tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38913712513911015722024-03-14T01:13:55.842-07:00Tanya De Leeuw PhotographyTanya De Leeuwhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04171468474833101295noreply@blogger.comBlogger292125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3891371251391101572.post-83067506554287407212022-10-26T15:59:00.006-07:002022-12-19T16:00:14.572-08:00Summer's Finally Over<p>It has been a different summer in so many ways!</p><p>Spring took forever to arrive, struggling to break free of seemingly constant cool temperatures and dreary rains before mid-June.</p><p>Summer has been very un-BC-like ... sunny and dry for over 3 months until mid-October when the rains finally arrived. A true endless summer.<br /></p><p>The sunshine and above-average temperatures literally cracked overnight, though. Within a week we went from 8-20C ranges, to barely above freezing ... bluebird days and sunshine to sleet and snow.</p><p>Now we've skipped ahead to late autumn, early winter! <br /></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2ODQzSQmp3HBpfWl1xRMKg3HukoAcy6akx7rvKTtRLumVeXaigDuaQpTFn7MsVt4o13HYzW7EIM3aQCI7yOQ-eSgkyaIv7PATmBSP3zU7b1RGOfN6iCP-AO2qIy3DM30TlwWLY-aXWYJWYeUVGmRu9TbfluKZ4YLZyWTpspsUjCFeTIfWbYr79jEyMA/s4523/2022060940%20copy.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2544" data-original-width="4523" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2ODQzSQmp3HBpfWl1xRMKg3HukoAcy6akx7rvKTtRLumVeXaigDuaQpTFn7MsVt4o13HYzW7EIM3aQCI7yOQ-eSgkyaIv7PATmBSP3zU7b1RGOfN6iCP-AO2qIy3DM30TlwWLY-aXWYJWYeUVGmRu9TbfluKZ4YLZyWTpspsUjCFeTIfWbYr79jEyMA/s320/2022060940%20copy.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">McCullough Peaks Wild Horses - Cody, WY, USA<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><p>Due to health issues, I was forced to give up my equestrian event
photography for two full seasons ... apparently for no real reason.
Frustrating but ... what can you do when questions arise ... seek
answers even if there aren't any to be had. Fingers crossed that I am
able to get back into it for summer 2023.</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHdWG_HXHH0zzHUhlWgXqZwpbBdQPm85pSI2YORJFyNxxNcsxa1Wl1zzCABPjZtQTFYTxtuyEktajhwTOxB7sFER6ajLMwnOTqqyMxg4p_CxnqFawEHvSL8XgPJO9o6hcZcH3qZCIYMKCt4Tc81ClB7cQ-IkvQEUtbxBuKNdA6neWicmWGwkkiNjHgfA/s2841/20220613233%20copy.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1598" data-original-width="2841" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHdWG_HXHH0zzHUhlWgXqZwpbBdQPm85pSI2YORJFyNxxNcsxa1Wl1zzCABPjZtQTFYTxtuyEktajhwTOxB7sFER6ajLMwnOTqqyMxg4p_CxnqFawEHvSL8XgPJO9o6hcZcH3qZCIYMKCt4Tc81ClB7cQ-IkvQEUtbxBuKNdA6neWicmWGwkkiNjHgfA/s320/20220613233%20copy.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">American Bison, Yellowstone NP, USA<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><p>This summer we've been away on two road trips in our pop up truck camper ... in June an epic almost-5000km, three-week journey to Yellowstone and
Grand Teton National Parks for a family reunion (with an awesome stop to see wild horses in Wyoming!), and again in September
for a week of r&r on BC's Sunshine Coast.</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigJt8wAAdEYPgxN-sNjPk02gemcvh4wbYJhTFAMhiT6lwVKr_es9_WQXI38IqC4_LnLs9x306-oFNvwjDobQ9sv9yRhaOk4uN_UPbyHuFr_xXX_2fwaWyBmdvcKAESs-nZGtOgZluwz8kf_26yFTa8vCis2pHpXuCk_airE3Ijg7OAgLbvysmC2sCVcQ/s5143/20220617251%20copy.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2893" data-original-width="5143" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigJt8wAAdEYPgxN-sNjPk02gemcvh4wbYJhTFAMhiT6lwVKr_es9_WQXI38IqC4_LnLs9x306-oFNvwjDobQ9sv9yRhaOk4uN_UPbyHuFr_xXX_2fwaWyBmdvcKAESs-nZGtOgZluwz8kf_26yFTa8vCis2pHpXuCk_airE3Ijg7OAgLbvysmC2sCVcQ/s320/20220617251%20copy.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Grand Teton National Park, USA<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p>I am trying to document our travels using dashcam footage with
varying success, creating vlogs with added photos and cell
phone video, when they were available. More as a time-capsule to save
our memories for ourselves and our family, than anything. The vlogs
certainly don't have the look and feel that you find in other youtube
travel vlogs. You're welcome to sample what's there and follow along, if
you would like: </p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC46K4XreOqV9SK7amUsv6DA/playlists" target="_blank">See To Sky</a></p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBIKOfjGYz2MlwxKIk2PECTFYYZRGSA80uaPuAGVJcux14hY9EbMxSbdhVN3xzq_iPmAvWpjGFMikbUUxf4F2beJge9oyKuLYtFPSxKwuBNFUpTza2r-Rlo6lWam9wNYa5cwMbhS7xd1y8BCPu6bU7wo3VOPnmZtXzFVZAe36G7wVh68ivO2un-HBtnw/s800/2022091149web.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="800" height="256" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBIKOfjGYz2MlwxKIk2PECTFYYZRGSA80uaPuAGVJcux14hY9EbMxSbdhVN3xzq_iPmAvWpjGFMikbUUxf4F2beJge9oyKuLYtFPSxKwuBNFUpTza2r-Rlo6lWam9wNYa5cwMbhS7xd1y8BCPu6bU7wo3VOPnmZtXzFVZAe36G7wVh68ivO2un-HBtnw/w320-h256/2022091149web.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Wildfire Sunset - Lund, BC, Canada</td></tr></tbody></table><br />In general, I feel that my photography has taken a step forward in recent months. Some of my work feels more (to me) like art than the simple documentation of what I see before me. See what you think by following my photography feeds on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/tanyadeleeuwphotography" target="_blank">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/tanyadeleeuwphoto/" target="_blank">Instagram</a>. <br /><p>Now that we're heading into winter, my "other" job is getting busier ... that's my advance excuse that this might be my last blog post for a while!</p><p>Meanwhile, stay safe, be kind ...</p><p>And see you next time!</p><p>Tanya</p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC46K4XreOqV9SK7amUsv6DA" target="_blank">See To Sky - Youtube Channel</a></p><p><a href="https://www.tanyadeleeuw.com/browse" target="_blank">Browse My Photography Website</a> <br /></p><p><a href="https://www.tanyadeleeuw.com/Sports" target="_blank">Sports Photography</a></p><p><a href="https://www.tanyadeleeuw.com/Animals" target="_blank">Pet Photography</a></p><p><a href="https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/TanyaDeLeeuwPhoto?ref=seller-platform-mcnav" target="_blank">Etsy - Greeting Cards & Digital Downloads</a></p><p></p>Tanya De Leeuwhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04171468474833101295noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3891371251391101572.post-46293561938751416752022-05-04T13:03:00.001-07:002022-05-04T13:03:39.203-07:00Personal Project Completed!<p>Over the past few weeks I've been working on a project: </p><p>Making my photos from my 2012 trip to Canada's Arctic and Western Greenland into videos on youtube! <br /><br />It has been a great learning process for me, and a wonderful re-experiencing of what was doubtless a trip of a lifetime! <br /><br />Here's <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXGxtnfNXtekVoGha4KtSVDpBqKzsVgNK" target="_blank">the link to the playlist</a> - each episode will last about a cup of coffee!<br /><span color="rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9)" face="-apple-system, system-ui, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", "Fira Sans", Ubuntu, Oxygen, "Oxygen Sans", Cantarell, "Droid Sans", "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Lucida Grande", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; 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background-color: white; display: inline; float: none; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-decoration-color: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"><span></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhC99RYgc5BQZvvahUeZxASfrxz4phsRN7EK3mu_FqOswJ4mFGk54AxREtetxFB83pqcIo-VKIW7SWmdrNaRHXKzYX9frSDyYx3DKptK9Hig8KdMcoUlH3yZZQ-HDLAEaKoz7rKEr-Ep8oco_tCshS8LWH00iFC4Is7soRO22AY_mo7E1_XQ8u7Bo4Hkg/s5167/2012081806%20copy.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2906" data-original-width="5167" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhC99RYgc5BQZvvahUeZxASfrxz4phsRN7EK3mu_FqOswJ4mFGk54AxREtetxFB83pqcIo-VKIW7SWmdrNaRHXKzYX9frSDyYx3DKptK9Hig8KdMcoUlH3yZZQ-HDLAEaKoz7rKEr-Ep8oco_tCshS8LWH00iFC4Is7soRO22AY_mo7E1_XQ8u7Bo4Hkg/w640-h360/2012081806%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p></p><p>Until next time, stay safe!</p><p>Tanya</p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC46K4XreOqV9SK7amUsv6DA" target="_blank">See To Sky - Youtube Channel</a></p><p><a href="https://www.tanyadeleeuw.com/browse" target="_blank">Browse My Photography Website</a> <br /></p><p><a href="https://www.tanyadeleeuw.com/Sports" target="_blank">Sports Photography</a></p><p><a href="https://www.tanyadeleeuw.com/Animals" target="_blank">Pet Photography</a></p><p><a href="https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/TanyaDeLeeuwPhoto?ref=seller-platform-mcnav" target="_blank">Etsy - Greeting Cards & Digital Downloads</a></p>Tanya De Leeuwhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04171468474833101295noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3891371251391101572.post-24880708271927443252022-03-24T15:35:00.001-07:002022-03-24T15:35:52.929-07:00Playing with Video (Sort Of!)<p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivueQ1HcM4ldP5I2nQAi63BLidDoOEbu-x5p1ymH62gFxxUGJ8B_dKDD2Ju9ePue-7vOXhvzyGKGBjDy1m3Wx29d2jPlSEFtfn-6L2p_WlQqZ4vJQS8Bxy7GxpOuTcmFRxsVo5AoQYtgJ6J1-UzNZVwP4qB-B9rAmBceJ4FuvADsr_o2sUs39CsOeEhg/s5184/2012080981%20copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2916" data-original-width="5184" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivueQ1HcM4ldP5I2nQAi63BLidDoOEbu-x5p1ymH62gFxxUGJ8B_dKDD2Ju9ePue-7vOXhvzyGKGBjDy1m3Wx29d2jPlSEFtfn-6L2p_WlQqZ4vJQS8Bxy7GxpOuTcmFRxsVo5AoQYtgJ6J1-UzNZVwP4qB-B9rAmBceJ4FuvADsr_o2sUs39CsOeEhg/w400-h225/2012080981%20copy.jpg" title="Somewhere between Iqaluit & Resolute Bay" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Somewhere between Iqaluit and Resolute Bay<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br />Having a lot of fun this winter, playing with video editing, creating video from images, adding music and captions ... who knows where it'll lead?!</p><p>For those who don't know, I have a fledgling Youtube channel called See To Sky. Click the link below to see my early efforts ... good for a giggle if nothing else!<br /></p>My current project is re-energizing my experience aboard the Clipper
