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Witless Bay, Newfoundland, Canada


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©Ellen Barone.
Atlantic puffin, Witless Bay Ecological Reserve, Avalon Peninsula, Newfoundland, Canada

One of the most enjoyable aspects of a day cruise in Newfoundland's Witless Bay Ecological Reserve was watching these clown like birds take flight. More suited to the water than the air, the Atlantic puffins that inhabit this scenic region provided a photographic challenge and colorful entertainment  for passengers aboard the many excursion boats that frequent the bay. Running spring through fall, these boat tours also provide opportunities to spot icebergs, whales, and other wildlife.

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Snow Canyon State Park, Utah

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©Ellen Barone.

I'm just back from enjoying a four-day 'Chick's Adventure Package' at Red Mountain Spa, an adventure haven nestled in the red rock bluffs of Snow Canyon State Park in Southwest Utah.

In addition to featuring a healthy dose of luxurious pampering and gourmet cuisine, the spa also boasts an extensive hiking program, offering a daily menu of independent and guided hikes for all fitness levels. November temperatures - with sunny highs in the mid-70s and crisp nightime lows in the 40s - were ideal for daytime exploration in the surrounding spectacular natural setting and enjoying the cozy warmth of the in-room fireplace each evening.

For more information, visit www.redmountainspa.com or call 800-407-3002.

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Sicily, Italy

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© Ellen Barone.

Springtime in Sicily is glorious, the fields blooming with poppies and wild flowers. And what better way to immerse myself in its natural abundance than from the seat of a bicycle? For eight glorious days, I left behind the frantic pace of daily life, rejuvenating both my body and soul on a cycling holiday that I came to call the 'Tour de Pasta'.


To learn more about my adventures cycling the Sicilian coast with Italian cycling specialists Ciclismo Classico  click here to read 'Tour de Pasta'  as published in Epicurean Traveler magazine.

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Canyon de Chelly National Monument, Arizona, USA.

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 © Ellen Barone.

Giant patina draperies stain the overhang of ancient cliff dwelling, White House Ruin, Canyon de Chelly National Monument, Arizona, USA.

Reflecting one of the longest continuously inhabited landscapes of North America, Canyon de Chelly also sustains a living community of Navajo people, who are connected to a landscape of great historical and spiritual significance.

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Montana, USA

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 ©Ellen Barone.

Gray wolves, Gallatin Pack, West Yellowstone, Montana, USA.
 
In 1995, the Gray Wolf was reintroduced to Yellowstone National Park after a 50-year absence from the ecosystem. It was at this same time that the Grizzly & Wolf Discovery Center, a unique not-for-profit wildlife facility located in West Yellowstone, Montana, just one block from the west entrance of the park, was notified of several unplanned wolf births at another facility. Since captive-born wolves cannot be released into the wild, the Center agreed to take the pups.

The wolves of the resident Gallatin Pack have developed strong social ties, allowing visitors the opportunity to view and learn about wild pack behavior and promote discussion in regards to wolf restoration and future management plans for the species.

To learn more visit http://www.grizzlydiscoveryctr.org/

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Ajijic, Jalisco, Mexico

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© Ute Hagen

This week's image was captured by artist, photographer, friend and mentor Ute Hagen.

For the past decade, my husband and I have lived part-time in Mexico in the lakeside village of Ajijic, near Guadalajara, Jalisco. Standing out among the many privileges of living South of the Border has been the gift of Ute's friendship.

One the area's most respected and talented artists, Ute, a German native, first came to live in Mexico in the 1970s via Canada. Best known for her vibrant and colorful paintings of Ajijic and contemporary Mexico, most recently Ute has focused her forever restless and inventive eye on photography.

This lovely image "was spotted on my walk around ajijic village"- as only an artist would see it. To see more, check out her ever-evolving and stunning collection of photographs at http://flickr.com/photos/uteart/.

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Scottish Highlands

© Ellen Barone.

© Ellen Barone.

It was in the Scottish Highlands that my passion for photography and travel first blossomed. With landscapes like this one, it is easy to remember why.

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Sebaco, Nicaragua

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©Ellen Barone.

Trusting, honest, and friendly, the Nicaraguan people are the real spirit and charm of their country. Stopping to buy some fruit in this roadside market, I spotted this woman nestled among a bounty of fruit and vegetables. When I asked to take her photograph she rewarded me with this lovely shy smile - spontaneous and heartfelt.

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Umbria, Italy

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© Ellen Barone.

As if the infectious charm of Italy's people, language and way of life isn't enough, the movie-set beauty of the place will seduce your inner shutterbug. At every turn, the elements of an ideal composition seem to present itself, like this charming scene in Montepulciano in Umbria.

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