Boston Hollow, Ashford, Connecticut

Another lovely scene from the Icefields parkway, between Banff and Jasper National Park.

"In the blue Canadian Rockies

Spring is silent through the trees

And the golden poppies are blooming

'Round the banks of Lake Louise..."

The music of The Byrds comes to mind as CPKC's Royal Canadian Pacific pulls into the station at Banff, Alta., beneath the majestic Canadian Rockies. Tempestuous late-spring clouds swirl around the jagged peaks of Cascade Mountain, setting a brooding alpine mood for scene reminiscent of the days when passenger trains regularly called on this scenic resort town.

Today, however, Banff marks the end of the line for this short excursion from Calgary. Here, CPKC 21B has reached its terminus, where the power will soon be turned for the return trip to Cowtown. Leading the way is a trio of EMD FP9s, followed by a distinguished set of business cars: Van Horne, Major Rogers, Craigellachie, Selkirk, and Mount Stephen.

A juvenile, who finally popped out of our cherry tree to give me a clean shot.

A trio of CP EMD’s lead 281 towards St. Paul, MN out of Chicagoland. This was an impressive consist and I’m glad I happened to be in the area this morning to nab it.

The earliest I have ever seen one, Tuesday last week in a city park. Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.

A Canada Goose landing in a colourfall fall pond.

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Canada Goose taking off at Cossington Meadows.

Going through some older shots from Cariboo - Chilcotin Region BC Canada 2014.

OK last patriotic shot; this is for bokeh Wednesday. Please see previous two to explain this one. Gotta love your own country though!! and I doCanadian Confusion June 14 2009 Legislature Fountain pick IMG_2152

Although the Canada (Gray) Jay is a very sweet looking bird, every once in awhile they do look a little villainous. Algonquin Park has a Canada Jay banding program. All known Canada Jays in Algonquin Park are banded and studied. This Canada Jay has no bands. Its a newbie.

Canada Jay's seem to go by many names. One book I have calls it a Gray Jay (sic) while the slang name is "Camp Robber."

Rondeau Provincial Park, Aug 7, 2022.

We were surprised to see this Canada at the pond today.

Evidently the fall migration is starting.

We also had a black and white warbler and, as usual, lots of yellow warblers

Cardellina canadensis

Canada Warblers fly more than 3,000 miles from their wintering grounds in South America to their breeding grounds in the United States and Canada.

Also known as the little Indian Chapel, La Petite Chapelle was constructed in 1747. Jesuit monks celebrated the

inaugural mass on June 24, 1750. Classified as an historic monument of national significance in 1965, it is now

protected and lovingly cared for. It shelters numerous religious artefacts from the time of its construction. It is the

oldest wooden church still in existence in Canada.

The last rays of sunlight illuminate a flock of Canada geese at Maroon Lake, Colorado.

Thanks, as always, for stopping by and for all of your kind comments -- I appreciate them all.

© Melissa Post 2018

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Banff National Park, Canada

One of thousands today

Springtime in Paris is never like this!

A Canadian Goose floating in a pond in Central Park, New York.

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Taken at Wolseley Nature Centre, Staffordshire.

Thank you to everyone who views, faves or comments on my photos, it is always appreciated.

Just another naturally beautiful Canadian river backed by majestic mountains

Reflections from overhanging trees have turned this water emerald green.. Brookeville, Md

Canada goose, having a convo.....

Foraging in the dewy grass of early morning at Tower Grove Park, St Louis.

AI image to honor all workers on the road for safety during the winter season

Canmore. Alberta. Canada. November 2010

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And everyone is welcome!!

This year Canada will become 150 years old, specifically on July 1st.

All National parks like this one in Banff will be free to everyone (you just need to order a free pass online!).

There's lots to see, and celebrate here!

Oh, try out the enlarged view!!

Thanks for looking, etc.:)

Liverpool

Also I believed called Georges Pierhead, but I took my title from the sign in the shot. I posted a black and white version of this image earlier, now it’s time for the colour one. We have, as in the previous upload from left to right, The Royal Liver Building, complete with the Liver Birds called Bella and Bertie. In the middle is the Cunard Building and on the right the Port of Liverpool Building. Collectively known as The Three Graces.

Thand you for your visit and your comments, they are greatly appreciated.

Happy Father's Day. (2 of 2 photos).

Canada Jay foraging in Algonquin Park.

Late summer skies over granite shores on a lake in the Canadian Shield

BDC Building, Edmonton

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