https://www.ipernity.com/tag/293827/keyword/232167 https://cdn.ipernity.com/p/101/C3/7B/293827.buddy.jpg https://www.ipernity.com/tag/293827/keyword/232167 Fri, 25 Sep 2026 04:48:54 +0000 Fri, 25 Sep 2026 04:48:54 +0000 https://www.ipernity.com https://www.ipernity.com/doc/293827/42283680 tag:ipernity.com,2016-06-19,doc-42283680 Sun, 19 Jun 2016 16:02:13 +0000 2016-04-27T16:58:09-06:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Anne Elliott) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/293827">Anne Elliott</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/293827/42283680"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/36/80/42283680.c2f4406f.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="240" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">HAPPY FATHER'S DAY!<br /> <br /> On 27 April 2016, I had a volunteer shift and afterwards, as the sun was peeping through the clouds, I decided to call in at the Reader Rock Garden. There was a reasonable number of plants in bloom, including a scattering of these Tulips with red-edged petals. I wasn't sure if I was going to be too early or too late for Tulips, especially as this year has so far been most unusual, weatherwise. There was also a bush of gorgeous pink Hellebore flowers, hanging their heads as they tend to do. There was enough colour and variety of plants to make this visit worthwhile.<br /> <br /> <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tulip" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tulip</a><br /> <br /> The temperature this morning, 19 June 2016, is 11C and forecast to get up to 19C this afternoon, with a risk of a thunderstorm. It rained last night and every little drop counts when everywhere is this dry.</div> Red-edged petals <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/293827">Anne Elliott</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/293827/42283680"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/36/80/42283680.c2f4406f.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="240" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">HAPPY FATHER'S DAY!<br /> <br /> On 27 April 2016, I had a volunteer shift and afterwards, as the sun was peeping through the clouds, I decided to call in at the Reader Rock Garden. There was a reasonable number of plants in bloom, including a scattering of these Tulips with red-edged petals. I wasn't sure if I was going to be too early or too late for Tulips, especially as this year has so far been most unusual, weatherwise. There was also a bush of gorgeous pink Hellebore flowers, hanging their heads as they tend to do. There was enough colour and variety of plants to make this visit worthwhile.<br /> <br /> <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tulip" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tulip</a><br /> <br /> The temperature this morning, 19 June 2016, is 11C and forecast to get up to 19C this afternoon, with a risk of a thunderstorm. It rained last night and every little drop counts when everywhere is this dry.</div> Anne Elliott https://www.ipernity.com/doc/293827/42121510 tag:ipernity.com,2016-06-03,doc-42121510 Fri, 03 Jun 2016 11:23:04 +0000 2016-04-27T17:05:19-06:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Anne Elliott) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/293827">Anne Elliott</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/293827/42121510"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/15/10/42121510.74f6958c.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="180" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">On 27 April 2016, I had a volunteer shift and afterwards, as the sun was peeping through the clouds, I decided to call in at the Reader Rock Garden. There was a reasonable number of plants in bloom, including a scattering of these attractive Tulips. I wasn't sure if I was going to be too early or too late for Tulips, especially as this year has so far been most unusual, weatherwise. There was also a bush of gorgeous pink Hellebore flowers, hanging their heads as they tend to do. There was enough colour and variety of plants to make this visit worthwhile - and it should only get better and better with the coming weeks. <br /> <br /> We have had some much-needed rain recently, but still need more, as Alberta was tinder dry, leading to the Fort McMurray wildfire. This fire continues to burn, but a few people are now being allowed back to Fort McMurray itself. <br /> <br /> <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tulip" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tulip</a></div> Flowers of spring <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/293827">Anne Elliott</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/293827/42121510"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/15/10/42121510.74f6958c.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="180" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">On 27 April 2016, I had a volunteer shift and afterwards, as the sun was peeping through the clouds, I decided to call in at the Reader Rock Garden. There was a reasonable number of plants in bloom, including a scattering of these attractive Tulips. I wasn't sure if I was going to be too early or too late for Tulips, especially as this year has so far been most unusual, weatherwise. There was also a bush of gorgeous pink Hellebore flowers, hanging their heads as they tend to do. There was enough colour and variety of plants to make this visit worthwhile - and it should only get better and better with the coming weeks. <br /> <br /> We have had some much-needed rain recently, but still need more, as Alberta was tinder dry, leading to the Fort McMurray wildfire. This fire continues to burn, but a few people are now being allowed back to Fort McMurray itself. <br /> <br /> <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tulip" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tulip</a></div> Anne Elliott https://www.ipernity.com/doc/293827/41938576 tag:ipernity.com,2016-05-19,doc-41938576 Thu, 19 May 2016 14:47:57 +0000 2016-05-18T17:31:30-06:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Anne Elliott) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/293827">Anne Elliott</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/293827/41938576"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/85/76/41938576.d35207d7.