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The first time we ‘saw’ the Grand Canyon it was in the dark. We were racing the setting sun in our rented Mustang, but the sun dropped below the horizon before we could reach the canyon. Not wanting to waste … Continue reading
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Home to the west coast’s best fish and chips, the small village of Steveston has a lot more to offer than just fresh seafood. Steveston was founded over a hundred years ago and was home to a thriving canning industry … Continue reading
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This is a great example of being in the right place at the right time. I stumbled upon this cartoonish mural of a chef when I was roaming through the back alleys of Granville. I only took one photo of … Continue reading
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The chance to spend a day away from the city was a welcomed treat. The small coastal town of Kleinmond was the perfect getaway, offering sun, sand, and surf. It tore us away from our emails and other tedious obligations, … Continue reading
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The morning sun was just peeking over the horizon as we pulled into Addo Elephant National Park. We arrived bright-eyed and bushy-tailed, eager to see more wildlife, despite the absolute drenching we endured the night before. The dark rain clouds … Continue reading
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A lot can change in a decade. When I flew over Calgary for the first time in nearly 10 years, I couldn’t believe how much the city has expanded. Communities now stretched well beyond the airport in the northeast. With … Continue reading
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I couldn’t believe our luck. The cold rain that threatened to spoil our hike in Utah’s Zion National Park had changed to large fluffy snowflakes. By the following morning, a dusting of snow settled on the towering cliffs and stone … Continue reading
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Looking for adventure, we decided to deviate from our normal driving route from Cape Town to Namibia. After exploring the seaside town of Kleinzee in Namaqualand, a former diamond mining settlement that is now virtually a ghost town, we headed … Continue reading
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Beer, chocolate, and brussels sprouts– that was all I knew about Belgium before I set foot in that country last December. And that it boasts a well-preserved medieval city, which I discovered only after watching the dark Hollywood film ‘In … Continue reading
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Since the 1990’s, dozens of women have been murdered or reported missing in the downtown eastside of Vancouver. The February 14th Annual Women’s Memorial March brings together friends and family of the Missing and Murdered Women to commemorate their lives. … Continue reading
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Two days just wasn’t enough time to fully enjoy the red sand dunes and rugged mountains of the Pro-Namib Desert. The extreme summer heat restricted our game drives to the early morning and evenings, but thankfully our lodge was … Continue reading
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Even though it’s only been a year since we last visited the red dunes of southwestern Namibia, we were eager to escape the Canadian winter and return to the hot desert climate. This time we explored the extensive NamibRand Nature Reserve … Continue reading
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On January 11th, protests across Canada occurred in support of the ‘Idle No More’ movement. I attended the Vancouver protest in order to understand what sort of issues were being raised. From the hundreds of protesters came several messages demanding … Continue reading
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Determined to make the most of the warm autumn sunshine, we chose to walk across the Granville Street Bridge after spending the afternoon at the Vancouver Fringe Festival. This was the first time we had crossed the bridge on foot, … Continue reading
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It had only been a few days since the rains started and our summer-like weather came to an abrupt end. But it felt like an eternity. So when the grey clouds dispersed and the sun momentarily emerged last Tuesday, I … Continue reading
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1) Less is best Taking a great photograph is not only about what you choose to include in the frame, but also what you exclude. Before you take the shot be sure to scan the corners of your viewfinder … Continue reading
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August 18, 2012: the day of the 12×12 Vancouver Photo Marathon. I missed becoming an official participant of this very popular black and white film competition (tickets sold out in one minute!), but the organizers graciously allowed me to participate. … Continue reading
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Three times this summer I explored Granville Street and its alleys with the purpose of photographing something interesting. I was not disappointed. With each excursion I discovered new sights and witnessed how the environment was changing. The back alleys usually … Continue reading
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Towering high above the River Avon, the Clifton Suspension Bridge is a famous landmark in Bristol. Suspended nearly 80 metres above the river, this 148 year old bridge provides magnificent views of the Avon Gorge. Unfortunately, the bridge is also … Continue reading
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It’s that time of year again. A chilly breeze and the shorter days are signs that summer is slipping away. With the start of a new academic year, my thoughts have returned to the time I spent in South Africa—a … Continue reading
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We didn’t mean to end up there. But the prospect of shelter from the scorching sun and the possibility of photographing some impressive tricks pulled us away from the reeking back alleys of Chinatown. Located under the Georgia viaduct, this … Continue reading