Ice on the Pond/ Watery Wednesday

Thin layer of ice on friend's pond

Taken this morning, this photo hints at how cold it was last night. After a dreary, cloudy yesterday, the clouds disappeared around sundown to leave clear skies. With no clouds to keep the warm air in, calm water developed a thin layer of ice. I hope you can see some of the subtle, delicate patterns.

The sky was still clear when I took this photo, which explains why the water looks so blue. This time of year the white bark on birches grabs my attention, even more so when it's reflected in water.

Red-winged blackbirds taunted me with their piercing screeches. They refused to land on any of the cattails so I could take a classic photo. But hey! Spring has only just begun. I have weeks yet to capture them with my camera.

You can find more photos celebrating Watery Wednesday at http://waterywednesday.blogspot.com

Forest Walks/ My World

Walking in the York Regional Forest

This photo was taken last week. Here the path is wide and gets plenty of sunshine, so last week it was clear of snow. But further into the trees where there's less sunlight the path was still covered with slippery ice. The forest hadn't wakened to spring yet.

Soon, though, spring flowers will decorate the area underneath the deciduous trees. I can hardly wait! And, YES, I will be taking photos.

Please note: Macro Monday is HERE.

To visit other blogs celebrating That's My World, please visit http://showyourworld.blogspot.com

Roof Decor/ Monochrome Maniacs

Roof on Victorian house in Peterborough, Ontario

In it's day, this home was probably one of the nicest in Peterborough. It's now an old building close to the used-book stores that my husband and I enjoy visiting two or three times a year. Peterboruough is a university town so fascinating books can be found there.

I have no idea why this house has such a fancy decoration on its roof. A sitting area? Perhaps the view was wonderful way back when. It isn't now though.

To find other maniacs crazy about monochromes, visit Aileni at http://aileni-calonyddaear1.blogspot.com

Wooden Bridge/ SOOC

Wooden bridge over icy creek in Whitchurch-Stouffville

This photo was taken a week ago so the icy spots may actually be melted now. Our nights have been cold but the days have been, for the most part, above freezing. As you can see, snow still lingers in shady places.

Whitchurch-Stouffville (pronounced Sto-ville) is the town just south of East Gwillimbury on EG's east side. (EG encompasses 92 square miles, so is a BIG town area-wise and has quite a few towns on it's borders.)

Please note: Camera Critters is the post below.

To see more photos Straight Out Of the Camera (SOOC) visit Jan at http://www.murrieta365.com

Wild Turkeys/ Camera Critters

Running off because they just spotted me as I tried to sneak up

Gone!

How will I ever get a decent shot of turkeys if they won't let me get in closer?


Please note: Photo Hunter is the post below


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Hands/ Photo Hunter

Peterborough, Ontario

This week's Photo Hunter challenge is: HANDS

The plaque beneath the statue reads:

In memory of the chivalry
of our men and women who
fought and died defending
humanity against aggression
THEIR NAME LIVETH FOR EVERMORE

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Floating Leaf/ Ellipsis Monday

A leaf that floated through the air to this spot

It is now alternately freezing into the icy puddle beneath it at night and floating in a melted pool of water during the day.

This week's Ellipsis...Monday Photo Shoot assignment (due Sunday night, March 29) is "things that float."

Please note: Sky Watch is the post below.

To find out how others handled last week's assignment, check out http://ellipsissuddenlycarly.blogspot.com/

Gated Community/ Sky Watch

Sunset through Gate

Here you see the sun going down over the gate house in a gated community in a town south of East Gwillimbury. Yes, I'm on the outside looking in. Beyond the gate is a golf course and beautiful mansions. I'm fascinated by the lamp, gate and roofs...but not envious of a lifestyle that fears riffraff common people like me and (I think) most of you.

To see tons of gorgeous skies from around the world, visit the Sky Watch Website and click on Mr. Linky: http://skyley.blogspot.com

Small Farm/Sepia Scenes

Goats and sheep/ half sepia

The snow is nearly gone but the air is still cool but the goats and sheep are glad to be out in the sunny farmyard.

To view other Sepia Scenes visit MaryT, theTeach at http://sepiascenes.blogspot.com

Below the Bridge/ Watery Wednesday

Harrison Creek, under one of several two-lane bridges that cross it

The sunshine, shadows, reflections, subtle colours and the fact that the ice has melted convinced me to take this photo.

