'Tis the season for so many things: winter, Christmas, traditions and special time with family and friends. And because most of us have at least a few days off from our usual routines, it also seems to be the season for making more than the usual number of photographs. So I had a bit of …
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After last August's grueling 31 Days of Geocaching Challenge, I wondered what the folks at Groundspeak (aka geocaching HQ) would dream up for August 2014. I was pretty happy when they announced the 7 Souvenirs of August. This year's month-long branding initiative requires geocachers to find only six geocaches to earn the first six souvenirs. …
In mid-January, mild temperatures and clear skies combined to create fairly ideal conditions for some more night photography in Canmore. It was also the weekend right after the first full moon of 2014, so we had to take that into consideration when planning. How? First, we gave preference to subjects where we could be sure …
I've enjoyed sleeping in until about 8 o'clock for the past 10 days or so, but with the pending start of our regular workday routine in just a few more days, I seized upon the challenge of photographing the first sunrise of the New Year as a good reason to get out of bed a …
Each December, I employ several tactics to counter the likelihood that I'll be sucked into the vortex of Christmas chaos. You know what I mean...that self-imposed pressure to create amazing meals, balance all the different branches of the family tree, to find "just the right gift" for everyone on your list, and to reach the …