With incredible sadness …

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DENNIS SWAYZE

photo courtesy of the Swayze Family.

It is with incredible sadness the family announces the passing of Dennis Swayze on Saturday, January 20, 2024, at the St. Boniface Hospital, at the age of 69 years.

In keeping with Dennis’ wishes, cremation has taken place and a celebration of his life will take place at a later date. A longer obituary will follow closer to the date of the service.

In honouring him, and his love of photography, we will keep his website going. Please visit www.pbase.com/photosbydennis to view some of his amazing work.

From the Winnipeg Free Press Passages – 27 Jan 2024

Sometimes Things Work Out

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photo courtesy of Dennis Swayze

For the most part Great Blue Herons tend to be easily spooked by us humans…which can provide a challenge to photograph.
There never seems to be any rhyme or reason why some take to flight while others seem very content to hang around the water’s edge.

Sometimes things work out like this content Heron.

Road Less Traveled…Continued

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photo courtesy of Dennis Swayze

As the flooding on Red River continues it creates plenty of new areas for large shore birds like the Great Egret to spend the day hunting.
These birds are a little smaller than the Herons…being pure white in color and easily spotted.
During breeding season they have a noticeable patch of lime green coloration from the eyes to the bill…later in the season this green will turn white once again.
We humans don’t appreciate the flooding but all the shore birds and waders certainly do and take advantage of their new found ponds.