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Mount Edith Cavell | Alberta Canada
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The Common Nighthawk (Chordeiles minor) used to be a common find within most Canadian communities, but now it’s a threatened species. Annual breeding bird surveys show a population decline with numbers decreasing every year. Causes may include changes in land use and overuse of pesticides. Copyright © Kim Toews/All Rights Reserved.
I hiked 10^3 m to get just a tiny bit closer to a galaxy 10^21 m away. Worth the effort for these types of views.
2 row, 360 degree panorama.
The American Avocet with its elegant profile and striking colouration is one of the most beautiful shorebirds of spring. These birds are designed for life in the shallows where they spend their time foraging for aquatic invertebrates. Copyright © Kim Toews/All Rights Reserved.
My favourite time of day - when the sun kisses the mountain tops (known as alpenglow). Time well spent.
This male Red-Breasted Merganser sighting was a lifer for me and his head feather pattern looked a little like a punk rocker. There was still a bit of ice on the water so as he swam closer to the edge through an open area I was able to get a closer look. Next time I hope to see one in calm waters for a reflection (we always can find reasons to go back out and try again 😉).
Be extra careful as you approach corners or blind spots when driving in the Rocky Mountains. Some wildlife are on the roads. Here a Hoary Marmot ventured out to lick the natural salt deposits on the asphalt. As a vehicle approached he high tailed it back to the safety of the ditch. My heart was in my throat thinking I might see something terrible happen to him, but all ended well on this day.
Bears may be the apex predator, but this young grizzly still has many dangers to navigate. Stay safe young one.
Taken in Banff National Park in early morning. A light dash of snow and a small opening on the pond provided a winter scene to enjoy.
Male Spruce Grouse, with his cool red eye brows, peacing out before he wobbled away into the forest line. Taken in Alberta - Canada
A winter morning in Banff National Park provided a few moments of early sunrise glowing on Cascade Mountain.
The large, spiralled horns of a Bighorn Sheep Ram (Ovis canadensis) are very distinctive. This ram's horn exhibits damage from repeated clashes. Copyright © Kim Toews/All Rights Reserved.
Otherwise known as the Ghost Forest Horses that live off the land of the Stoney Nakoda First Nations (Alberta, Canada)
On an evening where the Aurora danced, the moon also shone so bright that you could move around without needing any other light.
In between the rain the lake was calm and offered some reflection opportunities, & this interesting piece of driftwood made for a unique foreground object.
Vermillion Lake derived its name from the translation of "Onamuni", the Ojibway name, meaning the "Lake of the Sunset Glows". According to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary, Vermillion is a "vivid or bright red-orange pigment". Now you know. (photo taken of Rundle Mountain, Banff - Alberta, at...Vermillion Lakes)
Sometimes the factors for an alpenglow or colourful clouds don’t align at sunrise. On this morning the clouds were moving low and slow-still a nice quiet time with low wind at the lake at that hour. I’ll be going back someday in hopes of a clearer morning view.
Big Horned Sheep Ram arrives in the foothills of the mountains for fresh grass. Soon he will be challenging his mates for breeding rights in the Fall (and will be in higher elevations of the mountains). As many times as I have seen these Rams I always enjoy their presence. Have a safe and happy summer season!
When Time stood still at Lake Louise, Banff National Park, Alberta, Canada.
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No, I tripped while I was doing long exposure and bumped the tripod. Apologies in advance for how this makes your eyes feel. Sometimes we have the best intentions and the right set up but poor execution (and balance).
Sheryl Crow says it best and I took her advice and Soaked up the Sun on the last day of summer. Was a beautiful morning under the Rocky Mountains.
Wild Grizzly takes a moment to look up as it moved through the forest in Jasper. Taken from the safety of my vehicle.
Been a long time since our skies have shown the beauty of an aurora - maybe she will show tonight. Fingers crossed. Taken from my deck last Fall 2024.
Reflection of Victoria Glacier and Mountains at Lake Louise in Banff National Park, Alberta on a calm morning in the Canadian Rockies.
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Shortly after the first sunlight a stream of low hanging mist, fog and clouds covered the base of the mountain at the lake, making it a little enticing to stay a bit longer. One lone seagull decided it needed to be in the photo (was tempted to edit it out but decided to leave it there-guess it was enjoying the morning as I was). Taken in Canmore, Alberta - September 2024.
The Great Gray Owl is often coined as the Gray Ghost mainly due to its ability to glide with silent wingbeats in a phantom-like presence.
Le Canadien, CANADÀ 2024
Creuant la regió de Saskatchewan.
The Canadian (Le Canadien) - VIA Rail's Transcontinental Journey
The Canadian is the most famous and iconic passenger train service in Canada, renowned for its epic journey across the vast and varied Canadian landscape.
What it is: A long-distance, transcontinental passenger train service.
The Route: It runs between Toronto, Ontario (East), and Vancouver, British Columbia (West). The trip typically takes about four days and four nights and covers over 4,400 kilometers (2,700 miles).
Key Destinations: The train passes through five provinces, making stops in major cities and scenic locations like Winnipeg, Edmonton, and the majestic Jasper National Park in the Canadian Rockies.
Experience: It is primarily a tourist experience, often hailed as one of the world's great train rides. Passengers can enjoy glass-domed observation cars (like the Skyline and Park Cars), gourmet dining with regional Canadian cuisine, and various classes of service, including private sleeping cabins (Sleeper Plus and Prestige classes).
History: The train was originally launched in 1955 by the Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR) as a luxury streamliner. In 1978, when VIA Rail (Canada's federal passenger rail service) was created, The Canadian was taken over and became their flagship transcontinental service, now primarily using the tracks of the Canadian National Railway (CN).