Whimsical marketing strategy for a bottle recycling store … as one’s mind could easily change the words around without realizing.
Posts Tagged ‘Life’
Jan
28
2012
The Artist Is The Art
As a passerby broke her concentration, this talented landscape artist pondered her next brush stroke.
Sep
04
2011
Rocky Mountain Alberta Raptor – Hunting
This female Swainsons Hawk was likely impressed by prey nearby in grass.
Aug
18
2011
Rocky Mountain Sunrise
Getting the right light at the right time of day, with calm conditions does not always work out. In this case it did.
May
08
2011
Big City Traffic
Traffic never stands still as commuters travel by subway, foot, and car between Brooklyn and Manhattan Island.
Apr
29
2011
Mr. Ed
By day, these trusty steeds take tourists thought Central Park, and my night along Times Square. This friendly guy enjoyed posing for me.
Apr
10
2011
Calgary – Fashion Has No Borders
Brittany is a great model with style! This event is… Fashion Has No Borders. Huge modeling talent on hand, including a few local celebrity models.
Apr
06
2011
Passion In Her Voice
Not only did her guitar match her clothes, but she belted out the tunes with a lot of passion and character.
Mar
21
2011
Grand Central Terminal
Even with low clouds and fog settling in, the “city that never sleeps” continues to move along even at three in the morning.
Mar
14
2011
Street Dance
With a combination of music, dance, and gymnastics, this street performer and the rest of his team gathered the crowds…including some very young ones in carriages.
Mar
06
2011
Atlas At The Rock
With overcast night skies, this perspective of Atlas at the Rockefeller Center seemed to extend into the clouds.
Feb
25
2011
Brooklyn Bridge
Looking across the East River from Brooklyn to Manhattan, as the sun had already set.
Feb
09
2011
Empire State Building By Night
Taken from “The Top of the Rock” at the Rockefeller Center as we had a spectacular sunset.
Feb
02
2011
NYC Tailor
Near the hub of Broadway, this seasoned tailor, works away mending the clothes of both celebrities and commoners.
Jan
03
2011
Winter Inuksuk
Spotted these Inuksuits (Plural for Inuksuk) along a mountain valley creek bed. I think it makes for an appropriate wintery scene to start the year off.
Dec
29
2010
Aircraft Carrier In Manhattan
The now retired USS Intrepid is permanantly docked in Manhattan on the Hudson River. This SR 12 Blackbird is one of many warbirds parked on deck.
Dec
27
2010
Performance Rehersal
Underground passage way, located beneath this old down-town theater, makes for a secluded place to limber up the fingers.
Dec
17
2010
Rocky Mountain Stare-down
This confident Ram decided he was going to try and stare me down. He is well on his way to becoming a dominant male Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep.
Dec
14
2010
Bobsleigh- FIBT Federation
Founded almost 90 years ago in 1923, the ”Federation International Bobsleigh and Tobogganing” (FIBT) was born. It is a quitessential sport of the Winter Olympics.
Dec
04
2010
Belly Laugh!
These Officers are wearing unique shoulder badges, indicating different Police Divisions. There may have been some “jeering” going on as the other two were less than impressed as he let out a loud roar. Even his horse looked back and seemed to roll it’s eyes. :)
Nov
25
2010
The Black Man…The White Man
Work shoes too large and attache case too small?…Who knows, as this kind Gentleman was concerned about neither.
Oct
30
2010
Smiles
What can I say… Poochy and I never met, but he greeted me like a long lost friend. :) Comments welcome.
Oct
24
2010
Hold Still For the Camera
Yard sale that I happened by while on a Inglewood Community photo walk. The people holding the yard sale seemed to really be enjoying the day and passessers-by. Comments welcome.
Oct
11
2010
Ate Dirt: Calgary Stampede Style
What can you say… sometimes the Bull just comes out ahead. Cowboy took the beating that was dished out on him, but he brushed off his chaps, smacked his felt hat and put it all behind him. Sometimes, we all need to just do the same. Comments welcome.
Sep
28
2010
Calgary Flames!
T.J. Brody of the Calgary Flames, and T. Purcell of the Tampa Bay Lightning scramble for puck-dominance at any cost… they were even ready to run me down! ;) These are great players with tenacidy for our world’s number 1 cold climate winter professional sport!
Sep
21
2010
Picture Postcard Office
Joe is a Fire Lookout person. He and his wife Dale have been making Fire Lookouts their office and home during summers since the 1970s! Fire Lookout people like Joe and Dale serve a key role in the protection of life, property, and natural resources.
Sep
15
2010
Little Girl – Big Horse
I was not sure who was more hesitant.. the little girl or the large draft horse. He stared at her for a few moments then took the grass out of her hand.
Sep
02
2010
Biker Wave
A large insurgence of Harley riders came to Calgary recently. This biker acknowledged me taking his photo, and I like to think he meant it in the nicest possible way. :)
Aug
26
2010
Warthog
The US military brought this A10 Warthog close-strike aircraft to the Lethbridge Airshow in late July. The pilot gave and excellent performance, and interesting to take note of the computer-assisted control surface positions. Comments welcome.
Aug
22
2010
Mom!
