I recently took a walk on a perfect October afternoon, sunny and not too cold. I saw the fence first and then looked up to see this fine old house set back from the main street. The colour version reflected the kind of day it was and I prefer it but it was a shot that I thought would work in b/w as well.
This figure of a small boy with his ball tucked under his knees has been a subject of my photography before. I’ll be back again when the snow is on the ground to check in on him.
The pose as well as the pattern of the cat’s coat brought the old teen magazine to mind. Tiger Beat was launched in 1965 and the print edition ended in 2018. It had a pretty good run.
A little south of the city, we stopped in this quiet little town and had a look around. No crowds, little traffic, I could have stayed a lot longer.
We thought we’d go to a nearby farmer’s market on a recent Saturday. Others had the same idea so instead of facing the crowds we explored the streets around the market. The building I photographed must have been an old warehouse that had been converted into individual businesses including craftmen and artists. Someone painted the fascade with flourish.
A little kid was playing in the park and left his bike close by for the return trip. At first I thought the helmut in the photo was a large ball. I don’t know how little children keep their balance wearing such huge things on their heads 😏.
When squirrels (and other animals) lie spread out like this it’s called splooting. It helps them cool off or relax. I’ve often seen squirrels do this on a hot day and this one was no exception.
This small section of a landing caught my eye, I love old brick.
This classic wagon looks like its been repurposed as a garden planter. In 1930, the owner of Radio Steel & Manufacturing named the wagon Radio Flyer to honour the era’s advances in communication and aviation. Over the years, a lot of kids have played with or been pulled along in these little wagons.
The front porch was still in deep shade but the sun caught a bit of the plant as it made its way across the sky. (My title was borrowed from the mailbox 😏 .)
It’s a hot day in the nation’s capital. Happy Canada Day!
A quick walk around the block provided a nice colourful garden mix and even a glimpse of a stork (at least the nearest I’ll get to one around here 😏).
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.
On a recent walk, we turned down a laneway we had never noticed before. Some of the back gardens were fenced off but these two weren’t. The first scene had an expectant air; a flower basket ready to be hung and a child’s toy, on the right, waiting to be ridden. The stone figure below is a watchful presence.
Walking along a neighbourhood path we heard a lot of birdsong. When I looked up I saw this. If the bird had been smaller I could almost believe it was someone’s pet in a cage.
I saw this glass collection in a basement apartment window. It must cheer up their view, it sure did mine.
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.
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 😏
We drove by a local reserve to see if there were any animals about. A quick look around didn’t amount to much. On the way back we passed this coffee bar. There’s a small cafe inside but it’s a lot more fun to grab a seat outside when it warms up a bit.
Walking along I caught some interesting reflections of my surroundings. Right now reality appears somewhat distorted as well.
Early for an appointment, I sat in the parking lot waiting to go in. Overhead I saw some crows fly in and took this photo.
No tulips yet but things are moving in the right direction. It reached +5C today and snow banks are beginning to melt; I even saw a jogger wearing shorts 😊
I liked the scale in both of these scenes along with the imagination that went into them.
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 😏
