Shining bright in evening light
Photographer @olgirl_43 writes, “This beautiful old farmhouse is definitely ‘shining’ in the setting sun. Big skies, endless open spaces and sunshine galore is to be had here in my little piece of the country. This is my Canada-this is our Canada.” Gorgeous image, beautiful words!
Coming ’round the mountain
We really home photographer @nhdtech has a sideline designing postcards, because this shot would make a wonderful souvenir from Morant’s Curve in Banff National Park. As this talented shutterbug points out, it truly is “the land of shining mountains!”
Symphony of fire
Ever wondered what you’d get if you mixed the Aurora Borealis, fire and glow sticks? Photographer @Slackliner17 found out in what looks like quite the night! “Running around in the snow playing with different colours and effects with fire all while the northern lights dance overhead… Magic!”
In a fog
Foggy conditions make for a gloomy day, but as @dleefinancial illustrates in this shot on the banks of the Fraser River, it can actually amplify the light, creating a surreal, heavenly glow.
Frozen forest
Winter can be cruel, but it can also be beautiful, as @rsweeney proves in this shot of shining ice-coated trees in her Nelson-Miramichi, New Brunswick, backyard.
Peak performance
The Lizard Range, southeast of Fernie, British Columbia, inspired photographer @KabraConnier.
Gold coast
Photographer Eric Abbott captured this stark contrast between fire and ice at Bonavista, Newfoundland.
Before the rain
Photographer @mikeinbc1 submitted this striking shot of the heavens opening over Patricia Bay on Vancouver Island.
Prairie lights
For a totally different take on the Aurora Borealis, check out this stunner from photographer Megan Simmons. Her shot depicts the dancing ribbons of light shining down on Gull Lake, Saskatchewan.
Bridge over frozen water
“I captured this shot of my daughter playing on the ice on the frozen Oldman River beneath the High Level bridge,” writes photographer @tricia.hilg. “The perfect Alberta sky was shining like it never has before!”
Glistening gems
Photographer @mikeinbc1 brings his focus down to micro scale with this mesmering shot of shimmering water droplets after a spring shower.
Reflective mood
The shiny chrome finish on the back of this classic car headlight created a fishbowl effect that was artfully captured by @ssplasher, who gets bonus points for somehow managing to avoid being caught in the reflection-bravo!
Show and shine
Photographer @jstolte found shining inspiration at a classic car show. Thanks for sharing!
Good night, Kawartha Lakes!
The Kawartha Lakes always provide plenty of fodder for photographers, including @kes62, who shared this incredibly vibrant sunset.
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