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Friday, December 31, 2010

Weekend Reflections - Falling Into Reflection


Not to worry, no one got hurt.
Want to see more phenomenon thrown back from a surface? Direct your eyes to Weekend Reflections.

Thursday, December 30, 2010

SkyWatch Friday - Underexposed


Yellow glow caused by sunset and photo underexposed to bring out clouds.
What else will you see when you look up? Find out at SkyWatch Friday

Monday, December 27, 2010

Blue Monday - Toy Factory


Toy Factory in PEI. What else is blue? Head over to Blue Monday and find out.

Sunday, December 26, 2010

Sunday Bridges - Bailey Bridge -Toronto


Bailey Bridge located in the former Township of Scarborough. The area is now part of the City Of Toronto.
See more Sunday Bridges at San Francisco Bay Daily Photo.

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On October 15, 1954 Hurricane Hazel severely damaged or washed out several bridges. A number of bailey bridges
were erected by Canadian Military Engineers. See more Sunday Bridges at San Francisco Bay Daily Photo.

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This bridge is the last of those remaining in service. The supports were constructed from heavy lumber.
See more Sunday Bridges at San Francisco Bay Daily Photo.

Saturday, December 25, 2010

Merry Christmas


From along time ago in an Eaton's Store far. far... away.

Friday, December 24, 2010

Christmas Excitement!


Do you have the feeling of Christmas joy?

Thursday, December 23, 2010

Winter


A Muskoka chair, snow and a pine tree.

Wednesday, December 22, 2010

Ready For Christmas


My granddaughter... in the mood for Christmas.

Tuesday, December 21, 2010

ABC Wednesday Letter "W" - Water Hyacinth


Photographed last August at Sheridan Nursery in Markham. First one I've ever seen in bloom.
What else does "W" stand for? Find out at ABC Wednesday.

Monday, December 20, 2010

Christmas Poinsettias


Poinsettias are the plants of Christmas. The coloured parts of poinsettias
that most people think are the flowers are actually coloured leaves.

Sunday, December 19, 2010

Sunday Bridges - Waterfront Trail


Pedestrian bridge spanning Petticoat Creek in Pickering, Ontario. This is just a small portion of the Waterfront Trail that follows the shoreline of Lake Ontario. See more Sunday Bridges at San Francisco Bay Daily Photo.

Saturday, December 18, 2010

Scenic Sunday - PEI


Prince Edward Island is famous for it's potatoes and red soil. Take note of the red water in the background.
See more scenes at Scenic Sunday.

Friday, December 17, 2010

Weekend Reflections - Painting


If I were an artist this is the scene I would like to paint on canvas.
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Thursday, December 16, 2010

SkyWatch Friday - Bright Sunlight


Lake Ontario captured under bright sunlight.
What else will you see when you look up? Find out at SkyWatch Friday

Wednesday, December 15, 2010

Sign Of The Times


The present recession has been hard on everyone. The above photo is what remains of a former General Motors car dealership

Tuesday, December 14, 2010

ABC Wednesday Letter "V" - Tree Growth


I lost my thinking cap and this is the best I could come up with for today's posting.
What else does "V" stand for? Find out at ABC Wednesday.

Monday, December 13, 2010

Blue Monday - Punch Buggy


Punch buggy blue. No punch backs! If you have the blues, head over to Blue Monday for more.

Saturday, December 11, 2010

Camera Critters - Boss Squirrel


Interesting markings on this squirrel. First one I've seen with orange fur. In my backyard this one rules all of the other squirrels in the neighbourhood. There's more at Camera Critters

Sunday Bridges - Railway


Crossing over fast running water at Bala, Ontario.
See more Sunday Bridges at San Francisco Bay Daily Photo.

Friday, December 10, 2010

Hungry Squirrel


Most people do not like squirrels coming to their bird feeders. So... I have this special squirrel feeder.

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Posing for the camera before he (she?) takes off.

Thursday, December 09, 2010

SkyWatch Friday - First Light Of Day


The early photographer gets the click first.
What else will you see when you look up? Find out at SkyWatch Friday

Wednesday, December 08, 2010

Speed Bump Art


Zoo staff making speed bumps more attractive and visible.

Tuesday, December 07, 2010

ABC Wednesday Letter "U" - Up


I envy these guys working away up there.
What else does "U" stand for? Find out at ABC Wednesday

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It took them four days to complete the assembly of the crane.
What else does "U" stand for? Find out at ABC Wednesday

Let It Snow!


