Fort Edmonton Carousel

Here's a shot of the "new" carousel at the Fort Edmonton midway (Nikon FG, Tamron 28mm, f2.5).

© Richard A. Rothery, 2007

Fort Edmotnon Midway Ferris Wheel

This is a new addition to the Fort Edmonton repertoire: a nice little ferris wheel. Unfortunately, it was not yet operation in early July 2007, but looks promising! (Nikon FG, Tamron 28mm, f2.5).

© Richard A. Rothery, 2007

High Level Bridge Tram

Here's a shot of the one of the ERRS trams that are run across the High Level Bridge in Summer. The route takes you from the Edmonton Legislature Building or thereabouts to the old bus barns and farmers' market in what is laughably described as "Old Strathcona". The ride is definitely worth it! (Nikon FG, Tamron 28mm, f2.5).

© Richard A. Rothery, 2007

Preparing to Haul the Big Guns Away

Here's one of the trucks the army uses to haul the cannons around (Nikon FG, Tamron 28mm, f2.5).

© Richard A. Rothery, 2007

Canada Day 21 Gun Salute

Every Canada Day there is a 21 gun salute at the Alberta Legislature. This is a scene of its immediate aftermath (Nikon FG, Tamron 28mm, f2.5).

© Richard A. Rothery, 2007

Vintage Delivery Truck

And here's a shot that makes this very real delivery truck look like a Matchbox toy (Zorki 1, Industar 22, 50mm, f3.5).

© Richard A. Rothery, 2007

Vintage Car at Fort Edmonton

Although not quite Nikkor quality in its colour image rendition, the Industar 22 does an admirable job as a compact, collapsible lens (Zorki 1, Industar 22, 50mm, f3.5).

© Richard A. Rothery, 2007

Locomotive Pistons

And here is some detail of the business end of the locomotive (Zorki 1, Industar 22, 50mm, f3.5).

© Richard A. Rothery, 2007

Fort Edmonton Locomotive taken with Commie Camera

Here's yet another attempt at the Fort Edmonton locomotive (Zorki 1, Industar 22, 50mm, f3.5).

© Richard A. Rothery, 2007

Another Shot at the Columns

Here's another shot at the "Neoclassical" columns of the Alberta Legislature (Zorki 1, Industar 22, 50mm, f3.5).

© Richard A. Rothery, 2007

Alberta Legislature Again

Here's one for all the expat Brits out there (Zorki 1, Industar 22, f3.5).

© Richard A. Rothery, 2007

Alberta Legislature Building

This photo really belongs in my FSU Photoblog, as it was taken with an ancient Zorki 1 equipped with an Industar 22 lens. However, because I am a little smug about its technical merits, I am posting it here (Zorki 1, Industar 22, 50mm, f3.5).

© Richard A. Rothery, 2007

Playing with the Micro Nikkor

I managed to obtain a Micro Nikkor 55mm, f2.8 for next to nothing. Here is a shot of some linden leaves from a tree in my yard. Not the best composition, but the lens certainly works well enough (Nikon FE2, Micro Nikkor 55mm, f2.8).

© Richard A. Rothery, 2007

Elk Island Spring Leaves

I have no idea what type of tree this is! This photo was taken at Elk Island National Park in June (Nikon FE2, Nikon Series E, 100mm, f2.8).

© Richard A. Rothery, 2007

Spring Leaves Around Edmonton

Spring arrives laughably late in Edmonton. Here's a shot of some newly-emerged ash leaves on the tree in my front yard (Nikon FE2, Micro Nikkor 55mm, f2.8).

© Richard A. Rothery, 2007