James with Gladys and Andrew at Dunfermline
Andrew and David on the Stirling Old Bridge (built 1550)
View from Stirling Castle
Main Street, Doune, with Kilmadock Kirk tower in background
Doune Castle from the Bridge of Teith
UK Trip 2009
James with Gladys and Andrew at DunfermlineAndrew and David on the Stirling Old Bridge (built 1550)View from Stirling CastleMain Street, Doune, with Kilmadock Kirk tower in backgroundDoune Castle from the Bridge of Teith
England and Scotland 2009
Fish and chips at the Allan Water Cafe, Bridge of Allan, near Stirling
James and Andrew enjoying supper at the Allan Water Cafe
Cheers! David and cousin Murray after 35 years. We had to travel from Canada to get together in Scotland. Amazing!
Craigisla. Birthplace of David and Hamish, at Doune.
Buckinham Palace: Andrew, David and James. The Queen was not at home.
On the Trail of the Grizzly
May 20, 2009: While enjoying a short break with friends at a cabin in the Canadian Rockies at Kananaskis, Alberta, we came across these fresh grizzly bear tracks in the newly-fallen snow. Judging by the 13cm (5 inch) paw prints, this trail likely belonged to a young griz out chasing a deer. I took the initiative to cross the snow and a mountain stream, then attempted to climb an ice shelf and embankment to see if I could follow the trail. When the ice shelf unexpectedly plunged a few feet into the stream - with me on it - I ended my pursuit but went away satisfied with a nice collection of photos. Great stuff!
A new year
There's a three-foot high snow drift at my living room deck door, and I can't get it open. There's not anything special in this photo. It's just the way it is on January 3, 2009.
What light through yonder crack doth please
Reviewing some photos taken at one of the old houses explored in recent months, I felt this was certainly worth posting. Here sharp rays of light pierce through cracks in the now-shingleless roof and plasterless ceiling, casting an interesting image on the dark features of what was once a beautiful mural-covered wall. No one living in the home 70 or so years ago could have imagined someone finding beauty in what would become natural decay in the eventually abandoned structure.
A little peek at the past
Several recent devasting fires in Medicine Hat's downtown core resulted in the loss of some century-old buildings. One of the fires, on Second Street, destroyed a large apartment building and ground-level stores. Once all the rubble was removed, the empty lot revealed this once-hidden wall. Just a little peek at the past.
Silver streak in the sunset
There's something unusually nice about this simple photo with the pending darkness revealing a streak of silver rails from the rays of the setting sun.
Sunlight on Stairs
This simple photo portrays a series of stairs crossing the CPR line coming in to Medicine Hat. I liked the way the setting autumn sun added a touch of gold to the peculiar pattern captured from my perspective.
Last train from Medicine Hat
A nice day for a train ride from Medicine Hat to Dunmore, and some time on the short trip to think about days gone by when life was not so fast.
Lethbridge Airshow 2007
A fancy expensive camera is not always necessary to capture a nice photo. I don't need to see the white of the pilots' eyes! A great afternoon with family and friends.
It's your turn to have your picture taken!
Little brother points at the old guy, who is always on the other side of the camera.
Let me help you!
Brad, in his nice clean jeans, is ready to tackle the calves for branding. To see the well-worked look, go back to DavidzJourney and click on BradzLife... all the way to the bottom of the page.
Chief Ear Tagger
This humble blogger gently clips some ear tags on a calf. After doing about 200 ears, I feel qualified to offer free ear piercings to all family and friends.
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