Glacial erratics (solitary boulders), Grasslands National Park
Glacial erratics (solitary boulders) in Grasslands National Park, Saskatchewan This location along the border with Montana is still on a private land, and I had to obtain permission from the land owner to access the site. The area will be incorporated in the Grasslands National Park if the rancher decides to sell his land to the Park. I used a fill-in flash to soften the harsh shadow cast by the setting sun. Back to the Grasslands National Park photo gallery.
Read MoreThree Sisters Butte at sunrise, Grasslands National Park
Prairie near Three Sisters Butte at sunrise, Grasslands National Park (West Block). This image was taken from a road leading to the Two trees interpretive trail, approximately 8 km south of Val Marie, Saskatchewan. Back to the Grasslands National Park photo gallery.
Read MoreTipi rings in Grasslands National Park
Tipi (teepee) rings – a circle of stone remains where a teepee once stood, Grasslands National Park (West Block), Saskatchewan. I found this tipi ring at an exposed butte in southwestern corner of the West Block, right next to the Montana border. This location is still on a private land, and I had to obtain permission from the land owner to access the site and photograph there. The area will be incorporated in the Grasslands National Park if the rancher decides to sell his land to the Park. Back to the Grasslands National Park photo gallery.
Read MoreCastle Mountain and Bow River in winter, Banff National Park
Winter sunrise over Castle Mountain and Bow River, Banff National Park, Alberta Photograph taken on a February morning near the bridge crossing Bow River at Castle Junction. It is a well known, and well used site to photograph the Castle Mountain. I was lucky to get clear blue sky after a fresh snowfall the night before.
Read MoreCoastal town of Rovinj at dusk. Istria, Croatia
Rovinj is considered to be one of the most beautiful towns on the Istrian peninsula. It is a popular tourist destination, and still boasts an active fishing industry. It’s history dates back to the Roman times. Rovinj reached the peak of political influence from 13th to 18th century. The old town core has a beautiful set of cobblestone streets and pastel-coloured houses, surrounding an imposing church of St. Euphemia. The church’s bell tower was modelled after the St. Mark’s tower in Venice.
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