Time rolls on and the days are getting shorter and colder. The Rockies in the distance, now dusted with snow, seem sharper and almost loom larger in the crisp blue air. The energy on the set changes when things get cold. Everyone bounces around like sumo wrestlers in their puffy snow goose jackets, and hot chocolate becomes a hot commodity.
Here are some shots from a "special" scene shot on the Dude Ranch dock. What's going on here?
This is Barbara one of our illustrious and glamorous make-up artists.
Me and Megs. Megs works in the Special Effects department, so for example when Grandpa slammed his fist on the old shack and the door toppled over, she was there to make it happen just right.
Amber and Graham chillin' on set before a scene at the Dude Ranch.
Driving back from set, Calgary in the distance.
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CMP wrote:
Posted October 22, 2008 12:19 PM
Love your character this season, Michelle. Can we guess there's a wedding at the Dude Ranch? As always the location photography is stunning, so much better in HD, yet still no match for the real thing! Great work...the only event on Sundays at 7 pm at my house is a room full of people watching you and the Heartland story.
As always, looking forward to the next plot twist, and all the music from the show to listen to on the days in between.
Michaela wrote:
Posted October 22, 2008 12:58 PM
OMG! So awesome! Love the pic of Michelle in the burgandy dress. Very pretty. Graham and Amber look soooooooooooo cute together! Love the pics. Post more! Keep up the good work!!
Melissa wrote:
Posted October 22, 2008 1:17 PM
What i wouldnt give to be there ...
Tess wrote:
Posted October 22, 2008 1:59 PM
heyy. love the photo of graham and amber!!!!! I wonder what that special thing is.. can't wait to find out!!!!!!!!!!!!!
luv, Ty's biggest fan
Tess
Hunterjumper wrote:
Posted October 22, 2008 3:49 PM
i think the special thing is something to do with lou and scott ;)
Jessica wrote:
Posted October 22, 2008 4:17 PM
That scenery is amazing!
I think that the scene with Lou is a wedding.....maybe her wedding! Hope it was a nice day for that scene.
Amber and Graham just look so amazing together even off set!
Love, Graham's 1#fan,
Jessica
laura :) wrote:
Posted October 22, 2008 4:49 PM
aww!!love the pictures!!
i think the special event with maybe have something to do with scott proposing to lou!!!omg imagine!!lol no i still think its early for that!BUT maybe jack will propose to Nancy!!!OHHH!!
but i love the pictures of amber and ty!!lol they would make such a cute couple!! ( hint hint!!)lol
anyway love all the pics and thank you so much for posting all the diaries!!lol love the sumo comment!!
anyway keep up the awesome work!!
say hi to everyone and of course all the horses!!
laura:) xox
Jordan wrote:
Posted October 22, 2008 5:13 PM
Hey! Love the photos!!! Please post more!!
Amber wrote:
Posted October 22, 2008 6:09 PM
Can't wait to find out what the special scene is! I love the picture of Graham and Amber! Thanks for posting these :)
Kailie wrote:
Posted October 22, 2008 6:17 PM
I LOVE THE SHOW SO MUCH!!!!!!! i can't wait for the next one!!!!
at this point i reeaaalllyy don't like Caleb..... poor Ty......well keep up the good work!!!! :)
alberta bound wrote:
Posted October 22, 2008 6:23 PM
wow the pic of calgary is so sweet and cool, dont yall think so . oh can't wait till i find out what the special thing is .
Judy wrote:
Posted October 22, 2008 6:26 PM
I think the special thing has to do with Lou and Scott. and i TOTALLY agree with Michaela, the Graham and Amber look REALLY cute together!!!!
Abby wrote:
Posted October 23, 2008 9:02 AM
ty oops Graham and amber look so cute wounder if amy forgives ty ??? ♥♥ love the pics ty your suck a good actor!☺
Dezi wrote:
Posted October 23, 2008 4:12 PM
Is it a wedding??? The dude ranch area is so beautiful!
Dezi P.S I can't wait until the next Heartland!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Natalie wrote:
Posted October 23, 2008 6:23 PM
Wow, great photos! That is so cool that you film near Calgary.
Ariella wrote:
Posted October 24, 2008 6:22 PM
great pictures!
Amanda D wrote:
Posted October 25, 2008 6:50 AM
Wow! Just scanning over fans comments really shows the passion Heartland brings to evening tv. I am just curious who is responsible on set for the realism of the equestrian world- little things that a viewer wouldn't notice unless they were a trainer or rider themselves.
Marisa wrote:
Posted October 25, 2008 12:14 PM
OMG michelle! I luv ur behind the scenes blog. I've read the whole book series and I can't wait untill the other chapters are shown
I like the dude ranch area, is there a wedding??
Amanda wrote:
Posted October 26, 2008 8:08 PM
K, I loved this week's episode! Ty and Amy. Goodness gracious. Seems everybody at Heartland has the love bug.
jenni wrote:
Posted October 26, 2008 9:30 PM
graham you rock !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
stacy wrote:
Posted October 26, 2008 9:46 PM
I bet it's a wedding! I hope it's Lou and Scott's. Didn't they get married in the book series, too? I need to read them again.
