When I was a kid, on a snowy morning we’d listen to the radio for school closures as we got ready for school in case our school didn’t make the list.
We’re supposed to get 35 centimetres (13.8 inches) by tonight but it wasn’t enough to cancel school.
I was hoping to see a few tenants coming or going. No luck that day.
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.
The lines and curves caught my eye.
Red Squirrels don’t hibernate in winter but do spend a lot of time in their nests to stay warm and conserve energy. I hope this little squirrel has a cache of food to see him through the bitterly cold weather that’s on the way.
From early spring to late fall I watch Canada Geese a lot 😊. I think they’re beautiful birds and when not acting up or messing up they make great subjects to photograph.
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.
I like Ravens in silhouette.
Given their size difference I assume they’re a couple. A black and white treatment seemed the right choice.
A neighbourhood favourite.
It’s so nice to see Canada Geese again. It’s been a long winter 😏
Playgrounds look best when filled with kids.
While taking some photographs on the grounds of the Canadian Museum of Nature I passed by a window of this imposing 1910 building and saw the geometric design of the staircase. It was quite a contrast to the exterior of the museum.
I couldn’t see what had caught the cat’s attention but watched as it slowly moved towards whatever it was. It did remind me of a “big cat” stalking its prey.
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. 😊
Like many of us right now.😏
I’ve featured this photo before but in colour. This time I turned it into black and white and edited it a bit differently.
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.
The shoes were lined up neatly perhaps for anyone who needed them. It is getting cold outside.
This dog has it made. 😊
I watched as the two geese joined the rest of the group, they really look like small aircraft on the descent 😊
The day was overcast and the colours muted. I thought the scene lent itself to black and white.
Along with crocus, snowdrops are among the first flowers we see in the spring. The dried flowers from last season were surprising to see, given the winter that just passed.
This is what an early spring day looks like here. We still have a ways to go.
Not quite yet, I took this scene in April a few years ago. I hope this year things warm up sooner.
When I took this scene I pictured it in black and white. A lazy afternoon in summer.
Waiting for the kids to return.
Despite the cold, this time of year has its advantages. It’s easier to spot the locals. 😏
With snow in the forecast, opportunities like this are fading quickly. Taking a camera out in cold weather is a challenge. My plan is to use my camera phone this winter to take some decent photos, I guess that means I’ll have to read the manual 😏
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.
Obviously, the signs don’t apply to this duck. 😏
The American Black Duck is very similar in appearance to the female mallard, although its feathers are darker and its bill is an olive yellow. Not as common here as the mallard but still well represented.
I liked the curves and lines of this ladder that leads to the building’s roof. A piece of functional art.
If you wait awhile Canada Geese can strike some interesting poses or sometimes you just happen upon a scene like this.
Sparks Street is a pedestrian mall in downtown Ottawa. It’s a mix of office towers, shops and restaurants. I liked the old fashioned sign and the chairs stacked up waiting for the Cocktail Hour.
I always find scenes like this pretty melancholy, however, the boots were in fairly decent shape and placed with care. Maybe the owner left them there for someone else to wear.
I’m not sure who was expecting the delivery here.
I took both photos in downtown Ottawa. New construction abutting the old. This high-rise will be another added to the collection of unremarkable structures that take the place of buildings such as this lovely Art Deco style building.
I’m not a great fan of lawn art but I liked this touch of whimsy.
We stopped on the side of the road to enjoy the surroundings. It was perfectly silent and calm yet the sky held some menace as the clouds rolled in.
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