Alcatraz Island in San Francisco: Part 3

A continuation of my photo set from Alcatraz Island in San Francisco, California.

That Alberta Life on Instagram

Travel photography and photo essays have always been a big part of the Editing Luke website and brand, however I've never really done anything quite like what I'm about to do with my latest project, That Alberta Life. I've launched a brand new Instagram account and facebook page with a singular purpose in mind; to curate and share my stylized and broad view of this amazing province so many of us call home. 

You might be asking yourself what makes this different? Well, unlike a lot of the top travel Instagram accounts that reshare pictures, this account is a way of curating my own massive library of Alberta content. So it's already starting out with a giant collection of original imagery shot with a singular vision in mind. More specifically though, this isn't part of a corporate venture or a tourism group, so I can focus on the details of the collection and the look of the gallery as a whole in ways that not a lot of other Alberta specific accounts have. 

I'm also an Albertan from the prairies, and while I absolutely love the mountains, the prairies (and a lot of smaller communities for that matter) don't usually show up on popular feeds the same way. Think of That Alberta Life as an online exhibition where I'm not just trying to showcase Alberta locations, but to a larger extent, all of those interesting, innate, visual details that seem to say "Alberta".



Unlike my Instagram account for Editing Luke, for instance, That Alberta Life is specifically about building an original gallery of Alberta, and much less about myself as a character in the feed. The gallery then is like a photo magazine to not only encourage exploration of Alberta, but to present visuals as a way of showcasing what That Alberta Life even is. As an individual project I know this is ambitious, but I also think it could be something incredibly unique - and yes, a great way to make new connections in the process.

I want to invite you all to come along for the ride and to follow That Alberta Life on Instagram. Above you'll see a live gallery and collage of this brand new account, and a small taste of what to expect as it continues to evolve. This is going to be a lot of fun!

Balboa Park in San Diego, California

Balboa Park is an expansive 1200 acre urban park complete with museums, venues, gardens, and attractions within San Diego, California. The park hosted the 1915 to 1916 Panama - California Exposition touting San Diego as the first United States port-of-call following the completion of the Panama Canal. The 1935 to 1936 California Pacific International Exposition was also hosted at Balboa Park, and both events resulted in a number of architecturally significant structures that gave the park an impressive aesthetic that still remains to this day. 

Balboa Park is clearly a source of pride in San Diego. From buskers to artists to concerts and community gatherings, the area is alive with all kinds of things happening in close proximity. It's also incredibly picturesque with lush gardens, fountains, reflecting pools, and elaborate architectural embellishments that encourage you to keep exploring. 

There's so much located here that it would take numerous visits to see it all. Balboa Park is home to the world famous San Diego Zoo, as well as other major attractions like the Museum of Man and the Natural History Museum. If you only have time to visit one place in San Diego, you won't be disappointed spending an afternoon wandering around Balboa Park.

Complete photo series: PART 2 | PART 3

Panama - California Exposition in Balboa Park ca. 1915

Dr. Seuss Christmas Tree.