Adventurer on an expedition voyage to the Canadian Arctic and Western
Greenland in 2012.<p>Not only am I learning a lot about video editing, but I'm having a blast reliving the trip of a lifetime!</p><p>If you'd like to be notified of new additions, please subscribe and ding the bell!</p><p>Link to the See To Sky channel:<br /><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC46K4XreOqV9SK7amUsv6DA">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC46K4XreOqV9SK7amUsv6DA</a> <br /></p><p>Link to the (as yet incomplete) Expedition Voyage playlist: <br /><a href="https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXGxtnfNXtekVoGha4KtSVDpBqKzsVgNK">https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXGxtnfNXtekVoGha4KtSVDpBqKzsVgNK</a><br /></p>Until next time, stay safe!<p>Tanya</p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC46K4XreOqV9SK7amUsv6DA" target="_blank">See To Sky - Youtube Channel</a></p><p><a href="https://www.tanyadeleeuw.com/browse" target="_blank">Browse My Photography Website</a> <br /></p><p><a href="https://www.tanyadeleeuw.com/Sports" target="_blank">Sports Photography</a></p><p><a href="https://www.tanyadeleeuw.com/Animals" target="_blank">Pet Photography</a></p><p><a href="https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/TanyaDeLeeuwPhoto?ref=seller-platform-mcnav" target="_blank">Etsy - Greeting Cards & Digital Downloads</a></p><p></p>Tanya De Leeuwhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04171468474833101295noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3891371251391101572.post-45367707183292599822021-12-21T16:25:00.000-08:002021-12-21T16:25:18.122-08:00Whistler Snow <p>Ok, so snow in Whistler isn't exactly unusual ... </p><p>However, 2 feet of white gold in one event, in 2021, certainly are!</p><p>Here's a little video about it ...</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjlOBx5OTU2lKSw7vcQ_7-Gq7-TjgFw5CfQD2yy3ontbIdHmw-vjsj4WAwgYjV_I3xguXOauiIqnhnhUB7My9Z8Gcfcb8KnwoLHiSRfxEbaAJWpMFFlGmZEhbAGae84EYzOWc4xRMc2AHAyBru_BObCMsv36u083wEKT3cAZ-RquPL3k_ckuT2DnaOkKQ=s1063" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="598" data-original-width="1063" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjlOBx5OTU2lKSw7vcQ_7-Gq7-TjgFw5CfQD2yy3ontbIdHmw-vjsj4WAwgYjV_I3xguXOauiIqnhnhUB7My9Z8Gcfcb8KnwoLHiSRfxEbaAJWpMFFlGmZEhbAGae84EYzOWc4xRMc2AHAyBru_BObCMsv36u083wEKT3cAZ-RquPL3k_ckuT2DnaOkKQ=s320" width="320" /></a></div><p>I'm still climbing the very steep learning curve of my new-to-me Gopro Hero 3, so this all done on my phone.</p><p>This was just days ago ... and tonight ... another 20-35cm (according to the weatherman, assuming you believe him!) rolls in!</p>Stay safe & well in these Omicron times<br /><p>Tanya</p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC46K4XreOqV9SK7amUsv6DA" target="_blank">See To Sky - Youtube Channel</a><br /></p><p><a href="https://www.tanyadeleeuw.com/Sports" target="_blank">Sports Photography</a></p><p><a href="https://www.tanyadeleeuw.com/Animals" target="_blank">Pet Photography</a></p><p><a href="https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/TanyaDeLeeuwPhoto?ref=seller-platform-mcnav" target="_blank">Etsy - Greeting Cards & Digital Downloads</a></p><p><br /><br /></p><p> </p>Tanya De Leeuwhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04171468474833101295noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3891371251391101572.post-36360947284454556352021-12-05T17:14:00.002-08:002021-12-06T05:35:01.605-08:00Steep Curves!<p>Yes, those learning curves are steep! </p><p>This short break in the Waterton Lakes series caused by the need to upgrade computer horse-power for video processing! Who knew?!</p><p>That AND a new video editing program!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://youtu.be/ugiJUYkw04Q" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1152" data-original-width="2048" height="180" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3wCDFhZgIYM/Ya1jAM9GXcI/AAAAAAAAIfM/pbjIGHDIzLIE0xx3fwIXveuTLBf6vZDJQCNcBGAsYHQ/s320/2021091388%2Bcopy%2Byt%2Bbanner.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p>Click <a href="https://youtu.be/ugiJUYkw04Q" target="_blank">here</a> to go to the video.</p><p>Have a great week, Everyone!</p><p>Tanya</p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC46K4XreOqV9SK7amUsv6DA" target="_blank">See To Sky - Youtube Channel</a><br /></p><p><a href="https://www.tanyadeleeuw.com/Sports" target="_blank">Sports Photography</a></p><p><a href="https://www.tanyadeleeuw.com/Animals" target="_blank">Pet Photography</a></p><p><a href="https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/TanyaDeLeeuwPhoto?ref=seller-platform-mcnav" target="_blank">Etsy - Greeting Cards & Digital Downloads</a></p><p><br /></p>Tanya De Leeuwhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04171468474833101295noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3891371251391101572.post-28532191381321855732021-11-27T07:59:00.000-08:002021-11-27T07:59:03.817-08:00Squamish Valley Fog<p>Hello All!</p><p>Just a quick post ... driving past Tantalus Lookout a few days ago, noticed that the Squamish Valley was filled with fog!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7w1WK2HRm1w/YaJVHZjXSfI/AAAAAAAAIeI/mlKgL0ZB-7sTDWaEYeY-zqxbS2g233V9QCLcBGAsYHQ/s1100/IMG_20211121_082923_342%2Bcopy%2Byt%2Bcopy.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="619" data-original-width="1100" height="180" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7w1WK2HRm1w/YaJVHZjXSfI/AAAAAAAAIeI/mlKgL0ZB-7sTDWaEYeY-zqxbS2g233V9QCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_20211121_082923_342%2Bcopy%2Byt%2Bcopy.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Mini video <a href="https://youtu.be/j1E6Myu9_XA" target="_blank">here</a>.<p>Bracing for the next two "atmospheric rivers" here in BC!</p><p>Until next time!</p><p>Tanya</p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC46K4XreOqV9SK7amUsv6DA" target="_blank">See To Sky - Youtube Channel</a> <br /></p><p><a href="https://www.tanyadeleeuw.com/Sports" target="_blank">Sports Photography</a></p><p><a href="https://www.tanyadeleeuw.com/Animals" target="_blank">Pet Photography</a></p><p><a href="https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/TanyaDeLeeuwPhoto?ref=seller-platform-mcnav" target="_blank">Etsy - Greeting Cards & Digital Downloads</a></p><br /><br />Tanya De Leeuwhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04171468474833101295noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3891371251391101572.post-14469579525223627772021-11-04T06:09:00.000-07:002021-11-04T06:09:13.484-07:00Waterton & The Prince!<p>Hello All!</p><p>While we didn't spend a great deal of time in the townsite because our mission was to explore Waterton Lakes National Park itself, we found that all things centre around this very pleasant village.</p><p>Here's my latest vlog about this part of our trip: <a href="https://youtu.be/TwDevAwZ5hQ" target="_blank">The Town of Waterton & The Prince of Wales Hotel</a></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-A-1OhviYm24/YYMRCRVfMOI/AAAAAAAAIRk/TROtpM0Qv18XX_3SUEbkmlPjoLOTFlizACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/2021091390%2Bcopy%2Byt.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1152" data-original-width="2048" height="180" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-A-1OhviYm24/YYMRCRVfMOI/AAAAAAAAIRk/TROtpM0Qv18XX_3SUEbkmlPjoLOTFlizACLcBGAsYHQ/s320/2021091390%2Bcopy%2Byt.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>We're deep into autumn now, with dreary grey days ... its so nice to look back on this sparkly sunny adventure (even though it wasn't particularly warm)!<p></p><p>Until next time!</p><p>Tanya</p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC46K4XreOqV9SK7amUsv6DA" target="_blank">See To Sky - Youtube Channel</a> <br /></p><p><a href="https://www.tanyadeleeuw.com/Sports" target="_blank">Sports Photography</a></p><p><a href="https://www.tanyadeleeuw.com/Animals" target="_blank">Pet Photography</a></p><p><a href="https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/TanyaDeLeeuwPhoto?ref=seller-platform-mcnav" target="_blank">Etsy - Greeting Cards & Digital Downloads</a></p><p><br /><br /></p>Tanya De Leeuwhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04171468474833101295noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3891371251391101572.post-14044355331576103552021-10-28T05:47:00.002-07:002021-10-28T05:47:51.437-07:00Pincher Creek, Alberta, Canada<p>Hello Everyone!</p><p>Latest on the vlog, thoughts about the Pincher Creek area - and what to watch out for!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-IwvW4liPmyw/YXqaJoCsooI/AAAAAAAAIQY/f0x2-dJi5JsKNUfHc8mARG8FPosAt6YnQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/2021091121%2Bcopy%2Byt.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1152" data-original-width="2048" height="180" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-IwvW4liPmyw/YXqaJoCsooI/AAAAAAAAIQY/f0x2-dJi5JsKNUfHc8mARG8FPosAt6YnQCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/2021091121%2Bcopy%2Byt.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Uywxo2sV6s" target="_blank">Click here to watch</a>.</p><p>I'd really appreciate it if you'd subscribe and thumbs-up! You just need to be logged in to your Google (same username/password you use for gmail) account. <br /></p><p>Until next time, stay well!</p><p>Tanya</p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC46K4XreOqV9SK7amUsv6DA" target="_blank">See To Sky - Youtube Channel</a> <br /></p><p><a href="https://www.tanyadeleeuw.com/Sports" target="_blank">Sports Photography</a></p><p><a href="https://www.tanyadeleeuw.com/Animals" target="_blank">Pet Photography</a></p><p><a href="https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/TanyaDeLeeuwPhoto?ref=seller-platform-mcnav" target="_blank">Etsy - Greeting Cards & Digital Downloads</a></p><p><br /></p>Tanya De Leeuwhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04171468474833101295noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3891371251391101572.post-45775693172038240472021-10-21T06:03:00.002-07:002023-06-17T08:49:05.781-07:00Truck & Camper Review<p> New today on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=75UEHvDQ5Mw" target="_blank">the vlog</a>:</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-aA-5_txPrmA/YXFkrV1-HFI/AAAAAAAAIO8/6lviqkol0lMMFPFQCKIMkfb9BbdERustACLcBGAsYHQ/s1100/2021091017yt.