Just stopping by with a quick photo of the view outside my window. Settling into our new place and will be back later in the season. Hope you’ve all been well.
Category Archives: Urban Landscape
Neighbourhood Walk
Walking through an older part of town I came across this house on a quiet street. It looked comfortable and lived in.
People Watching
This litle dog was sitting in the shade watching a group of people doing yoga in the park. It was a hot day, I think the dog had the right idea 😊
Daisy Fleabane – Two Photographs
The daisy fleabane is a native flowering plant with an unfortunate name. In the past, people thought that its aroma would rid their homes of pesky insects. I found these growing in a laneway.
Side by Side
The rose and wild flowers were growing in the same small garden of this house. It is an appealing space that isn’t overly manicured.
Sharing the Sun
While exploring a new neighbourhood, the street we were on suddenly came to an end on the edge of a small wildlife garden. This rather whimsical looking plant, commonly known as prairie smoke or old man’s whiskers was sharing the sun with some other native plants.
Over The Fence – 2 (Two Photographs)
More glimpses of neighbourhood gardens.
Spring Line up
It’s been a very cold few days so when it warmed up enough to take a walk, it was nice to see that the flowers are right on schedule.
Over the Fence
It’s nice to see what’s coming up in the neighbourhood gardens. I liked the metal trellis as well.
In the Neighbourhood – 2
These lilies of the valley are among the flowers in the garden of the old house I featured on my blog yesterday.
One Man’s Treasure
The front yard of this house has a collection of objects that the owner has acquired over the years and no two are alike. You just have to stand on the curb and point your camera in the direction of the yard. I thought this bust with a frame placed in front of it was rather curious 😏 .
Tulip Time – 2
The weather has been up and down lately. Today’s high was 11C, last Friday it was in the high 20Cs. The tulips don’t seem to mind though.
A Quiet Place
That’s the feeling I got while walking past this garden.
Behind Bars
This apartment is on the ground floor so I guess the occupants opted for some security. I liked their choice of grill work.
Tulip Time
As well as wild violets, there’s no season quite like spring 😊.
Earlier Bloomer
Among the first flowering plants we see in the spring are forsythia. Always a welcome sight.
Garden-Variety Frog
It looks like this little metal frog has weathered many winters. It’ll be nice to see the real thing once it warms up a bit more.
Finally…
The best kind of snow drops are the kind pushing through the warming earth 😊
In the Neighbourhood
The lines and curves caught my eye.
In the Market
I watched as the house sparrow perched on the brick and window sills of this old house. I looked to see whether it had a nesting hole somewhere in the brick, as sparrows often build their nests in buildings, but saw nothing. It’s a busy time for them,
Nice to See You
Around the city there are several parks and green spaces that we go to as the weather warms up. We’ve seen the same photographers at these locations over the years and at the beginning of the season it’s always nice to stop and catch up. I liked the way the dog was looking in the same direction as the photographer.
Light and Shade
I like the shape and colours of this flowering plant. The flowers contrast nicely with its dark leaves.
Seen on a walk – 2
A warm March sun brightens the neighbourhood.
Promise of Spring
It’s been snowing lightly all day. Just when it looked like it was winding down it picked up again. Looking for a photo to post I came across this scene from last spring. I’m counting the days 😏.
UP ON THE ROOF
I like weathervanes and rooftops. I struck it lucky here.
BAY STREET
In the older parts of the city you can still see a few old street signs fastened to the walls of buildings. I almost missed this one as the ivy had pretty much claimed the brick.
WINDOW SHOPPING
I always stop to look in the window of this antique shop. There’s always something interesting on display.
Around the Corner (Two Photographs)
I always find laneways interesting. You never know what you’ll come across which is part of the attraction.
STREET VIEW
It looked like a recent addition, yet the fence had already attracted the attention of a vine in nice autumn colours.
FALL VIEWS (TWO PHOTOGRAPHS)
You don’t have to go far to catch a glimpse of the changing landscape. I took these photos around the corner from where I live.
Neighbourhood Watch
You know that feeling you get when you know you’re being watched? 😊
PLANT POWER
It is remarkable to see a vine thrive and make its way up and over a concrete retaining wall that can hold back flood waters.
IN THE NEIGHBOURHOOD
I like wooden fences, they provide some privacy but in a pleasant sort of way. I thought the vine and its shadow dressed it up just a bit more.
DOUBLE TAKE
I noticed this dog watching as another chased its ball. I was at quite a distance so at first t I thought I was looking at a real dog (a very composed one 😏 ). I think the sculptor must be a true dog lover .
TULIP TIME (TWO PHOTOGRAPHS)
I walk by the lawn of this old house very frequently in the spring and summer. Left to its own, old plantings as well as wild flowers put in an appearance when it’s there time to shine. Tulips against the warm brick attract me like a magnet 😊
BY THE RIVER
Balancing rocks, another public art gallery to enjoy while walking along the Ottawa River.
WAITING FOR THE WEEKEND
Playgrounds look best when filled with kids.
ANIMAL CRACKERS
The squirrel couldn’t have posed any better 😊
PLAY OF LIGHT
I walk by this spot frequently but on this particular day the light and shadow were just right. I thought the result looked like an etching.
MINIMALISM
Seen on a walk .
