Tuesday, July 1, 2008

Mountains and Marshes --Happy Birthday Canada

It's July 1st and that means it's Canada's birthday. If you're curious, but too polite to ask her age, she's 141 today.

Here's a view of a magnificent mountain scene. It's looking west on the David Thompson Highway from Abraham Lake.



This is a buckbean in flower and reflected in the wetland on the shore of Twin Lakes.


Another view of the buckbean because I really like this picture.


Canada is known for its mountains and the unspoiled beauty of nature.
This is why.

Happy Canada Day.

12 comments:

Crabby McSlacker said...

Beautiful photos and beautiful country!

Happy Birthday, Canada!

Leah J. Utas said...

Thanks, Crabby.

the Bag Lady said...

dfLeah - that first photo is one of my favourite areas in the mountains! Gorgeous shot! And I love the buckbean photos, too.

Leah J. Utas said...

dfBag Lady, it's one of my fave sights too.
Glad you like the buckbean pic. I was pleased with how it turned out.

Thomma Lyn said...

Ahhhh, so beautiful! Absolutely stunning. :)

Leah J. Utas said...

Thanks, TL. It was a pleasure to take these pics. I'm so glad to know they are appreciated.

Missicat said...

Beautiful pics....would love to head north one day. I know some of my mom's side of the family were Canadian..maybe I need to do some family research!
Happy Canada Day!

Leah J. Utas said...

Thanks, Missicat. My door is open for you if you ever find yourself up this way.

Reb said...

Leah, great photos. I love that area of the Rockies too. The shots of the buckbean are very cool.

Leah J. Utas said...

Thanks, Reb. I love to take pics like the buckbean one.
The mountain shot is of one of the most beautiful spots I have ever seen.

Hilary said...

I love that last shot.

I had to laugh.. only a Canadian would consider that it might be impolite to ask the age of a country. ;)

Happy Canada Day, eh?

Leah J. Utas said...

Hilary, thanks so much. Glad you like that last pic,too.