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="619" data-original-width="1100" height="180" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-aA-5_txPrmA/YXFkrV1-HFI/AAAAAAAAIO8/6lviqkol0lMMFPFQCKIMkfb9BbdERustACLcBGAsYHQ/s320/2021091017yt.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Until next time!<p>Cheers!<br />Tanya<br /></p>Tanya De Leeuwhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04171468474833101295noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3891371251391101572.post-31062367077362889642021-10-14T15:44:00.002-07:002021-10-14T15:44:33.883-07:00New Vlog Post!<p>This one's about the campsites we visited during our trip across BC into Alberta!</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xnEdKFxMbV0/YWiyonne8MI/AAAAAAAAIOY/2wz8oxiI0RQi5gvBPE951BWnPJ5TvP8qQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/2021090811.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1365" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xnEdKFxMbV0/YWiyonne8MI/AAAAAAAAIOY/2wz8oxiI0RQi5gvBPE951BWnPJ5TvP8qQCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/2021090811.jpg" width="213" /></a></div> Just a short effort this time ... 2 minutes!<br /><p></p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NCi0GrjZmQM" target="_blank">Click here to watch!</a></p><p>Until next time!</p><p>T.</p><p><br /></p>Tanya De Leeuwhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04171468474833101295noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3891371251391101572.post-41835562201137771822021-10-07T13:48:00.000-07:002021-10-07T13:48:44.172-07:00So, I've done a thing ...<p> ... I've stepped waaaay outside my comfort zone!</p><p>Hubby and I recently had our first adventure in our truck camper, Angus: Our 2004 Dodge Ram 2500 HD, with a 2019 Real-Lite SS1604 Pop-up Camper on the back. </p><p>We drove across southern BC into Alberta, and spent some fantastic days reuniting with family, and exploring Waterton Lakes National Park.<br /></p><p>After spending an inordinate amount of time perusing Youtube videos about road-tripping and truck camping over the past year or so, I thought "Why not give youtubing a go?". </p><p>This after insisting in the past that I had zero interest in video!<br /></p><p>Anyway, I recorded bits and bobs of video on my phone, took drive-by stills on my phone when the memory couldn't take another video, and some photos with my "real" camera when we stopped driving long enough!</p><p>We've been home from our 10 day trip for 19 days. Its taken that long to get this first effort done (besides work and the other necessities of life). </p><p>I knew that putting Youtube videos together was a time-consuming business but throw in the Windows 10 video editor learning-curve, and its quite the project!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-OjhYGkf9upM/YV4gM-5lNqI/AAAAAAAAINM/EqhFnxRcSdsj0wi-QBX8BSAZYATED2UlgCLcBGAsYHQ/s1663/Screenshot%2B2021-10-06%2B151518.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="270" data-original-width="1663" height="88" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-OjhYGkf9upM/YV4gM-5lNqI/AAAAAAAAINM/EqhFnxRcSdsj0wi-QBX8BSAZYATED2UlgCLcBGAsYHQ/w542-h88/Screenshot%2B2021-10-06%2B151518.jpg" width="542" /></a></div><br />My Youtube channel is called "See to Sky". <p>I'm planning on putting up 6-8 pieces about various aspects of our trip, the first of which I have just uploaded <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nib2hFNVHZU" target="_blank">here</a>!</p><p>So, make yourself a cuppa and spend 15 minutes following along. If you're feeling really generous, subscribe to my channel and ding the bell so that you get notifications when I put something new up.</p>Thank you!<br /><p>Until next time<br />Stay safe and well<br />Tanya</p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC46K4XreOqV9SK7amUsv6DA" target="_blank">See To Sky</a> (hopefully the link works properly)<br /></p><p>PS: I'm still trying to figure out if its possible to change the
background music part-way through the video ... haven't been able to do
that yet, though ... so I turned it down low with the hope that
it won't drive you batty listening to the same instrumental for a
quarter of an hour!<br /></p><p> </p><p><br /></p>Tanya De Leeuwhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04171468474833101295noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3891371251391101572.post-66376169679279536712021-06-22T13:02:00.002-07:002021-07-22T14:12:13.683-07:00Riverside Trail - Whistler, BC, Canada - Update<p>A week or so after I my last post, I decided to do the whole Riverside loop ... that is, walking upriver on the west side of Cheakamus River, and downriver on the east bank (which I subsequently learned is called Farside). </p><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_WmG8CLrdPA/YNI3fispYtI/AAAAAAAAIFQ/R4fUK8PZQssErFB9sfdJisk2ln6hHycCACLcBGAsYHQ/s800/20210616-BA5I8914web.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="533" data-original-width="800" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_WmG8CLrdPA/YNI3fispYtI/AAAAAAAAIFQ/R4fUK8PZQssErFB9sfdJisk2ln6hHycCACLcBGAsYHQ/s320/20210616-BA5I8914web.jpg" width="320" /></a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The whole walk took me almost 3 hours that include multiple stops to take photos, and to let my heart and respiration rates return to something resembling normal levels. Doubtless it can be done quicker by those in better shape.</div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FcPjQnRSLaQ/YNI3fq00cSI/AAAAAAAAIFI/UH4OwBIdWEoqb90-I7Q1QFLj7S6x4vF9gCLcBGAsYHQ/s700/20210616-BA5I8916web.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="700" data-original-width="467" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FcPjQnRSLaQ/YNI3fq00cSI/AAAAAAAAIFI/UH4OwBIdWEoqb90-I7Q1QFLj7S6x4vF9gCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/20210616-BA5I8916web.jpg" /></a></div>Until you get about level with the current end of Mt Fee Road (///merit.counted.raincoats) the trail is fairly wide and even. <p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1xQvnR4dO3Q/YNI3fvrbuLI/AAAAAAAAIFM/1Ezo40uiGTM_dgVgf0ABLkiZa9MoI3DXgCLcBGAsYHQ/s700/20210616-BA5I8917web.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="467" data-original-width="700" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1xQvnR4dO3Q/YNI3fvrbuLI/AAAAAAAAIFM/1Ezo40uiGTM_dgVgf0ABLkiZa9MoI3DXgCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/20210616-BA5I8917web.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Uphill from that, however, it soon becomes less travelled - narrower, twistier, more strewn with stones and roots, and it offers more challenging up- and downhills! One of those challenging ups was a series of sharp switchbacks - hard work going up but I would rather that, than trying to get down (especially with a bike!).<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Rr2ki1l7FTE/YNI3gNmkzTI/AAAAAAAAIFU/g-M0ijfbJosILw7uokpjH4gFQsP8EdgbwCLcBGAsYHQ/s700/20210616-BA5I8918web.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="700" data-original-width="467" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Rr2ki1l7FTE/YNI3gNmkzTI/AAAAAAAAIFU/g-M0ijfbJosILw7uokpjH4gFQsP8EdgbwCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/20210616-BA5I8918web.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-zU0QerKFCgI/YNI3iRcLGbI/AAAAAAAAIFw/tcoyUi4pNcQbGSl3XLaYaAU8OwH26oBygCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/20210616-BA5I8920.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-zU0QerKFCgI/YNI3iRcLGbI/AAAAAAAAIFw/tcoyUi4pNcQbGSl3XLaYaAU8OwH26oBygCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/20210616-BA5I8920.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-i8hwmPDW-8I/YNI3gxgf6GI/AAAAAAAAIFg/BJXiEk8nq-IGeGmq5eHCXLu0awYE-D1KQCLcBGAsYHQ/s700/20210616-BA5I8923web.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="467" data-original-width="700" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-i8hwmPDW-8I/YNI3gxgf6GI/AAAAAAAAIFg/BJXiEk8nq-IGeGmq5eHCXLu0awYE-D1KQCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/20210616-BA5I8923web.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />Not many views of the river along this part, although the roar of it reminds you that you're never far away! The riverbed is bounded by granite cliffs for some way, promising breathtaking views to come.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-l1JSz-r4Myk/YNI3hlYH5XI/AAAAAAAAIFk/lVOAlxL16zQsQeeZRqtIFvdXIWppC2tAACLcBGAsYHQ/s700/20210616-BA5I8926web.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="700" data-original-width="467" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-l1JSz-r4Myk/YNI3hlYH5XI/AAAAAAAAIFk/lVOAlxL16zQsQeeZRqtIFvdXIWppC2tAACLcBGAsYHQ/s320/20210616-BA5I8926web.jpg" /></a></div><p></p><p>Not many photos from this portion of the trail as it was very dark in the forest despite it being after 8am.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZEuQ7kOQt1g/YNI3iWy5FXI/AAAAAAAAIFs/b3MYUbepfnQOYPO1mpDfAfgnYSm6UIQRQCLcBGAsYHQ/s700/20210616-BA5I8927web.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="467" data-original-width="700" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZEuQ7kOQt1g/YNI3iWy5FXI/AAAAAAAAIFs/b3MYUbepfnQOYPO1mpDfAfgnYSm6UIQRQCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/20210616-BA5I8927web.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p></p><p></p><p>Even after the switchbacks, the path continues uphill for a while until you suddenly come out at a clearing where the trail splits - and the suspension bridge (///gossip.winger.positioning). This made the effort worth it!<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-uV1K9UedP28/YNI3QPo5znI/AAAAAAAAIFA/fBEeoyE7XHoyO42PHiK4DkarxLroONFDACLcBGAsYHQ/s700/20210616-BA5I8929web.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="700" data-original-width="467" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-uV1K9UedP28/YNI3QPo5znI/AAAAAAAAIFA/fBEeoyE7XHoyO42PHiK4DkarxLroONFDACLcBGAsYHQ/s320/20210616-BA5I8929web.jpg" /></a></div>I spent a few minutes here, drinking in the "white horses" in the canyon, then crossed the slightly-wriggly bridge to begin my descent on the east side.<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-MOIyqZ-c7nc/YNI3P_OZ4cI/AAAAAAAAIE8/yQBiY7LDYiIxzN_kgKrWmXVaY9hQswy3wCLcBGAsYHQ/s700/20210616-BA5I8928web.