Carrying a wide angle lens on this particular walk, I couldm’t get any closer to the black duck but I believe the emerging fall landscape was a nice compensation.
Category Archives: Landscape
Changing Times – 2
Walking the paths by the water I find ordinary brush puts on a nice display.
This Old Tree
I’ve been going to this reserve for years and each time I do I check on this tree. It’s been leaning all this time but continues to bud each spring and puts on an a show ever fall. Ducks and geese swim up to it and sometimes rest in its shade. I can’t imagine not seeing it as I round the curve of the path; this fine old tree.
Changing Times
The landscape is slowly taking on its fall appearance. Green is still the dominant colour but oranges, yellows and reds are coming into their own.
On Reflection
As I had set out to take some landscape photos, I had a wide angle lens with me and nothing else. I thought there would be more fall colours than there were but the reflections on the water were nice. The American Black Ducks added a little something extra.
Common Boneset – Correction
The plant above is a yarrow. I have to thank Eliza for the correct ID (see comments). Unfortunately, I don’t have a photo of one. That will have to wait until next year. Pretty plant though 😏
I took this photo in late June when the plant was beginning to flower. It’s native to Ontario and other parts of North America. It got its common name from its use as a herbal medecine to break fevers. I liked the way it was set off against that summer green background,
Daisy
When I took this scene in June, it seemed that summer would stretch on forever. Daisies were everywhere. Not so now; until next year then.
Late August
The landscape is taking on a different look as August winds down.
A Slight Shift
Late summer is reflected in the landscape. As August moves along, greens aren’t as vibrant, seed heads are forming and berries are replacing some flowers. Summer is slipping through our fingers and that familiar feeling of regret returns, as it does every year.
Day lily
Glancing down towards the water I saw this day-lily growing in the filtered light. Not native to North America, the flower has become naturalized and its their season right now.
Summer Scene
In the warmth of the sun this field of wild flowers and grasses gave off the nicest scent. When I return next time, I hope to see a few insects.
Dazzle
After a long winter when we’re craving colour, nature really shines.
Another Glimpse of Spring
A pretty sprig of red maple buds shouts Spring!
Walk around the Block
We’ve had a couple of beautiful spring days in a row. The trees are budding, the lawns have turned emerald green and are hosting these lovely scillia everywhere you look.
No Ice Please
We were at a favourite reserve a few days ago on a windless and warm day. A few weeks earlier there was still some ice on the surface of the water. The trees are slow to bud but their branches make for nice reflections.
April View
It was a grey wet day yet this tree continues to bud as it should do in April. Despite the temperature it’s right on schedule.
Spring Scillia
I’ve been enjoying signs of spring on other people’s blogs, so I thought I’d join in and share a photo I took in late April last year. No real signs of spring yet, we just reached +2C today; sooner or later… 😏
Que Sera, Sera
I enjoy taking these intimate landscapes, a term my spouse introduced me to when I first picked up a camera. I wish I could say I took this photo early in the winter but I took it today. Winter has not yet decided to make room for spring 😏
Garden Variety
These poppies are an introduced species in Ontario. They’re popular in gardens and can naturalize in the landscape; I saw these growing in a field.
Snowy Saturday
It’s been snowing all day, nature has a way of decorating a tree just right! The red topped sticks you see mark the path to be cleared when (if) it stops snowing 😒
As sunset approaches the sun makes a dramatic appearance in the sky.
Scene from a Train
The view from my window as we sped through the Quebec countryside.
Queen Anne’s Lace
One of my favourite wildflowers.
On a personal note, things have become very busy lately. Nothing serious but I won’t have as much time to spend on WordPress. I’ll be back later in the fall but until then I’ll be popping in from time to time.
Summer’s End
These flowers aren’t fading quietly as summer draws to a close. They continue on well into September adding cheer to the cooler mornings.
Bladder Campion
This flower was an introduced species and is considered invasive. I still like it.
A Look Back
The flowers no longer have the vibrant colours of early summer. I thought it would be nice to return to earlier in the season.
Seen on a Walk
A very large tree must have stood on this spot at one time. I liked the shadow play on the grass and the new shoot sprouting to life on the remnants of the tree.
Canada Columbine
Red Columbine goes by many names. It’s a hardy native that I always enjoy seeing earlier in the summer. I like its untamed appearance.
Sunday Reflection
I’ve noticed the bright greens of the landscape are beginning to fade and some flowering bushes are full of berries now. Summer is rolling along and these changes hint of the season to come.
Up, Down and All Around
Sometimes its worthwhile to scan your environment, there’s always something worth photographing.
Red Hot
We’ve had more heat warnings this summer than ever before. These brilliant orange flowers are a perfect match with the soaring temperatures.
Lacework
I saw this plant along a very dark section in the woods . It had been well gone over by insects but I thought the pattern that was left looked like lace. I increased the ISO and took a lot of photos. Not as sharp as I’d like but you work with what you’ve got.
Different View
This area was full of Queen Anne’s Lace. The underside of the flower was facing the sun, showing off its fine detail.
Roadside View – 2
We’re starting to see some seed heads alongside new buds. In this case a Salsify and an emerging flower directly in front of it. I like the intricate design of its seed head.
Roadside View
The roadsides in summer turn into landscapes. Chicory and daisies are adaptable and seems to grow wherever there’s a bit of earth. Chicory has become naturalized in North America, brought over by early European settlers.
Queen Anne’s Lace
I set out to find some Queen Anne’s Lace as it’s begining to flower right now. There’s a hint of pink in the bloom when it first starts to bud.
Along the Trail
I liked the way the light shone through the underside of the daisy. So much to appreciate in one little flower.
By the River
The central part of the country is under a heat and humidity advisory.There’s no nicer place to spend some time than under the tree canopy by the water.
Daisy
Some of my favourite flowers are there for the taking; growing wherever there’s a bit of soil and sun or just by the side of the road.
Walk by the River
There’s no nicer place to be on a warm day in spring.
Faded Beauty
Among all the new growth, I found last year’s Queen Anne’s Lace still making its mark in the field.
