Author Archives: Neil

Best laid plans …

Posted on March 11, 2017

For part of this winter I made plans to camp and photograph in the Big Sur area.  I had my campsite booked and was looking forward to 5 days of exploring the coast.  Then the rains came. The result was … Continue reading →

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A Winner

Posted on March 2, 2017

I’m pleased and honoured to share with you that my photo, Miner’s Lamp, won First Place in People Black and White, Best of Division in Black and White Photography, and Judge’s Award of Excellence at the recent Riverside County Fair and … Continue reading →

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Potpourri

Posted on February 26, 2017

Over the winter, here in the desert, I haven’t done a lot of “big” photo trips.  I still have had lots of opportunities to capture the beauty that surrounds us.  So here is a sampling of some of my favourite … Continue reading →

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Julian – Pie and Beyond

Posted on February 8, 2017

In late November I went with members of my camera club to Julian, CA.  After a 2 hour drive through the Anza Borrego Desert and up a winding road into the mountains, we arrive in this picturesque town in San … Continue reading →

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Death Valley

Posted on February 6, 2017

My friends keep reminding me that I haven’t updated my blog in a while so here goes with one update at least. Way back in November, my hearty group of photo buddies and I headed off for a 5-day trip … Continue reading →

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Salton Sea November ’16

Posted on November 13, 2016

The other day, 3 friends and I set off early in the morning to photograph birds at the Salton Sea.  We arrived at the State Park just before sunrise so as to take advantage of golden hour. While it was … Continue reading →

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Great News

Posted on October 9, 2016

Happy Canadian Thanksgiving to one and all!  Here, in our “northern” home we got our first snowfall of the season.  A cold day makes a perfect day to be inside finishing up a project that I have been working on. … Continue reading →

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Maligne Lake 2016

Posted on October 5, 2016

The sun was just coming up as we arrived at the Maligne Lake boat launch.  The air may have been cool, just a few degrees above freezing, but our spirits were high as the lake was like glass.  As we unloaded … Continue reading →

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St. Louis

Posted on August 7, 2016

In the latter part of July we traveled to St. Louis for the Blue Goose Convention.  “What the heck is Blue Goose” you well may ask.  The Honorable Order of the Blue Goose, International is a fraternal organization made up of … Continue reading →

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Skyline Trail – 2nd Half

Posted on July 17, 2016

Last August, a group of us attempted a 4-day backpacking trip on the Skyline Trail ( previous post ) in Jasper National Park.  Between huge blisters on my feet and snow when we woke up on the 3rd morning we had … Continue reading →

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