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Southern tip of Pelee Island
It seems the most southern part of Canada is occupied by gulls. I had hoped to reach the southern extremity of Canada, but alas, this was not quite it. The spit I was on ended here only temporarily and then … Continue reading
Rainy departure
As we arrived at the ferry dock to leave Pelee Island, we could see a thunderstorm approaching across the water. It was the last ferry of the day and a lot of people were trying to leave the island. We … Continue reading
Vines and Turbines
It was very very hot and humid today, so we decided to forgo bike riding and travel around to a few wineries in air conditioned comfort. We tasted a few wines, bought fewer, and had lunch with a glass of … Continue reading
Hay bales
Its hay cutting time. This seems to be a year for a bumper crop around here.
Pastures and Fences
This a local farm with pastures and fences I like.
The Orton Effect
Several years ago when my grandson Chris and I were playing in the Mississippi River near my home, I noticed some patterns of light in the water. I took pictures of them and got some quite remarkable images. We were … Continue reading
Vincent Massey Park
I was in Ottawa today for a Little Angels http://www.little-angels.ca board meeting (shameless plug) and had some extra time. Now that I drag my cameras everywhere with me I can take advantage of these little opportunities. The next step is … Continue reading
An Impression of my Garden
This is a shot from my garden. It is a composite of two shots (overlayed) taken from the same vantage point. One shot was with a regular 50mm lens, the other with a home made pinhole lens. The two images … Continue reading
Backyard Sunset
Everyone in eastern Ontario woke up this morning to the smell of smoke. The forest fires in the Saguenay region of Quebec had cast a pall of smoke over the whole area. The day was very hazy and I took … Continue reading
Andy Haydon Park
Today, we didn’t do much. I was nursing a big blister from my “blistering” pace in the 5K race yesterday. In the afternoon we went for a walk at Andrew Haydon Park. The park is on the Ottawa River and … Continue reading