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="180" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Update on the massive wildfire in the Fort McMurray area:<br /> <br /> "On May 1, 2016, a wildfire began southwest of Fort McMurray, Alberta, Canada. On May 3, it swept through the community, destroying approximately 2,400 homes and buildings and forcing the largest wildfire evacuation in Albertan history. As of May 17, it continues to spread across northern Alberta, consuming forested areas and impacting Athabasca oil sands operations. It may become the costliest disaster in Canadian history.<br /> <br /> .... While the fire had moved away from Fort McMurray, explosions and poor air quality continued to prevent residents and rebuilding crews from returning to the town. The wildfire is still burning and is expected to take months to contain and extinguish." From Wikipedia.<br /> <br /> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2016_Fort_McMurray_wildfire" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2016_Fort_McMurray_wildfire</a><br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/alberta/the-fort-mcmurray-disaster-read-the-latest-tuesday2/article29930041/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">www.theglobeandmail.com/news/alberta/the-fort-mcmurray-di...</a><br /> <br /> ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------<br /> <br /> Yesterday, 18 May 2016, I went to what was most likely my last volunteer shift. I have been volunteering there for about 18 years and it has been a wonderful experience. However, as the number of clients constantly rises, even more so with the poor state of the economy, the problem of parking has become a real issue. Though we have to park on the nearby street, usually at the very far end of it, I now find that each time I go, I have to park further and further away. There is no sidewalk on which to walk and there are many huge trucks coming and going all the time. Makes for a dangerous walk. In winter, it will be even worse. I always walk in pain and yesterday was, I think, the final straw, when I had to park even further away. I have been volunteering at several places for the last 36 or so years, so I know I will miss it, but I was just not enjoying the long walk and always wondering if I was even going to be able to find a parking spot. I know I will miss good friends there, terribly.<br /> <br /> Anyway, after my shift, I thought I had better call in at the Reader Rock Garden, in case I don't get over there for a long time. I wasn't sure about the weather and I did feel the odd raindrop, plus it was rather windy. However, the scent around the garden was wonderful - I could have stayed there for hours, just breathing it in. Plenty of flowers to enjoy. The few workers do such a great job of keeping this place looking beautiful. If you visit and you happen to see one of the staff or volunteers, do let them know how much you appreciate all their hard work and care. I know they would appreciate it.<br /> <br /> <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tulip" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tulip</a></div> Colour <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/293827">Anne Elliott</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/293827/41938576"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/85/76/41938576.d35207d7.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="180" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Update on the massive wildfire in the Fort McMurray area:<br /> <br /> "On May 1, 2016, a wildfire began southwest of Fort McMurray, Alberta, Canada. On May 3, it swept through the community, destroying approximately 2,400 homes and buildings and forcing the largest wildfire evacuation in Albertan history. As of May 17, it continues to spread across northern Alberta, consuming forested areas and impacting Athabasca oil sands operations. It may become the costliest disaster in Canadian history.<br /> <br /> .... While the fire had moved away from Fort McMurray, explosions and poor air quality continued to prevent residents and rebuilding crews from returning to the town. The wildfire is still burning and is expected to take months to contain and extinguish." From Wikipedia.<br /> <br /> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2016_Fort_McMurray_wildfire" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2016_Fort_McMurray_wildfire</a><br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/alberta/the-fort-mcmurray-disaster-read-the-latest-tuesday2/article29930041/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">www.theglobeandmail.com/news/alberta/the-fort-mcmurray-di...</a><br /> <br /> ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------<br /> <br /> Yesterday, 18 May 2016, I went to what was most likely my last volunteer shift. I have been volunteering there for about 18 years and it has been a wonderful experience. However, as the number of clients constantly rises, even more so with the poor state of the economy, the problem of parking has become a real issue. Though we have to park on the nearby street, usually at the very far end of it, I now find that each time I go, I have to park further and further away. There is no sidewalk on which to walk and there are many huge trucks coming and going all the time. Makes for a dangerous walk. In winter, it will be even worse. I always walk in pain and yesterday was, I think, the final straw, when I had to park even further away. I have been volunteering at several places for the last 36 or so years, so I know I will miss it, but I was just not enjoying the long walk and always wondering if I was even going to be able to find a parking spot. I know I will miss good friends there, terribly.