This neighbourhood has a lot of old brick houses which I enjoy photographing. Their windows are often covered in this translucent fabric that lets light in and keeps curious eyes out. I liked the street name too, it reminded me of that old T.V. soap opera.
The car in the distance has its car lights on, (I took this at 1:30 pm 😏).
Winter begins in three weeks, yet shovels and snow blowers are getting an early start. Typical Canadian weather.
I don’t tend to post much in the colder months as detachable lenses don’t like the cold (neither do I 😏). As I missed getting out with my camera this fall, I thought I’d get more comfortable using my phone camera and post from my cell. Here’s a view of the skyline from my new neighbourhood.
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.
You never know what your’re going to come across. In this case, the “dragon” was hanging by the entrance to someone’s house.
This little house sparrow was taking a walk on the porch like he owned the place 😊
Walking through an older part of town I came across this house on a quiet street. It looked comfortable and lived in.
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.
The dog was tearing down the path running towards us. Then we saw its owner turn the corner holding the dog’s leash. Given the chance, it was enjoying the run.
I liked the weathered hoop and the shadow it cast.
This building is one of the oldest in an Ottawa suburb. It once housed a grocery, the owner and his family lived above the store. I haven’t been able to find out how old the building is but I’ve read the “ghost” sign has looked weathered for over 75 years. The house has been turned into apartments and its untended garden is a favourite of mine.
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 😏 .
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.
I was at a fair distance from the dachshund but I still didn’t go unnoticed 😏
That’s the feeling I got while walking past this garden.
This apartment is on the ground floor so I guess the occupants opted for some security. I liked their choice of grill work.
Cats like to perch on window sills. I looked up from the tulips I was photographing and took this shot.
Getting ready for the weekend 😊
An older apartment building with an impressive name.
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.
We’re all feeling wary these days.
This past weekend saw the warmest temperatures so far this spring. Everyone was out enjoying the spring sunshine.
The lines and curves caught my eye.
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,
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.
A warm March sun brightens the neighbourhood.
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 😏.
The common pigeon wouldn’t win any popularity contests but I do photograph them from time to time. They’re content to pose and have attractive colouring. And in winter with a shortage of bird subjects, I make allowances 😏
It will be fun to get back to this park when the weather warms up. I think the dogs there have a better time than most people 😏
Another sighting while looking up.
I like weathervanes and rooftops. I struck it lucky here.
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.
I had taken a photograph of the entrance of an old row house. The picture was ok but it fell a bit flat. I had my spouse look at it and he suggested I concentrate on the brickwork and the ornament that was between the doorways. He was right, the rest was just window dressing. My fella’s got an eye, he’s been taking photos since he was a kid 😊 .
I always stop to look in the window of this antique shop. There’s always something interesting on display.
I always find laneways interesting. You never know what you’ll come across which is part of the attraction.
A portion of the House of Commons, in Ottawa, is reflected in a government building opposite it. Its Gothic Revival style makes for some interesting cityscapes.
BELINDA GROVER PHOTOGRAPHY 