Having spent the last week in the heart of the area of the War of 1812, I have been nearly constantly asking myself this question: Do young Canadians truly appreciate the events that shaped our great country? I myself have always loved learning about history. It baffles me how people can go on without learning about,…
What is Humans of New York? In the summer of 2010, photographer Brandon Stanton equipped with a camera and an idea, ventured out to the New York streets to take portraits of citizens and share their unique stories. Humans of New York (HONY) is the name of this undertaking, and similar projects have appeared in other…
I had the amazing opportunity to attend World Pride 2014, which was held in Toronto this year. World Pride celebrates the LGBTTIQQ2SA (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transsexual, transgender, intersex, queer, questioning, 2 spirited, allies) community in Toronto and around the world. This week long celebration included many events such as concerts, shows and art exhibits throughout…
The Calgary Zoo celebrated the new arrival of the new Eurasia animals and newly re-named Eurasian Gateway building from June 27-29. As a volunteer at the event, I enjoyed it a lot. There were many activities are going on such as free photo booth which I helped at, face painting, bouncy house, crafts and the beautiful live…
PicMonkey is a free photo editing website that I use to create visuals for my blog posts. Today, I’m going to share easy tricks and tips to adding some jazz to your images. First off, why should you edit your photos at all? Whether it’s for blogging or personal use, photo editing can give images…
The World Cup in the past week has been a really exciting event. So here are just some of my top 10 choices of pictures from FIFA 2014 so far. 10 : English Fans Cheering 10 : Ecuadorian Fan Cheering 8: Two Japanese Fans kissing replica of the FIFA trophy 7: Brazilian Fan holding up…
Welcome to Shots of Awe, a YouTube channel where filmmaker Jason Silva explores the wonder and beauty of life. We were all children once, with heads full of wild imagination and curiosity of the world. Who says we have to forget that when we grow up? Jason Silva blends breath-taking cinematography with deep philosophical discussions to…
Last week, I went on a school trip to Calgary Zoo. This is not the first time I visited, but it is the first time I had a complete tour. It was amazing to see all of the animals. The penguins don’t seem to be affect by the warm weather. Don’t forget…
Last month, I stumbled upon a blog called Humans of New York, I instantly fell in love with this blog. Humans of New York is an amazing blog filled with pictures of people from New York and little excerpts said by them during interviews with the creator, Brandon Stanton. So, I decided to compile my top 10 favourite…
Aside from all the panels and contests that take place at Otafest, one of the major hit points is the amount of amazing cosplay that people bring in. Although it’s held in Calgary, people travel from all over just to attend this convention (which should give you an idea of how popular it is and…
In a way, I think the sight of Mt. Fuji in the distance from Tokyo is a parallel to the scenery the Rocky Mountains provide for Calgary. Let’s take a look at that sunset. Maybe we’ll see an experience like that perhaps one day? Check out the timelapse archive here.
Have you ever felt that a place you are aware of isn’t given enough credit? If you are a travel enthusiast like myself, check out these pictures! These are some of the coolest and underrated places around the world that are absolutely breathtaking. These are not your normal destinations where you resort at an all-inclusive…
One may usually perceive Calgary as being the last place for a nature filled experience with all city lights that light up the sky, but youth photographer Joel Agarwal proves that Calgary is a nature-oriented city that is not solely run on the basis of technology. Last week I was able to catch up with…
What comes up in your mind when you hear “Youth Week“? Sunday was of course the kick-off day. I was at the Tutti Frutti kick-off event, which is the start of it all. If you missed out on the $4 youth cup fun, I suggest you to also check out Rebecca’s post on this day and most…
Sunrise has the power to revitalize us and award us with energy. The blended gradient of orange is unparalleled in its smooth and pleasant enthusiasm. And so, it’s always pleasant to look at those brilliant hues, day or night: Let time lapse into the morning. Find my collection here.