<br /> <br /> Anyway, after my shift, I thought I had better call in at the Reader Rock Garden, in case I don't get over there for a long time. I wasn't sure about the weather and I did feel the odd raindrop, plus it was rather windy. However, the scent around the garden was wonderful - I could have stayed there for hours, just breathing it in. Plenty of flowers to enjoy. The few workers do such a great job of keeping this place looking beautiful. If you visit and you happen to see one of the staff or volunteers, do let them know how much you appreciate all their hard work and care. I know they would appreciate it.<br /> <br /> <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tulip" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tulip</a></div> Anne Elliott https://www.ipernity.com/doc/293827/41908864 tag:ipernity.com,2016-05-13,doc-41908864 Fri, 13 May 2016 16:17:00 +0000 2016-04-27T17:17:17-06:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Anne Elliott) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/293827">Anne Elliott</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/293827/41908864"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/88/64/41908864.fceac943.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="240" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Wow, I have to just add the following late this afternoon, as I am so impressed. Just a few hours ago, I posted a new thread in the Help Forum. I really prefer not to post there, but just had to after I happened to come across a website today that was displaying a lot of my photos for FREE downloading and in all sizes. My images are ALL copyright protected. Apparently, they were ALSO displaying download links for all available display sizes for people's photos that on Flickr are NOT set to be downloadable by visitors. Later today, Flickr staff member bhautik joshi PRO answered, saying: "What they are doing is not even remotely OK. We're looking into it." Almost immediately, all we could see on their website were blank, white pages. Amazingly fast action by a staff member, which is hugely appreciated!<br /> <br /> <a href="https://www.flickr.com/help/forum/en-us/72157668259472146/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">www.flickr.com/help/forum/en-us/72157668259472146/</a><br /> <br /> <a href="http://flip.life/search/annkelliott/?p=6" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">flip.life/search/annkelliott/?p=6</a><br /> <br /> <a href="http://flip.life/photo/15482189596/united-church-dorothy-alberta" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">flip.life/photo/15482189596/united-church-dorothy-alberta</a><br /> <br /> <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/cn/app/fliplife/id1112300459?mt=8" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">itunes.apple.com/cn/app/fliplife/id1112300459?mt=8</a><br /> <br /> -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------<br /> <br /> The sun is shining through the clouds this morning, 13 May 2016 - a great improvement from early yesterday, when parts of the city had a bt of snow! Thirteen tends to be my lucky number, so I should be out somewhere with my camera, but there are a few things that I have to see to instead.<br /> <br /> On 27 April 2016, I had a volunteer shift and afterwards, as the sun was peeping through the clouds, I decided to call in at the Reader Rock Garden. There was a reasonable number of plants in bloom, including a scattering of brightly coloured Tulips. I wasn't sure if I was going to be too early or too late for Tulips, especially as this year has so far been most unusual, weatherwise. There was also a bush of gorgeous pink Hellebore flowers, hanging their heads as they tend to do. There was enough colour and variety of plants to make this visit worthwhile - and it should only get better and better with the coming weeks. We do need rain, though, and a lot of it. Alberta is tinder dry, ready to go up in flames, as seen by the massive wildfire in and around Fort McMurray at the moment.<br /> <br /> <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tulip" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tulip</a></div> After the rain <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/293827">Anne Elliott</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/293827/41908864"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/88/64/41908864.fceac943.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="240" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Wow, I have to just add the following late this afternoon, as I am so impressed. Just a few hours ago, I posted a new thread in the Help Forum. I really prefer not to post there, but just had to after I happened to come across a website today that was displaying a lot of my photos for FREE downloading and in all sizes. My images are ALL copyright protected. Apparently, they were ALSO displaying download links for all available display sizes for people's photos that on Flickr are NOT set to be downloadable by visitors. Later today, Flickr staff member bhautik joshi PRO answered, saying: "What they are doing is not even remotely OK. We're looking into it." Almost immediately, all we could see on their website were blank, white pages. Amazingly fast action by a staff member, which is hugely appreciated!<br /> <br /> <a href="https://www.flickr.com/help/forum/en-us/72157668259472146/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">www.flickr.com/help/forum/en-us/72157668259472146/</a><br /> <br /> <a href="http://flip.life/search/annkelliott/?p=6" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">flip.life/search/annkelliott/?p=6</a><br /> <br /> <a href="http://flip.life/photo/15482189596/united-church-dorothy-alberta" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">flip.life/photo/15482189596/united-church-dorothy-alberta</a><br /> <br /> <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/cn/app/fliplife/id1112300459?mt=8" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">itunes.apple.com/cn/app/fliplife/id1112300459?mt=8</a><br /> <br /> -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------<br /> <br /> The sun is shining through the clouds this morning, 13 May 2016 - a great improvement from early yesterday, when parts of the city had a bt of snow! Thirteen tends to be my lucky number, so I should be out somewhere with my camera, but there are a few things that I have to see to instead.