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Can’t Wait!

by Kasia Sokulska | Apr 5, 2022 | Nature

The snow is mostly gone, here on the prairies, but it will be some weeks before we see greenery and flowers blooming. I can’t wait! It has been a long winter and I sure could use a bit of color. Late spring or early summer images are great for it because all is fresh and green is bright and not dimmed by dust of late summer days. We are lucky here in Edmonton having such an easy access to Elk Island National Park. Some say it is one of the most boring Canadian parks, but I don’t care. It is a perfect escape from the city, especially when one is not blessed with copious amounts of time.

So let me share some colorful images from a few early summer visits at Elk Island Park, with some gorgeous greenery and lovely sunset shots. They should be enough to allow us to survive those days when we crave some sumptuous colors and cannot rely on reality to deliver ;). Enjoy!

Kasia

Not Ready for Winter Images Yet…

by Kasia Sokulska | Jan 24, 2022 | Nature

I know, I know it is winter and everybody posts winter photography, but I am not ready for it yet. I see it outside my window every day, so I want to see something warm, colorful and pretty. Hope you are in need of this as well.

Summer sunsets are so pretty. Warm and inviting and always such a pleasure to behold. But before they happen there is always a bit of time to explore. It is so nice to see all this juicy greenery and blooming flowers, when outside it is white and cold and not very appealing. When windchill factors reach -30 degrees Celsius, it warms my heart to see a beautiful hot sun, still in the sky. I have a feeling you don’t mind these either so, go ahead, take a look, enjoy!

Kasia

How Summer Began

by Kasia Sokulska | Jan 16, 2022 | Nature

Winter is ruling the world now and it has been difficult to go anywhere to shoot. It is a good thing then, that I have quite a few pictures in my volt.

It has been a while since I’ve posted anything about Elk Island National Park. So, I think, it is time for some lovely sunset from the beginning of summer, when all was green, flowers were blooming and days were warm and long. It is always so lovely to see new, fresh greenery, not covered by dust nor tired from the heat and dry conditions. No smoke nor haze from fires, all crisp and clean and delightful … And, though, most will be posting either fall or minimalist dreary winter I will hold on to the summer’s colorful world for a moment longer.. Enjoy!

Kasia

In The Woods

by Kasia Sokulska | Nov 30, 2021 | Nature

It’s wintery outside. With colder weather and short days I find myself thinking of summer. There is always so much to see and take pictures of during long days and warm evenings. I tend to take too many photographs then, but it’s OK because now, I have something to look at.

Summer visits to a forest, here in Alberta, are one of my favorites ways to spend a weekend. I took my cameras with me, during one such visit and here is what I came back with… It’s nice to look at those pictures now, when they became memories. Enjoy!

Kasia

Waiting for Clear Skies

by Kasia Sokulska | Jul 17, 2021 | Nature

In recent years we have had many days in summer when the skies were covered with heavy haze. In most cases the smoke is high enough in the air that it does not bother me too much. Today, unfortunately, is not such a day. The smoke smell is quite pronounced and it is not recommended to be outside for prolonged time. The sky is dark and one cannot even see the sun. Since I’m sitting at home, escaping smoke, I might as well spend this time productively and what is better than working on pictures from our most recent trip to the mountains?

One never knows what weather one will encounter while visiting Rockies no matter what time of year. This past April we have had a wonderful sunny skies and almost no snow on lower elevations. Thanks to this I could take my time exploring and photographing a lot of other things as well as landscapes and today, I will share some these shots. Enjoy!

Kasia

Fall in River Valley

by Kasia Sokulska | Feb 28, 2021 | Nature

Winter is still in full swing here on the prairies. I miss fall colors, so I will share today some of the colorful fall images that I took last year. There is nothing better than an early walk with a dog during a beautiful fall morning. We were lucky a few months back to take such a great walk in Rundle Park, here in Edmonton. Our River Valley, can be beautiful during fall. We have enjoyed, last year a few weeks of mild enough weather and fall colors a bit longer than a customary week ;D Here are some of the pictures I have taken that lovely morning. Enjoy!

Kasia

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