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RIO GRANDE VILLAGE, BIG BEND NATIONAL PARK

Posted on April 27, 2011 by bilyreid

After leaving the Los Chisos mountains we headed for Rio Grande Village, about 25 miles away but still within the Big Bend Park. The landscape becomes more desolate and the temperature rising with each passing mile. Tunnel entrance to Rio … Continue reading →

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LOS CHISOS MOUNTAINS, BIG BEND NATIONAL PARK

Posted on April 26, 2011 by bilyreid

Headed down to the Big Bend National Park on the Rio Grande in search of the North American warbler hunter’s Holy Grail –  the Colima – a high elevation specialist! It’s range in the US is limited to the Los … Continue reading →

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TEXAS…ON FIRE!

Posted on April 19, 2011 by bilyreid

Central and West Texas are experiencing an extended drought. Wildfires have been extensive and have generated considerable smoke. Nevertheless, I have been able to locate two endangered species in the Kerr Wildlife Management Area near Concan in the Texas hill … Continue reading →

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I’m Published!

Posted on April 7, 2011 by bilyreid

I’ve just received the first copy of a coffee table book I’ve been working on this winter. The book is an attempt to showcase some of the images I took on a visit to Scotland a couple of years back … Continue reading →

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ALGONQUIN PARK OUTING

Posted on March 18, 2011 by bilyreid

A late winter opportunity for a day trip to Algonquin Park presented itself yesterday and off we went for a day in the wilderness. Reports had been coming in all winter of Boreal Chickadees in the Park and although I … Continue reading →

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NEW BLACK & WHITE FILTER

Posted on March 10, 2011 by bilyreid

Have recently acquired some new software, Nik’s Silver Efex Pro 2, to convert colour images to black and white.  Basically experimenting with the format, but process does definitely have potential. Karl Marx, Highgate Cemetery, London Corgarff Castle, Strathdon, Scotland

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DAMBISA MOYO

Posted on February 26, 2011 by bilyreid

Dambisa Moyo came to town as part of the Ottawa Writer’s Festival.  Controversial author of “Dead Aid…..Why aid is not working for Africa” and her most recent effort, “How the West Was Lost”. Highly intelligent and articulate, she spoke before … Continue reading →

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WINTERLUDE

Posted on February 21, 2011 by bilyreid

Scenes from this year’s Ottawa Winterlude festival. The festival is centered on the Rideau Canal which in winter becomes the world’s longest skating rink. Fifth Avenue entry point. Fun for the whole family!! Beaver tails….Canadian cuisine at its best!! Lost … Continue reading →

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