<br /> <br /> On 27 April 2016, I had a volunteer shift and afterwards, as the sun was peeping through the clouds, I decided to call in at the Reader Rock Garden. There was a reasonable number of plants in bloom, including a scattering of brightly coloured Tulips. I wasn't sure if I was going to be too early or too late for Tulips, especially as this year has so far been most unusual, weatherwise. There was also a bush of gorgeous pink Hellebore flowers, hanging their heads as they tend to do. There was enough colour and variety of plants to make this visit worthwhile - and it should only get better and better with the coming weeks. We do need rain, though, and a lot of it. Alberta is tinder dry, ready to go up in flames, as seen by the massive wildfire in and around Fort McMurray at the moment.<br /> <br /> <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tulip" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tulip</a></div> Anne Elliott https://www.ipernity.com/doc/293827/41789630 tag:ipernity.com,2016-05-02,doc-41789630 Mon, 02 May 2016 07:02:00 +0000 2016-04-27T17:06:16-06:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Anne Elliott) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/293827">Anne Elliott</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/293827/41789630"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/96/30/41789630.e84f66fe.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="240" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Lol, I'm staying up all night, tonight - will explain later tomorrow or the following morning when I post my next shots. Thought I'd post my daily three now, otherwise I might end up missing a day : ) <br /> <br /> Four days ago, on 27 April 2016, I had a volunteer shift and afterwards, as the sun was peeping through the clouds, I decided to call in at the Reader Rock Garden. There was a reasonable number of plants in bloom, including a scattering of these attractive Tulips. I wasn't sure if I was going to be too early or too late for Tulips, especially as this year has so far been most unusual, weatherwise. There was also a bush of gorgeous pink Hellebore flowers, hanging their heads as they tend to do. There was enough colour and variety of plants to make this visit worthwhile - and it should only get better and better with the coming weeks. We do need rain, though. So good to see colour!<br /> <br /> <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tulip" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tulip</a></div> Art of nature <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/293827">Anne Elliott</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/293827/41789630"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/96/30/41789630.e84f66fe.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="240" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Lol, I'm staying up all night, tonight - will explain later tomorrow or the following morning when I post my next shots. Thought I'd post my daily three now, otherwise I might end up missing a day : ) <br /> <br /> Four days ago, on 27 April 2016, I had a volunteer shift and afterwards, as the sun was peeping through the clouds, I decided to call in at the Reader Rock Garden. There was a reasonable number of plants in bloom, including a scattering of these attractive Tulips. I wasn't sure if I was going to be too early or too late for Tulips, especially as this year has so far been most unusual, weatherwise. There was also a bush of gorgeous pink Hellebore flowers, hanging their heads as they tend to do. There was enough colour and variety of plants to make this visit worthwhile - and it should only get better and better with the coming weeks. We do need rain, though. So good to see colour!<br /> <br /> <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tulip" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tulip</a></div> Anne Elliott https://www.ipernity.com/doc/293827/41736274 tag:ipernity.com,2016-04-29,doc-41736274 Fri, 29 Apr 2016 15:28:17 +0000 2016-04-27T16:56:01-06:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Anne Elliott) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/293827">Anne Elliott</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/293827/41736274"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/62/74/41736274.4ceb9c9b.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="240" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">A couple of days ago, on 27 April 2016, I had a volunteer shift and afterwards, as the sun was peeping through the clouds, I called in at the Reader Rock Garden. There was a reasonable number of plants in bloom, including a small cluster of these attractive Tulips. I wasn't sure if I was going to be too early or too late for Tulips, especially as this year has so far been most unusual, weatherwise. There was also a bush of gorgeous pink Hellebore flowers, hanging their heads as they tend to do. There was enough colour and variety of plants to make this visit worthwhile - and it should only get better and better with the coming weeks. So good to see colour!<br /> <br /> <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tulip" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tulip</a></div> Candy-striped Tulip <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/293827">Anne Elliott</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/293827/41736274"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/62/74/41736274.4ceb9c9b.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="240" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">A couple of days ago, on 27 April 2016, I had a volunteer shift and afterwards, as the sun was peeping through the clouds, I called in at the Reader Rock Garden. There was a reasonable number of plants in bloom, including a small cluster of these attractive Tulips. I wasn't sure if I was going to be too early or too late for Tulips, especially as this year has so far been most unusual, weatherwise. There was also a bush of gorgeous pink Hellebore flowers, hanging their heads as they tend to do. There was enough colour and variety of plants to make this visit worthwhile - and it should only get better and better with the coming weeks. So good to see colour!