Sunday Bridges - Conestoga River

Cross the Conestoga River. I'm linking to San Francisco Bay Sunday Bridges.

Weekend Reflections - Street View

Busy street for vehicle traffic captured on a store front window. I'm linking to Weekend Reflections.

Friday Fences - Do Not Cross

It would be easy for me to pass through the gap in the fence at the Pickering nuclear power plan. If I did, I'm sure that all the alarms would sound and I would be quickly surrounded by armed guards.
I'm linking to Friday Fences.

Signs, Signs - Lawn Signs

The sign on the shop door said "please no photos inside store". Since I'm a goody two shoes, I did all of my photographing outside of the shop. I'm linking to Lesley's Signs, Signs.

It's Over For Another Year

Hope you had a good Christmas.

Barn Charm - In The Distance

Located at a fair distance from the roadway, I had to use my telephoto zoom lens.

MERRY CHRISTMAS

Guess who from many decades ago. Christmas--that magic blanket that wraps itself about us, that something so intangible that it is like a fragrance. It may weave a spell of nostalgia. Christmas may be a day of feasting, or of prayer, but always it will be a day of remembrance - a day in which we think of everything we have ever loved. - Augusta E. Rundel

Christmas Lights - Winner

Winner of Mayor Dave Ryan's 2011 Christmas light tour. If you look closely in the lower right corner the Mayor is there making his presentation. The owners of the display ask that you bring a donation for the food bank.

Christmas Lights - Waterfront Bistro

Just a small taste of Christmas lights at The Waterfront Bistro.

Signs, Signs - Fishing

This is from an older posting on my blog. It was done before Lesley start her meme. I just had the urge to repost it again. I'm linking to Lesley's Signs, Signs.

Behind The Camera - A Screech of Gulls

While I was out for a walk with my wife, we came across this scene of gulls sitting in the sheltered of the bay. At this location Lake Ontario is to my back. The gulls were here because...

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...it was a extremely windy day. The white caps were rolling in on the shore.

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It wasn't me but something spooked the screech of gulls. Yup, that's the name given to a group of sea gulls. All three photos were shot in automatic mode. Not only did I have fun taking the photos but I also learned a new meaning for the word screech. The most famous screech in Canada is Newfie Screech.

Barn Charm - Sitting Low

Taken from the closest roadway about 3/4 of a mile away. The black you see on top of the silo is a flock of pigeons. It was a cold day and they were taking advantage of the sun's rays to keep warm.

Sunday Bridges - Golf Course

The golf course is closed for the season except for photographers that sneak in to photograph "Sunday Bridges". I'm linking to San Francisco Bay Sunday Bridges.

Weekend Reflections - Crack In The Mirror

A sidewalk sale presented me with this photo opportunely. I'm linking to Weekend Reflections.

Crazy Canucks

There's a number of jokes around about how Canadians can endure the cold. Now you can add open air market to the list. I'd be interested to know if this would only happen in Canada.

Show Off Your Shot - Home Place

Home Place is all about change; changes that affect our past, our present and our future. Home Place is a coalescence of universal symbols from a variety of times, cultures and beliefs. These symbols are alive but will vary in importance at different times in each of our lives. The most obvious is the structure atop the hill. Read more here. I'm linking to Show Off Your Shot.

Signs; Signs - No Frying Allowed

Where do you think you would find this sign?

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On a smoker's shelter of course. It's okay to turn someone's lungs into charcoal but don't fry their brain. I guess you can tell I'm a ex-smoker. In this day and age smoking has been ban almost everywhere. I get a chuckle at the length smokers will go to have a puff. I see them leave a nice dry and warm work space to go outside and face the elements. One good thing about smoking is that it helps you lose weight. One lung at a time. Now that I have had my rant, I promise that next week I return to a more humours posting.
I'm linking to Lesley's Signs, Signs.

Mickey and Minnie Mouse

Without Mickey and Minnie Mouse there would be no Walt Disney World.

