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 š).
Winter begins in three weeks, yet shovels and snow blowers are getting an early start. Typical Canadian weather.
I donāt tend to post much in the colder months as detachable lenses donāt like the cold (neither do I š). As I missed getting out with my camera this fall, I thought Iād get more comfortable using my phone camera and post from my cell. Hereās 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.
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 āļø
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.
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 havenāt been able to find out how old the building is but Iāve read the “ghostā 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 š .
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.
Getting ready for the weekend š
An older apartment building with an impressive name.
A laneway view of the rooftop of a Ukrainian Orthodox Church in Ottawaās 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.
It looks like this little metal frog has weathered many winters. Itāll be nice to see the real thing once it warms up a bit more.
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.
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 š.
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 fellaās got an eye, heās been taking photos since he was a kid š .
I always stop to look in the window of this antique shop. Thereās always something interesting on display.
I always find laneways interesting. You never know what youāll 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.
Walking along, I often see peopleās pets watch me walk by. The dogs often bark, the cats just stare š
It looked like a recent addition, yet the fence had already attracted the attention of a vine in nice autumn colours.
There’s something appealing and welcoming about an older home blocks from the downtown.
You know that feeling you get when you know youāre being watched? š
One of several entrances to The East Memorial Building, a federal government office building, with federal heritage status, in Ottawa, Canada. Its construction began in 1950, and it is an example of Classical-Moderne design. Like many of the older federal buildings, it has a wonderful bas-relief over the doorway.
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.
Iāve seen this old Dodge truck a few times now. Itās usually pulled up to a house thatās 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.
BELINDA GROVER PHOTOGRAPHY 