Originally posted on Ferrell's Travel Blog:
Sunrise on the Sea of Galilee (Lake Kinneret; Sea of Tiberias) evokes many memories of the ministry of Jesus and His disciples. No matter how many photos one takes, each one is unique. I usually make these sunrise photos with two cameras, using multiple settings. The photo today…

Christopher Martin Photography The quick stab of wintry weather last weekend reminded me of a visit to the Vermilion Lakes in January.  It was cold, -25°C cold, but this American dipper flitted around the pond with the energy typical of this species. This was a welcome distraction from my wait for daybreak, still 15 minutes…Read more »

Christopher Martin Photography A couple of weeks ago, a raven’s cawing drew my attention to a small line of trees near the Springbank airport.  The raven’s dark shape was fluttering something and when I got a little closer I could see this bald eagle.  It was lunchtime and the eagle was not interested in sharing.  The…Read more »

Christopher Martin Photography The prairies around High River are dotted with small stands of trees.  These islands on the grasslands are usually home for a good number of birds.  Last weekend, I visited a long running favorite stand of mine where a pair of great horned owls have raised chicks for 30+ years I have…Read more »

Originally posted on Ferrell's Travel Blog:
Our photo today was made on Mount Nebo in Jordan. The view is west across the northern end of the Dead Sea, the wilderness of Judea, and the central mountain ridge (or water-parting route). View of the Dead Sea, the wilderness of Judea, and the central mountain range…