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A Little Perspective

Sometimes things are so big that we need a comparison to really get the picture. Here’s one.

We stopped at an outlook for a walk while driving the Icefields Parkway through the Rocky Mountains …

… and saw how dinky the highway looked compared to the enormous mountain towering above it.

It was a stunning, breathtaking vista …

… and a reminder that in the scheme of things, we are very puny beings.

Happy Monday.

It’s Duckling Time!

I’ve been very fortunate to see so many ducklings over the last few days. Adorably tiny feather balls, they are some of the cutest little ones ever.

Dad was bringing up the rear, but I didn’t include him in the photo. They were moving quickly and I wanted to get a picture.

On my return trip, I saw that mom was teaching them how to forage in the long grass next to the shoreline. Not only good pickings there but good protection, too.

I don’t know how many will survive as lots of predators see them as an excellent snack, but this mom is doing her best to keep them safe.

Happy Sunday.

Athabasca River and Ice Fields Parkway

We travelled south on the Ice Fields Parkway – so named because of all the ice fields or glaciers that are visible along the way – through the Rocky Mountains from Jasper National Park to Banff National Park.

This beautiful route parallels the Athabasca River along the way.

Athabasca River

This river is quite murky because of all the rock particles it contains …

… but its power and beauty are nevertheless undeniable.

Upper Athabasca Falls
Mist rising from the pounding water.
Here’s a short video.
The falls are squeezed into a tight Venturi-like chute …
… accelerating the water’s velocity.
One more video.

Happy Wednesday.