Close up – Up Close
I ventured out this month to visit one of my very favourite parks to photograph. Carburn Park in Southeast Calgary. It is a quiet gem, normally overlooked by many park enthusiasts. On a good day, I can see Pelicans, Cormorants, various ducks, woodpeckers, one or two owls and deer. The Pelicans were late this year, sitting on the Bow in mid-September when their usual visit occurs in late spring or early summer. I wasn’t able to capture them this time, but I do look forward to next years’ opportunities.
Carburn Park is a popular spot for local dog walkers who enjoy a bit of exercise with their fur babies. There is no off leash area here, due to the abundance of wild life and the way dogs do like a chase whatever runs. Therefore it is a once or twice around the lagoon before moving onto Sue Higgens’ Dog Park across the river or back home. The dogs appear to be content to wag their tails, scratch the grass, sniff the brush, and the trees that line the pathway. Occasionally they will catch the scent of a deer, squirrel or other park dweller, bark excitedly and try to follow their instincts into the woods. All the time, irritating their walkers who are so encapsulated in their world of walking and raising their heart rates, they don’t even look about to notice the life moving around them.
Often they miss, nature at large, up close and personal, right next to the pathway. This is the perspective I chose for this months’ Photo Blogging Challenge.
Nature Up Close and Personal
These last two shots were taken on a day when I was without my Nikon. Lucky me, I had my little Ricoh.
This fat gopher bodes a late and mild winter as she basks in the October sunshine.
A young Mule Deer walks so close to the pathway I could touch her, if only she would let me.
Cheryle October 2015
I love your story. It is so true, as sometimes I will come across walkers or joggers just quickly going on their way, missing a lot of the beauty that surrounds them. Thanks for visiting my page and do drop in again.
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Thank you. Being so busy being busy we can miss so much of the quiet magic that surrounds us. In love and light Cheryle
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The park sounds…and looks like a wonderful place to spend time. And your photos back that up! Great captures!
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Thank you. I love visiting Carburn. Sometimes I follow the paved path. At other times I follow the trails that wind through the woods. In love and light Cheryle
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Love the crow and our beautiful Alberta sky. Also the reflection of the trees and the duck in the water. I will be heading out to Bowness Park or Nose Hill for this next month’s challenge. You are so lucky deer are drawn to you. Must be your quiet presence.
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Thank you for your sweet comments. In love and light Cheryle
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I love your nature photos, the black crow in the tree and that duckling reaching out for the sun..so beautiful.
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Thank you for your encouraging comments. the Crow was a surprise, especially when I discovered what he held in his mouth. In love and light Cheryle
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Carburn Park is one of my favourite spots to go bird watching. You saw some good ones this month.
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It is a wonderful place to spend some time. I always find something to see to enjoy.I am glad it is one of your favourites too. In love and light Cheryle
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Excellent work this month! I truly enjoyed the one shot with the reflection. I think anytime there is a reflection in the water, it’s a great thing. Gives something extra to the photo. Going all nature was a good way, too. 🙂
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Thank you P.J. I love reflections. I was lucky to have been able to capture the image. In love and light Cheryle
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I like your photos, nice and relaxing to watch
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Thank you for your kind words. In love and light Cheryle
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Your welcome
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It is always wonderful when you take the time to enjoy your surrounding on a walk. Lovely photos.
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Thank you. Yes, we miss so much rushing around. I am slowly learning to take time and see what I have been missing. In love and light Cheryle
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Cheryle, sometimes it is better to see less and enjoy more!! To enjoying the most of it!
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You are right. That is why meditation works so well! In love and light Cheryle
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Awww…I really enjoyed the 2nd photo (of the little duck). The duck’s face looks like he’s feeling pure bliss feeling the sun and water.
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thank you for stopping by and taking the time to comment. I thought the same thing, so in the zone and loving life. In love and light Cheryle
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I really enjoyed
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Thank you for stopping by and checking out my post. I appreciate the support.
In light and love
Cheryle
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