<br /> <br /> <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tulip" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tulip</a></div> Anne Elliott https://www.ipernity.com/doc/293827/38557618 tag:ipernity.com,2015-06-06,doc-38557618 Sat, 06 Jun 2015 17:06:04 +0000 2015-05-27T16:38:57-06:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Anne Elliott) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/293827">Anne Elliott</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/293827/38557618"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/76/18/38557618.3490c61f.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="180" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">On 27 May 2015, I had a volunteer shift and afterwards, as the sun was shining, I called in at the Reader Rock Garden, where I found this beautiful orange Tulip. There was rain in the forecast so I thought I'd better make the most of the blue sky while I could. Alberta is bone dry everywhere, with wildfires especially further north. So, much as I really dislike the rain, we desperately need it. <br /> <br /> From the Garden, I drove through the adjoining Union Cemetery and then another nearby cemetery, and then called in at a wetland in SW Calgary.<br /> <br /> <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tulip" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tulip</a></div> Shades of orange <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/293827">Anne Elliott</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/293827/38557618"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/76/18/38557618.3490c61f.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="180" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">On 27 May 2015, I had a volunteer shift and afterwards, as the sun was shining, I called in at the Reader Rock Garden, where I found this beautiful orange Tulip. There was rain in the forecast so I thought I'd better make the most of the blue sky while I could. Alberta is bone dry everywhere, with wildfires especially further north. So, much as I really dislike the rain, we desperately need it. <br /> <br /> From the Garden, I drove through the adjoining Union Cemetery and then another nearby cemetery, and then called in at a wetland in SW Calgary.<br /> <br /> <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tulip" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tulip</a></div> Anne Elliott https://www.ipernity.com/doc/293827/38216930 tag:ipernity.com,2015-05-17,doc-38216930 Sun, 17 May 2015 17:31:30 +0000 2015-05-13T17:26:23-06:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Anne Elliott) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/293827">Anne Elliott</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/293827/38216930"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/69/30/38216930.e10ee780.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="240" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">This photo was taken at the Reader Rock Garden four days ago, on 13 May 2015, when I called in after a volunteer shift. Quite a few flower species are in bloom now, which is such a joy. Various colours and types of Tulip, which add a most welcome splash of colour to my photostream. I always like to see the two-coloured ones. Blossom trees were full of their tiny flower clusters, though I suspect all the rain we had yesterday will have done some damage.<br /> <br /> Today, the sun is shining through the clouds, so I really should make myself go out for a short drive later on. This is a long weekend in Canada, celebrating Victoria Day tomorrow.</div> Yellow and red <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/293827">Anne Elliott</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/293827/38216930"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/69/30/38216930.e10ee780.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="240" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">This photo was taken at the Reader Rock Garden four days ago, on 13 May 2015, when I called in after a volunteer shift. Quite a few flower species are in bloom now, which is such a joy. Various colours and types of Tulip, which add a most welcome splash of colour to my photostream. I always like to see the two-coloured ones. Blossom trees were full of their tiny flower clusters, though I suspect all the rain we had yesterday will have done some damage.<br /> <br /> Today, the sun is shining through the clouds, so I really should make myself go out for a short drive later on. This is a long weekend in Canada, celebrating Victoria Day tomorrow.</div> Anne Elliott https://www.ipernity.com/doc/293827/38216852 tag:ipernity.com,2015-05-16,doc-38216852 Sat, 16 May 2015 12:15:27 +0000 2015-05-06T16:52:14-06:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Anne Elliott) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/293827">Anne Elliott</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/293827/38216852"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/68/52/38216852.88ae4582.