One of my favourite parts of the winter months is how a blanket of snow can simplify a chaotic scene. With the snow in this image the distracting grasses and rocks have been removed by natures "Photoshop" tool, rendering a pleasant simple image.
Walking around in the prairies near the badlands of Alberta can be quite dangerous if you aren't paying close attention. This large prairie rattlesnake was found near some old farm equipment at the edge of a coulee just outside of Dinosaur Provincial Park in Alberta. This is one of three species of rattlesnake found in Canada.