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="700" data-original-width="467" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-MOIyqZ-c7nc/YNI3P_OZ4cI/AAAAAAAAIE8/yQBiY7LDYiIxzN_kgKrWmXVaY9hQswy3wCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/20210616-BA5I8928web.jpg" /></a></div>Imagine my surprise when I saw bright daylight ahead. By this time, the sun had crested the massif of Whistler Mountain and begun flooding the valley bottom with its rays. Sadly, instead of more lush rainforest full of birdsong and the rustling of the creatures of the forest floor, this is the shockingly silent scene I found:<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-RSBmqJjcTwY/YNI56n6m8XI/AAAAAAAAIGI/qDNMufoRfcczQlNJIFTBYObQq32Yv5JsgCLcBGAsYHQ/s700/20210616-BA5I8933web.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="700" data-original-width="467" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-RSBmqJjcTwY/YNI56n6m8XI/AAAAAAAAIGI/qDNMufoRfcczQlNJIFTBYObQq32Yv5JsgCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/20210616-BA5I8933web.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YyhRSr2eqwo/YNI56_uzkyI/AAAAAAAAIGM/gLW6PS5DtQ0jzw6Eiiazn6_qruHGl155ACLcBGAsYHQ/s700/20210616-BA5I8934web.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="467" data-original-width="700" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YyhRSr2eqwo/YNI56_uzkyI/AAAAAAAAIGM/gLW6PS5DtQ0jzw6Eiiazn6_qruHGl155ACLcBGAsYHQ/s320/20210616-BA5I8934web.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="467" data-original-width="700" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ApJo2y4q79w/YNI59eOBbaI/AAAAAAAAIGs/cYNW9JNtNp0Q4t_3h8JsadB2EGybRrfUACLcBGAsYHQ/s320/20210616-BA5I8951web.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/--_aRXH2OxoE/YNI59y3igqI/AAAAAAAAIGw/u8BcP-U05MYak2CCuiaorHGnlbG34YIjgCLcBGAsYHQ/s700/20210616-BA5I8952web.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="700" data-original-width="467" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/--_aRXH2OxoE/YNI59y3igqI/AAAAAAAAIGw/u8BcP-U05MYak2CCuiaorHGnlbG34YIjgCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/20210616-BA5I8952web.jpg" /></a></div><p>The staggering smell of slashed soil and weeping sap was an assault. The twisted, torn trunks of once-living and life-giving trees, still red and raw. </p><p>It is hard to tell the extent of it, but I reckon that 1/3 to 1/2 of
the forest east of the upper trail between the suspension bridge and the Riverside trailhead (///plush.spuds.friendlier) has
been wrecked. Needless to say, I won't be rushing back there. </p>If you're biking through the section beside the destruction,
take care ... a tilt in the wrong direction could end with you impaled
on one of many splintered stumps.<p>The west
side, however, will still be a lovely experience for residents and
visitors alike to walk and ride.</p><p>And the lower part of the east side trail is still very pleasant with views of the
river and lush greenery. I'll probably return there soon to see if I can catch a photo of the kingfisher I saw
a few weeks ago! <br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-LlXFM-atk84/YNI6w-WC9LI/AAAAAAAAIHM/Sytendylm-M0mt4f4yeYBR3Gn9Y3riM_gCLcBGAsYHQ/s700/20210616-BA5I8939web.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="700" data-original-width="467" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-LlXFM-atk84/YNI6w-WC9LI/AAAAAAAAIHM/Sytendylm-M0mt4f4yeYBR3Gn9Y3riM_gCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/20210616-BA5I8939web.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-tpwN68UieUo/YNI6xHX-E9I/AAAAAAAAIHU/KcR70ALs-uk5vaFWcstaeixFBFgPDYHGACLcBGAsYHQ/s700/20210616-BA5I8955web.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="467" data-original-width="700" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-tpwN68UieUo/YNI6xHX-E9I/AAAAAAAAIHU/KcR70ALs-uk5vaFWcstaeixFBFgPDYHGACLcBGAsYHQ/s320/20210616-BA5I8955web.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-I0AkhZGE0Ag/YNI6xF2keXI/AAAAAAAAIHQ/2JVT9XtzfKIGnJW5tJZdhnXIIYbv738YwCLcBGAsYHQ/s700/20210616-BA5I8959web.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="467" data-original-width="700" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-I0AkhZGE0Ag/YNI6xF2keXI/AAAAAAAAIHQ/2JVT9XtzfKIGnJW5tJZdhnXIIYbv738YwCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/20210616-BA5I8959web.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />I'd written a significantly longer rant but decided against subjecting all 23 of you, my faithful subscribers, to it. Suffice to say, whatever the reason for the destruction, it can surely not be worth it!<p>Until next time...<br /></p><p>Tanya</p><p><a href="https://www.tanyadeleeuw.com/Animals" target="_blank">Pet Photographer</a><br /><a href="https://www.tanyadeleeuw.com/Sports" target="_blank">Outdoor Sports Photographer</a></p><p><a href="mailto:tanyadeleeuw65@gmail.com" target="_blank">Email</a></p><p><a href="https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/TanyaDeLeeuwPhoto" target="_blank">Etsy</a><br /></p><p><br /></p>Tanya De Leeuwhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04171468474833101295noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3891371251391101572.post-72525633117188144112021-05-30T13:24:00.000-07:002021-05-30T13:24:09.378-07:00Riverside Trail - Whistler, BC, Canada<p>The weatherman was wrong ... it was supposed to be a sunny, warm day ... instead, it is cool with solid overcast.</p><p>Early on, I decided to take advantage of the soft light, and head into the forest to practise some long-exposure photography. I specifically wanted to try to capture that "smooth, silky water" look.</p><p>Our neighbourhood creek, the Cheakamus River, is rather rowdy even at low water, so I wasn't sure how it'd work out. But practice makes perfect, eh?</p><p>I was out for a couple of hours and only did about 1/4 of the Riverside Trail. Thoroughly enjoyable stroll with a lot of stopping (blame the camera), only saw 1 other person the whole time I was in the forest! I donated a pint of blood to the local mosquito squadron, too.<br /></p><p>Here are a few of my fav's from the morning:</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-LV-CCmgZ4vI/YLPsGlrEgwI/AAAAAAAAIEI/2W8zhU3-Mm085dyN6bl7GfCwVr85zOTaQCLcBGAsYHQ/s800/20210530-BA5I8666web.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="533" data-original-width="800" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-LV-CCmgZ4vI/YLPsGlrEgwI/AAAAAAAAIEI/2W8zhU3-Mm085dyN6bl7GfCwVr85zOTaQCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/20210530-BA5I8666web.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8ffVWPXqSLA/YLPsGoqVPHI/AAAAAAAAIEE/9wtfK2zZSswt3z3vyVneh4kfigsUCnsPwCLcBGAsYHQ/s800/20210530-BA5I8677web.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="533" data-original-width="800" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8ffVWPXqSLA/YLPsGoqVPHI/AAAAAAAAIEE/9wtfK2zZSswt3z3vyVneh4kfigsUCnsPwCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/20210530-BA5I8677web.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-rOySvDa070A/YLPsGlbtCmI/AAAAAAAAIEA/AtgXeRYlDN8FsF75t99YACyWMcitL_cGQCLcBGAsYHQ/s800/20210530-BA5I8698web.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="533" data-original-width="800" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-rOySvDa070A/YLPsGlbtCmI/AAAAAAAAIEA/AtgXeRYlDN8FsF75t99YACyWMcitL_cGQCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/20210530-BA5I8698web.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Not perfect technically, but I have a good idea what I'll do to improve next time! <br /><p>Also, I was excited to spot what I think was a <a href="https://www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/belted-kingfisher" target="_blank">belted kingfisher</a>! I had no idea that kingfishers frequent our area! Of course, having the wide-angle lens instead of the zoom, and the camera set for long exposures, meant that there is no way I can prove that I saw this gorgeous blue-grey creature! Next time!<br /></p><p></p><p>ABOUT THE TRAIL: Both sides of the creek are flanked by the Riverside Trail, which is frequented by both walkers and bikers, so keep your head up. </p><p>It is a there-and-back walk on one/either side of the river or, if you go all the way up to the suspension bridge (///persist. rowdy.birthrate), you can walk back on the other side of the river. </p><p>There are no restrooms at the trailhead or along the trail. The closest public facility is at the interpretive forest parking lot (///snowflakes.coach.permitted) which is 10-15 minutes' walk from the bridge towards Highway 99.</p><p>The trail itself is an easy walk with comfortable packed earth and pine needles underfoot, without a great deal of elevation gain, though there are lots of ups and downs.</p><p>This is a V-shaped canyon so you'll often find steep uphill on one side, and steep drop-offs towards the river on the other. Rocks and roots are slippery even when dry - keep a firm grip on the little ones.<br /></p><p>Bring bug spray! <br /></p><p>ACCESS & PARKING: Online maps and google earth haven't been updated in years. They show two logging roads, but there's actually just one turnoff that accesses this trail network. <br /></p><p>About 500m after turning south off Highway 99 (///hikers.longstanding.quickest), take the dirt logging road to the left (if you cross the two-lane bridge, you've gone too far). </p><p>Immediately after turning onto the dirt, bear right across the single-lane bridge. You will find a few parking areas along this road but space is very limited. More parking is available at the interpretive forest parking lot
(///snowflakes.coach.permitted). This is 10-15 minutes' walk from the
trailhead and features the added bonus of a restroom (there are no
