<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[RSS Feed]]></title><description><![CDATA[RSS Feed]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com</link><image><url>http://direct.ecency.com/logo512.png</url><title>RSS Feed</title><link>http://direct.ecency.com</link></image><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 19:58:04 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="http://direct.ecency.com/@jfolkmann/rss" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Happy Holidays]]></title><description><![CDATA[Not much time for posting these days - but it seems like I always come back around during the holidays. I hope you’re all staying safe and having as good of a holiday as you can. Lucky us - we have a rink]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/photography/@jfolkmann/happy-holidays</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/photography/@jfolkmann/happy-holidays</guid><category><![CDATA[photography]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[jfolkmann]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 27 Dec 2020 18:39:30 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/C3TZR1g81UNbFzApDTmvFYJczLb7FJz3TaMfBugj35ckhdN7Di3Hq7buEgw54ECUf5oV3g6y2GQxdcuZV9R5CkKco6qSS3UshS6hdzgrgweEz6z5YTACFYW?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Last days of vacay]]></title><description><![CDATA[One week certainly isn’t enough time to recoup after all this craziness. Fortunately I can take vacation - but still, I should have taken a month. Viibrant Cafe in Canal Flats is worth a visit. Rest of]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/photography/@jfolkmann/last-days-of-vacay</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/photography/@jfolkmann/last-days-of-vacay</guid><category><![CDATA[photography]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[jfolkmann]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2020 20:51:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/C3TZR1g81UNbFzApDTmvFYJczLb7FJz3TaMfBugjCbshVs8AR3qAyuTcgPy1fju2JoPPa9EBept5vuLJYr75yB81Wpduc6FNaFW99q72c3nGRR1ySjccRNS?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Riding]]></title><description><![CDATA[Not the prettiest of pictures, no reflections etc. But I earned this one. Over 1000m if elevation and sore legs. It wasn’t without a couple of stops. Glad I brought my bike along. After all you can’t ride]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/photography/@jfolkmann/riding</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/photography/@jfolkmann/riding</guid><category><![CDATA[photography]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[jfolkmann]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2020 14:47:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/C3TZR1g81UNbFzApDTmvFYJczLb7FJz3TaMfBugjBwVEWh7DBHTpjbxtjpiazkcEg2jb76x6dwao8TRDAVpHNDGL3uEsP6UQ1KBQjvqBmF5vwwPogoN5FqU?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[River walks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Since we can’t go to Hawaii - we’re spending more time at home in the Rockies. And that means river walks. What you don’t see here is the pasty white body of a Canadian swimmer braving the epically cold]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/photography/@jfolkmann/river-walks</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/photography/@jfolkmann/river-walks</guid><category><![CDATA[photography]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[jfolkmann]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2020 23:43:30 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/3W72119s5BjW4PvRk9nXBzqrPWMsMTjNrXDPFFf11Loc1QLKdwBwdp3WUmrsenmpR1SrQgPP4dob8fiUUa9C3CSo5rFPVaH2onkChmwatpseuXNzyAvi1C?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Smoke on the water]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Rockies are no strangers to fire, and this summer isn’t any different. There’s a biggish one burning about 50km away at the moment. Giving the sky a misty like quality due to the smoke. Thankfully]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/photography/@jfolkmann/smoke-on-the-water</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/photography/@jfolkmann/smoke-on-the-water</guid><category><![CDATA[photography]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[jfolkmann]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2020 22:54:09 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/3W72119s5BjW4PvRk9nXBzqrPWMsMTjNrXDPFFf11DQdvrDyq6cNXoHJjzn9nNRwrSY62HFJ32Dn5xaNR5p7C6TZ4cnRuAnLphKUF9RoG72hNV9WDzjgmL?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tiny humans big world]]></title><description><![CDATA[Such a great climb. Rivers and glaciers and wildlife and barely any people. What could be better. If you’ve been following my shots for a while - I like shooting the tiny person big world type of shot.]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/hive-125125/@jfolkmann/tiny-humans-big-world</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/hive-125125/@jfolkmann/tiny-humans-big-world</guid><category><![CDATA[hive-125125]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[jfolkmann]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2020 01:30:45 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/C3TZR1g81UNbFzApDTmvFYJczLb7FJz3TaMfBugj6o1yk5rQrusJRbBLp4ZAZZUsX59gBBrctVZJwgtnnuGjN9QtYmARL1SC8apu8FNq3yyH8gDP8mQkGpz?