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.
Small Town Views
Category Archives: Street
Glass Window
I saw this glass collection in a basement apartment window. It must cheer up their view, it sure did mine.
Boundary Line
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.
In the Neighbourhood
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 😏
It’s a Start (Two Photographs)
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 😊
Reflection
Walking along I caught some interesting reflections of my surroundings. Right now reality appears somewhat distorted as well.
Dragon on Main Street
You never know what your’re going to come across. In this case, the “dragon” was hanging by the entrance to someone’s house.
In the Neighourhood
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.
Seen on a Walk
The end of an era ✌️
On Main Street – 2
Old meets new in a small Ontario town.
On Main Street
Seen on a walk in a small Ontario town.
Seen on a Walk
I liked the weathered hoop and the shadow it cast.
Tree Houses
I was hoping to see a few tenants coming or going. No luck that day.
VW Bus
Getting ready for the weekend 😊
All In The Details
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.
Welcome
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.
Sunday Best
This past weekend saw the warmest temperatures so far this spring. Everyone was out enjoying the spring sunshine.
Good Timing
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.
SEEN ON A WALK – RELIC
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 😏.
Two Cool Cats
Walking along, I often see people’s pets watch me walk by. The dogs often bark, the cats just stare 😏
OLD RELIABLE
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.
CAT AND MICE
This person’s yard was a tangle of vines, flowers and imaginative artwork.
OVER THE FENCE
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.
DISTORTED VIEW
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.
AROUND THE CORNER
A neighbourhood favourite.
DOUBLE TAKE
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. 😏
SEEN ON A WALK
California Dreaming. 😏
SEEN ON A WALK
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!
STILL GOING STRONG
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. 😊
STREET VIEW
Reflections can make for interesting subjects, this one nicely framed in red brick.
MELLOW MONDAY
Another old house in the downtown core that has escaped the wrecker’s ball.
SEEN ON A WALK
A lot of old houses have collections of glass bottles in the window which always catch my eye. The signage wasn’t very welcoming though and then I noticed the house number.
SEEN ON A WALK
These items looked like they had been placed with care although they were left there for garbage pick up. A well used sofa, a child’s toy even the plant growing out of the concrete made for a homey scene despite its location.
CHANGING TIMES
It seems that few parts of town have escaped gentrification. Many of these older neighbourhoods are giving way to infills and condominiums. There is still a lot of the original character but I wonder for how long.
IT’S COLD OUTSIDE
The shoes were lined up neatly perhaps for anyone who needed them. It is getting cold outside.
This Old House
A lot of older homes here are built of brick and have wonderful wood trim. In need of a little paint and yard work, this house still has considerable charm.
Friday Follies
Something made me look up. I’m glad I did 😊
THIS OLD HOUSE
I often photograph this old house. The tree is slow to bud but casts some interesting shadows on the wall. You can see some green shoots on the lawn too. The weather shot up to 29 C/84 F today (last week we were digging out from an ice storm 😏).
SUMMER’S EASE
When I took this scene I pictured it in black and white. A lazy afternoon in summer.
NOVEMBER SCENE
I liked the partial shadow of the branches against the white wall. Quite stark and what a typical November looks and feels like. This year is not the usual though it’s been warm and sunny and some flowers are still in bloom.
BELINDA GROVER PHOTOGRAPHY 