restrooms on the trail).</p><p>The west side trailhead is off the first parking lot (///oiled.grasp.coastal). <br /></p><p>Be aware that these dirt roads are active logging and construction routes so do not block the road, and know that the road could be closed/gated at any time due to movement of heavy machinery. <br /></p><p>More photos from this walk have been put in my <a href="https://www.tanyadeleeuw.com/Places/Whistler-British-Columbia/" target="_blank">Whistler gallery</a>.</p><p>Map reference points are on the <a href="http://www.what3words.com" target="_blank">www.what3words.com</a> website. Try it ... its a fun and different way of navigating our world!</p><p>Here in BC we're ever so close to "opening up" after the pandemic ... so hold the line, stay safe and well until next time!</p><p>Cheers!<br />Tanya</p><p><a href="https://www.tanyadeleeuw.com/Animals" target="_blank">Pet Photography</a><br /><a href="https://www.tanyadeleeuw.com/Sports/Equestrian-Events" target="_blank">Equestrian Events</a><br /><a href="https://www.tanyadeleeuw.com/Sports/Outdoor-Sports" target="_blank">Outdoor Sports</a><br /><a href="https://www.tanyadeleeuw.com/browse" target="_blank">Browse Galleries ... </a><br /></p><br />Tanya De Leeuwhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04171468474833101295noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3891371251391101572.post-11188887611851521512021-05-04T16:46:00.014-07:002021-06-25T07:02:47.705-07:00Train Wreck Hike - Whistler, BC, Canada<p>I'm ashamed to admit that I've lived in the Sea To Sky Corridor for over 20 years, and have never done this short hike!</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KYnt0AjOy-U/YJHVt4NVDvI/AAAAAAAAICg/jzWEGiPEuQc45iDtnc2MONKBCqF4J_RJgCLcBGAsYHQ/s800/20210503-BA5I8538web.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="533" data-original-width="800" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KYnt0AjOy-U/YJHVt4NVDvI/AAAAAAAAICg/jzWEGiPEuQc45iDtnc2MONKBCqF4J_RJgCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/20210503-BA5I8538web.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p>A few days ago, I decided to give it a go. I didn't even know I was going to do it until after I'd left the house for my early morning walk. The difference that day was that I had my camera with me ... I'm famous for being lead around by that little piece of equipment!</p><p>The trail head is located at ///alienated.residency.logistical . *Update June 25, 2021* A garbage bin as been provided at this spot - thank you, <a href="https://www.whistler.ca/" target="_blank">RMOW</a>!<br /></p><p></p><p>Train Wreck is a short there-and-back hike. It took me about 2 hours but can doubtless be done much quicker by those in better shape than I, and without photo stops! </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-DZTzNBumqFE/YJHWN1icj7I/AAAAAAAAIC0/88deziIOI4c8UlWtLH8BMv5_zb92D-0cQCLcBGAsYHQ/s800/20210503-BA5I8509web.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="533" data-original-width="800" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-DZTzNBumqFE/YJHWN1icj7I/AAAAAAAAIC0/88deziIOI4c8UlWtLH8BMv5_zb92D-0cQCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/20210503-BA5I8509web.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>The trail itself is about 1m wide and has a firm surface of small gravel, so good for any sensible, closed footwear. There are ups and downs, but nothing too daunting. It is forested so expect it to be cool.<br /><p></p><p>Mountain bikers, as well as walkers, frequent this route so keep your head up, and share the trail. <br /></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-QwGaYZ4jlag/YJHWXrWUbpI/AAAAAAAAIC4/wCx3QhR5mBsqkBNtgkMhOmSLg8jdZD6RgCLcBGAsYHQ/s800/20210503-BA5I8561web.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="533" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-QwGaYZ4jlag/YJHWXrWUbpI/AAAAAAAAIC4/wCx3QhR5mBsqkBNtgkMhOmSLg8jdZD6RgCLcBGAsYHQ/w213-h320/20210503-BA5I8561web.jpg" title="Cheakamus Creek - Rugged & Fast!" width="213" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Cheakamus Creek - Rugged & Fast Flowing!<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p>The parking lot and trail head are on Jane Lakes Road. Get there early if you're visiting on a weekend or during a holiday period. Don't be tempted to park somewhere that your vehicle might block either lane of the road as it is used by large trucks serving the nearby rock quarry. </p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-JTapchRxw3o/YJHXPFhskTI/AAAAAAAAIDE/GDvYEcbYITMV2jmXmPsl0UToBTPXOT3OQCLcBGAsYHQ/s800/20210503-BA5I8570web.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="533" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-JTapchRxw3o/YJHXPFhskTI/AAAAAAAAIDE/GDvYEcbYITMV2jmXmPsl0UToBTPXOT3OQCLcBGAsYHQ/w213-h320/20210503-BA5I8570web.jpg" width="213" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Moss On The Forest Floor - Please Stay On The Trail<br /></td></tr></tbody></table>The trail name came from a derailment that occurred in 1956. A train loaded with lumber that was southbound from Lillooet was running late and, after attempting a tight turn at well over the speed limit, had several cars jump the tracks. The valuable wood and any parts of the carriages that could be salvaged were taken away, but 7 cars deemed as not having any value were dragged away from the tracks and left behind.<p></p><p>Before you reach the wreck site, you must cross the rushing Cheakamus Creek by way of a 50m suspension bridge. The bridge's action can get lively, so keep your dogs on leash and a firm hand on little people!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FwbEoJnufW0/YJHV5B2rg7I/AAAAAAAAICk/MlDzVahJlqAV4WAa0e89cpI6RLSo5TFXACLcBGAsYHQ/s800/20210503-BA5I8557web.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="533" data-original-width="800" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FwbEoJnufW0/YJHV5B2rg7I/AAAAAAAAICk/MlDzVahJlqAV4WAa0e89cpI6RLSo5TFXACLcBGAsYHQ/s320/20210503-BA5I8557web.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p>These days, the rail cars are brightly coloured with graffiti tags. Unfortunately, the rocks, trees, parking bollards, even the suspension bridge, have not escaped the attention of these "artists". Makes me wonder ... who brings rattle-cans of paint and permanent markers with them when they visit Whistler, a place renowned for its wonderful natural setting?!</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-hlYOJA8Zhrc/YJHWEY_5TaI/AAAAAAAAICs/WT9P2kSDUTgiW1dyfftjWjuHq6ccUDQUgCLcBGAsYHQ/s800/20210503-BA5I8546web.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="549" data-original-width="800" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-hlYOJA8Zhrc/YJHWEY_5TaI/AAAAAAAAICs/WT9P2kSDUTgiW1dyfftjWjuHq6ccUDQUgCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/20210503-BA5I8546web.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>A couple of things to be aware of:<p></p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-BIym7GxnB28/YJHXgPfvRxI/AAAAAAAAIDM/1th9z8N08WkI5FsLRYHv2GAYlavuReT8wCLcBGAsYHQ/s800/20210503-BA5I8572web.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="533" data-original-width="800" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-BIym7GxnB28/YJHXgPfvRxI/AAAAAAAAIDM/1th9z8N08WkI5FsLRYHv2GAYlavuReT8wCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/20210503-BA5I8572web.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Important Bear Info!<br /></td></tr></tbody></table>There are NO TOILET FACILITIES either at the parking lot or along the trail. The closest loo is a short 3 minute drive from the trail head, at the Interpretive Forest parking lot located immediately on your left as you turn off Highway 99 to enter this residential subdivision (///deadening.defends.frying). <p></p><p>*Update June 25, 2021* A garbage bin as been provided at ///alienated.residency.logistical - thank you, <a href="https://www.whistler.ca/" target="_blank">RMOW</a>! Litter is a huge problem here so please be considerate and bring a plastic bag to pack out what you pack in - snack wrappers, drink containers, diapers, etc. Do remember that toilet paper and kleenex are not bio-degradable, so if you have to use them be prepared to pick them up and take them with you.</p><p>This is a rain forest so there are MOSQUITOES! Cover up or have repellent handy. <br /></p><p>I've posted a few of my photos here ... if you'd like to view all 50 images from this lovely rain forest walk, visit my <a href="https://www.tanyadeleeuw.com/Places/Whistler-British-Columbia/" target="_blank">Whistler gallery</a>.</p><p>Until next time, stay safe!<br />Tanya</p><p><a href="https://www.tanyadeleeuw.com/Animals" target="_blank">Pet Photographer</a><br /><a href="https://www.tanyadeleeuw.com/Sports" target="_blank">Outdoor Sports Photographer</a><br /><a href="https://www.tanyadeleeuw.com/browse" target="_blank">Other Galleries</a> - Nature, Wildlife, Travel, etc</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>Tanya De Leeuwhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04171468474833101295noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3891371251391101572.post-90808390528622565622021-03-21T08:02:00.001-07:002021-03-21T15:07:26.382-07:00A Black Angus & A Palomino<p>The first day of spring in Canada was an exciting day for us! We welcome this duo to our family:<br /><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-NralQB6XPM8/YFdcyrZ4itI/AAAAAAAAH_c/KpWypiH0uX4nG-dLkZNvjoltcilAb-3wwCLcBGAsYHQ/s800/20210320_123058web4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="506" data-original-width="800" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-NralQB6XPM8/YFdcyrZ4itI/AAAAAAAAH_c/KpWypiH0uX4nG-dLkZNvjoltcilAb-3wwCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/20210320_123058web4.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p>Truck: 2004 Dodge Ram 2500 HD XLT<br />Camper: <a href="https://palominorv.com/truck-campers/real-lite-truck-camper/SS-1604/2624" target="_blank">2018/19 Palomino Real Lite SS 1604</a> <br /><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0WWCsboOgpU/YFdby-Y6ALI/AAAAAAAAH_U/vBwB8A4iLQEvcAQ1tsErkVh_k4NBzueawCLcBGAsYHQ/s800/20210320_123010web4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="470" data-original-width="800" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0WWCsboOgpU/YFdby-Y6ALI/AAAAAAAAH_U/vBwB8A4iLQEvcAQ1tsErkVh_k4NBzueawCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/20210320_123010web4.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p>Not only will this rig be my home away from home when I'm working at <a href="https://www.tanyadeleeuw.com/Sports/Equestrian-Events" target="_blank">equestrian events</a>, but it will allow my better half and I to enjoy some get-away time together, too!</p><p>It is going to be a steep learning curve for us ... this is our first camper ever! If you know of any good truck camper blogs or vlogs that we should follow, please let us know! We'd love to learn as much as we can from more experienced tc'ers with regard to rig care, operation, trip ideas, etc. <br /></p><p>Needless to say, I'll be spending a great deal of time climbing ladders in order to reach things, especially when I'm solo! <br /></p><p>By the way, the truck's name is Angus. Do we need to change it with the addition of the Palomino? Or make it a double-barrelled affair? Ideas? <br /></p><p>See you down the road!</p><p>Cheers!<br />Tanya</p><p><a href="http://www.tanyadeleeuw.com/browse" target="_blank">Website</a><br /><a href="mailto:tanyadeleeuw65@gmail.com" target="_blank">Email</a></p><p>PS: Had a rush of blood to the head the other day, and decided to reopen my <a href="https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/TanyaDeLeeuwPhoto" target="_blank">Etsy shop</a> and give it another go ... so if you're looking for some photo greeting cards ... or would like to download the featured photos yourself to make your own ... please drop by and have a browse around!</p><p><br /></p>Tanya De Leeuwhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04171468474833101295noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3891371251391101572.post-25426923093565647822021-01-26T07:51:00.001-08:002021-01-26T07:51:24.329-08:00Chapter Two Begins!<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-U26i4Tna9Ro/YBAyiGrIxDI/AAAAAAAAH3w/XEWenYT_6qo-5fJoT-qHRCfH3ARfFEwPwCPcBGAYYCw/s700/20200801-56web3.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="700" data-original-width="560" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-U26i4Tna9Ro/YBAyiGrIxDI/AAAAAAAAH3w/XEWenYT_6qo-5fJoT-qHRCfH3ARfFEwPwCPcBGAYYCw/s320/20200801-56web3.jpg" /></a></div>Covid Chapter Two<p></p><p>Can you believe that Canada has been in the Covid Crisis for a full year?! And now we're into Year Two.<br /></p>For too many it has been a year of tragedy and hardship, and those impacted have my sincerest sympathies.<br /><p>I hope, though, that you have all been keeping safe and well, and that the worst