You can find more photos celebrating Watery Wednesday at http://waterywednesday.blogspot.com

They're BACK!/ My World

Robin, a SURE sign of spring

Actually the robins have been back for at least a week but Saturday was the first day I was able to catch one with my camera.

Please note: Macro Monday is HERE.

To visit other blogs celebrating That's My World, please visit http://showyourworld.blogspot.com

Coming Through/ Monochrome Maniacs

Canadian National engine 2234 hauling freight south to Toronto and beyond

To find other maniacs crazy about monochromes, visit Aileni at http://aileni-calonyddaear1.blogspot.com

For Rent/ SOOC

Last year's nest survived the winter

Local songbirds are singing their hearts out. They KNOW it's spring.

To see more photos Straight Out Of the Camera (SOOC) visit Jan at http://www.murrieta365.com

Guard Goat/ Camera Critters

Nanny is not pleased that "Camera Girl" (me) has pointed the lens towards her

I'm on the other side of the fence, which you can't see, and this goat is watching to make sure I don't cross the line.

Please note: Photo Hunter is the post below

To join in the Camera Critter fun, visit Misty Dawn's site at http://camera-critters.blogspot.com

Yellow/ Photo Hunter

Private airplane at small airport in Baldwin, Ontario

This week's Photo Hunter challenge is: YELLOW

No, we don't still have all this snow. I took this photo on a very cold day a few weeks ago at a grass-strip airport just north of East Gwillimbury.

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Heading Home/ Sky Watch

Day is done, gone the sun

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Silo in Monchrome/ Sepia Scenes

Silo with fancy roof

I'm not sure why this silo has a cupola and wind vane, but it's on a farm north of East Gwillimbury. It's the same one pictured in colour at More of Me - Another Side.

However, I do know that some grain silos have been converted into "cottages" or small homes, at least one of which exists in East Gwillimbury. If this IS one of those converted silos, I wonder how the occupants arrange their furniture along the curved outside walls. The staircases must be circular, don't you think? It must be a cozy lifestyle! (I wonder where I would keep all my stuff.)

FYI: Someday I hope to get brave enough to ask the owner of the for-sure silo house in East Gwillimbury to tell me all about his/hers. I have a photo taken from the road...but I'd LOVE to see it from the the doorway side. Until then...stay tuned.

To view other Sepia Scenes visit MaryT, theTeach at http://sepiascenes.blogspot.com

Puddle Reflection/ Watery Wednesday

Tree checking it's reflection to see if any leaves have sprouted yet

You can find more photos celebrating Watery Wednesday at http://waterywednesday.blogspot.com

Broken/ Monochrome Maniacs

Windows in old, old barn

Sorry to say, not all Ontario barns are in prime condition.

To find other maniacs crazy about monochromes, visit Aileni at http://aileni-calonyddaear1.blogspot.com

Puddle Reflections/ SOOC

March is a time of puddles and reflections in Ontario

To see more photos Straight Out Of the Camera (SOOC) visit Jan at http://www.murrieta365.com

Flying High/ Camera Critters

Flying into the sun as it goes down

There they go!

Please note: Photo Hunter is the post below


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Photo Hunter/ Four

Four towers on the Region of York Administration Building, Newmarket

This week's Photo Hunter challenge is: FOUR.

My town, East Gwillimbury, is situated in the northern part of York Region, the region just north of Toronto, Canada. It was designed by the world-famous Canadian architect, Douglas Cardinal, and nineteen yeas later, the building still looks great, at least to my eyes.

To see what other Photo hunters found, check out http://tnchick.com

Sunset Over Puddles/ Sky Watch

Peach reflections in farm puddles

The sunset was rather blah and undramatic...until I noticed the reflections in the farmer's puddly field. I had just enough time to snatch my camera and shoot before the sun disappeared below some drab clouds. Another near miss!

To see tons of gorgeous skies from around the world, visit the Sky Watch Website and click on Mr. Linky: http://skyley.blogspot.com

Port Perry Streetscape/Sepia Scenes

Half-sepia shot of Port Perry, Ontario on Lake Scugog

I love how the people of this tourist town take pride in their old buildings. This street is alive with people in summer because it leads straight to the lake. And the shops offer many items not found in malls. My favourite is the used book store!

To view other Sepia Scenes visit MaryT, theTeach at http://sepiascenes.blogspot.com