Just a bit off the top

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Just a bit off the top

The side of this Calgary building allows you yo take a trip to a barbershop without ever stepping inside of one.

Join the dance

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Join the dance

An interesting meld of modern expression and imagery inspired by caveman art — although I’m still trying to parse what this is trying to convey. The piece was seen inside a vacant retail space in southwest Calgary.

Urban coyote

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Urban coyote

This lovely sculpture can be found at a residential complex in Calgary’s Eau Claire neighbourhood.

Fall colours, 2020

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Fall colours, 2020

The lovely view from the Peace Bridge a couple of weeks ago, before the weather turned cold and the snow began to fly. Calgary was blessed with many weeks to enjoy the fall colours, as opposed to the much shorter period we’re accustomed to around these parts.

Barefoot dancers

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Barefoot dancers

A simple and elegant illustration seen on a wall in Calgary’s Beltline neighbourhood recently.

Around the corner

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Around the corner

The Bow River curves around Prince’s Island Park in Calgary’s city centre, as seen from the Peace Bridge last month.

Be part of the energy transition

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Be part of the energy transition

Over the past year, someone’s been going around putting up stickers and signage playoff off the official slogan of Calgary Economic Development, “Be part of the energy.”

Bird feeder

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Birdfeeder

A real bird feeder … but most certainly a pretend bird, spotted in Calgary’s Sunnyside neighbourhood recently. There are in fact a series of artful bird feeders hanging from trees outside this residential property.

Everywhere

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Everywhere

This sculpture can be found on the property surrounding the Bow office tower in downtown Calgary. Inscribed are place names from across Alberta.

Welcome bees, no rabbits

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Welcome bees, no rabbits

This lovely sign is installed along the fence-line around a backyard in Calgary. It’s too bad neither bees nor rabbits can appreciate the message …