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I am extremely fortunate that the biggest impact Covid-19 had on me is that it derailed my plan to take
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If you can't access these links, please <a href="mailto:tanyadeleeuw65@gmail.com" target="_blank">email me</a> so that I can send the info to you!<br />
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Meanwhile, I continue to hope that we'll be out in all weathers together, but physically distancing, soon! As of today, my 2020 horse show schedule looks like this:<br />
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Jun 12-14 <br />
June Classic Hunter/Jumper @ <a href="http://mrec.ca/" target="_blank">Maple Ridge EC</a><br />
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Diamond Dressage Series 2 @ <a href="https://www.highpointec.ca/" target="_blank">High Point EC</a><br />
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Dressage Dogwood Show 2 @ <a href="http://www.southlandsridingclub.com/" target="_blank">Southlands RC (update: now cancelled)</a><br />
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Jul 31-Aug 2 <br />
Dog Days of Summer Hunter/Jumper @ Maple Ridge EC<br />
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Summer Classic Hunter/Jumper @ Southlands RC<br />
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Aug 15/16 <br />
Senior Summer Classic Dressage @ High Point EC<br />
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Sep 19 <br />
Diamond Dressage Series #3 @ High Point EC<br />
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Oct 10-12 <br />
Beth Underhill Clinic / <a href="https://www.facebook.com/lhcequestrian/" target="_blank">LHC Equestrian</a> @ Maple Ridge EC<br />
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I'd like to take this opportunity to say a big THANK YOU to those of you working to keep the horses well and happy under extremely challenging conditions. You, along with our hospital and paramedic teams, police and firefighting services, vets and farriers, delivery drivers and grocery store workers, and many other essential staff, allow the rest of us to self-isolate with some semblance of peace of mind.<br />
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Until next time ...<br />
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"Be kind. Be calm. Be safe." ~Dr Bonnie Henry<br />
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SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 29 ONLY:<br />
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Use coupon code Leap2020.<br />
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As I sit here watching some late winter/early spring rain pour down through the wind-whipped evergreens, my calendar of horse shows for the 2020 competition season is starting to firm up!<br />
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Here's what it looks like so far:<br />
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May 9 <br />
Spring Warm Up @ <a href="https://www.highpointec.ca/" target="_blank">High Point EC</a><br />
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Diamond Dressage Series 1 @ High Point EC<br />
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June Classic Hunter/Jumper @ <a href="http://mrec.ca/" target="_blank">Maple Ridge EC</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.kamloopsdressage.com/" target="_blank">Kamloops Dressage Show</a> @ <a href="http://sunmeadowsequestriancentre.com/" target="_blank">Sun Meadows EC</a> (t.b.c.)<br />
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Diamond Dressage Series 2 @ High Point EC<br />
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Dressage Dogwood Show 2 @ <a href="http://www.southlandsridingclub.com/" target="_blank">Southlands RC</a><br />
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Dog Days of Summer Hunter/Jumper @ Maple Ridge EC<br />
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Summer Classic Hunter/Jumper @ Southlands RC<br />
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Senior Summer Classic Dressage @ High Point EC<br />
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Diamond Dressage Series #3 @ High Point EC<br />
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Beth Underhill Clinic / <a href="https://www.facebook.com/lhcequestrian/" target="_blank">LHC Equestrian</a> @ Maple Ridge EC<br />
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What a ride it's been since my last visit to this page! Make a cuppa and settle down for a read ... we have lots to catch up on!<br />
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The year started with us being very diligent, having planned ahead ... our trip to the UK to visit family in May was planned and booked, both of our leave from work were confirmed, and my summer show dates at MREC were firmed up.<br />
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Then, less than a month before our flight to London took off, we learned that our "number" came up at <a href="https://whistlerhousing.ca/" target="_blank">the WHA</a>, and we were offered the opportunity to purchase our own place to live. If you know anything about the housing challenges <a href="https://www.whistler.com/" target="_blank">Whistler</a> (and the whole <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sea-to-Sky_Corridor" target="_blank">Sea To Sky Corridor</a>) is suffering, you will know that there was absolutely no way we would risk saying "thanks, we'll pass on this one and wait for the next unit that becomes available"!<br />
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What was already a busy spring exploded into chaos ... start packing the <a href="https://www.exploresquamish.com/" target="_blank">Squamish</a> flat, pack for our holiday, work to the last second despite a wicked bout of 'flu, fly to <a href="https://www.visitlondon.com/" target="_blank">London</a> (still the sickest I've been in years) ... away for 3 weeks ... fly back to <a href="https://www.hellobc.com/" target="_blank">BC</a> complete with jetlag (but without the 'flu, thankfully), immediately return to full time work, and continue packing.<br />
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As it happened, the first two weekends that we were back in Canada, I was committed to take photos at horse shows! <br />
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Incredibly, my better half performed a miracle over the weekends that I was away working! He got the last of our stuff packed and everything moved from Squamish to Whistler (with the help of <a href="http://www.gustomovers.com/" target="_blank">Gusto Movers</a> - highly recommended!), cleaned the old flat from top to bottom, and started getting the new flat unpacked and organized. A feat for which I am forever grateful! 💖<br />
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The trip to <a href="https://www.visitbritain.com/ca/en" target="_blank">England</a> was fantastic! We both say it was the best holiday we've had in years! We went to <a href="https://visitsouthampton.co.uk/" target="_blank">Southampton</a>, <a href="https://www.visitwiltshire.co.uk/salisbury" target="_blank">Salisbury</a>, <a href="https://www.hungerford.co.uk/" target="_blank">Hungerford</a>, and <a href="https://www.visitsurrey.com/explore/redhill-p798271" target="_blank">Redhill</a> (all in the general area south and west of London). We both met members of the other's family that we hadn't met in person before, and we caught up with family that we haven't seen in many a year. Happily, we all got on really well ... and we felt quite bereft leaving them upon our return to Canada! Needless to say, lots of photos were taken in England (including two pet photo shoots - you didn't know that I'm now an International Pet Photographer, did you?! 😋 ) ... sadly, I've still to finish processing the travel photos, and loading them for you to see!<br />
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I worked five horse shows this season: three two-day horse trials events, and two three-day hunter-jumper shows. Horse trials are a three-phase competition with each horse/rider team completing dressage, show jumping, and cross country tests. These were the first horse trials shows that I've photographed, and I loved it! The hunter-jumper event is arena jumping, with some classes focusing more on equitation (rider's and horse's turn-out, rider's proficiency) and others on timed/faultless rounds. Work on each show usually takes about a week to complete - the days spent shooting, plus the next 4-6 days processing and posting photos during all my waking pre- and post-work and weekend hours, until the job's done.<br />
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Camping in my new-to-me van, Sven, was positively luxurious ... so much space compared to the little van I used for the 2018 season. He's a keeper, for sure!<br />
