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This photograph was taken at the Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park, though it really could be anywhere. On this particular day we purposely walked barefooted through the sand; it was a February morning so it was cold! Why would I do such a thing you might ask, because I try to do something different every day and by doing that I create a memory specific to that day. That said however it helps to photo document everything. There are many ways in which I could have cropped this photograph however it's important to remember the direction of flow; and in this case its flow approached me vertically. So, because the footprints approached ME (a mother) I just had to call this photo "Homeward Bound” ....where you’re always welcome.
The "Wahweap" lookout, is just north and west of Page Arizona and borders the state of Utah. The lake in the background is Lake Powell, a man made reservoir (the Glen Canyon Dam) on the Colorodo River. Its a tourist hot spot that’s famous for its scenic beauty, camping, fishing and house-boating. This is a photo of a freestanding wall at the visitor’s center. I chose to use the wall to frame the distant scene, and kept everything in focus (for those DSLR users; use a large f-stop). IMPORTANTLY, I chose an exposure for the distant mountains, not the wall. Note that this type of shot may be difficult to attain with an older iPhone. That said however, they do tend to pick up more of the shadowed light than a DSLR so give it a try!
Unbeknownst to many, British Columbia has a thriving and world renowned wine industry. There are five wine producing regions in BC; Vancouver Island, the Gulf Islands, Fraser Valley, the Similkameen Valley and the Okanagan Valley, ....which is pictured here. There are a total of 370 licensed wineries in BC and 929 vineyards. 120 wineries are located here in the Okanagan Valley. More than 60 (grape) varieties are produced, including: Merlot, Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Gewürztraminer, Cabernet Franc, Syrah, Riesling, and Sauvignon Blanc. The BC wine industry contributes 2.8 billion dollars to the British Columbia’s economy yearly and welcomes more than 1 million visitors each year. That said, the Okanagan Valley is a year round hot spot, with beautiful lakes and beaches, world class golf courses and numerous world renowned ski resorts. British Columbia has a lot to offer; wineries, stunning mountains, clear blue lakes, islands, rain-forests, beautiful stretches of old growth coastline, picturesque cities,, cute towns, and world-class skiing, too. Together these things make iBritish Columbia an extremely popular destination. Be sure to add BC to your "must see" bucket list!