Behind The Camera - West Montrose Covered Bridge (Kissing Bridge)

This is a continuation of yesterday's posting. While I was trying to get a shot looking into the covered bridge this couple came walking out. Rather than capturing a scene without people I believe they add so much more to it. So I snapped away. They approached me and I was expecting them to ask me why I was taking their picture. In order to justify my actions I set my mind to 100% charming. I was surprised when the young lady held out her camera to me asking if I would take a picture of them. I did better than that and took three pictures. I had detected a accent in the lady's voice, so I asked them if they were tourist. Yes, they were from Atlanta, Georgia. (Americans do have an accent especially those from the south.) In my conversation with them I told them about my experience the last time I was in Atlanta. On my drive to Florida about a decade ago the city was having one of the worst ice storms ever.

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Suddenly I heard the hoof sounds of a horse comming through the covered bridge. Because I was in Mennonite country I knew what to expect . Unfortunately I had my camera set to a slow shutter speed. That's why the horse has a lot of motion blur. After it passed I hung around hoping I might see Clint Eastwood and Meryl Streep come across:-)

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Putting a finishing touch on my story. Where would you locate a covered bridge? On Covered Bridge Drive of course. The reason it's called "The Kissing Bridge" is because it is enclosed and the soft light provides a feeling of intimacy for the romantic. I'm linking to Behind The Camera.

Sunday Bridges - Kissing Bridge

The West Montrose covered bridge is recognized as a historic site by Ontario's Archaeological & Historic Sites Board. It is Ontario's last remaining covered bridge and has a 198' span across the Grand River. Visitors come from all over the world to see and photograph this picturesque bridge. It is often referred to as "The Kissing Bridge" because it is enclosed and the soft light provides a feeling of intimacy for the romantic.

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The blue sign erected by Ontario Heritage Foundation, to the right of the bridge opening reads: This structure, the only remaining covered bridge in Ontario was designed by John Bear in 1880, on the authority of Woolwich Township Council, to replace an earlier bridge over the Grand River. Built a year later by John and his brother, Benjamin, the 198-foot bridge was covered to protect the wooden flooring and frame against the elements. Known locally as the Kissing Bridge, it later came under the jurisdiction of Waterloo County. In 1937 the province assumed responsibility for the Guelph-Elmira Road, including the West Montrose Bridge, and its floor and sub-structure were subsequently rebuilt and reinforced. I'm linking to San Francisco Bay Sunday Bridges.

Camera Critters - Parrots Love This

Getting a massage at the pet store. I'm linking to Camera Critters

Weekend Reflection - Riding The Rails

Placing the camera down on the rail gave me pleasing results. I'm linking to Weekend Reflections.

SkyWatch Friday - Golden Sunrise

An other day, an other sunrise. I'm linking to SkyWatch Friday

Signs, Signs - 51 Ways To leave Your Lover

Could this be one more addition to Paul Simon's song "50 Ways to Leave Your Lover"? Actually it's at the entrance to a school's driveway. I'm linking to Lesley's Signs, Signs.

World Peace Pavilion

Located on the waterfront of Halifax Harbour in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia this monument is known as the
World Peace Pavilion. Inside you will find a collection of rocks and artifacts contributed by 80 countries.

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One of the remnants is a 280 pound piece of the Berlin Wall. The exhibits, ordered geographically starting with Canada, are placed in a unifying ribbon of Nova Scotia sand facing towards the harbour. Within the facility is a small amphitheater facing the exhibits suitable for solitary reflection, ceremonial, or educational purposes.

Barn Charm - Bowman Barn

The Bowman's have been land stewards in Enniskillen, Ontario since 1929. In June 2005 the dairy herd was replaced with a certified organic beef herd. The breeds that were selected had a quiet disposition, good mothering ability and excellent meat quality. Currently grazing on our pastures are Red and Black Aberdeen Angus, Hereford, Murray Greys, Maine Anjou, Scottish Highlands, Belted Galloways and one remaining mascot from the Holstein herd - "Linen". This information came from their web page that you can find here.

Rusty

I'm sure in the past it served a useful purpose. Now it's a forgotten piece of rusty junk.

Sunday Bridges - Under Construction

My saga continues with the Pickering Pedestrian Bridge. The work continues but the opening date has been pushed back from October until May 2012. I'm linking to San Francisco Bay Daily Photo.

Weekend Reflections- Fence In The Water

I hope you enjoy today's photo. I'm linking to Weekend Reflections.

ShyWatch Friday - Sunrise

Sunrise with an interesting cloud formation. I'm linking to SkyWatch Friday