Nowadays, we all know the huge farms in the countryside. But all these acres and acres of land today do not have the charms of the old farms.
Old farms, well, in a way. The farm portrayed here was built in the beginning of the last century. For history’s sake, nothing worth noting. But for photographers’ sakes… Come on in and take a look…
Yes, I know, summertime is mostly a time for bug spray and an overdose of irritation due to some overly active and blood thirsty flying creatures.
However, some of these creatures work for us. Some have even been bred specifically to rid us of these flying vampires. Take a look inside, and leave your bug spray in the closet…
People who know me, know that a birdie is all I would accomplish in their favourite sport. So I decided to follow some fellow photographers here in Manitoba and shoot some real birds.
That sounds easier than it is. At least for me. I’m a big guy, not easily concealed in the bushes. Needless to say that the birds spot me long before I spot them. But I managed to bag a few of them anyway. Come on in and take a look!
Winnipeg is in the center of the continent, for those who didn’t know. It is also fairly close to the US border on the south. Going for a trip in Manitoba mostly will mean going north.
North is the Interlake region, between Lake Manitoba and Lake Winnipeg. Since lake Manitoba is currently overflowing, we thought it a better idea to go a little east. The views on that side of the lakes can be breathtaking. Take a look inside…
In 1892, Monsignor Ritchot, parish priest of St Norbert and Archbishop Taché of St Boniface invited five Cistercians of the Trappist order from the Abbey of Bellefontaine, France, to establish a monastery here.
The Trappists were an independent branch of the Cistercian Order which began in Normandy after 1664.
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