Aug
18
2010
Snowshoe Hare-Bunny
This little guy decided he would do a Lindt chocolate bunny pose for me. Unlike rabbits, hares are born with fur and eyes open so they are developed early-on for survival in the wild. Comments welcome.
Aug
14
2010
Saddle Bronc
“Showboy” was aptly named and is an excellent Saddle Bronc. Frank C. showed his true grit as a cowboy on this ride. His calm/cool words to me were, ”I heard it (collarbone) snap”. He will be back on the rodeo circuit next year! Comments welcome.
Aug
14
2010
Princess
Aug
10
2010
Near and Far
A few of us friends were out and about one evening and happened on this sunset scene with distant rocky mountains. We donated a lot of blood to the mosquitoes. :o Comments welcome.
Aug
07
2010
Hoary Marmot
This Hoary Marmot decided to hang out on his burrow for us. Some people call them Whistle Pigs as their call is ear deafening up close. Biggest north American Ground Squirrel and they grow up to 10kg. These guys were skittish, as there are Grizzlies around. Comments welcome.
Aug
04
2010
Ironman Calgary-2010
Emanuela B. just-crossing the finish line at the Calgary Ironman 70.3 mile race this Sunday. Her exhuberance says it all. Racers “gave-their-all” and did a fantastic job! Comments welcome.
Aug
02
2010
Grizzly Creek
There are approximately 700 Grizzly Bears in Alberta. This summer I have been fortunate to view a few of the population. Comments welcome.
Jul
26
2010
Canadian Air Force Skyhawks
Canadian Air Force (CAF) Skyhawks are an awesome team supporting and protecting our Nation. Comments welcome.
Jul
17
2010
Swainsons Hawk – Nature, Canada
This male Swainsons Hawk was “putting on the brakes” for landing. Birds of prey have exceptional precision and accuracy. Comments welcome.
Jul
14
2010
Wristwatch Macro
This is a typical Tag Heuer wristwatch close-up. I find it interesting to examine the macro-photography details of engineering after such a shot. Comments welcome.
Jul
13
2010
Great Grey Owl-Perch
This female Great Grey Owl decided to take a break, as her mate continued hunting over a nearby grassy meadow. Comments welcome.
Jul
10
2010
Rascals
Their look was like they had just been caught being mischievous. :) Twin brothers in Kananaskis Country. Comments welcome.
Jul
05
2010
Armour vs. Might
I found these guys in my front yard the other day. I grabbed the 100mm macro lens as they were so tiny and could easily sit together on a 5 cent piece. The outcome of this encounter was less dramatic… (more…)
Jul
03
2010
FIFA = Future Energy
Almost everyone we know is pumped with the fine sportsmanship and fervor of World Cup Football! Up-and-coming energetic athletes give their all. Comments Welcome.
Jul
01
2010
Freedom
Today is July 1st and Canada Day! In 1867 Canada became an independant Nation with continuous close ties to the Commonwealth. I thought a good word to sum up Canada Day is “Freedom”, and I think Chad R. on his Harley expresses that. Comments Welcome.
Jun
28
2010
Grazing Grizzly
Buddy John and I were out hiking one morning and came across this fellow. Got the heart pumping as we were on foot. Boar Grizzly, and at around 350+ lbs he will be bulking-up over the rest of the summer. Comments welcome.
Jun
24
2010
Broken Bulb
This was a fun little challenge for me. I enjoy tinkering and decided that I needed to make this happen. I do not enjoy shopping, but hung out in my Grocer’s refrigerator isle reckoning between a white egg in my left hand, and brown egg in my right. You know the rest of the story. :) Comments welcome.
Jun
12
2010
Husky Tower
Sunny days just feel great to head out with no photo objectives in mind. Not sure what happened to this gentleman’s finger, but he seems well-on-the-mend and obliged the Calgary Tower as backdrop. Nikkor 10.5mm Fish-eye. Comments welcome.
Jun
11
2010
“Stevie Wonder Cab!”
Sometimes motoring along, we catch something out of the corner of our eye. I parked and happily hiked back over/under the trains and tracks to find this rail-car. Truly impressive spray paint art! Recognizing… (more…)
Jun
08
2010
North/ Central/ South America Adventure!
Greg is a buddy I used to work with. He is in the midst of a fantastic adventure traveling through North, Central, and South America by Motorcycle. He prepped for a 50,000 km round trip. Link… (more…)
May
28
2010
Olympic Winter Blues
Wow. Calgary is getting some major “Spring-Time” snowfall! This pumps us up for next Snowboard season. I captured this a couple months ago just in case you are wondering. :) Comments welcome!
May
25
2010
Heavy Haulers
These heavy trucks were lined-up and running, and made for a good wide angle and polarizer filter photo opportunity. I was able to get a few different angles and a couple made it to their Company website- WaltonEnterprise.com. Comments Welcome!
May
18
2010
Quiet Pioneer Church
I really appreciate the Sigma 10-20mm for these wide angle opportunities. I credit my friend Luke for scouting out this location in his local part of the City. This little Pioneer Church is no… (more…)
Apr
24
2010
Little Swimmers
Using a bending-vise and blue-flame heat from a butane torch, I was able to achieve the ”swimmy” spoons. My intent was to create a subtle scene to be appealing rather than appalling. Comments welcome.