days of Autumn Not long after my last post, “First Winter Day”, we had some more snow, creating an excellent day for some winter photography. This prompted an unplanned shoot to take advantage of the great conditions. On short notice, Bob Bear and I went out for a couple of hours and we were…
Category: Winter Scenes
First Winter Day
December 7, 2023 I awoke this morning to a beautiful overnight snowfall. It’s not our first snowfall this autumn, nor is it technically winter yet, but I’m declaring it the beginning of winter. In addition to the fresh snow we received, the temperature was moderate and there was no wind. I collected my camera and…
Zion NP and Bryce Canyon NP
The third day of our photo excursion was unusual in my experience. We visited two national parks on that single day. Bryce Canyon and Zion are two of the five national parks in southern Utah, and normally one would expect to spend a full day at each one. They are located 85 miles (135 km)…
Mandeville
As promised, I’m posting a second blog on our recent trip to New Orleans. This post features images taken in and around the town of Mandeville, LA, the home town of our hosts, Diane and Dean. I took a couple of strolls in the area around their home, located close to Lake Pontchartrain. This area…
Banff NP Photo Day
Earlier this week, Bob Bear and I visited nearby Banff National Park, in search of some winter photographs. We visited four locations in the park, beginning with a stop at an old favourite location, Castle Junction. This first photograph, was taken soon after sunrise from the shoreline of the Bow River. It features Castle Mountain,…