Monday, December 23, 2019
Little Juniper Tree
I came across this little juniper tree growing in a ditch along a country road near Edson, North Dakota.
This is pretty well in the middle of nowhere but someone with Christmas spirit decided to doll it up for the holidays. Good on 'em!
Photographed on December 15, 2018.
Sunday, December 22, 2019
Sacred Space
The sacred space at Saint Mary's Ukrainian Catholic Church in Yorkton, Saskatchewan. The Christmas decorations are tastefully understated.
Services are still offered in both Ukrainian and English.
Photographed on December 17, 2019.
Holy Trinity
The first post celebrating Christmas...
This is a photo of the side gate to Holy Trinity Ukrainian Catholic Cemetery near Norquay, Saskatchewan. The red and green garlands adorning both the front and side gates of the cemetery add a touch of Christmas spirit to the countryside.
Photographed on December 20, 2019.
Saturday, December 21, 2019
R.N.W.M.P. Barracks Cairn
A memorial cairn at the original site of the Royal North West Mounted Police barracks in Medicine Hat, Alberta.
The cairn is at a high point on the riverbank and overlooks what is now Police Point Park.
Photographed on January 26, 2018.
Friday, December 20, 2019
Zion Lutheran Church in Chinook
Early afternoon light on Zion Lutheran Church in Chinook, Montana...accompanied by a couple of plump orange pumpkins too. Fall is my favourite season.
Photographed on October 18, 2018.
Thursday, December 19, 2019
Antonivka
I was traveling the area around Canora, Saskatchewan today. When I reached the town of Buchanan I dropped in at the R.M. office to say hello and take a look at their map of the municipality. While I was there I found out that one of the country churches I was interested in photographing was most likely going to be dismantled soon.
I'd never seen this little church in the country before, and chances were I'd never see it again, so I thought I'd try for some photos that would make it a memorable visit. I planned my arrival to the church for sunset and hoped the setting sun would assist me in capturing the spirit of Antonivka. This photo was the "one" for me. Hope you enjoy it as much as I do.
Antonivka Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary (1906) is near Amsterdam, Saskatchewan and is one of the oldest churches in the Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy of Saskatoon.
Photographed on December 19, 2019.
Wednesday, December 18, 2019
Pink Barn
This barn was once a brilliant red colour (there's still a little patch of the original colour under the roof peak). Now it's faded to pink.
Photographed near Tramping Lake, Saskatchewan on November 18, 2019.
Tuesday, December 17, 2019
Horses
Horses on the prairie in Vulcan County, Alberta.
When horses lie down they always look like they're dead...note the one on the far right.
Photographed on October 30, 2018.
Monday, December 16, 2019
Osborne School
An abandoned pioneer school southeast of Iddesleigh, Alberta.
The building itself is still remarkably straight and solid.
Photographed on June 26, 2017.
Sunday, December 15, 2019
Pine Cree Regional Park
Pine Cree Regional Park is a campground north of Eastend, Saskatchewan.
These photos of the park from this past summer will hopefully brighten up your day.
Photographed on July 11, 2019.