Author Archives: Neil

Fall 2020

Posted on November 10, 2020 by Neil

2020 will be a memorable year in so many respects: not all of it in a good way. But this Fall did offer some nice opportunities to get out to do some photography. For various reasons I didn’t venture out … Continue reading →

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Summer in the City

Posted on October 25, 2020 by Neil

As I watch the first few flakes of snow accumulate on the ground, it is a good time to reflect on my summer’s photographic excursions. For the most part I continued my pattern from the Spring of staying close to … Continue reading →

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Exploring Locally

Posted on July 14, 2020 by Neil

With travel being somewhat restricted due to the Covid-19 pandemic, I have taken the opportunity to explore several local areas that offer somewhat different photographic experiences. With all of the areas being within a 10-minute drive it is easy to … Continue reading →

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Planning Helps

Posted on June 21, 2020 by Neil

In late April or early May, I had a couple of concepts for photos I wanted to take near the downtown area of St. Albert, Alberta. One was to line up the Sturgeon River, Children’s Bridge, and the rising sun. … Continue reading →

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Death Valley 2020

Posted on June 15, 2020 by Neil

Early in March, along with a group of my camera club friends, I visited Death Valley National Park. Rather than give a detailed account of our trip, I thought I would share a few of my favorite photos along with … Continue reading →

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My Big Announcement!

Posted on May 29, 2020 by Neil

My new website is now live at neilmillerphotography.com For sometime I have debated the merits of setting up a separate website to host a portfolio of my photos. While I can set up a gallery in WordPress (such as the … Continue reading →

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Route 66 – Williams to Amboy

Posted on April 23, 2020 by Neil

For my final day of this Route 66 adventure I wanted to be in Amboy, CA just a bit before sunset so that I could photograph the new Roy’s sign during blue hour – but more on that later in … Continue reading →

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Route 66 – Winslow to Williams

Posted on April 12, 2020 by Neil

I got up early to catch my hotel for the night, La Posada, in the early morning light. Built in 1929 as a Fred Harvey House, this is a beautiful railway hotel in Winslow, AZ. The hotel was designed by … Continue reading →

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Route 66 – Albuquerque to Winslow

Posted on March 27, 2020 by Neil

As I wait out my 14 days of self-isolation following my return to Canada from the US, I have an ideal opportunity to continue the tale of my Route 66 journey last December. Just after leaving Albuquerque, NM one comes … Continue reading →

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Route 66 – Santa Fe to Albuquerque

Posted on March 2, 2020 by Neil

Santa Fe is a beautiful city rich in Spanish-style architecture. The shops and galleries in the region of the Santa Fe Plaza give testament to the extensive artistic community that calls this city home. A very enjoyable hour or two … Continue reading →

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