By the side of the lake the remains of a tree was coming into leaf. It had been battered by harsh weather over many years but still had some Spring in it.
Category Archives: Landscape
NATURE’S CURVES
On a recent walk, my spouse pointed out the remains of a flower. He said it reminded him of a musical symbol. I had the right lens on my camera (he didn’t) so I gave it a try. I thought the title of my post was pretty apt as it describes the subject as well as the idea that you don’t always have the right gear to capture something that appeals to you.
FOREST FLOOR
While walking along a path looking for wild flowers I spotted this tree stump studded with fungi. As the tree breaks down it continues serves a role in the forest.
SPRING PARADE
Undercover all winter, it’s finally time for the colours and shapes of spring.
RIVER VIEW
Walking along a river pathway, I saw this overhanging branch, with a few of last year’s leaves holding fast. Saving a spot for this year’s crop.
LAZY RIVER – 2
I keep returning to this spot on the Ottawa River. These reflections are a part of the draw.
GARDEN ABCs
I liked the repetitive pattern of these plants. I noticed the frothy substance on one of the plants and learned it was produced by the nymphs of spittle bugs. The mature bugs are no friends to gardeners and are often preyed upon by other insects.
LAZY RIVER
There’s no better place to spend some time.
READY SET, GO
Come on Spring…
EARLY SPRING
This is what an early spring day looks like here. We still have a ways to go.
REVERIE
I saw these lupines growing in a wildlife garden. I can’t wait to walk its grounds again.
SPRING MELT
Not quite yet, I took this scene in April a few years ago. I hope this year things warm up sooner.
AT THE LAKE
The geese posed nicely in front of the beaver lodge. I think it is abandoned as there is no evidence of fresh wood.
MORE LATE FALL
The light was just right on the morning I took this.
LAST TO FALL
Hanging on just a bit longer…
ON TAP
Winter dining for local wildlife.
A BANNER FALL
The woods still hold a bit of colour. These leaves looked like a streamer strung along the path.
GOLDEN MAZE
The wood was a tangle of thickets and leaves. I’m glad I caught the foliage when I did as there are more leaves on the ground now than on the trees.
FINAL BOW
Some flowers fade sooner than others yet often leave a bit more to appreciate. I thought this was a good example and reminded me of a filagree necklace.
COOLING DOWN
Gardens in fall take on many forms here. This one had a more subdued display than some others in my recent posts. Still, with -C nights and +10C days it’s still looking pretty fine. I even saw a butterfly on a walk today.
FIREWORKS
We’ve been having a spectacular autumn. You don’t have to go into the countryside to enjoy the fall colours. Every tree in the neighbourhood seems to be celebrating the season.
SLOW DOWN
I spent many summer afternoons walking along the river. Scenes like this always draw me back.
PLAY OF LIGHT
I liked the sparkles of colour and textures in an otherwise sombre river reflection. At another time of the day, the light would have made for a different photo.
TOUCH OF PURPLE
Early fall is a great time for photography. Late summer flowers vying for space with the autumn leaves. I liked the way the purple flowers were standing their ground.
HIGH NOTE
Many of us are feeling a little sorry that the warm weather is ending but scenes like this soften the blow 😏.
A SLIGHT TURN
The Sumac is beginning to change colour here. These leaves have a shimmery glow to them.
HOLDING ON (TWO PHOTOGRAPHS)
The temperature’s getting cooler but these flowers are still in bloom, making you half believe that summer is still here.
NEW LEAF
As the seasons begin to shift, there’s still a lot of beauty to capture.
LAND LILY
This plant was growing in a flower bed but reminded me of a water lily. If anyone can identify the plant please let me know.
BUTTERPATS
I saw these attractive late bloomers on a walk the other day. They refused to blend in to the tall grass around them.
ABSTRACT VIEW
The branches overhang the water so it’s unclear where the leaves end and their reflections begin. It created an attractive abstract.
OFF A COUNTRY ROAD
Friends introduced us to this spot a number of years ago and we’ve been returning ever since. We’ve seen egret and osprey here (we saw both this visit) but I’d come back just for the view. I’ve never seen beaver though; there’s no fresh wood on the lodge so I think it’s probably been abandoned.
TIME PASSAGES
It’s still very hot but there’s no denying that the season is moving along. This sunflower won’t be going silently.
SUNSHINE ON A CLOUDY DAY
The clouds looked like they held rain but it remained overcast. I like conditions like this, and the soft light worked in my favour.
CALM WATERS
A quiet scene along the river.
IN THE LONG GRASS
A typical summer scene. If only I could bottle its scent and colours for those dark days of winter.
To all those celebrating, Happy Canada Day!
FINE DUO
The daisies were growing among the wild grasses; a pretty combination.
NATURAL ART
The shapes and colours of the budding maple reminded me of a fine drop earring; except its enjoyment comes at no cost.
JUST A LITTLE LONGER
Not much spring colour yet so I thought I’d revisit fall when the leaves were putting on a fireworks show.
MOODY MONDAY
I took this photo earlier in the week at a wildlife garden I hadn’t been back to since the start of the Pandemic. I saw a few robins (photos coming up), a bit of new spring growth and this meadow scene that caught my eye.
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BELINDA GROVER PHOTOGRAPHY 