Canadian perspective

18 Saturday Nov 2017

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Via Rail’s Canadian in Jasper National Park. The view is from one of the forward Skyline dome cars, looking back toward the back of the train. Snapped on my cross-Canada train trip back in April 2013.

Poppies: Everyday reminder

11 Saturday Nov 2017

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These poppy-adorned banners flutter every day over Memorial Drive in Calgary, providing a constant reminder of why we commemorate Remembrance Day today.

Forest of pipes

04 Saturday Nov 2017

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Another one of the exhibits at the National Music Centre in Calgary. This is a specimen of organ that was used in movie theatres that played music for silent films.

Calgary before the snow …

03 Friday Nov 2017

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If you’re in even the slightest bit of denial over the snowfall that’s blanketed the Calgary area over the last couple of days, this snowless autumnal scene from a few weeks ago might cheer you up. Keep it on your screen for a little while and enjoy the fall colours under a moody sky.

National Music Centre: Skull and lines

02 Thursday Nov 2017

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A unique guitar on display at the National Music Centre in Calgary.

Utilistories #YYC: Domain of pigeons

01 Wednesday Nov 2017

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More Calgary utility box art, part of a program called Utilistories #YYC. This one relays pigeon adventures.

Street cats

31 Tuesday Oct 2017

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This is one of many separate art installations all over the streets of Calgary, part of a continued effort by the city to spruce up what would have been drab-looking utility control boxes.