Team on black
Awhile ago I posted this photo on Instagram.
The owners of the team happen to follow my Instagram account and contacted me to commission a print to be printed on canvas sized to 24″ by 26″. It is difficult to turn a square into a rectangle so I reworked print and came up with this creation.
They were pleased with the new picture and sent me a picture of the picture on their living room wall. It did look nice.
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A Street Fair
Today Mother Nature is having a temper tantrum. Snow and blowing snow. Not too cold out just nasty. A good day to visit a street fair. The day I was there it was a nice warm day in August. The fair was held in Moose Jaw Sk. This is the first but not the last time I will explore the offerings. There was a lot to see, both sides of the street had something to draw a person in. Here is some of what I saw.
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2019 Knocking at the door
2019 is approaching very fast. I hope 2018 was a good year for you. There are not too many things I’d change if I have to live 2018 over, so that must mean it was a good year. It was a good year in a photograph sense. Saw and photographed some new things which I intend to share in the New Year. Indoor barrel racing; a street fair, a rodeo, horse pulling and trail camera shots. And there is always the unexpected. For several years, over 25, I’ve given calendars created from photos I took during the year, as gifts. Below are a few that shots that were used for 2019 calendars. The crystal one was a new theme but was appreciated and fun to create. I hope you enjoy the photos. I look forward to all the photo opportunities 2019 brings. Happy New Year to You.
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Christmas at Government House
Government House in Regina, SK is all decorated for the season. A friend and I spent an enchanted few hours exploring. I wish someone would decorate my house half as nice as the rooms we saw. I hope the following photos brings you magic also.
Cathedral Village Arts Festival
I spent a wonderful time at the Cathedral Village Arts Festival in Regina. So much talent!
“Everything that makes Regina’s Cathedral neighbourhood special was showcased at this year’s 27th annual Cathedral Village Arts Festival.
“This year’s theme is ‘expect the unexpected,’” said festival co-chair Barbara Tomporowski. “We have a whole week of free artistic events.”
From music and art to food and dance, the event is all about community and celebration.”
I hope you enjoy some of what I saw. I look forward to next year’s festival!
The day of the herons
One morning The Boy and I left for our morning walk and we were greeted with a surprise. The field just south of us was covered with herons. We are used to seeing a few but not a few hundred. It was truly amazing. As we watched more keeping flying over and landing. They stayed most of the day. The next morning the field was empty. And quiet. I did get some photos, so I know we weren’t dreaming. Enjoy.
Sunday walk April 22 2018
The Boy (my friend and protector) and I went crocus hunting today. We found a few and some other interesting sights.
If I were a fish ……
If I were a fish, I’d want my owner to ask Lisa or Jame to provide a home for me. No they don’t run a pet store or operate an aquarium store. The Village Merchant is an import store in Grenfell, SK that they own. It has amazing items but it a fish’s heaven. Lisa and Jame import hand blown glass mounted on drift wood bases, from Bali. Each one is unique and different. You won’t find two fish living in a like bowl. Of course the bowls can have different uses if you don’t own a fish. Use your imagination. They import more wonderful items along with the bowls. I’ve attached some photos of just a few bowls they have to offer. Visit their store at 791 Desmond Street Grenfell Sk. and view their website — www.thevillagemerchantimporting.ca to see some of what they have to sell. They sell to retail and wholesale.
Southern Priaire Railway
The month of September was brought to an end by going on a “Women on the Go” tour. We traveled by bus to Ogema SK. Once there we toured the Deep South Museum. There was a lot to see but time was short. Next we boarded the Southern Prairie rail train and began our journey. Top speed was 20 miles per hour. The turn round point was at the ghost town of Horizon. Returning to Ogema we were served a wonderful fowl supper provided by Candice Schwindt. Afterward we boarded the bus and returned to Regina. I hope you enjoy the small sampling of what I saw. Lots of wide open prairie! I’ve provided a link to the Southern Prairie Railway and Women on the Go tours website also.
Flatland Cruisers Inc. Car Show
I’m not a car person. I couldn’t tell a ’52 Chevy from a 67. However I do like seeing cars that have been restored with such loving care, the adornments and of course listening to the roar of the engines. The Flatland Cruisers Inc. – car buffs in Indian Head and Qu’Appelle, with members across the Prairies, hold a car show every year the third week in June. Their “Show and Shine” attracts all types of vehicles. I hope you enjoy seeing some of what was on display. It was quite a show.