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="240" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">This photo was taken at the Reader Rock Garden ten days ago, on 6 May 2015, when I called in after a volunteer shift. It felt so good to see a reasonable number of different flower species. Even though we had a wonderfully mild winter, it still felt so good to see vibrant colours once again. <br /> <br /> I had planned to go on a half-day birding trip this morning. Woke up at 5:00 am (after an hour and a half's sleep), hoping that maybe the forecast had changed. Instead, it's raining and looks most unpleasant out there. I really don't feel like walking in this, and not be able to take any photos, so decided I would post my "daily three" to Flickr and then go back to bed. Hope I don't miss any really special sightings : (<br /> <br /> In Canada, this weekend is a long weekend. According to the federal government, May 24 was first declared a holiday by the legislature of the Province of Canada in 1845 to celebrate Queen Victoria's birthday. However, in 1952, Parliament declared that Victoria Day would be celebrated on the Monday before May 24 every year. As a result of this convention, the long weekend sometimes falls well before May 24. This year, for example, May 24 falls on a Sunday, but due to the parliamentary decree, the long weekend will run from May 16 to May 18. The May 24 weekend is thought to be the unofficial start to summer. Many people go away for the long weekend, so the roads will be really packed. After two days of dreary, overcast skies and some rain, and rain again today, it’s too bad the long weekend wasn’t last weekend. Drive carefully if you will be out on the roads! The sun is supposed to shine tomorrow, Sunday : )</div> Like the sun on a grey, gloomy, rainy day <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/293827">Anne Elliott</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/293827/38216852"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/68/52/38216852.88ae4582.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="240" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">This photo was taken at the Reader Rock Garden ten days ago, on 6 May 2015, when I called in after a volunteer shift. It felt so good to see a reasonable number of different flower species. Even though we had a wonderfully mild winter, it still felt so good to see vibrant colours once again. <br /> <br /> I had planned to go on a half-day birding trip this morning. Woke up at 5:00 am (after an hour and a half's sleep), hoping that maybe the forecast had changed. Instead, it's raining and looks most unpleasant out there. I really don't feel like walking in this, and not be able to take any photos, so decided I would post my "daily three" to Flickr and then go back to bed. Hope I don't miss any really special sightings : (<br /> <br /> In Canada, this weekend is a long weekend. According to the federal government, May 24 was first declared a holiday by the legislature of the Province of Canada in 1845 to celebrate Queen Victoria's birthday. However, in 1952, Parliament declared that Victoria Day would be celebrated on the Monday before May 24 every year. As a result of this convention, the long weekend sometimes falls well before May 24. This year, for example, May 24 falls on a Sunday, but due to the parliamentary decree, the long weekend will run from May 16 to May 18. The May 24 weekend is thought to be the unofficial start to summer. Many people go away for the long weekend, so the roads will be really packed. After two days of dreary, overcast skies and some rain, and rain again today, it’s too bad the long weekend wasn’t last weekend. Drive carefully if you will be out on the roads! The sun is supposed to shine tomorrow, Sunday : )</div> Anne Elliott https://www.ipernity.com/doc/293827/33284315 tag:ipernity.com,2014-06-14,doc-33284315 Sat, 14 Jun 2014 03:43:18 +0000 2013-05-08T17:32:44-06:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Anne Elliott) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/293827">Anne Elliott</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/293827/33284315"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/143/43/15/33284315.13c85dfb.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="240" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">I think I have the correct ID for these Tulips, photographed just over a year ago at the Reader Rock Garden, on 8 May 2013. Please confirm or correct me if you happen to be familiar with these flowers - thanks!</div> Tulipa turkestanica <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/293827">Anne Elliott</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/293827/33284315"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/143/43/15/33284315.13c85dfb.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="240" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">I think I have the correct ID for these Tulips, photographed just over a year ago at the Reader Rock Garden, on 8 May 2013. Please confirm or correct me if you happen to be familiar with these flowers - thanks!</div> Anne Elliott https://www.ipernity.com/doc/293827/23415865 tag:ipernity.com,2010-03-24,doc-23415865 Wed, 24 Mar 2010 23:51:05 +0000 2010-03-20T13:40:36-06:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Anne Elliott) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/293827">Anne Elliott</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/293827/23415865"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/133/58/65/23415865.e165e77b.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="240" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Just another angle on the beautiful white Tulip with bright flame pattern. I'm hoping, after such a dull, gloomy day today, that the sun will come out tomorrow so that there is enough light indoors to photograph a really pretty houseplant I bought yesterday. Not sure I'd ever seen this kind before - but it may not be all that unusual, as I am not a houseplant kind of person and don't know names : (</div> Glowing <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/293827">Anne Elliott</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/293827/23415865"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/133/58/65/23415865.e165e77b.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="240" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Just another angle on the beautiful white Tulip with bright flame pattern. I'm hoping, after such a dull, gloomy day today, that the sun will come out tomorrow so that there is enough light indoors to photograph a really pretty houseplant I bought yesterday. Not sure I'd ever seen this kind before - but it may not be all that unusual, as I am not a houseplant kind of person and don't know names : (</div> Anne Elliott https://www.ipernity.com/doc/293827/23415859 tag:ipernity.com,2010-03-20,doc-23415859 Sat, 20 Mar 2010 21:19:26 +0000 2010-03-20T13:34:10-06:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Anne Elliott) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/293827">Anne Elliott</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/293827/23415859"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/133/58/59/23415859.8f815e54.