Can't wait for more photos!
Kass wrote:
Posted October 27, 2008 11:04 AM
Caleb is ticking me off. Leave Ty alonel. Ty is my favorite and you take a back seat to him. Great show, can't wait till next week.
a3r0b4r wrote:
Posted October 30, 2008 2:32 PM
It is sad that no one supports Lou, everyone is getting better, but it is really sad. I'm a bit of a boss myself, but the less people listen to what i have to say the bossier i get - seems to be the case with Lou. Lou is a great character and Michelle is doing an awesome job with her. Also like to note that the photo of Graham and Amber is the cutest photo of the two of them that i have seen so far! - You guys are doing an amazing job with your characters aswell, and look great! Photos look great, so does Graham :) Loving Heartland more and more each day!!
tottlaly h.land fan wrote:
Posted November 2, 2008 2:40 PM
I can't wait till tonights show. I missed my brothers hockey game for it and I LOVE hockey games.!!!! I hope Lou doesn't take her old job back!!!!!!
Tiffany wrote:
Posted November 2, 2008 5:17 PM
I think eventually amber and Graham might end up together sumtime near the end of the heartland series in real life loved tongts episode i wish ty wasnt such a pig tho...
Emily wrote:
Posted November 3, 2008 6:27 PM
Awsome pictures, I can't imagine what it must be like filming the series in such a beatiful place
You're all putting together another awsome season I'm on my couch every Sunday at 7 pm, I'll be waiting for the next episode :p
Your fan,
Emily
maddy wrote:
Posted November 3, 2008 6:30 PM
this is a amasing show iam so glad that there is a show for people that love horses and drama but i think that amber and graham are cute !!!
keep makeing more epis
:):)
Abby smith wrote:
Posted November 7, 2008 5:15 AM
hi my names is abby I think that heartland is great and and this new guy what is his name oha caleb tttuu he is really staring to tick me offf and he should leave and ty a lone and amy waass right lou should fire him bye heartland fan Abby
Chelsea wrote:
Posted November 7, 2008 6:55 PM
Hey Serena - this for you!
Can't wait for the Royal on the 9th! We get to see Graham and Amber!!! :) Also can't wait to meet that clydesdale Suzy Shier! Good luck showing and I will be there for... moral support.
Happy heartland Sunday everyone!
Jodi Haskett wrote:
Posted November 10, 2008 12:03 PM
I am such a Heartland Fan!!! Started watching it this year and I can't believe I missed Season 1. The cast members are truly gifted, especially Amber, Graham and the oh so dreamy, Shawn! I'm a mother of 2 youngsters and we are delighted to indulge in this show every Sunday, a great way for the family to spend an hour. I was delighted and thrilled to see Amber and Graham at the Royal Winter Ag. Fair in Toronto this past Sunday, 9 Nov. I'm Calgary born and moved to Ontario when I was young. I miss the mountains but get my fill of the scenery from the show. My 5 yr old, Sydney, couldn't believe his eyes when he saw Amber and Graham! Heartland has all my support and encouragement.
therese wrote:
Posted November 16, 2008 7:44 AM
I really like heartland. I have written all the books, and loved them. I was soooo happy when i found out that there was a tv show about heartland. If they do it after the book, then scoot and lou gets married :D Soo exitit . but its not awesome that i dont have the tv kanel, because i live in Denmark. so i have to watch it on youtube, but that is better than nothing
Gwen Rowley wrote:
Posted November 17, 2008 6:55 PM
I love the show I started watching it a couple of weeks ago I love the setting I used to live up there in okotoks well keep uop the good work Gwen
sarah<3horse4lyfe_:) wrote:
Posted November 19, 2008 10:29 PM
Gosh I love Heartland its at the top of my list of favourite shows..I only started watching it this saeson.
Of course, like many people, i absolutely love horses, they truly are gentle giants. It's the closest I can get to seeing a horse since,i live in the city and woohoo BEAUTIFUL ALBERTA!!!!!!!!!!!
What I would do to have a lifestyle like that.....:)!! and the characters are awesome gooo Shaun Johnston (aka Jack Bartlett)!
Steph wrote:
Posted November 20, 2008 7:52 AM
well! even though heartland is in the middle of the country...i would still expect Lou to be wearing white for her wedding. arn't things done very traditionally still in the prairies? i would think so.......i started watching the show on sunday. its thursday now. ...yes... i've watched ALL the episodes since. I want to congratulate CBC for such a good clean canadian show. seriously! its well produced and directed, and the acting is great. Lou looks as though she's more of a bridesmaid than a bride in that scene....so maybe Jack? and Lisa getting married?
DLP wrote:
Posted November 30, 2008 7:57 PM
oh my gosh, the picture of Calgary in the distance makes me so homesick!
DLP wrote:
Posted November 30, 2008 7:57 PM
oh my gosh, the picture of Calgary in the distance makes me so homesick!