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Summer in Whistler has been lovely ... we're reveling being in our own place and ecstatic that it is in such a wonderfully quiet location. Our building is very nice, and the neighbours (apart for the nameless, passive-aggressive Parking Police Person) that we've met so far are awesome! When we're in our flat, it feels like we're in a cabin in the woods, with a view of the forest, a natural pond, and the sunset! All our worldly goods are now unpacked and have been put away. All that remains is picture hanging - a good task for the winter months!<br />
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I spent four months commuting between Whistler and Squamish, where I was still working. The 50km drive takes 30-45 minutes each way depending on the traffic. Sometimes significantly longer, though, especially at the end of the week when I was traveling "with" the Friday Freakout weekender rush to the mountains. <br />
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The few months I spent doing the commute convinced me that I did not want to do it in the winter - I was too scared! If people drove with such little regard for their own and other people's safety in the summer, I hate to think what the winter would be like when you add the challenges of snow, ice, darkness, poor visibility, people who don't know the road, people inexperienced in winter conditions, and vehicles without proper winter tyres!<br />
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Long and short of it, I resigned from my position in Squamish in September. Happily, I was only without income for two weeks! I've found a job in Whistler that I think was tailor-made for me, at a company called <a href="https://www.sidecut.com/" target="_blank">Sidecut Tuning</a>. It makes high-end tools and products for tuning skis and snowboards. It's part-to-full time in winter, part time in summer (so lots of time for shows!), doesn't involve dealing with the phone, doesn't involve dealing with payments (or lack thereof), and doesn't involve any face-to-face with customers. I spend my time filling orders, packing and shipping and, when not doing that, I assemble tools and products. <br />
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Since moving up to Whistler, I've done one pet photo shoot ... can't show the photos yet, though, because they're a Christmas surprise, so <a href="https://www.tanyadeleeuw.com/Animals" target="_blank">watch this space</a>! Another pet shoot should be happening soon - it was won by a silent auction bidder at the recent <a href="https://www.whistlerwag.com/" target="_blank">Whistler Animals Galore</a> fundraiser!<br />
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I have one more thing to do before I wrap up the <a href="https://www.tanyadeleeuw.com/Sports" target="_blank">2019 horse show season</a>, and that's to run the annual Holiday Special! This is coming up later this month, and gives competitors one last chance to get their show photos at a discounted rate.<br />
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Then I'll start planning my 2020 season. With the more flexible work hours, I'm hoping to add more show dates to my calendar! <br />
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So ... what did you get up to this summer?<br />
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<br />Tanya De Leeuwhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04171468474833101295noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3891371251391101572.post-21337757348317778432019-04-20T14:52:00.002-07:002019-04-20T14:52:34.700-07:00Introducing SvenThe past few weeks have been seriously crazy for me. But full details will have to wait until another time. This post is about an addition to the family:<br />
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As some may know, my little blue camper van perished last fall, when the engine developed problems. Unfortunately, too expensive to fix. We didn't feel right trying to sell him on to someone else in that condition, so donated the vehicle to <a href="http://www.kidneycar.ca/" target="_blank">www.kidneycar.ca</a> in exchange for a tax-deductible receipt. <br />
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After an exhaustive six-month search, we adopted Sven last weekend. His Swedish-born American owner has just left <a href="http://www.whistler.com/" target="_blank">Whistler</a> bound for <a href="https://www.gohawaii.com/islands/maui" target="_blank">Maui</a> (poor guy). No, the man's name wasn't Sven. But the van has been kept clean, maintained and finished inside with incredible care and attention to detail that you'd expect from a Scandinavian. And it smells piney, like the inside of a new sauna!<br />
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The vehicle is a 1994 Chev G20, so it was given life the same year we got married, and the year arrived in Canada! Like us, he has low mileage for his years, so should have a few more laps around the sun left. <br />
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He's a stealth camper, and for sure still need some work (like actual insulation between the paneling and the body), but is definitely ready for action when my horse show season starts the first weekend of June! Uniquely, he's the only van that we've seen that is a "panel" van on one side, and a "people" van on the other.<br />
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Here are some photos (thanks to P for these) to give you an idea:<br />
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The wooden centre part of the bed can be pulled out towards you, and the mattress folds out to full length for maximum stretch-out comfort. I'm pretty sure that I'll be able leave it as it is, though, and be quite comfortable. That'll leave extra moving-around space in the "entrance hall".<br />
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There is plenty of privacy with drop-down curtains on the back 3 windows, and covers complete with magnetic corners for the side door windows. I have a black-out privacy screen for the front 3 windows. <br />
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Yes, this van is substantially bigger than the last one! I'm driving it around Squamish as my daily driver for the next couple of weeks, getting used to it before I make the road trip to <a href="http://www.mrec.ca/" target="_blank">Maple Ridge</a> for my first equestrian event in June.<br />
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Until sometime in the summer, here's wishing you all a wonderful spring!<br />
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Hope to see you next time!<br />
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Tanya De Leeuwhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04171468474833101295noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3891371251391101572.post-8606415785551032019-01-01T09:59:00.002-08:002019-01-01T09:59:59.516-08:002018 Round-Up & Previewing 2019!Happy new year! I hope you had a wonderful festive season, making precious memories with those dearest to you.<br />
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I confess, it has been 4 months since my last blog ... and this time I'm not making any well-intentioned but likely-empty promises about posting more frequently in future! <br />
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2018 was an amazing year for me and my equestrian event photography. Over the past summer I learned a great deal not only about horse sports photography from both technical and business perspectives, but also about how differently shows are run here in North America! I also enjoyed taking photos at <a href="http://www.svea.ca/" target="_blank">local shows</a> when my work and shooting schedules permitted.<br />
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I am delighted that I've been invited back to <a href="http://www.mrec.ca/" target="_blank">MREC</a> for several events in 2019. I'll be the OP at two three-day hunter-jumper shows, and at three two-day events - very exciting!<br />
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Hunter-Jumper shows are a combination of equitation, which has the rider and horse being judged on the correctness of their skills both on the flat and over arena jumps; and show jumping. For the most part, classes are individually judged and have little impact on each other.<br />
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Eventing is a completely different type of competition: Each horse/rider pair must complete tests in three disciplines: dressage, show jumping and cross country. The winner is the horse/rider with the fewest penalties when combined over all three phases.<br />
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In addition to the five competition weekends, I will be working at two clinics as well. These teaching events will be hosted by <a href="https://www.facebook.com/lhcequestrian/" target="_blank">LHC Equestrian</a> and will feature world class instructors with proven success in international competition. More details on those to come soon!<br />
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2018 wasn't all about horses, though! In between equestrian events and my full time job, I thoroughly enjoyed shooting the action at the annual <a href="https://www.facebook.com/KiteClashSquamish/" target="_blank">Kite Clash</a> held here in Squamish (which, btw, means "mother of the wind") ...<br />
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... and a couple of pets for fundraisers (<a href="https://www.whistlerwag.com/" target="_blank">Whistler Animals Galore</a> and <a href="http://secondchancecheekyeranch.com/" target="_blank">Second Chance Cheekye Ranch</a>), too!<br />
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Sadly, Buster the friendly blue van, has gone to the great parking lot in the sky ... his ticker gave out and we were unable to resuscitate him. Watch this space for updates.<br />
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And now, all that remains is to wish you and yours a happy, healthy, and prosperous year ahead!<br />
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Welcome 2019!<br />
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Cheers! <br />
Tanya<br />
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<br />Tanya De Leeuwhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04171468474833101295noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3891371251391101572.post-40340644333132363612018-09-01T19:22:00.000-07:002018-09-01T19:22:52.511-07:00A Summer Survived!It is Labour Day weekend here in Canada, and by Tuesday the summer will be considered "over".<br />
