http://blogs.btedmonton.ca Behind the scenes of Breakfast Television: Edmonton's best-loved morning show on Citytv Tue, 07 Feb 2012 19:09:50 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en [caption id="attachment_14869" align="aligncenter" width="640" caption="Arctic Pup"][/caption] The Arctic influence in Newfoundland - Stephen's home province.    "The artic fox photo was taken at the Salmonier Nature Park in Newfoundland.   A beautiful park to see anytime of the year!   There is a 3 km of boardwalk through the natural habitat.   I'm from Newfoundland but it was my wife Linda's first ... http://blogs.btedmonton.ca/michele/fresh-air-photo-tuesday-february-7th [caption id="attachment_14854" align="aligncenter" width="640" caption="Sedona, Arizona"][/caption] On the far left is Cathedral Mounatin included in the incredible vista that Don recently experienced:  "Here is the view upon entering Sedona, Arizona.   This is about 2 hours north of Phoenix.   We took this photo through windshield late January, 2012".    Don includes the road sign that tells ... http://blogs.btedmonton.ca/michele/fresh-air-photo-monday-february-6th [caption id="attachment_14839" align="aligncenter" width="480" caption="Redpoll ROLE CALL!!"][/caption] Ian and Linda have winter visitors - and they treat them like royalty!    "Redpolls on my niger seed sock .   You can clearly see the red patch on the head of the male on the top.   Redpolls are frequent visitors in winter, not so much ... http://blogs.btedmonton.ca/michele/fresh-air-photo-friday-february-3rd [caption id="attachment_14793" align="aligncenter" width="640" caption="Do you see what I see?"][/caption] When I look at this little critter I think of the phrase:  "Only the shadow knows".    Jerry and his trusty K9 Patch were in the Cynthia area one sunny afternoon.    "Out he scampered and stayed -  more than happy to pose for a picture.    As ... http://blogs.btedmonton.ca/michele/fresh-air-photo-thursday-february-2nd-groundhog-day [caption id="attachment_14770" align="aligncenter" width="640" caption="'Nuf snow for ya?"][/caption] If you are in Alberta as you read this ... I might need to tell you that this is S -N-O-W.    Frozen water.    Understandable that you might not remember, but kids love to make snowmen out of it, farmers need it for winter/spring ... http://blogs.btedmonton.ca/michele/fresh-air-photo-wednesday-february-1st [caption id="attachment_14759" align="aligncenter" width="581" caption="A tale of 2 seasons"][/caption] For the last day of January ... I got to wonderin' what picture would be the perfect representation of the end of one month & the beginning of another ..?    VOILA!    Murray's Petunia is safe and warm inside - peering out the window with a layer ... http://blogs.btedmonton.ca/michele/fresh-air-photo-tuesday-january-31st [caption id="attachment_14727" align="alignleft" width="640" caption="While Schroeder sleeps"][/caption]       Schroeder Creek north of the village of Kaslo puts the beautiful in BC.    This resort campground is nestled on the north west shore of Kootenay Lake.    The lake is almost 104 km long and 4 kms wide ... and is home to many tasty ... http://blogs.btedmonton.ca/michele/fresh-air-photo-monday-january-30th [caption id="attachment_14710" align="aligncenter" width="558" caption="Fabulous Philippines"][/caption] To South-east Asia we go to see the white stone lions on guard.    Colleen walked by lions and dragons, incredible acrchitecture and lush foliage:  I was in the Philippines in March.   Many sights!   In Cebu City - the oldest city in the Philippines - this was a statue ... http://blogs.btedmonton.ca/michele/fresh-air-photo-friday-january-27th [caption id="attachment_14645" align="aligncenter" width="621" caption="See you tomorrow ..."][/caption] Alberta's sky is legendary.    It's big, bold and overwhelms the horizon, something Shane knows all too well:  "Check out this Alberta sunset.   I just wanted to share this one near Fort Saskatchewan".    I love how Shane has the tree line in silhouette and how the snow is illuminated in the stubble field. DID ... http://blogs.btedmonton.ca/michele/fresh-air-photo-thursday-january-26th [caption id="attachment_14637" align="aligncenter" width="640" caption="Scottish countryside"][/caption] The land of incredible history, rich culture, tartans, kilts, a wee dram of scotch, and for some time last summer - Radka!    "I was in Scotland at the end of July-beginning of August visiting friends.    They  live on the east coast north of Edinburgh, in the Kingdom of Fife.   Lots ... http://blogs.btedmonton.ca/michele/fresh-air-photo-wednesday-january-25th