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="240" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Happy Spring, everyone! As so often happens, this Tulip was already starting to wilt by this morning. My camera lens touched a petal when I was trying to take a macro and off it came. Then a second one fell. Managed to get a few shots with the remaining petals intact. Just loved the flaming streaks on the textured, white petals.</div> Spring is sprung! <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/293827">Anne Elliott</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/293827/23415859"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/133/58/59/23415859.8f815e54.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="240" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Happy Spring, everyone! As so often happens, this Tulip was already starting to wilt by this morning. My camera lens touched a petal when I was trying to take a macro and off it came. Then a second one fell. Managed to get a few shots with the remaining petals intact. Just loved the flaming streaks on the textured, white petals.</div> Anne Elliott https://www.ipernity.com/doc/293827/22934971 tag:ipernity.com,2009-06-13,doc-22934971 Sat, 13 Jun 2009 00:35:18 +0000 2009-06-09T13:39:06-06:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Anne Elliott) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/293827">Anne Elliott</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/293827/22934971"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/132/49/71/22934971.b342e7cb.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="180" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">This beautiful Tulip was growing at the Reader Rock Garden the other day. LOL, if you have had more than enough Tulip photos recently, then happily skip this one and check out the other two photos I've just posted! It's raining at this very moment, so I'm enjoying looking at this bright, cheery flower : )</div> Revealing <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/293827">Anne Elliott</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/293827/22934971"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/132/49/71/22934971.b342e7cb.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="180" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">This beautiful Tulip was growing at the Reader Rock Garden the other day. LOL, if you have had more than enough Tulip photos recently, then happily skip this one and check out the other two photos I've just posted! It's raining at this very moment, so I'm enjoying looking at this bright, cheery flower : )</div> Anne Elliott https://www.ipernity.com/doc/293827/22934941 tag:ipernity.com,2009-05-28,doc-22934941 Thu, 28 May 2009 23:18:19 +0000 2009-05-27T12:26:49-06:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Anne Elliott) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/293827">Anne Elliott</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/293827/22934941"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/132/49/41/22934941.9a1baaa5.240.jpg?r2" width="180" height="240" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">I loved the colours and streaky pattern on this glorious Tulip seen in a friend's garden yesterday. Sorry, it's Tulip time once again : )</div> An orange glow <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/293827">Anne Elliott</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/293827/22934941"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/132/49/41/22934941.9a1baaa5.240.jpg?r2" width="180" height="240" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">I loved the colours and streaky pattern on this glorious Tulip seen in a friend's garden yesterday. Sorry, it's Tulip time once again : )</div> Anne Elliott https://www.ipernity.com/doc/293827/22934201 tag:ipernity.com,2008-06-11,doc-22934201 Wed, 11 Jun 2008 00:15:42 +0000 2008-06-04T16:52:13-06:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Anne Elliott) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/293827">Anne Elliott</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/293827/22934201"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/132/42/01/22934201.69029be5.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="180" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">These brightly coloured Tulips were growing at the Reader Rock Garden recently. And the sun was actually shining!</div> In their prime <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/293827">Anne Elliott</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/293827/22934201"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/132/42/01/22934201.69029be5.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="180" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">These brightly coloured Tulips were growing at the Reader Rock Garden recently. And the sun was actually shining!</div> Anne Elliott https://www.ipernity.com/doc/293827/22934039 tag:ipernity.com,2008-01-22,doc-22934039 Tue, 22 Jan 2008 03:18:34 +0000 2008-01-19T16:03:57-06:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Anne Elliott) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/293827">Anne Elliott</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/293827/22934039"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/132/40/39/22934039.6bc5020c.240.jpg?r2" width="181" height="240" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Two of the beautifully bright tulips I bought a few days ago from Safeway, when I knew that the weather was going to get colder and snowy. Hope they brighten your day. Was thinking of you, Nancy, when I uploaded this - hope your bruised body is improving quickly after your slip on the ice. It can happen SO quickly and easily! Take care!