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Under my belt, I now have a few more local shows, and 3 three-day horse shows!<br />
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The multi-day events were a challenge - in a good way! Three long days of shooting each, followed by a week or so of photo processing after each of the events. That means literally every hour that I wasn't working at my full time job, or sleeping, were spent at my computer sorting, processing, and posting photos!<br />
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Thank you so much, to all the competitors at <a href="http://www.svea.ca/" target="_blank">SVEA</a> and <a href="http://www.mrec.ca/" target="_blank">MREC</a> who purchased prints and products this year - your support is appreciated more than you know! I promise you that, for future shows, I will design a more user-friendly way for you to view your photos! :P<br />
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Overall, I am very pleased with the photos I captured ... they made the unbroken hours of shooting, baking in the sun and wind and dust, or shivering under rain gear trying to keep my camera dry, worth it! For some reason, there doesn't seem to be a sunny and cool, or dry and overcast, day available in the weatherman's quiver, for horse show days!<br />
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I am grateful to have learned a great deal this year, about both photographing equestrian sports and the business of it all. I wouldn't have my new-found knowledge without the gentle prods (ok, firm shoves!) of my friends at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/lhcequestrian/" target="_blank">LHC Equestrian</a>, and the guidance from <a href="http://www.divineequine.ca/love/" target="_blank">Marion Photography</a>. To say nothing of my discovery at MREC that the format of horse shows in Canada is completely different to anything that I have previously experienced in the UK and South Africa!<br />
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Most of all, I thank my ever-patient and tolerant husband, without whose unfailing support I would not have survived the first day of the first show! He continues to cheer me from the sidelines, has converted an old service technician's van into a comfy camper, and keeps my computers tuned to peak performance, while never complaining that he has to share so much of my time with my camera and (gasp!) other people's horses!<br />
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My camera equipment performed very well. Ok, there were a few terrifying minutes, like the morning after we had monsoon rain all afternoon the previous day, when I thought I'd have to bin my main camera when it locked up and refused to work! I was able to open it up and air it out, while my trusty (and completely dry) back-up machine picked up the slack for an hour before 1DIV allowed itself to be switched on, and then carried on as if nothing had happened!<br />
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Oh well, at least it didn't <a href="http://tanyadeleeuwphotography.blogspot.com/2013/08/about-perils-of-photography.html" target="_blank">bounce down a mountainside</a>, this time! Tough gear, these Canons!<br />
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For 2018 equestrian events, I still have two of out-of-town clinics to take photos at (which will involve camping in Buster, the van - in October and November - I hope Jack Frost will be kind!), as well as a couple of local shows. <br />
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I'm not going to make any promises about when my next blog post will be, because it's evident that I'm useless at actually sticking to any type of publishing schedule!<br />
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I hope you've had a great summer ... until next time!<br />
<a href="http://www.tanyadeleeuw.com/" target="_blank">Tanya</a><br />
<br />Tanya De Leeuwhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04171468474833101295noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3891371251391101572.post-45357667428090548802018-05-24T06:33:00.001-07:002018-05-24T06:33:58.361-07:00And She's Off!Wow, that's what you call jumping in at the deep end! Since my last post I/we have ...<br />
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... purchased and started retrofitting a small van for camper use<br />
... photographed a local gymkhana event<br />
... photographed a local jumper warm-up event<br />
... photographed a three-day hunter jumper event 135km away<br />
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The <a href="http://www.svea.ca/" target="_blank">SVEA</a> gymkhana was a fun season-opener ... here's one of my fav's from that day:<br />
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The following weekend, a very enjoyable couple of hours were spent photographing the SVEA jumper warm-up event:<br />
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The three-day hunter-jumper event at <a href="http://www.mrec.ca/" target="_blank">MREC</a> was a completely different experience, starting with the drive from Squamish to Maple Ridge (this country bumpkin is not used to major highways and city-style traffic)! Three full days of non-stop photographing from 8am until about 4pm daily, in record-breaking heat, resulted in over 3500 images to sort through when I got home. Needless to say, I slept like a top despite the really chilly mornings! It took a week of working on the photos during every waking hour when I wasn't "at work" or sleeping, but they're <a href="http://www.tanyadeleeuw.com/sports" target="_blank">now posted</a>. Here's one from the show:<br />
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With no idea of what, if any, economic benefit will come of this new venture, to save on accommodation costs (and to have a chance of recouping some expenses if it doesn't work out) we decided to start conservatively with an older Chevy Astrovan that we can refit ourselves as a camper. The idea of an "incognito" sleep option is reinforced by the ladder rack and (working!) orange revolving light on the roof!<br />
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After cleaning about 20 years' worth of dust, dirt and grime from this ex-municipal/plumber's workhorse, we discovered that our rarely-used futon fits perfectly - and provides extra storage space underneath! My better half spent hours installing a rooftop solar panel for much-needed camera and laptop battery recharging - it works like a charm! Also included are a water tank for drinking and washing, and a mini-porta-potty for midnight emergencies.<br />
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One certainly couldn't ask for a nicer place to park for 3 nights:<br />
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What's next? A local gymkhana this weekend, then another 3-day hunter-jumper in Maple Ridge in two weeks!<br />
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Cheers for now!<br />
<a href="http://www.tanyadeleeuw.com/browse" target="_blank">Tanya</a><br />
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<br />Tanya De Leeuwhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04171468474833101295noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3891371251391101572.post-6654122940876699992018-04-21T14:19:00.001-07:002018-04-21T14:19:40.811-07:00In the Start Gate!This weekend is my last one completely "off" for a month!<br />
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Next Sunday I have a gymkhana at <a href="http://www.svea.ca/" target="_blank">SVEA</a>, the following Saturday a SVEA hunter-jumper event, and the weekend after that a three-day hunter-jumper at <a href="http://www.mrec.ca/" target="_blank">MREC</a>!<br />
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I've started a list to try to keep track of things to do and help me get organized. It will be interesting to see what I forget, or didn't anticipate. Hopefully nothing major!<br />
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Oh, and my two-sided equestrian business cards arrived:<br />
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<br />I'm still not sure about them, and am sure that my graphic designer friends will be cringing - but they'll do for now!<br />
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Meanwhile, it seems spring is finally putting in an appearance while still maintaining a tighter grip on alpine regions:<br />
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See you next time out!<br />
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Cheers!<br />
<a href="http://www.tanyadeleeuw.com/browse" target="_blank">Tanya</a><br />
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<br />Tanya De Leeuwhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04171468474833101295noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3891371251391101572.post-58344690922722178432018-04-15T07:53:00.001-07:002018-04-15T07:53:33.411-07:00No "rain" today ...... "the rain" has gone away ... with apologies to Herman's Hermits!<br />
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After what seems like weeks of non-stop rain, and a rather bleak forecast for show day, yesterday was dry!<br />
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Last year at this time the trees were in full leaf, this year the leaves are barely showing:<br />
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And we managed to have a fun morning at the <a href="http://www.svea.ca/" target="_blank">SVEA</a> Jumper Warm-up!<br />
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<br />Not only did it allow many horses and riders to stretch their legs over some jumps for the first time this season, it also allowed me to get my photographic "eye" back in after a long winter!<br />
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If horse shows are your thing, have a browse around <a href="https://www.tanyadeleeuw.com/Sports/Equestrian-SVEA-Jumper-Warm-Up-Squamish-April-2018/" target="_blank">the gallery</a> (30% off with coupon code SVEAwarmup until the end of April).<br />
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Two weeks today will be gymkhana day!<br />
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See you there!<br />
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