William (Bill) Armstrong's photos with the keyword: August 2016

A view of the stacked rock formations in the Avonlea Badlands, taken when the early morning sun brightens the rocks.

Wascana Lake is in an urban park in the middle of Regina, Saskatchewan, within easy driving distance of home. On a cool morning in early August the lake is quiet and peaceful. Waterfowl such as Canada Geese, ducks and pelicans seem to enjoy the tranquil morning.

Mankota is in ranching country. I assume this wheel once was part of a wagon used in round-ups and the like. Do not use this image on blogs, websites or other media without permission. © 2016 William Armstrong. All rights reserved.

I'm a sucker for sunflowers. This one is preparing to release its seeds for next year. Do not use this image on blogs, websites or other media without permission. © 2016 William Armstrong. All rights reserved.

I tried desaturating the image to see what it looks like with most of the colour removed. Do not use this image on blogs, websites or other media without permission. © 2016 William Armstrong. All rights reserved.

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A different angle on a hoodoo, taken about an hour after sunrise in late August. Do not use this image on blogs, websites or other media without permission. © 2016 William Armstrong. All rights reserved.

Taken about an hour after sunrise on an August morning. Do not use this image on blogs, websites or other media without permission. © 2016 William Armstrong. All rights reserved.

Water and wind likely cause most of the erosion of formations like this, with an assist from critters. Do not use this image on blogs, websites or other media without permission. © 2016 William Armstrong. All rights reserved.

Taken about ½ hour after sunrise. Do not use this image on blogs, websites or other media without permission. © 2016 William Armstrong. All rights reserved.

I wonder what critters have set up households in the cavities visible in the side of this formation? I'm not going to investigate to find out.. Do not use this image on blogs, websites or other media without permission. © 2016 William Armstrong. All rights reserved.

The coloured bands illustrate thousands of years of geological history, as the large lake that covered this area dropped silt and till, leaving behind layers of soil. Do not use this image on blogs, websites or other media without permission. © 2016 William Armstrong. All rights reserved.

I discovered this sign while driving to Avonlea, south of Regina. The sign in the background is a reminder what gumbo soil is like when it gets wet.. Do not use this image on blogs, websites or other media without permission. © 2016 William Armstrong. All rights reserved.

I went back to take pictures of this hydrant at Mankota, and again it seems to benefit from desaturation of the already faded colours. While I was shooting the man next door came out to tell me the building used to be the fire hall, with the jail out the back. The jail must be gone, replaced by an RV stored there. Do not use this image on blogs, websites or other media without permission. © 2016 William Armstrong. All rights reserved.