</div> Two-lips <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/293827">Anne Elliott</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/293827/22934039"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/132/40/39/22934039.6bc5020c.240.jpg?r2" width="181" height="240" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Two of the beautifully bright tulips I bought a few days ago from Safeway, when I knew that the weather was going to get colder and snowy. Hope they brighten your day. Was thinking of you, Nancy, when I uploaded this - hope your bruised body is improving quickly after your slip on the ice. It can happen SO quickly and easily! Take care!</div> Anne Elliott https://www.ipernity.com/doc/293827/22629815 tag:ipernity.com,2009-06-19,doc-22629815 Fri, 19 Jun 2009 01:04:46 +0000 2009-06-09T14:00:46-06:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Anne Elliott) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/293827">Anne Elliott</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/293827/22629815"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/132/98/15/22629815.1bce3045.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="240" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">A tightly closed Tulip growing amongst a few trees and bushes at Reader Rock Garden fairly recently.</div> Determined to be seen <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/293827">Anne Elliott</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/293827/22629815"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/132/98/15/22629815.1bce3045.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="240" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">A tightly closed Tulip growing amongst a few trees and bushes at Reader Rock Garden fairly recently.</div> Anne Elliott https://www.ipernity.com/doc/293827/22629787 tag:ipernity.com,2009-05-18,doc-22629787 Mon, 18 May 2009 22:06:55 +0000 2009-05-17T17:20:34-06:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Anne Elliott) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/293827">Anne Elliott</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/293827/22629787"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/132/97/87/22629787.07ee6b95.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="180" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Thought I'd add a splash of colour on this grey, wet day. Despite the weather, my youngest daughter (visiting from Vancouver) and I had a very enjoyable time today with a long-time, very special friend and his little family, whom we had never met. Tara and Richard, we loved spending time with the four of you. SO good to see you, Richard, and to meet the rest of your family.</div> Pink on green <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/293827">Anne Elliott</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/293827/22629787"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/132/97/87/22629787.07ee6b95.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="180" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Thought I'd add a splash of colour on this grey, wet day. Despite the weather, my youngest daughter (visiting from Vancouver) and I had a very enjoyable time today with a long-time, very special friend and his little family, whom we had never met. Tara and Richard, we loved spending time with the four of you. SO good to see you, Richard, and to meet the rest of your family.</div> Anne Elliott https://www.ipernity.com/doc/293827/22629769 tag:ipernity.com,2009-05-07,doc-22629769 Thu, 07 May 2009 00:30:11 +0000 2009-05-04T19:04:43-06:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Anne Elliott) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/293827">Anne Elliott</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/293827/22629769"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/132/97/69/22629769.5f23dc2a.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="180" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The centre of this purple tulip was different, and I loved how the light shone through, lighting up the "star" pattern.</div> Let the light shine through <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/293827">Anne Elliott</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/293827/22629769"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/132/97/69/22629769.5f23dc2a.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="180" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The centre of this purple tulip was different, and I loved how the light shone through, lighting up the "star" pattern.</div> Anne Elliott https://www.ipernity.com/doc/293827/22629765 tag:ipernity.com,2009-05-04,doc-22629765 Mon, 04 May 2009 01:15:39 +0000 2009-05-01T19:30:47-06:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Anne Elliott) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/293827">Anne Elliott</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/293827/22629765"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/132/97/65/22629765.06de55c2.240.jpg?r2" width="180" height="240" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Was out walking all morning at 12 Mile Coulee, up and down steep hills, and now I am absolutely tired out : ) Lots of fresh air and it has been quite a warm day with bright sunshine for most of the day. It actually rained very briefly on the drive home - I think that was our first rain of the year! Another Tulip from Safeway, of course : ) Hopefully, no one is in need of a bright flower to brighten their day.</div> Orange and yellow <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/293827">Anne Elliott</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/293827/22629765"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/132/97/65/22629765.06de55c2.240.jpg?r2" width="180" height="240" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Was out walking all morning at 12 Mile Coulee, up and down steep hills, and now I am absolutely tired out : ) Lots of fresh air and it has been quite a warm day with bright sunshine for most of the day. It actually rained very briefly on the drive home - I think that was our first rain of the year! Another Tulip from Safeway, of course : ) Hopefully, no one is in need of a bright flower to brighten their day.</div> Anne Elliott