First snow fall of the winter of 2010 - 2011. As I was too chicken to go out I just opened the window and
capture the snow blowing around. Not much more fell. I'm just thankful that we did not get the one metre
(39 inches) of snow that fell in the Buffalo, New York area.

Monday, December 06, 2010

Santa's Reindeer


I was out and about when I spotted two of Santa's Reindeer... Donner and Blitzen. They were on display at the local garden nursery. The two attendants looked cold but they assured me that they were feeling very warm in their winter outfits.

Saturday, December 04, 2010

Sunday Bridges - Grand Falls, NB


Spanning the gorge at Grand Falls, New Brunswick.
See more Sunday Bridges at San Francisco Bay Daily Photo.

Friday, December 03, 2010

Weekend Reflections - Walt Disney World


Photo taken at Walt Disney World in 2005. This is one time the sky looks better in the reflection.
Want to see more phenomenon thrown back from a surface? Direct your eyes to Weekend Reflections.

Thursday, December 02, 2010

SkyWatch Friday - Dark Clouds


Looking south over the Trans Canada Hwy., in  Edmundston New Brunswick.
What else will you see when you look up? Find out at SkyWatch Friday


Wednesday, December 01, 2010

Spider Monkey


The reason for the foggy blur on the left is because the enclosure glass was fogged up.

Tuesday, November 30, 2010

ABC Wednesday Letter "T" - Titanic Cemetery


Fairview Lawn Cemetery, located in Halifax, Nova Scotia has 121 victims of the Titanic disaster grave sites. They are easily recognized by their short stubby block shape. What else does "T" stand for? Find out at ABC Wednesday

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It is rumored, that James Cameron the movie director, paid a visit to cemetery. The name of the main character, Jack Dawson may have evolved from the above headstone.

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Forty four graves remain unidentified.

Monday, November 29, 2010

Blue Monday - Lake Ontario


Lake Ontario on a blue day. Head over to Blue Monday for more.

Sunday, November 28, 2010

Sunday Bridges - Feversham


A photo from 2005. The bridge spans over the mill dam in Feversham, Ontario.
See more Sunday Bridges at San Francisco Bay Daily Photo.

Saturday, November 27, 2010

Scenic Sunday - Sugarloaf Mountain


Sugarloaf Mountain, New Brunswick, Canada. See more at Scenic Sunday.

Friday, November 26, 2010

Weekend Reflections - Windy Reflection


They are supposed to be saving the planet. Unfortunately, when it comes to birds and bats they become an instrument of death. I'm linking to Weekend Reflections

Thursday, November 25, 2010

SkyWatch Friday - Sunset Storm


A view of the Gulf Of Mexico from Indian Shores, Florida.
What else will you see when you look up? Find out at SkyWatch Friday

Wednesday, November 24, 2010

Monday, November 22, 2010

Blue Monday - Building


It's a blue storage building and a abundant supply of blue sky.
Head over to Blue Monday for more.

Sunday, November 21, 2010

Sunday Bridges - Lost In The Fog


Crossing Chaleur Bay connecting the Province of Quebec and New Brunswick. I took this photo from the New Brunswick side in the City of Campbellton. See more Sunday Bridges at San Francisco Bay Daily Photo.

Saturday, November 20, 2010

Weekend Reflections - Blind Spot


It's a convex mirror at an intersection with blind spots. Yep... that's me you see in the reflection. I'm linking to Weekend Reflections

Friday, November 19, 2010

SkyWatch Friday - Dolphin In The Sky


I was out photographing fall colours. I never notice the Dolphin in the sky until I viewed on my computer screen. I'm linking to SkyWatch Friday

Thursday, November 18, 2010

Cottage Home


My neighbourhood used to be a cottage vacation area. There's still a number of these cottages left. They have been turned into permament homes. There is no hesitation to build monster size homes right beside them.

Wednesday, November 17, 2010

Snow Leapard


This guy had his eyes on something. I think it was the delicious zoo visitors walking up the pathway.

Tuesday, November 16, 2010

ABC Wednesday Letter "R" - RCMP


RCMP stands for Royal Canadian Mounted Police.
What else does "R" stand for? Find out at ABC Wednesday

Monday, November 15, 2010

Mellow Yellow Monday - Bus Graveyard?


The bodies on these buses look like they are in still good shape but I really think this is their final resting place.
Participating in Mellow Yellow Monday