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A proud Canadian (Calgary, AB) ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ who enjoys photography (with no AI), reading, ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆtennis, trivia and kindness. All posted photos are mine unless otherwise credited. Let's stay positive, folks! ๐Ÿ˜Š

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There's your Nobel Peace prize candidate America. You all got greedy. You should have given him praise during and immediately after the hostage/prisoner exchange in the Middle East but now that Hamas has crossed the line and Israel has resumed bombing in Gaza, what (OUTSIDE OF HIS MIND) has he done?

20.10.2025 18:55 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Thanks. It would have been goodveven if the lake was rippled by the wind, but it was so unusually calm I just have to give thanks for a right place, right time moment.

19.10.2025 21:12 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Before this ends miserably for him, Trump will be dropping 'beautiful' from descriptions. He'll be happy if a snaggletoothed hag is still wearing a MAGA hat, which in less than a decade we should hopefully only be able to find in a museum, alongside hula-hoops, Betamax VCRs and cabbage patch dolls.

19.10.2025 19:04 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

You're right. The colours in the reflection are very close to the top of the photo. It would be an evil jigsaw puzzle. ๐Ÿ˜›

19.10.2025 15:03 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

๐Ÿ’ฏ%โœ”๏ธ

18.10.2025 18:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Late September in Kananaskis Country, Alberta ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ. No wind means a mirror-like reflection of mountains to the west.

Late September in Kananaskis Country, Alberta ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ. No wind means a mirror-like reflection of mountains to the west.

#Autumn in #Kananaskis Country, #Alberta ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ. No wind means a mirror-like reflection of #mountains to the west. Some day I may drop this photo from my home page banner, but not anytime soon. ๐Ÿ™‚ Please have a happy & safe Saturday, especially you good folks at the #NoKings rallies. #photography #nature

18.10.2025 13:50 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 240    ๐Ÿ” 22    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 6    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Great composition. ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿผ

18.10.2025 05:39 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Only the Blue Jays can win this series on their home turf. Seattle would have to win it in Toronto. Would they relish seeing hundreds of children crying at Rogerโ€™s Stadium if that were to happen? I think not. Those Mariners look like a nice bunch of guys. They should just do the right thing & lose.๐Ÿ˜‰

17.10.2025 13:38 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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MAGA is showing major signs of fracturing. No matter what you think of Trump, he alone is capable of delivering MAGA votes for Republicans in huge numbers. The ongoing race to replace him is going to intensify as he spirals downwards and whichever sycophant succeeds him is going to fare poorly.

16.10.2025 15:14 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Yup. It's also why I drive out there with my camera, sometimes in weather conditions most harsh. ๐Ÿ™‚

16.10.2025 14:08 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Even Fox News is now against Hegseth's asinine policy.

There are SO many Trump appointees who are in over their heads when it comes to not being qualified for the positions they've been appointed to. Pete Hegseth may be at the top of the list.

15.10.2025 19:32 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

You think he does follow it a lot? I'm not sure you know what you are... (Rereads the comment). Oh, sorry, I thought you were calling him "little Mike Johnson."

Actually, that works as well. ๐Ÿ˜‰

15.10.2025 15:49 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Late September in Kananaskis Country, Alberta, Canada. ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ

Late September in Kananaskis Country, Alberta, Canada. ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ

Late September in Kananaskis Country, Alberta, Canada. ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ

Late September in Kananaskis Country, Alberta, Canada. ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ

Late September in Kananaskis Country, Alberta, Canada. ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ

Late September in Kananaskis Country, Alberta, Canada. ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ

Late September in Kananaskis Country, Alberta, Canada. ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ

Late September in Kananaskis Country, Alberta, Canada. ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ

All taken one day in late #September. Between the #Alberta #Rocky #Mountains and #Calgary there lies #Kananaskis Country. No matter when you are there it's hard not to be taken in by the #beauty of #nature, but there is something special about #autumn, no? #photography #fall #colors

15.10.2025 15:40 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 57    ๐Ÿ” 11    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Deciduous trees with their fall colours in Nose Hill Park, natural park in the northwest quadrant of Calgary. ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ

Deciduous trees with their fall colours in Nose Hill Park, natural park in the northwest quadrant of Calgary. ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ

Deciduous trees with their fall colours in Nose Hill Park, natural park in the northwest quadrant of Calgary. ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ

Deciduous trees with their fall colours in Nose Hill Park, natural park in the northwest quadrant of Calgary. ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ

I have friends who are excellent photographers who will not go to Nose Hill Park in #Calgary (the 4th largest #urban #park in #Canada) because, "there's nothing worth photographing there." To them, and to anyone agreeing with that sentiment I simply say, "Pshaw!" ๐Ÿ˜Š #nature #photography #fall #autumn

13.10.2025 20:10 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 43    ๐Ÿ” 5    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Thanks. ๐Ÿ˜Š

13.10.2025 14:47 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Many flowers are still blooming in Riley Park in Calgary, Alberta. Taken September 30, 2025.

Many flowers are still blooming in Riley Park in Calgary, Alberta. Taken September 30, 2025.

