The Calgary Central Library is the flagship of the Calgary Public Library network. It was designed by a consortium of architects, Snøhetta, an international firm, and Calgary’s DIALOG. Construction of the five level, 240,000 sq. ft. building began in 2014 and was completed for its opening on November 1, 2018 at a cost of $245…
Category: City
Morning Walk
I go for a daily walk in and around the Town of Canmore. I’m fortunate that there are many undeveloped areas within the town limits where I can enjoy nature and view wildlife (birds, deer, elk, and coyotes most usually). I often carry a camera and take advantage of good opportunites when they occur. Yesterday…
The City of Charlotte, NC
In the course of our recent travels to the southeastern United States, we spent 3 nights/2 days in Charlotte, North Carolina. Rolande and I shared our experiences with Pat and Barry Stewart in the Uptown section of the city, taking in the sights, visiting local attractions and savouring the local cuisine. Charlotte is a major…
Architectural Icon
I’ve taken an interest in photographing architecture recently. The Phoenix area offers many good subjects including several designs by the renowned Frank Lloyd Wright. Wright established a presence in Arizona, opening Taliesin West in 1937. Taliesin West was architect Frank Lloyd Wright’s winter home and school in the desert from 1937 until his death in 1959 at…
Selection of Summer Favourites
Today’s post consists of some favourite pictures from the past summer that didn’t make it into an earlier blog. These are photographs that I enjoyed, taking them and developing them. There is no theme to this particular selection, other than “I like them”. I hope you’ll enjoy. My first photo for today was taken near…