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CRALLÉ
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Taking Down the Christmas Tree (sigh)
We enjoy our Christmas tree as long as possible, usually taking it down January 6, on Epiphany (the day on the Christian calendar when...
Gary Crallé
Jan 6, 20251 min read


The Elora, Ontario Christmas Market is Small but Cute.
We knew it was worth the 1-hour drive from Georgetown when we saw all the cars manoeuvring for parking spaces. The market itself, located...
Gary Crallé
Dec 28, 20241 min read


The Karsh Caper
The return to Ottawa of a renowned stolen photo of Winston Churchill reminded me of my interpretation of the Master's style when I spent...
Gary Crallé
Nov 19, 20241 min read


Opening shot with my new Olympus/OM System gear
After long consideration followed by impulsive action, I bought some new photo ge ar. To be precise, an OM-1 Mark II camera and Zuiko...
Gary Crallé
Nov 12, 20241 min read


Gary Crallé
Nov 11, 20240 min read


Winning Photos from San Antonio, Texas
These photos were a 1-2 punch at the VoX International Discover America Day in Toronto, earning First Place and Runner up for a story in...
Gary Crallé
Nov 5, 20241 min read


October in München (Munich)
We topped off 5 weeks visiting friends and family in England with a 5-day tour of Munich. This relatively short flight avoided the...
Gary Crallé
Nov 5, 20241 min read


Lingering Memories of Autumn in Vermont
The title of this blog says it all. The beauty of fall colour in New England endures in my mind. This photo of the State House in...
Gary Crallé
Nov 4, 20241 min read


Man or Moon?
A sleeping passenger on a flight provided an opportunity for this optical illusion. Do you see a ghostly man in the moon with a pompadour...
Gary Crallé
Nov 3, 20241 min read


Sweet Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead)
Día de los Muertos, the Mexican tradition of honouring the dead takes place on Nov. 1st and 2nd. The origin is the same as Halloween,...
Gary Crallé
Nov 1, 20241 min read


An October Weekend in Georgetown
Fall colours aren't as bright this year, except for the reds; they knock your socks off. The Credit River, as always, ripples along the...
Gary Crallé
Oct 23, 20241 min read


Cycling 'Tour of Britain' Coming Up
Britain's premier elite men’s race will pass through Farnsfield, Nottinghamshire on Friday, Sept. 6. The quiet Main Street should be a...
Gary Crallé
Sep 4, 20241 min read


From the Ramparts!
I met this university student atop a watch tower at one end of the much-loved Charles Bridge ( Karlův most) in Prague. He was bugling the...
Gary Crallé
Aug 22, 20241 min read


World Photography Day 2024
Looking back with appreciation on the photographic opportunities given to me, in this case, 2007 Egyptian experiences organized by Bea...
Gary Crallé
Aug 20, 20241 min read


Useful advice: Densify your life to slow it down
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Gary Crallé
Aug 18, 20241 min read


Never too Thin
To paraphrase a famous comment, a tree can never be too thin or too tall, at least not in Glendale, California, where I shot these...
Gary Crallé
Aug 6, 20241 min read


Algarve Wineries (Portugal) are Hitting Their Stride
Find the full-bodied story at this award-winning travel website: https://www.travelingmitch.com/mostrecent/algarve-vineyards Photo © Gary...
Gary Crallé
Aug 2, 20241 min read


Wildfires Torched Jasper
Jasper forever! A shot of the train station made before the devastating wildfire that destroyed 1/3 of a truly beautiful community loved...
Gary Crallé
Jul 28, 20241 min read


Old Fashion Summer Reading
Lazy hazy summer days reading. My Dad's childhood adventure books from Britain were passed on to me and were my intro to travel as a...
Gary Crallé
Jul 22, 20241 min read


Passing the Torch in San Antonio
While wandering the streets of San Antonio, Texas with phone in hand, I shot this as elements suddenly came together in front of The...
Gary Crallé
Jul 19, 20241 min read
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