After a killing frost the flower beds in Riley Park, Alberta are mostly beds of earth. Taken October 12, 2025.

After a killing frost the flower beds in Riley Park, Alberta are mostly beds of earth. Taken October 12, 2025.

Happy ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ #Thanksgiving all! I like to post #ThenAndNow #photos from the same location. These two bookend just under a #fortnight, taken on September 30 and October 12. There are still lingering remnants of #summer in #Calgary, but not in #Riley #Park after the #frost hit #yyc. #urban #photography

13.10.2025 11:20 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 19    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
A small cluster of mushrooms are growing from the centre of a stump of a tree felled long ago. Taken Sunday, October 12, 2025.

A small cluster of mushrooms are growing from the centre of a stump of a tree felled long ago. Taken Sunday, October 12, 2025.

A closeup of a cluster of mushrooms growing out of the centre of a stump of a tree felled long ago.

A closeup of a cluster of mushrooms growing out of the centre of a stump of a tree felled long ago.

Mushrooms growing from the centre of a stump of a tree felled long ago.

Mushrooms growing from the centre of a stump of a tree felled long ago.

I occasionally am known as a fun guy* (๐Ÿ˜‰). Today while on a #trail near the south bank of the #Bow #River in #Calgary I noticed this unusual cluster of #mushrooms growing out of the centre of a #stump of a #tree felled years ago. So here are three #photos I took of it. #photography #nature * #fungi

12.10.2025 22:47 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 25    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

That he is out of control mentally is not the issue here (well, he IS the President, so there is a concern there), but look at the squads of sycophants and toadies not even reacting, for they've heard these lies before and they won't lift a finger to try to have him speak coherently in the future.

12.10.2025 17:58 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

She's in so far over her head in her current job. To save herself from dismissal on grounds of incompetence a different definition of the word 'head' may need to be applied. Even offering that might not save her, for she's likely too old for the decision makers. Related: release the Epstein files. ๐Ÿ˜

10.10.2025 22:16 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Nice! ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿผ
If this was taken with alittle less morning light you could substitute 'spooky' for 'lazy'.

10.10.2025 13:05 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
The sky over Calgary during Twilight

The sky over Calgary during Twilight

After the sun disappears at #sunset there are three stages of #twilight*, taking about 50 minutes before actual #night arrives.
* #Civil #Nautical #Astronomical

I shot this of the #sky to the west of #Calgary 22 minutes after sunset, during Civil Twilight. ๐Ÿ™‚
#photography #minimalism #clouds #yyc

07.10.2025 23:54 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 15    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
A fall photo of Moraine Lake in Banff National Park, Alberta. ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ

A fall photo of Moraine Lake in Banff National Park, Alberta. ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ

I hope you're enjoying this #fall Sunday in #Alberta. If you dress warmly there's scenery to be seen. Here is a #fall #photo I shot of #Moraine #Lake in #Banff #National #Park ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ. All the #trees are evergreen so no #autumn colours are present. Still not bad though. ๐Ÿ˜‰
#photography #nature #mountain

05.10.2025 16:30 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 21    ๐Ÿ” 4    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Carl Jung, in his work on psychodynamics and archetypes, came up with the concept on the inner child, and the phrase, "release your inner child" is based on that. This ongoing embracing of fantasies best left to a toddler is not what Jung had in mind. It's just more signs of Trump's sad insanity.

03.10.2025 15:18 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
A pair of stand-up paddle boarders on the relatively calm waters of the Bow River as it flows towards downtown. As it is October, the leaves on both banks of the river are acquiring their fall colours.

A pair of stand-up paddle boarders on the relatively calm waters of the Bow River as it flows towards downtown. As it is October, the leaves on both banks of the river are acquiring their fall colours.

An #October #photo of two stand-up paddle boarders drifting towards #downtown #Calgary on the #Bow #River which winds through the #city. The #fall colours on the #trees on both #banks complement the #blueness of the image.
Do have a wonderful weekend everyone. ๐Ÿ™‚ #photography #autumn #yyc #skyline ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ

03.10.2025 14:22 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 28    ๐Ÿ” 8    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Thanks. Quite often the "Right Time, Right Place" factor is huge in separating a good photo from an ordinary one. I was fortunate that way on my morning walk yesterday.

03.10.2025 14:05 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Nice!

02.10.2025 19:59 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Nice. I hope there weren't any casualties when you stormed the fort. ๐Ÿ˜‰

02.10.2025 16:05 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Downtown Calgary from Crescent Road NW. Taken 40 minutes after sunrise.

Downtown Calgary from Crescent Road NW. Taken 40 minutes after sunrise.

Here's #downtown #Calgary, not long after sunrise this morning. This is looking SE while I was on #Crescent Road NW. The leaves on the #deciduous trees in the #city have really started to turn. Compare this to one I posted one week ago from the same spot #autumn #photography #yyc #fall #changes

02.10.2025 15:19 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 28    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 3    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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You can't make this up...

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02.10.2025 04:53 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

He TRULY has the Most Punchable Face in America.

02.10.2025 00:55 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 8    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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