Grand Canyon West.  It is less visited than the other ones, but in my opinion a little more authentic (no barriers, etc).  It is also on a native reservation, which I’ve never visited in the United States before.  The surrounding towns reminded me of the UFO abduction Sci Fi movies from the 50′s.

Driving through Arizona, one is compelled to stop at the side of the road just to take in the vastness of the terrain.  Compared to Ontario, this is like going to another planet.

In the entrance of Mandalay Bay.  Las Vegas, Nevada

No photographic tricks here - it rained hard during our first day, which is considered a very rare occurrence.  Of course the drainage along the strip is not equipped to handle such sudden and heavy rain so everything became puddle-esque and refelctive.

Entrance to Mandalay Bay casino in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Indeed that is an umbrella and rain you are seeing.  This is a rare occurrence in Vegas (4.17 inches/year on average) but my first day there was a total downpour.  I thought I was cursed ... until everything started reflecting.

Brookfield Place - from the same architect who designed the Oculus

Brookfield Place, from the food court.  The escalators look like they’re stretching up to the heavens.

Chantry Island, as seen from Southampton’s coast line.  It was terribly cold that afternoon, but well worth the shot.

The Essence of Canada

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Frigid waters along the Southampton shore

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The bench looked beautiful, to be sure.  Alas I was not going to sit (Port Elgin, Canada)

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Park bench on Montreal’s South Shore

#montreal #autumn  #autumncolors

Giver of life

#water #blackandwhitephotography #closeupshot

Love enshrined in Riverdale

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Toronto’s Picasso Condo Building

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A butterfly lands on a flower just enough for a sampling (for both of us)

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Love this detail, and also the muted tones

Божья коровка (лат. Coccinellidae)

photo: alyonasvetlaya

Port Elgin Sunset in the summer has to be seen to be believed

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