Posts Tagged ‘calgary’

University of Calgary Convocation

Monday, September 19th, 2011

In June, I officially graduated from the University of Calgary with my Master of Science degree in Computer Science.

A few seconds followed by a walk across a stage caps off over two years of research and hard work.

One highlight of my time in academia the media exposure received by my emotional robot control project, leading to dozens of blog posts and articles around the world, and a live television interview on Breakfast Television Calgary.

I’d finally like to also share some photos from an iLab party shortly after my defence in January.

My time in the Interactions Labs broadened my interests and changed my view of the world more than I imagined it could have. So much has changed in my life since I flew into Alberta for the first for a tour of the university in April 2008. I am grateful for the experience.

You can view a few more photos of my convocation in my gallery.

Fall 2010 in Calgary (Part 3 of 3)

Monday, October 18th, 2010

In this post, I will focus on a few close up shots taken in Prince’s Island Park.

Leaves have fallen quickly. On this tree, only one remains in this area.

A bright white flower beams against a darker background.

An up-close view of a public art piece. These are actually colourful marbles that form an image when viewed from a normal distance.

I took many shots of this “threshing machine”, though its name plate appealed to me the most!

Another view of the threshing machine. Black and white suits this view best, I think! I didn’t notice it at the time, but a spider web is visible inside the chain!

That’s all for now. Thank you for visiting my blog! Please leave a comment! =)

Fall 2010 in Calgary (Part 2 of 3)

Sunday, October 17th, 2010

In this post, I continue my series of fall photos in Calgary.

Two bridges are stacked over the Bow River.

I was actually exploring the Centre Street Bridge for the first time in this shot. This shot is somewhat misleading since the building at the left, The Bow, isn’t nearly finished yet. When it’s done, it will be Canada’s second tallest building.

Before the leaves fell, the pathway in Prince’s Island Park was a tunnel of Autumn colours.

The Calgary skyline looms above a much lower residential area on the north side.

Check back soon for more of my Fall in Calgary photos!

Fall 2010 in Calgary (Part 1 of 3)

Sunday, October 17th, 2010

Since getting my new camera, I’ve been taking lots of pictures around Calgary. I’m sharing a few photos in this post with more to come soon!

Here is a beautiful shot of Bragg Creek during one of the last weeks for good Autumn colours. Wedding photos are being taken at the left.

Here is a close-up of a flower in Nose Hill Park. I enjoy the texture visible here.

Mountains are visible in this view of northwest Calgary. Canada Olympic Park is visible at the left.

Here’s a slightly unusual view of some sort of radio tower in Nose Hill Park.

A pathway runs parallel to Nose Hill. The leaves are already gone from the trees in this shot.

Check back soon for more Calgary photos!

Bow River and Bowness Park

Tuesday, September 28th, 2010

The weather was actually so-so one day last week after many cold days, so I took the opportunity to go biking and use my camera again.

Autumn is already in full swing in Calgary with leaves changing and starting falling off trees.

Three bridges are visible below the mountains in this shot, including the very long and very high Stoney Trail bridge.

These houses in Bowness are surrounded by trees.

Calgarians are out on the trails, enjoying the day, and taking pictures.

Another photography session by the river, with another young child as the subject.

Geese and ducks are incredibly tame at Bowness Park.

Although packed on a hot summer’s day, not many people were in the park on a cold, cloudy day.

Joggers run through falling leaves next to the Bow River.

Train tracks run through Bowness Park for kiddie rides.

Griffith Woods in Southwest Calgary

Wednesday, September 15th, 2010

Last weekend, I walked through Griffith Woods in Southwest Calgary with my friend Roddy.

These are my first pictures to be posted from my new Canon T2i camera! I am also now using Adobe Lightroom for post-processing of my photos.

Sadly, it’s the end of the summer, but nature still looks great!

Berries like this are everywhere.

The river runs through the woods next to the trail. Roddy actually took this shot, not me.

Old wood lays in the river.

This is me!

There are also white berries everywhere!

This is Roddy.

A moth rests on the long grass.

Keep checking back, as I have more photos to post again soon.

Summer 2010 in Calgary

Monday, August 30th, 2010

Although it hasn’t been the best summer in Calgary, here are a few of my favourite photos taken this summer around the city.

A spider appears to be posing in this flower.

Calgary has a great skyline, thanks to many attractive buildings that each have a different design. These two towers, part of the same complex, use a lot of glass!

A small lake can be found at the top of Nose Hill.

Prince’s Island is a beautiful public space with many plants and scenery to provide inspiration.

This is another shot of the river through Prince’s Island park.

This Calgary Police station is conveniently located

Friday, August 13th, 2010