Well, the day of reckoning has finally arrived. After a week of above “normal” weather, we are now into “normal” weather soon to be followed by below “normal” weather. Welcome to winter in Alberta and as my former co-worker once asked me “What is “normal” weather in Alberta. I replied….This. Meaning whatever you get on any given day is normal.
So, as the cold front moved in, it created a nice layer of fog, which in turn started to dress everything in a frosty rime of hoar frost. Looking out the window this morning, it did not look like much, but a photo from my son in Edmonton enticed me to reconnoiter the situation.
I wanted to title this one Up at the A– Crack of Dawn, but that post can be for a different day in summer. As dawn here these days does not really occur until about 8:00 AM and I get up before 6:00 AM, these shots were not really taken at the A– Crack of Dawn.
I know this one looks blurry, but it is what to expect when you shoot distance shots in the morning fog.Crescent moon still shining.A Canadian scene to be sure, as the city floods a local skating rink.A long ways to go to cover over the grass
Mr. and Mrs. Frosty living up to their name this morn
After working for 43+ years (38 years 7 months with my last company), I finally got that promotion I waited my entire career for……retirement.
I have been exploring this new career for the past 3+ years and while it is not always exciting, the chance to do what I want for myself and my family instead of what my company wanted me to do has been rewarding.
While I still miss the social aspect of working with a team of great people, I have managed to keep in touch with many from my former team and I have many friends and family members who now fulfill this part of my life. Now that my Patty has retired, we are able to spend more time in pursuits and with people who are near and dear to us.
I enjoy photography, gardening, working with my hands, walking, cycling, skiing, travelling, reading and creating special photo and video productions obtained in my first pastime. I may not become wealthy in any of these pursuits, but I already feel I am rich in life experiences far beyond any expectation.
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Thanks Ann. Never expected this when I slipped out that early. Almost got run over by the truck as I stood taking photos of the lights reflected in the shiny ice. Hope all is well with you and Terry. Allan
I had a chance to see the crescent moon on my way to work today. It was so beautiful, I had to stop pedalling. I took a few minutes to admire it, and wished I had my camera with me. I was reminded that winter time can be beautiful, too. It may be brutally cold and wet but it’s a beautiful season that rewards us with plenty of time to reflect and slow down. Thanks for sharing, your photos are fantastic! 😀😀😀
That is good. Glad it shines bright there too. The skies were so clear here, until the ice fog moved in. I was lucky to get out to see it all develop. Thanks for reading Aiva. Allan
I managed to catch it before the fog moved in. As to Mr. & Mrs. Claus, I am sure they are a bit chiller today at -11C (wind chill of -22C). Thanks for reading. Allan
Our sunrise is now 10 a.m. and sunset at 3 p.m. There’s about a half hour of light on either side (civil twilight in pilot-speak), so we’re at six hours of daylight now. Looking forward to the solstice.
Looks beautiful (and dangerously slippery). We had a bit of snow this week, but thanks to the rain yesterday, it’s all gone. Fingers crossed we get some snow before Christmas.
Actually, it was not as slippery as it was Monday and Tuesday after we had freezing rain. The rink would have been slippery though. Best wishes for a white Christmas for you and thanks for reading. Allan
Just beautiful!
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Thank you. We may not love winter, but you have to admire its beauty from time to time. Thanks for reading. Stay well. Allan
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Well said! You keep well and safe as well!
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Great photos Allan. You are so able to see the beauty in winter – even the lonely worker making the skating rink for the kiddies to skate on
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Thanks Ann. Never expected this when I slipped out that early. Almost got run over by the truck as I stood taking photos of the lights reflected in the shiny ice. Hope all is well with you and Terry. Allan
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I had a chance to see the crescent moon on my way to work today. It was so beautiful, I had to stop pedalling. I took a few minutes to admire it, and wished I had my camera with me. I was reminded that winter time can be beautiful, too. It may be brutally cold and wet but it’s a beautiful season that rewards us with plenty of time to reflect and slow down. Thanks for sharing, your photos are fantastic! 😀😀😀
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That is good. Glad it shines bright there too. The skies were so clear here, until the ice fog moved in. I was lucky to get out to see it all develop. Thanks for reading Aiva. Allan
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Lovely captures Allan, specially the crescent moon amidst the branches so beautiful. Santa, Mr and Mrs frosty seem to be in a festive mood 🙂
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I managed to catch it before the fog moved in. As to Mr. & Mrs. Claus, I am sure they are a bit chiller today at -11C (wind chill of -22C). Thanks for reading. Allan
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Our sunrise is now 10 a.m. and sunset at 3 p.m. There’s about a half hour of light on either side (civil twilight in pilot-speak), so we’re at six hours of daylight now. Looking forward to the solstice.
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Yikes. 10 days to the solstice and 20 days until you get back to this point. Ahh, Canada. Stay well Lynette and thanks for reading. Allan
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The icy filigree against the lights is exquisite . Thanks for getting up early enough to get those shots.
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I’ll blame Liam for this one. He saw it on his way to work. It took a bit longer to get to Beaumont. It was magical. Thanks for reading guys. Allan
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That first shot is so fab!!
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Thanks Bernie. Some of the shots looked a bit fuzzy, but then I remembered, I was shooting in fog. Thanks for reading. Allan
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Looks beautiful (and dangerously slippery). We had a bit of snow this week, but thanks to the rain yesterday, it’s all gone. Fingers crossed we get some snow before Christmas.
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Actually, it was not as slippery as it was Monday and Tuesday after we had freezing rain. The rink would have been slippery though. Best wishes for a white Christmas for you and thanks for reading. Allan
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Amazingly beautiful photos!
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Thanks you and thanks for reading. Allan
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