Photoblog 2015
Hay Bales
Aug. 20, 2015. Clearview, Ontario. I love to find bales of hay that are wrapped in twine, and not encased in the mesh that currently seems to be the norm.
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From Landscapes
Nottawasaga Island Lighthouse
Aug. 7, 2015. One of six Imperial Towers built on the Great Lakes, the Lighthouse was decommissioned by the Canadian Coast Guard in 2003. For information on how you can help preserve this historic site, visit the Nottawasaga Lighthouse Preservation Society, http://www.nlps.info/
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From On the Bay
Go Fly a Kite
Aug. 3, 2015. Pops of colour dotted the beautiful sky behind Collingwood's Grain Elevators last weekend. Kitefest, part of last weekend's Side Launch Days entertained children and adults alike.
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From Around Town
Go Fly a Kite
Aug. 3, 2015. Pops of colour dotted the beautiful sky behind Collingwood's Grain Elevators last weekend. Kitefest, part of last weekend's Side Launch Days entertained children and adults alike.
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From Around Town
Collingwood Sailing School Regatta
For Malcolm's Parents
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Collingwood Sailing School Regatta
For Malcolm's Parents
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Collingwood Sailing School Regatta
Aug. 2, 2015. For Malcolm's Parents
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Full
July 11, 2015. We have a new daily visitor to our yard, a little chipmunk. He follows the same route to the bird feeder dozens of times every day, passing under and over the furniture on the patio, and running along the pool deck. It makes no difference to him if we are sitting there. He gives us a glance and then is on his way. Cheeks full the chipmunk gets ready to make his escape, taking his haul back to the nest in my neighbour's yard.
Success
July 11, 2015. We have a new daily visitor to our yard, a little chipmunk. He follows the same route to the bird feeder dozens of times every day, passing under and over the furniture on the patio, and running along the pool deck. It makes no difference to him if we are sitting there. He gives us a glance and then is on his way. After a successful jump to the feeder the chipmunk is ready to dig in.
Eye on the Prize
July 11, 2015. We have a new daily visitor to our yard, a little chipmunk. He follows the same route to the bird feeder dozens of times every day, passing under and over the furniture on the patio, and running along the pool deck. It makes no difference to him if we are sitting there. He gives us a glance and then is on his way. In this photo the chipmunk is but one leap away from from the bounty of my bird feeder.
Almost Packed
July 11, 2015. We have a new daily visitor to our yard, a little chipmunk. He follows the same route to the bird feeder dozens of times every day, passing under and over the furniture on the patio, and running along the pool deck. It makes no difference to him if we are sitting there. He gives us a glance and then is on his way. In this photo the chipmunk takes a break from stuffing his cheeks to check me out.
Packing It In
July 11, 2015. We have a new daily visitor to our yard, a little chipmunk. He follows the same route to the bird feeder dozens of times every day, passing under and over the furniture on the patio, and running along the pool deck. It makes no difference to him if we are sitting there. He gives us a glance and then is on his way. A seed at a time, the chipmunk starts filling the pouches in his cheeks. In this photo he gives a warning glance to the birds waiting their turn.
Packing It In
July 11, 2015. We have a new daily visitor to our yard, a little chipmunk. He follows the same route to the bird feeder dozens of times every day, passing under and over the furniture on the patio, and running along the pool deck. It makes no difference to him if we are sitting there. He gives us a glance and then is on his way. A seed at a time, the chipmunk fills the pouches in his cheeks.
Thankful
July 11, 2015. We have a new daily visitor to our yard, a little chipmunk. He follows the same route to the bird feeder dozens of times every day, passing under and over the furniture on the patio, and running along the pool deck. It makes no difference to him if we are sitting there. He gives us a glance and then is on his way. In this photo the chipmunk appears to be giving thanks for the bounty of my bird feeder.
Washed Out
June 28, 2015. A day here and there curled up with a book and the sound of a gentle rain can be enjoyable. This weather, however, is starting to look like too much of a good thing.
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Get Out On The Water
June 27, 2015. The rain held off long enough for families to take part in Get Out On The Water day in Collingwood. In spite of the less than ideal weather the event was well attended!
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Get Out On The Water
June 27, 2015. The rain held off long enough for families to take part in Get Out On The Water day in Collingwood.
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Get Out On The Water
June 27, 2015. The rain held off long enough for families to take part in Get Out On The Water day in Collingwood. In spite of the less than ideal weather the event was well attended.
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Get Out On The Water
June 27, 2015. The rain held off long enough for families to take part in Get Out On The Water day in Collingwood.
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Washed Out
June 14, 2015. My peonies are late bloomers, but I fear with all the rain we've had this week they'll be washed out before they even have a chance to bloom.
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June 9, 2015. Collins St. Storm Water Management Pond, Collingwood
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Spring Song
One of the quintessential sounds of Spring, this red-winged blackbird sings his heart out.
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Awakening
Abstract magnolia blossom
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Awaiting Spring
The calenday may say Spring but the thermometer doesn't.
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Icescape #6
Beautifully delicate fingers of ice were being forced upwards by pressure as ice collided with ice on the way out of the harbour.
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Icescape #3
The texture of the ice on the bay is incredible, extremely delicate in spots.
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Icescape
The icescape on Nottawasaga Bay changes daily. This is the mouth of Collingwood Harbour this afternoon. Yesterday there was no open water here.
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Watch Your Step
I was surprised to see this groundhog pop up right in front of me.
Pink
A magical colour. Thanks Mark, Krista and Ali!
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Hydrangea
Nothing is blooming outdoors, but this potted hydrangea holds the promise of Spring.
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Earth Hour 2015
This is the eighth year of the annual event to raise awareness of climate change. Did you participate?
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Seeking Warmth
Abstract macro shot of tulip.
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Little House on the Bay #3
I love the contrast between the tiny fishing huts on the harbour and the magnificent homes in the background.
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Our Granddaughter Turns 2
Mar. 9, 2015. Cake and ice cream for the birthday girl.
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No Trespassing
Snowy Owl.
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Preening Snowy
Although it was still cold, today's sunshine was a treat. This snowy owl preened the whole time I observed it.
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Eastern Screech Owl
I was totally shocked to find this beautiful bird in my own backyard!
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From Birds
The Watcher
Eastern Screech Owl in my neighbour's yard.
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From Birds
Ukpik in Flight
I spent the better part of this afternoon waiting in a freezing field, but this snowy owl finally rewarded me with a chance to catch it in flight! Taken on Poplar Sideroad in Collingwood.
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Ukpik Ready for Takeoff
Snowy Owl taken on Poplar Sideroad in Collingwood.
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Dinner
Snowy Owl with catch on Collingwood's waterfront.
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Autumnal Reflections #4
Winter is an etching, spring a watercolor, summer an oil painting and autumn a mosaic of them all. ~Stanley Horowitz
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From Birds
