January 11, 2018: A Disappearing Prairie Icon
DrFumblefinger discusses how changes in grain storage have transformed the prairie landscape, with the old iconic wooden elevators all but having completely disappeared.
DrFumblefinger discusses how changes in grain storage have transformed the prairie landscape, with the old iconic wooden elevators all but having completely disappeared.
Pierre Renault shares a lovely prairie sunrise....
Here is a shot of a starry night, with a storm cloud brewing on the horizon. Photo was taken at Frank Lake, east of High River. A meteor can be seen streaking by in the distance, something I did not see until post processing! Fast little devils they are!
Pierre Renault shares some lovely night shots of Lac Des Arc in Alberta, not far from the town of Canmore and the entrance to Banff National Park.
A row of golden-leaf trees along a rural drive -- part of the foliage transformation of fall.
Situated on an overlook at the outskirts of Medicine Hat, Alberta, the Saamis teepee is the largest of its type in the world.
Gumbo was visiting Writing-on-Stone Provincial park in south-central Alberta. A beautiful prairie landscape dotted with hundreds of hoodoos and the Milk River make for a memorable destination.
Some of nature's busiest workers, in a field of clover....
Pierre shares some photos of a beautiful night sky over the hoodoos in the Alberta badlands.
Pierre Renault shares some summer scenes from the Alberta prairies.
Pierre Renault shares some everyday scenes from one of the many ponds one finds in southwestern Alberta.
Some pictures of mountain blue birds, taken in the Alberta's Rocky Mountain foothills.
If you like hikes that aren't too strenuous and filled with gorgeous views, this one should be on your bucket list.
While driving home yesterday, DrFumblefinger came across this beautiful rainbow near the small community of Millarville, Alberta
Today's Pic of the Day features images of two young great horned owls who are about ready to leave their nest.