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Another day another mountain]]></title><description><![CDATA[It’s been hot in the city over the last few weeks. Hot in the day, hail in the evening. Typical Alberta summer. But I won’t complain - beats winter 1000000 to 1. But when it’s 30C it’s a good time to escape]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/photography/@jfolkmann/another-day-another-mountain</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/photography/@jfolkmann/another-day-another-mountain</guid><category><![CDATA[photography]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[jfolkmann]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2020 15:00:27 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/Y2iXpRRkNSnseh3NuL6KUBitJTXrc5K2z7GnvdrhMZfCJ?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[More in the mountains ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Trying to get out to the hills a little more. Summer is passing fast and it’ll be winter before I know it. Overall a lovely day. And since we’ve been so trapped inside - we’re lucky to have natural physical]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/photography/@jfolkmann/more-in-the-mountains</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/photography/@jfolkmann/more-in-the-mountains</guid><category><![CDATA[photography]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[jfolkmann]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2020 01:41:30 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/Y2iXpRRkNSnseh3NuL6KUBitJTXrc5K2yEtB1LefhhhRQ?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[20 km and my legs are jelly ]]></title><description><![CDATA[The hike to Ribbon falls is a long one. 10km in and 10km out. The grade isn’t steep - just relentless. It’s a good one though. You follow the creek almost the whole way with a magnificent set of falls]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/animals/@jfolkmann/20-km-and-my-legs-are-jelly</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/animals/@jfolkmann/20-km-and-my-legs-are-jelly</guid><category><![CDATA[animals]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[jfolkmann]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2020 16:28:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/Y2iXpRRkNSnseh3NuL6KUBitJTXrc5JyprJ8wqpiLkzmc?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Puppers]]></title><description><![CDATA[She’s my pal. Kiku the fierce. She hates me taking pictures of her - so I generally have to bribe her. There’s something about the camera she hates. When there’s no travel, there’s not much to take pictures]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/animals/@jfolkmann/puppers</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/animals/@jfolkmann/puppers</guid><category><![CDATA[animals]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[jfolkmann]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2020 18:19:21 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/Y2iXpRRkNSnseh3NuL6KUBitJTXrc5K3iTJGfJM3Q3JRL?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[How succulent ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Spring has sprung in our backyard. Finally. And given last week we had snow - it’s a minor miracle. I love seeing the green sprout - and making my backyard a tiny refuge. Even though I’m mostly stuck to]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/photofeed/@jfolkmann/how-succulent</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/photofeed/@jfolkmann/how-succulent</guid><category><![CDATA[photofeed]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[jfolkmann]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2020 00:28:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/Y2iXpRRkNSnseh3NuL6KUBitJTXrc5K2kyCMBbrb1yQNi?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Falling for you]]></title><description><![CDATA[I’ve shown some spring, some winter and summer photos. But fall in yyc is usually so short we don’t get a chance to take many. The yellow and green is pretty - but one quick snow usually ends all that.]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/photography/@jfolkmann/falling-for-you</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/photography/@jfolkmann/falling-for-you</guid><category><![CDATA[photography]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[jfolkmann]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2020 22:09:09 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/Y2iXpRRkNSnseh3NuL6KUBitJTXrc5K3NmNUmWstsQvs8?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Playa del Coucha]]></title><description><![CDATA[Until it started pushing down with rain - we got a light taste of summer this week. It feels different, but it’s been nice to be able to sit out on the stoop. It’s a nice change of scenery from the couch.]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/photography/@jfolkmann/playa-del-coucha</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/photography/@jfolkmann/playa-del-coucha</guid><category><![CDATA[photography]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[jfolkmann]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2020 14:57:57 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/Y2iXpRRkNSnseh3NuL6KUBitJTXrc5K3N6wZtCGaB8CdU?