As the season moves along you have to give your surroundings a closer look but there’s still plenty of beauty about.
Tag Archives: Urban Landscape
SEEN ON A WALK (TWO PHOTOGRAPHS)
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.
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.
RABBIT RUN
As I was walking along the sidewalk I saw this rabbit bounding across a lawn. I was using a wide angle lens so I had to crop in quite a bit but I think catching it mid hop made the shot!
OLD RELIABLE
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.
ANIMAL CRACKERS
If the gull could read I wonder if he’d agree? This park is a favourite with picnickers. The gulls must have a ball!
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.
WHERE YOU LEAD
Everyone seemed to be enjoying a fine morning in the park 😊
CAT AND MICE
This person’s yard was a tangle of vines, flowers and imaginative artwork.
SUNNY TUESDAY
Sunflowers always have a nice long run. Some are beginning to fade but this bunch is still looking bright.
Curious Cat
I believe this is a tortoiseshell cat, a cat I’ve never seen before. It was watching me as closely as I was watching it!
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 .
DOG DAYS OF SUMMER
It’s been so hot and muggy lately but this dog doesn’t seem to mind a bit 😊
OVER THE FENCE
This caught my eye as I was walking along. I was hoping to see some butterflies in the neighbouring gardens but caught sight of this rooster instead.
DISTORTED VIEW
I have been doing some street photography recently. Towards the end of a walk I noticed this tower under construction. The reflection made for an interesting if distorted view of the surrounding buildings.
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 😊
NEIGHBOURHOD WATCH
I was hoping to see a cat in the window, one is usually looking out as I walk by. Instead I heard some very loud barking coming from this little guy.
AROUND THE CORNER
A neighbourhood favourite.
DOUBLE TAKE
When I looked up, at first I thought it was a real cat walking along the fence. I wonder how many others have done a double take. 😏
BRIGHT SPOT
Despite the slow start to spring, house sparrows are always around and their cheerful song can be heard the minute you step out your door.
Guard Bird
The bird was guarding a neighbour’s front door. Pigeons are disliked by many for their messy ways but they are intelligent birds and this one definitely had presence.
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.
SEEN ON A WALK
California Dreaming. 😏
LOOKING IN
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.
SEEN ON A WALK
Our neighbourhood is close to the downtown core and still has a good number of older homes mixed in with the new. I liked the way this house was illuminated in the sunlight and thought it had a welcoming look to it, gargoyles and all!
CAT’S EYE
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.
STREET VIEW
Reflections can make for interesting subjects, this one nicely framed in red brick.
MELLOW MONDAY
Another old house in the downtown core that has escaped the wrecker’s ball.
SEEN ON A WALK
A lot of old houses have collections of glass bottles in the window which always catch my eye. The signage wasn’t very welcoming though and then I noticed the house number.
SILENT WATCHER
The cat was keeping an eye on things as I passed by its yard. I looked back as I walked along and it never altered its gaze.
ANIMAL CRACKERS
The squirrel couldn’t have posed any better 😊
OPEN AIR GALLERY
We are lucky to have a lot of public art on our city streets. It’s nice to slow down for a few minutes and take it all in.
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.
SEEN ON A WALK
These items looked like they had been placed with care although they were left there for garbage pick up. A well used sofa, a child’s toy even the plant growing out of the concrete made for a homey scene despite its location.
CHANGING TIMES
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.
SHOULD I STAY OR SHOULD I GO
Luckily, the sparrow decided to stay put for a few minutes!
IT’S COLD OUTSIDE
The shoes were lined up neatly perhaps for anyone who needed them. It is getting cold outside.
CLEVER CAT
Walking through the local arboretum we heard rustling in the underbrush. After a few minutes a large cat appeared. It sat and looked around and wasn’t in a hurry to leave. It didn’t have a collar so we presumed it was wild and made its home here. Judging by its healthy appearance it knew how to fend for itself.
MINIMALISM
Seen on a walk .
BELINDA GROVER PHOTOGRAPHY 