I have once again been a little remiss in keeping up with my photography blog…you know how it goes – life goes into overdrive and things get missed! So, when I saw the WordPress photo challenge theme was Escape, (oops, it escaped my attention that I am actually a couple weeks behind! My bad!) I …
I recently had the most amazing opportunity to spend an afternoon with a team of dogs at Escapade-Eskimo in Otter Lake, just 1.5 hours north of Ottawa. It has been on my bucket list for ever so was a dream to finally get the chance to drive a team of dogs! Check out my full …
Looking beyond….this week’s WordPress weekly photo challenge: Beyond. I struggled with this theme and then it hit me…..beyond the wall! In August 2012, I spend a magnificent 2 weeks traveling around Croatia. I was mesmerized by the ancient walled cities of Zadar and Dubrovnik. I spent my time walking within the walls, on the walls …
I can hardly believe it is 2012 already. Such a busy year filled with my favourite things! Happy Holidays to each and every one of you! May 2013 be a fantastic year, filled with love, happiness and wonderful experiences! For the travellers out there – happy and safe travels! January – Welcome in the New …
This week, the WordPress Photo Challenge is Delicate. Life is delicate…. Taken while walking through Galicia on the Camino de Santiago…early one morning I came across this spider web, laden with dew. While I often think of a spider’s web as delicate and intricate, it is amazing how robust they can be!
This week’s WordPress Weekly Photo Challenge is Fresh. Nothing says fresh like buying food fresh from the market. I love to visit markets from around the world…here are a few markets from different visits to Spain. Mercat la Boqueria, Barcelona (Related link: Stimulate your senses at Mercat la Boqueria) Merkatua La Ribera, Bilbao Andratx … Continue reading
This weeks’s photo challenge is the Golden Hour. The “golden hour” is the first and last couple of hours of sunlight of the day. It is a magic time, the perfect light to shoot sunrise hikes or sunset treks (or in my case, bike rides and kayak trips) to capture a magical shot – the … Continue reading
I recently posed the question – urban art or misguided youth on Urban Art: The Graffiti Subculture in Toronto. With so many photos, it was a tough choice – so many amazing examples from the Toronto Guys Graffiti Tour, I had a tough time deciding on which photos to use. Enter AnitaMacPhotos – the perfect … Continue reading
When I saw companionable for this week’s WordPress photo challenge, I thought immediately of my precious Sammie, my sweet companion of 7 years who sadly is no longer with me. She sat by my side through thick and thin. When I was sick, she did not leave my side. When she was sick, I did … Continue reading
April 22nd is Earth Day. We all benefit for the natural beauty of our environment, no matter where in the world we live, travel or play! For me, Gatineau Park is a 12 month of the year treasure. Found just outside of Ottawa, you will find me hiking, kayaking, cycling, skiing, snow shoeing….the list goes … Continue reading
The sense of adventure extends to the world for me, but there are days where I like to explore my own backyard! Camera bag in hand, I set off along the Ottawa River with no idea what my theme for the day would be. Then, I found a hole in the fence and the world … Continue reading
Time waits for no one and this week…I find myself late to participate in Where’s My Backpack’s travel theme: time! And of course…a very famous clock from Prague – the Astronomical Clock. Tourists gather on the hour to watch the display. A little closer to home – the Peace Tower clock at the top of … Continue reading
Once again, I am finding inspiration from Cee’s Fun Foto Challenge. This week’s theme: Circles and Curves. Right now, I have a huge focus on going through the hundreds of photos from living my New Orlean’s Bucket List. I was there for St Patrick’s Day, so you can only imagine the craziness! Parades of green … Continue reading
When putting together my bucket list for New Orleans, I was told I had to add a plantation tour by many people. What could I do – I had to go! I was not disappointed – the plantation was fascinating. So much history behind the walls of the mansion. If you go – I highly … Continue reading
This week, the “A Word A Week” photo challenge is Hat. Keeping in line with my focus on travel – a collection of ceremonial hats from around the world + 1! Ottawa – A reflection of Canada’s British heritage, Ottawa’s ceremonial changing of the guard draws big crowds every summer. (Related link: Canada Day on … Continue reading
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