Day 177
When you are taking a summer road trip, usually you find you are not alone on the road,at the rest stops, gas stations, sight seeing and viewing areas. They are filled with travelers just like ourselves. Except right now not many people are traveling. No tour buses, no tourists except for locals. We had the luxury of experiencing the Rocky Mountains to ourselves! It was a real pleasure!
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| Mount Robson in the clouds viewed through bug splat windows |
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| Side window, side mirror view |
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| water fall rest stop |
Day 178
Grand kids, pool filled with water, pool toys, grandma with her camera. A great time to cool off and show off to the camera!
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| Grandma+Camera+Grandkids+ Pool = fun |
Day 179
Today I thought I would start a B & W series since we are having some rain here in Airdrie AB.
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| B & W Lilacs |
Day 180
A family gathering in the back yard. There is always a photo moment esp. when you have children around! No matter what age you go ahead and jump into the group photo smile your biggest smile and say cheese!
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| Say Cheese! |
When you are at a family gathering, its challenging and fun to try and capture one photo that the subject doesn't realize you are taking a picture...
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| Loving her baby doll |
Day 181
A day trip to Calgary for some shopping with my brother. I took this quick photo at an intersection. I do know there are other wonderful areas around Calgary to take a great city photo. I played a little with this photo in light room.
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| City of Calgary in B & W |
Day 182
One of my goals with my challenge is taking photographs of people. Today I set up a chair that I think had great light from the window and patio door. I did today's photo shoot so that I could edit them in B& W. The actual photos turned out soft (not crisp). I like the effect.
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| Aleah age 10 |
Don't grow up too fast Aleah!
With the photo of James, I played with the Tone Curve to pick up some extra color! James who has been combating zombies around the house!
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| Just for you James ~ |
Day 183
Today we found out where my daughter in law is working... she drives a garbage truck for the City of Calgary. She showed us how her truck works. Now what is the title of her job? I need to be politically correct!. Garbage Man, Trash Collector, Refuse Collector, Sanitation Engineer, Waste Management Professional, Waste Collector.
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| A very pretty Garbage Truck Driver |
Day 184
Today James and I we had a chance to play in the pool together. He wanted me to try and get an action shot of him jumping into the pool.
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| Jump Shot |
Day 185
Another day in the pool! Taking a photo through the trees in the yard.
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| A peek at the pool party |
Day 186
Trip to Grotto Canyon Park is located in the Bow River Valley across from Canmore AB. This is a popular hiking spot among the locals and tourist alike.
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| photo by Andrew |
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| photo by Andrew |
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| Then it rained |
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| Question is this Nature Made of Man Made? |
Day 187
Princess Island Park, Calgary AB. We did an after dinner drive and walk around the park complete with Ice Cream dessert!
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| Peace Bridge over the Bow River |
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| Ice Cream Dessert with Grand kids~ photo by Danielle |
Day 188
A day out doing some errands around Airdrie and Calgary. We are driving on Deer Foot Trail and we noticed the only very white clouds in the dark stormy sky. I took this photo while we were moving.
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| White Clouds against the Dark Sky |
Day 189
Baking Day~ Sour Cream Rhubarb Muffins
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| Rhubarb Muffins ~ Iphone photo |
Day 190
It was a windy stormy morning, so out came the mixing bowls again to make up a batch of Banana Bread Cookies a hit and favorite with the grand kids who were making tents in the bedrooms.
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| Banana Bread Cookies Day 191 Aleah wanted to help me with my photo challenge today. She wanted have me get a picture of a ball being tossed in mid-air. We managed to get this shot after 2 tries! |
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| Ball in Mid Air` with my assistant |
Day 192
Heading back to Prince George via jet plane. The airport traffic was not very busy. The travelers were quiet. The airport felt deserted. Just not the same hustle and bustle like we were use to before Covid-19! Everyone wearing masks and physical distancing themselves from others. Masks worn then removed for a moment to check ID and then getting your temperature checked before boarding. You are handed a sanitizer wipe as you enter the plane.
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| A mid-air toast with a Beautiful British Columbia Sunset |
I am now home. It was wonderful to spend time with some family. Rest assured we were always careful when we were sight seeing and in public places. It felt great to do something somewhat normal during this time.
Now it is time to unpack and see what the future holds for us.
I hope everyone was staying healthy and happy.
Until tomorrow, or later today!
Cheers!
Jewels
"I travel because it makes me realize how much I haven't seen. How much I am not going to to see, and how much I still need to see!"
Family, what can you say, it members teach each other, serve one another and share in life’s joys and sorrows. Essentially it makes a house a home for many. Webster’s describes the term “Family” as a social group made up of parents and their children. Although technically correct there lies a deeper meaning and one that involves the heart. Your Family can be the people in your life that bring positivity…and whether that is your direct blood or your closest friends, there will always be a Family. You know those times when you can “smack” something to get it to work properly? There are times when I wish that would work on family too. Some problems do not require a solution, they require maturity and good communication.
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