We recently visited the Butchart Gardens near Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. The gardens are justifiably world-famous. They are a wonder of color, variety and harmony. In 2004 the gardens were designated a National Historic Site of Canada. The 5 different gardens cover 55 acres, much of which is the site of a limestone quarry that supplied Mr. Butchart’s cement business.
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Jul 14
Butchart Gardens–The Sunken Garden
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Oct 11
Canada and Alaska 2011–Pickhandle Lake Black and White
The dramatic clouds over the lake as well as the clouds in the distance made this shot a good candidate for black and white. Converted from color with Silver Efex Pro.
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Oct 11
Canada and Alaska 2011–Pickhandle Lake
Pickhandle Lake is a lovely spot along the Alaska Highway in the Yukon Territory, Canada. This area has been used a trade and gathering area by the First Nation Peoples for many generations.
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Oct 11
Canada and Alaska 2011–Kluane Lake Reflection 2
Almost a perfect mirror image. Taken in late May, 2011. Other sections of the lake were still frozen.
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Oct 11
Canada and Alaska 2011–Kluane Lake Reflection
The Alcan Highway follows most of the southern border of Kluane Lake, the largest lake in the Yukon Territory. The still water provided spectacular reflections.
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Sep 11
Canada and Alaska 2011–Yukon Territory
A view of the Saint Elias Mountains and the Alcan Highway as it stretches away toward the Kluane National Park and Preserve in southwestern Yukon Territory, Canada.
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Sep 11
Canada and Alaska 2011–Muncho Lake
Muncho Lake is located at mile 23 of the Alaska Highway, along the Trout River. The unusual color of the lake is attributed to the leaching of copper oxide from the bedrock below.
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Sep 11
Canada and Alaska 2011–Athabasca River
After its descent through the limestone gorge, the Athabasca continues quietly on toward Jasper.
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Sep 11
Canada and Alaska 2011–Athabasca Falls 3
At this point on the Athabasca River is a sign warning that visitors have been swept away by climbing over the guard rail in order to pose for dramatic snapshots.
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Sep 11
Canada and Alaska 2011–Athabasca Falls 2
The Athabasca Falls is located on the Upper Athabasca River, about 20 miles south of Jasper, Alberta in the Jasper National Park, Canada.