I recently took a walk on a perfect October afternoon, sunny and not too cold. I saw the fence first and then looked up to see this fine old house set back from the main street. The colour version reflected the kind of day it was and I prefer it but it was a shot that I thought would work in b/w as well.
A little south of the city, we stopped in this quiet little town and had a look around. No crowds, little traffic, I could have stayed a lot longer.
While running some errands, I walked by this building that acted as a perfect canvas for the lamp post and flowers baskets that cast their shadows on it. The sun was very bright and the shadows crisp.
On a recent walk in the neighbourhood, I saw this colourful parking jam on the sidewalk leading to the house. It looked like something important was going on 😏
A little kid was playing in the park and left his bike close by for the return trip. At first I thought the helmut in the photo was a large ball. I don’t know how little children keep their balance wearing such huge things on their heads 😏.
This small section of a landing caught my eye, I love old brick.
This classic wagon looks like its been repurposed as a garden planter. In 1930, the owner of Radio Steel & Manufacturing named the wagon Radio Flyer to honour the era’s advances in communication and aviation. Over the years, a lot of kids have played with or been pulled along in these little wagons.
The front porch was still in deep shade but the sun caught a bit of the plant as it made its way across the sky. (My title was borrowed from the mailbox 😏 .)
It’s a hot day in the nation’s capital. Happy Canada Day!
It’s nice to leave the city and wander through small towns. I enjoy the slower pace, and you rarely have to wait for cars or people to pass before you can take your shot.
I saw this glass collection in a basement apartment window. It must cheer up their view, it sure did mine.
I enjoy the patina of wooden fences as well as the plant life that usually springs up wherever they do. They are a lot more attractive looking than other enclosures.
Seen on a recent walk. It’s a good thing the snow shovels were still on the porch. We had a bit of snow last night 😏
The temperature zoomed to double digits today so we grabbed light jackets and headed out the door. A walk in the neighbourhood revealed a bit of spring growth, melting snow and people out enjoying the milder temperatures 😊
Walking along I caught some interesting reflections of my surroundings. Right now reality appears somewhat distorted as well.
You never know what your’re going to come across. In this case, the “dragon” was hanging by the entrance to someone’s house.
I don’t know how long this weathered bike has stood in this spot but it appears to have been left undisturbed for a very long time.
The end of an era ✌️
Old meets new in a small Ontario town.
Seen on a walk in a small Ontario town.
I liked the weathered hoop and the shadow it cast.
I was hoping to see a few tenants coming or going. No luck that day.
Getting ready for the weekend 😊
A laneway view of the rooftop of a Ukrainian Orthodox Church in Ottawa’s Chinatown. The area was and continues to be home to many new Canadians.
We had a fine warm day today but the gardens need a bit more sun to really shine, In the meantime a closer look at my surroundings usually pays off. I liked the way someome had dressed up this modest entrance way.
This past weekend saw the warmest temperatures so far this spring. Everyone was out enjoying the spring sunshine.
There are no bees out yet, and still a bit of lingering snow. I like the way people paint these electrical boxes, this one is particularly welcome.
Yesterday was a beautiful day to finally get out with our cameras. We went for a walk in a part of town that has a mix of old and new buildings. This restaurant/tavern has been in operation since 1934. Note the sign above the side door. Bars at the time served drinks in separate rooms to men and women. Only “bone fide” escorts could enter the ladies’ bar 😏.
Walking along, I often see people’s pets watch me walk by. The dogs often bark, the cats just stare 😏
I’ve seen this old Dodge truck a few times now. It’s usually pulled up to a house that’s undergoing renovations; full of building material. Its owner must have been running late that morning as it was parked with its back wheel on the sidewalk.
This person’s yard was a tangle of vines, flowers and imaginative artwork.
This caught my eye as I was walking along. I was hoping to see some butterflies in the neighbouring gardens but caught sight of this rooster instead.
I have been doing some street photography recently. Towards the end of a walk I noticed this tower under construction. The reflection made for an interesting if distorted view of the surrounding buildings.
A neighbourhood favourite.
When I looked up, at first I thought it was a real cat walking along the fence. I wonder how many others have done a double take. 😏
California Dreaming. 😏
Our neighbourhood is close to the downtown core and still has a good number of older homes mixed in with the new. I liked the way this house was illuminated in the sunlight and thought it had a welcoming look to it, gargoyles and all!
The Dodge 200 (circa 1960) was parked outside a house undergoing renovation. The truck was full of lumber for the work underway. You never know what you’ll see when out on a walk. 😊
Reflections can make for interesting subjects, this one nicely framed in red brick.
Another old house in the downtown core that has escaped the wrecker’s ball.
