Water Reflection

I'm up early again out and about taking photos before the wind comes up and ruffles the water surface.

New Fence

This beautiful lot is located on Frenchman's Bay.

Signs, Signs - McDonald's

If you see the "Golden M" with wheels, it's a sure sign there`s a drive thru at this McDonalds.
I'm linking to Lesley's Signs, Signs.

Female Red Winged Blackbird

She has a nest nearby.

My New Neighbour

I'm pretty sure she is married but I haven't met her husband yet.

It's Time To Quit

When it comes to anti smoking, there's nothing worse than the wrath of an ex smoker like myself.

American Standard Mill: Cambridge, Ontario - Panorama

This four-storey limestone building on the Speed River was initially built in 1847 by Jacob Hespeler as a stone grist and flour mill. During the twentieth century, the former mill site has had a variety of names. The owners have been American Standard since 1969, now a division of Wabco Standard Drain. The mill dam and adjacent "Jacob’s Landing" park are a great place to view this historic stone mill. The plan is to renovate the building for condominiums.

Hiking Trail

It's just me showing off as I hold a post up with only my elbow. :-)

The Bride Wore Boots

Continuing from yesterday's posting. I was standing on the bridge trying to photograph the water below when the bride began walking towards me. She didn't mind one bit that I was photographing her.

Wedding

When I was photographing at the mill pond I got a bonus when I spotted a wedding party.

Bleeding Hearts

My wife has had these flowers planted at the side of the house for umpteen years.
They are early bloomers and have never disappointed.

Babies

If God were a woman all babies would be protected.

Apple Blossom

This bud is one of many on a wild apple tree.

Tulips

The weather has been on the cool side but that did not stop the tulips from popping up.

Swimming Dog

It's no wonder I love dogs.

Playing It Safe

Now I know there's a specialty shop for everything.

What A Difference A Year Makes

This is me last year on May 13, 2012. The weather was warm enough to sit outside to eat breakfast and checkout the Sunshine Girl. This year I have been freezing my buns off.

Sailboat

An hour and a half before sunset gave me theses lighting conditions.

Me And My Shadow

Shadow owes its birth to light. John Gay.

Another Day

The more you praise and celebrate your life, the more there is in life to celebrate. Oprah Winfrey.

Fishing

Fishing season is open.

Ball's Mill - Baltimore, Ontario

Ball’s Mill began as a carding mill and sawmill in 1842. It was owned and operated for three generations of the Ball family until it was purchased by the Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority. In 1988 Paul Rapati bought the mill, saving it from being torn down due to a lack of funding for restoration projects.
He is currently working on restoring the mill and maintains it as a place of community pride and connection to heritage.

Contrails

Morning Sky.

Signs, Signs - No Kidding, Eh!

There are people that need help every step of the way.
I'm linking to Lesley's Signs, Signs.

Birch Trees

Birch trees are a popular item for landscaping.

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I'm no expert so all of this info is from the internet.
Birch tree flowers known as catkins appear early in spring and release their pollen in clouds during April, and the seeds ripen from July to August. The scented flowers are monoecious (individual flowers are either male or female, but both sexes can be found on the same plant) and are pollinated by wind. The small (1-2 mm) winged seeds ripening in late summer.

Toronto Fire Station

Station #315, 132 Bellevue Avenue, Toronto. This is one of the city's oldest stations built in 1878. It is a two storey structure with an eight storey clock tower. The current tower partially rebuilt in 1972, after the tower and its clock were set ablaze by an arsonist. (sic) The tower's clock was not salvageable, and a replica replaced the original when the tower was rebuilt over the course of 1972 to 1973.

Colourful Shoes

Shoe styles are one thing that keeps on recycling every few years.
There is an old saying “What goes around comes around.”

Young Deer

I spotted this young guy (gal?) in a urban area where tandem dump trucks are stored.
The deer stayed in this position for about two minutes while I kept on clicking.

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She finally stood up and nonchalantly wandered closer
to the house in the background where I lost sight of her.

Burnt Dam: Havelock, Ontario

In the summer the flow of water is so little that one can walk
where you see the heavier flow of water an not get wet.

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This shot was taken a little further down the chute. I'm linking to Rurality Blog Hop.

Tiny Wild Flowers

I got down and dirty for this photo.

Signs, Signs - Fish Fry

I've been here two days in a row but the owner keeps on forgetting to change his sign to "free beer today".
I'm linking to Lesley's Signs, Signs.