Bob Bear has done it again. Another challenging assignment, this time entitled “Urban Nature” photography. Bob did give us a definition of this sweeping term, generously leaving plenty of room for interpretation. Here’s the guidance he provided: “…juxtapositions of natural forms (flora and fauna) against man-made structures. In other words, capturing through photography examples of fauna and flora…
Category: Wildlife
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…
Assortment
I haven’t been on any major photo excursions since returning to Arizona early last month. But I have taken a few pictures and today I’ve chosen to share a few with you. There is no particular theme, they’re simply an assortment of shots I’ve taken that appeal to me. This first picture features a house…
Canmore Creek
Every month our camera club assigns a topic for a series of photographs to be shared at our monthly meeting. One recent topic was Canmore Creek. This stream runs through the town, not far from where we live. It originates at the town reservoir, just below Ha Ling Peak then flows down through a few neighbourhoods before…
CCC Excursion to the Highwood Pass
Earlier this week, I participated in a photographic excursion with fellow members of the Canmore Camera Club. We left town early on a beautiful sunny morning, destined for the Highwood Pass, about 100 km (63 mi.) distant in Kananaskis Country. Our primary purpose was to photograph wildflowers, but we were also able to get some…