Here is link to the Flatland Cruiser Inc. website and you can find them on Facebook.
Food – Wonderful Food
We all love food and we can’t live without it. I was lucky enough to attend a “food
show”. It was a feast for the eyes but unfortunately there were no samples given out.
I hope you enjoy the following show. Warning – it could make you hungry.
Something to think about
I attended a high school track meet. What energy! As I moved thru the events, I saw an athlete warming up. It was the only time I saw him all day. Maybe he was there to give me a message! As I watched I thought – “What do I have to complain about”! We are all guilty of some complaints – my knee is sore, oh how my hip hurts, my bones ache. Seeing this athlete made me realize how small my aches and pains are. So next time you start to say “oh my ________ hurts” – thinks of those who don’t have the same body part to ache. And jump for joy!
I have begun posting photos on Instagram. You can follow me at will. 1157 or Wilma Olmsted.
Back for another year
For several years, we have had a Red Fox move in under the steel bins across the road from our home. It appears once again we have one in residence. As the Red Fox has a life span of about 5 years, I am assuming the one we have now and maybe last year, is an off spring of the original one we saw. This shots were captured with my Browning Trail camera. Hopefully I will be able to show you some of this years kits.
Garden Tour
From castles to flowers. On Saturday I attended the Garden Tour at White City, SK. It was amazing. A lot of time and love was spent creating the spaces on disaplay. I’m attaching a few photos to give you an idea what I saw.
Stone Hall Castle
I visited a medieval castle. Experience no jet lag, was home in time for chores and dinner. The castle is located in Regina, SK., and is the creation of Jason Hall. It is wonderful. From the outside it appears to be a stone house, similar to others along College Ave. Step in side and you are in a medieval European Castle. When in Regina, take the tour. It is well worth it. http://www.stonehallcastle.com/
Spring 2016
It has taken awhile but I think Spring has finally arrived. Tux and I have been crocus hunting for ages, it seems but have finally been rewarded. The delicate little flowers are poking thru the ground now. I will share some of what we have found. A PC screensaver of 30 of these images is available, please email Prairiewindphotography3@gmail.com
Fall Colors
Fall has such vibrant colors, for the short time the leaves and berries last. We had high winds yesterday so most of the leaves here are gone. I did mange to get photos of some for the short time they were on the trees. Hope you enjoy seeing them.
Saskatchewan Cowboy Dressage.
I have taken photos at Saskatchewan Cowboy Dressage events and will be taking more at their Canadian Nationals event in September. The photos can be viewed and ordered from the following website.
The Saskatchewan Cowboy Dressage is on Facebook and their webpage is http://skcowboydressage.com/
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Red Fox 2015
For the fourth year in a row, we have had a Red Fox make her den underneath one of the steel bins located across from our home. We see her off and on; and she and our dog have a race once in awhile. She always wins. Once before I was able to photography three little ones. This year she only had one and I caught it outside one day. Have a look at the cutie!
Address change
Please note the e-mail address for Prairie Wind Photography has changed. It is now –
Prairiewindphotography3@gmail.com
Wilma
Greeting cards and signs
They say a picture is worth a thousand words. And it is true. I started creating custom greeting cards a while ago. Probably due to need. I needed a card urgently and no stores close. Then it became fun. I could create a card custom-made to the person I was giving it to. For years I have created the Christmas card we send out. People tell me they look forward to a new one each year and keep them. A friend asked for a birthday card with a photo of her husband as a little boy for his mother. A shower card for a daughter from the mother with photos of them together. A card for the mother of the bride. No one thinks of the emotions a mother of the bride goes through the day her daughter gets married. The birthday of an accomplished team roper. These are cards not available in stores. Signs are another that can be custom-made to the person or the occasion. A photo can be used for many things. I hope you enjoy viewing some of the card faces I have created. Now with e-mail instead of having a two fold card with writing inside, the writing is just placed below or beside the photo. Some pretty awesome keepsakes can be created with photos and imagination! I won’t be putting Hallmark out of business – all can be seen in The Gallery under Greeting cards and signs
Queen City Ex
Earlier this month, the exhibition/fair was in Regina. My friend, PM and I spent a great afternoon walking the midway and riding the ferris wheel. Of course we had to sample some of the food. Somehow it never tastes as good as it smells!! Here is just a sampling of some of the sights we saw.
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