Bursting with enthusiasm

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Bursting with enthusiasm, Calgary Stampede, Calgary, Alberta, Canada

More fireworks at the Calgary Stampede? Here you go! Another snap from last Sunday. Stampede wraps up for the year on July 14.

Rising to watch night fall

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Rising to watch night fall, Calgary Stampede, Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Calgary Stampede attendees take the Skyride around sunset on Monday evening, gliding above the midway to take in fantastic views of Stampede Park and downtown Calgary beyond.

Bathed in violet

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Bathed in violet

Part of the sculpture called By the Banks of the Bow at Calgary Stampede Park.

The truth is out there

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The truth is out there, Calgary, Alberta, Canada

An other-worldly being, carried on the shoulders of its owner, slips into frame as I was snapping shots of the Skyride at Calgary Stampede yesterday evening.

When a business card turns into makeshift camera gear

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Calgary Stampede, Calgary, Alberta, Canada

To capture the image of fireworks, above, at the Calgary Stampede Sunday night, I got a little bit of help from a folded business card to help prop up my camera, below.

Memories of spring

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Spring blossoms, Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Back when it seemed every second shrub in Calgary was bursting with flowers!

Wonderland, redux

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Wonderland, Calgary, Alberta, Canada

From a wander in downtown Calgary a few days ago: another view of the Sculpture called Wonderland outside the Bow office tower.

Tall, taller, tallest

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Bow Building, Calgary, Alberta, Canada

The Bow Building in downtown Calgary seen from a different angle — from my point of view anyhow. Here it is from its east side, flanked by the old downtown fire hall on the left and the North-West Travellers Building on the right. Tucked in behind bottom left is the new Telus Sky building, which is much taller than it appears here!

Filling in the gaps

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Filling in the gaps

The Telus Sky building rises behind the Le Germain hotel complex in downtown Calgary.

Front-row seats

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Peace Bridge, Calgary, Alberta, Canada

From a mid-spring wander along the Bow River in Calgary, found some new(ish) chairs scattered about the shore in the West Eau Claire area with a wonderful view of the Peace Bridge.