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[A little bit of winter]]></title><description><![CDATA[Even though the winters are long in Calgary, it’s not excuse not to get out and shoot. We often go walking as a family just for the purpose of photography (summer or winter). We never know what it’s going]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/photofeed/@jfolkmann/a-little-bit-of-winter</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/photofeed/@jfolkmann/a-little-bit-of-winter</guid><category><![CDATA[photofeed]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[jfolkmann]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2020 13:23:24 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/Y2iXpRRkNSnseh3NuL6KUBitJTXrc5K3NweyQ2cjiHMEN?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clean lines]]></title><description><![CDATA[I wonder what it’s going to be like after the pandemic. Small, seemingly simple gestures like a hug or handshake will be off limits. We’ll be wary of getting too close. A smile with your eyes will be the]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/photography/@jfolkmann/clean-lines</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/photography/@jfolkmann/clean-lines</guid><category><![CDATA[photography]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[jfolkmann]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2020 17:44:18 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/Y2iXpRRkNSnseh3NuL6KUBitJTXrc5K2m4Z84pvuw2bbc?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[From the mountain tops]]></title><description><![CDATA[I don’t feel like typing much today. Long week, and tired of being stuck in the house. I’ll have to dream of getting those mountain shots. Soon. Soon. Enjoy the views. Stay safe.]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/photofeed/@jfolkmann/from-the-mountain-tops</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/photofeed/@jfolkmann/from-the-mountain-tops</guid><category><![CDATA[photofeed]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[jfolkmann]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2020 04:25:30 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/Y2iXpRRkNSnseh3NuL6KUBitJTXrc5K3b8EYnQTSDLKVp?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Back to Japan]]></title><description><![CDATA[I love Japan. No secret there - particularly the pops of orange around the many temples. It creates incredible opportunities for reflections and lightness in the darkness. I wouldn’t normally include a]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/photofeed/@jfolkmann/back-to-japan</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/photofeed/@jfolkmann/back-to-japan</guid><category><![CDATA[photofeed]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[jfolkmann]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2020 19:12:54 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/Y2iXpRRkNSnseh3NuL6KUBitJTXrc5K2Xo6MD3N51K2SA?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Winter wonderland?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thankfully we’re almost past the snows. That said every once in a while when I’m done cursing...we have some beautiful days. I say almost past the snow...as we usually have at least one more in May. Gross.]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/photography/@jfolkmann/winter-wonderland</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/photography/@jfolkmann/winter-wonderland</guid><category><![CDATA[photography]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[jfolkmann]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2020 20:00:39 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/Y2iXpRRkNSnseh3NuL6KUBitJTXrc5JyfeieBv5HjuU6z?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[More London more better]]></title><description><![CDATA[I just couldn’t get low enough for this shot. I wanted all the reflections :). That lonely leaf just resonated. There are so many great scenes to shoot in London. Whether buildings or people. Happy or]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/photography/@jfolkmann/more-london-more-better</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/photography/@jfolkmann/more-london-more-better</guid><category><![CDATA[photography]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[jfolkmann]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2020 17:49:33 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/Y2iXpRRkNSnseh3NuL6KUBitJTXrc5K2NCbyvvBpEnhaN?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[A time for reflection]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sitting at home, thinking about the world. It seems like a great time for reflection. I wonder if we’ll go back to the way things were. Even if we can? I’m sure people will question those last minute business]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/photofeed/@jfolkmann/a-time-for-reflection</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/photofeed/@jfolkmann/a-time-for-reflection</guid><category><![CDATA[photofeed]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[jfolkmann]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2020 19:28:45 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/Y2iXpRRkNSnseh3NuL6KUBitJTXrc5Jz4dDyExz1Yj25U?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item></channel></rss>