Tomorrow, the first of July, we celebrate Canada Day and I was thinking about how fortunate I have been to recently travel to both the east and west coasts. It’s an expansive, diverse, and beautiful country, and I am grateful to live here.
Happy Canada Day to my fellow Canadians, and if you live south of the border, happy Fourth of July!
Boundary Bay, British Columbia
A silky Cape Breton sky.
Cape Breton bog flora. Below: Pitcher plants
All images © Karen McRae
draw and shoot 
Every photo is a stunner!
Thanks so much, Sandy. Those are kind words!
Happy Canada Day! I’ve admired Canada/Canadians for a variety of reasons, the landscape is merely one. Your pictures express its beauty like no one else:)
Thank you, Elena. 🙂
… while those of us who inhabit neither will wish you all a fine time.
Nice pics, by the way 🙂
Thank you, Martin. Cheers!
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superlative, as always.
Thank you kindly, Antoino.
Happy Canada Day to you and thanks for another post of great photos. You do have a beautiful country up there. I have fished and canoed in Algonquin Park, spent some time along the train tracks between Cochrane and Moosenee, flown into a few Quebec lakes (to fish for trout) and of course visited Niagara Falls on you side. You people keep a neat country. Thanks for welcoming us to visit it.
Ah, thank you, Wally,
I’m glad you have experienced those places. Algonquin Park is fantastic. I’ve actually never been to Niagara Falls!
It does not surprise me that you have not been to Niagara Falls. You seem to like nature as you find it; without bright lights and hubbub. I am the same way and only go to tourist places when friends ask me to
join them. Thanks for the nice reply.
PS: I always wanted to get to Shefferville before they damed it up and flooded the area but I never did. If I remember correctly it is on the border of Quebec and Labrador, NFL.
Was the maple leaf already there?
Yes, it was. Nestled in the little rock pool just like that.
These are some incredible photos. What lovely locales.
Thank you. They are beautiful places, the landscape does all the work…
LOVE the last shot Karen!!! 🙂 **
Thank you, Xandre! 🙂
Wonderful series of photos. Love the greens.
Hi David, thank you. Me too, the greens are lush in Vancouver.
As far as I remember, they are the most greenish photos in your collection 😉
I can see how joyful you are 🙂
By the way, the 10th photo (2 before your National flag 🙂 ) is it Nepenthes ?
Are they in your country ?
Hi Yoshizen, yes we have Nepenthes here. These ones pictured are growing in a bog in Cape Breton. I didn’t know that word, actually. We call them Pitcher Plants.
Hi Karen.
Yes, Pitcher Plants —– I THOUGHT they only grow in
a tropical country ! = how fascinating.
i’m celebrating O canada day tomorrow in Trafalgar sq! the last pic is excellent
Cool! Have a great time, Scritch. Wave a flag for me.
Did I tell you that I was actually born in London?
How you inspire through your photographer’s eye. Canada’s a country i’ve wanted to get to and now you have really piqued my interest.
Thank you for your lovely comment.
It’s a great country, you would love coming here, I think!
Happy Canada Day, Karen! Love the shots, as always. And I particularly like the last one. 🙂
Thank you so much, Inga! 🙂
Wow. Your images are pure art. Love the colors, textures and abstract nature of the subject. They make me want to get out my oil paints and brushes.
That is a very appreciated comment. Thank you, most sincerely.
Congratulations & have a wonderful time!
Thank you, Christian.
love the maple leaf! Happy Canada day!
Thanks so much, Emily. 🙂
I really like the texture you get in the skies on these pictures.
Jim
Thanks, Jim.
The image under a ‘silky Cape Breton sky’ stood out to me so much – it looks like a painting. All beautiful photos Karen – Happy Canada Day! What a fitting last image! Lovely beautiful stunning calmness 🙂
Thanks, Marina. Canada Day was lovely, I hope you had a nice July 4th – I’m so behind in comment replies! 🙂
Thank you! A bit too much tequila for me 😦 But it’s always nice when everyone is celebrating! PS No rules in blogging right? You can comment back whenever you like! You’re doing great Karen!
Lovely pics. Reminds me of the Kent coast here in the uk. Thanks for sharing.
I have to get to the UK one of these days! Thank you.
When you do be sure to say hi!
Minimalism is indeed alive and well Karen 🙂 I’ve never seen pitcher plants in the wild.. only in “captivity”
Thanks for the comment, Helen! 🙂
Nice shots 🙂
Thanks.
Such lovely landscapes and details you have captured here. I’m thrilled to be celebrating Canada Day for the first time – via a Canadian road trip. I’ve gotten to know the country a bit more this summer, and what a beautiful one it is! Happy Canada Day to you.
Hi Tricia, I hope your Canada day was wonderful. Enjoy your travels! Thank you.
Another beautiful set. I love seeing these landscapes through your eyes.
Thanks so much, Michael.
Love your Boundary Bay pieces and also your Bog Landscape.
What sort of Pines are those in coastal Nova Scotia?
Thanks, John. I’m not sure what kind of pines they are but one of the locals called them fiddle trees – I’m not sure why…
Always an admirer of your work!
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Another great series, Karen. I especially like the 4th and last ones.
Thank you , Mufidah. It was nice to read about your latest adventures. I hope the travels continue to go well!
Reblogged this on Star in the Stone and commented:
from east to west……
the red maple leaf is particularly appropo!
Thank you for the reblog! 🙂
Absolutely beautiful pictures, Karen! As usual 🙂
Thanks very much, sifrim. 🙂
amazing pictures! I really want to visit canada!
You were so close to where I live when you were at Boundary Bay, Karen! I cross the border fairly regularly.
Also, we have a great, award-winning brewery here in Bellingham named after Boundary Bay.
Love all of these photos, but that last one is exceptional. Stunning!
interesting pictures