Friday, August 31, 2012

Weekend Reflections - Mural

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I was actual out on a mural shoot at when I spotted this reflection that reminds of a mural.
I'm linking to Weekend Reflections.

Thursday, August 30, 2012

Donut Tree

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Walking on a trail I came across this odd shaped tree. My guess is that when this tree was younger another tree fell on it turning it into a freak of nature. A more romantic version would have been that's it's a left over from the War Of 1812.

Tuesday, August 28, 2012

Monday, August 27, 2012

Isolation

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I included two people in this scene but I still get the feeling of loneliness.

Sunday, August 26, 2012

Seagulls

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Taking timeout to groom and relax.

Saturday, August 25, 2012

Early Fall Colours

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Maples are one of the first trees to begin showing their autumn colours.

Friday, August 24, 2012

On Guard For Thee

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Regardless of their body position their eyes are ALWAYS on the lookout.

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Along with their life saving skills only two pieces of equipment are needed.

Thursday, August 23, 2012

Friday Fences - Picket

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A picket fence with a couple of radiator sheep in front. I'm linking to Friday Fences.

Wednesday, August 22, 2012

Signs, Signs - Honest Lawyer

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It's a small Canadian chain of six locations. This one is located in London, Ontario. The front window operates like a garage door and is opened when weather permitting. The resurant was closed when I took this photo and I have no recommendations for you. If you do attend let know if you see any Honest Lawyers. I'm linking to Lesley's Signs, Signs.

Sunday, August 19, 2012

Strange Find

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I like walking off the beaten path. My wife has been telling me that one day I'm going to find a body. So far I have only found out of place items like this one.

Saturday, August 18, 2012

Morning Paint Job

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I was out for my early morning walk when I came across this young lady painter. This was at 7:05 a.m. and I was not expecting to see a sight like this. She was so wrapped up in her work that it took three calls from me to get her attention. I asked for permission to photograph her. She did grant it but could not understand why I would want to take a photo of her painting.

Friday, August 17, 2012

Grilled Cheese Burger

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Special treat, made by my family on Father's. Some people claim it has more calories than KFC’s Double Down. Who cares? I ate the whole thing.

Thursday, August 16, 2012

Granary

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Looking north east.

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A different view looking south west.

Wednesday, August 15, 2012

Signs. Signs - Seniors Moment

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I can't remember why I'm posting this. I'm linking to Lesley's Signs, Signs.

Tuesday, August 14, 2012

Beaver Tree

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This is a sure sign that there are beavers near by.

Monday, August 13, 2012

Mini Construction Boom

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The latest construction project in the City Of Pickering is taking place at the Go Transit train and bus station. The project involves the construction of a new multi-level parking structure that will accommodate an additional 1500 new parking spaces, with access to the new bridge across Hwy 401 as well as a covered walkway to the station. The projected completion date is late 2013.

Sunday, August 12, 2012

Cooling Down

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It's been a another hot summer day and the sun is setting. If you are a kid, who cares if your clothing is getting wet when you are cooling off.

Saturday, August 11, 2012

Invasive Plant

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Purple loosestrife is an exotic wetland perennial that invaded North America in the early 19th century. Native to Europe, this highly invasive plant was thought to have been introduced from the ballast of ships who used soil to weigh down the ships or by settlers to be used for their flower
gardens or as a medicinal herb.
Since its introduction to North America, it has become a serious invader of wetlands, roadsides and other disturbed areas. In 1992 the leaf eating beetles, Galerucella calmariensis were approved by Canadian and US governments for release to control the plant. The beetles are natural enemies and have shown to effectively reduce loosestrife populations by up to 85% and allow native
vegetation to become established.

Friday, August 10, 2012

Thursday, August 09, 2012

Wednesday, August 08, 2012

Signs, Signs - Transporter Room

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"Beam us a board Scotty". "Aye Captain. Will a 2x4 do? I'm linking to Lesley's Signs, Signs.

Tuesday, August 07, 2012

Lighthouse - Maine

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Nubble Light, also known as Cape Neddick Light Station. The park that overlooks this picturesque lighthouse is called Sohier Park, donated to the Town of York by William Davies Sohier. This picturesque and often photographed lighthouse features a charming, Victorian keeper's house with gingerbread trim and a lantern with miniature cast iron lighthouses on its railing. When NASA officials picked photos for the Voyager Spacecraft, intended to identify the Earth if the craft fell into extraterrestrial hands, they included a photo of the Nubble. The station is off-limits to the public except for occasional tours by Friends of Nubble Light, but it is easily viewed from Sohier Park in York Beach, about 200 yards away. Cape Neddick "The Nubble" Lighthouse was built in 1879

Monday, August 06, 2012

Puppy Dog

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I came across this cute guy at the lake. He had just been in the water for a swim.

Sunday, August 05, 2012

Sunset Behind The Clouds

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Thanks to the cloud formations there have been some spectacular sunsets.

Saturday, August 04, 2012

Heritage Railway

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Travel to Uxbridge, Ontario and you will find this well preserved old fashion train station.

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Travel there on a Sunday and you are sure to spot The York-Durham Heritage Railway train.

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There are six seats available to Ride The Red Caboose.

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Friday, August 03, 2012

Thursday, August 02, 2012

Wednesday, August 01, 2012

Signs, Signs - Texaco

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Texaco gas stations disappeared from Canada in 1989 when they were sold to Imperial Oil with retail operations converted to the Esso brand. When I took this photo there was no one around to ask about this building. Judging by the other signs on the building I assume the owner is a sign collector. I'm linking to Lesley's Signs, Signs.

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