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 … 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 »
This week’s FriFotos topic…trees! With spring just around the corner…a little tree-inspiration from Barcelona! Related Links: Les Jardins de Laribal, Barcelona Hotel Lloret, Barcelona: Hotel Review Continue reading »
I am torn. Is my favourite colour red or blue? Regardless…it was easy to select a handful of photos featuring the brilliant colour Red in Cee’s Fun Foto Challenge! Red…the colour of passion, a symbol of love! Love lock photo taken in Rome (Link: Do We Really Have To Say Goodbye? Love Locks Rome) The … Continue reading »
While writing about unique winter experiences in Montreal, I stayed at the Montreal InterContinental Hotel. After checking in, I was let loose in the hotel with my camera….needless to say, I had a little fun. Loved the mirror in the Sarah B Bar…funky and fun reflections of the bar. More from the Sarah B bar…. … Continue reading »
