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Category Archives: Travel
Jasper in July
Late in July I spent a couple of nights camping in Jasper. I had booked my campsite before the wildfires in BC really started sending smoke into Alberta, so I anticipated some clear weather for photography. I few days before … Continue reading
Posted in Alberta, Landscape Photography, Photography, Travel
Tagged Alberta, alberta landscape, Canada, Jasper, Jasper National Park, Lakes, National Park, sunsets
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Death Valley 2020
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
Route 66 – Williams to Amboy
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
Posted in Landscape Photography, Photography, Route 66, Travel
Tagged Amboy, Arizona, Ash Fork, Burma-Shave, California, Delgadillos Snow Cap Ice Cream, El Garces Hotel, Frontier Motel, Giganticus Headicus, Hackberry, Hackberry General Store, Harvey House Hotels, Kingman, Needles, Oatman, Oatman Hotel, Route 66, Seligman, Sitreave Pass, Truxton, Valentine, Valentine Station, Wild Burros, Williams, Zettlers Route 66 Store
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Route 66 – Winslow to Williams
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
Route 66 – Albuquerque to Winslow
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
Posted in Photography, Route 66, Travel
Tagged Albuquerque, Budsville, Continental Divide, Gallup, Grants, Historic Route 66, Holbrook, McCartys, New Mexico, Rio Puerco Bridge, Route 66, San Fidel, Thoreau, Wigwam Motel, Winslow
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Route 66 – Santa Fe to Albuquerque
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
Posted in Photography, Route 66, Travel
Tagged Albuquerque, New Mexico, Route 66, Santa Fe
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Narrowboating in England
There we were, hurtling down the canal at a breathtaking speed of … 2 miles per hour! At 69’ long and 6’9” wide, there is a reason our vessel is called a narrowboat. Great Britain is criss-crossed with a network … Continue reading
A Visit To The Peak District
In mid-September we set off for a month in England. Our month started with a short bus ride from Heathrow to the Reading Rail Station, followed by a train ride to Stoke-On-Trent where we picked up our rental car. Then … Continue reading
Posted in Landscape Photography, Photography, Travel
Tagged Brodsworth Hall and Gardens, Castleton, England, Hope, Hope Valley, Mam Tor, Peak District, Tideswell
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Fall Trip to Jasper
After a long, wet summer I was looking forward to one last Fall camping trip in Jasper National Park. Going online in early August I was lucky to secure a campsite in September for a couple of nights. With Whistlers … Continue reading
