Bond Head, Ontario - Looking easterly
Friday's weather was a mixture of blue skies, snow squalls and blustery winds, but it was the only day in quite a few that Environment Canada had forecasted any sunshine. So my husband and I set out on a road trip. He was looking for interesting birds. I was looking for photogenic scenery as well as birds.
Looking WesterlyLooking in the opposite direction, the sky didn't look as promising. Wilmot Creek was flowing, but the areas around the picnic table and yacht club appeared deserted. Well, not completely deserted as there were a few common goldeneyes swimming in the creek.
Ice-covered twigs at the water's edge
Empty pier, overcast sky
It was cold...but the pier tempted me. I just had to see if I could move in closer to the multitude of ducks swimming on the leeward side of the wind.
And below me on the rocks - another crazy photographer!
FYI: We all had a successful day: common scaups, goldeneyes, longtails, and redheads. Tune in tomorrow to see for yourself.
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Your "photographing the frigid" idea is catching on! Great pictures of a cold-day trip.
ReplyDeleteParticularly fond of the empty pier. It feels like it should be the start, or maybe the ending, of a book of some sort.
ReplyDeleteDarla
Looks like a cold day but with lovely sunshine. I love the first image, so wonderful scenery!Hmm I'm envious about that camera!People there really love photography!I understand the place is very beautiful!
ReplyDeleteLéia
The ice covered branches look beautiful.
ReplyDeleteThese are awesome shots. Can't wait to see what else you got. That photographer looks like she has the same lens as me!
ReplyDeletenow we know there are others out there in the cold taking photos besides you. great shots as always.
ReplyDeleteI am glad that you had a trip with your husband and the opportunity to take such a beautiful shots!! Thanks for sharing :)
ReplyDeleteIt is beautiful with all the ice. Can't wait to see all the birdies! :)
ReplyDeleteThe crazy photographer could use a tripod. What a big lens!
ReplyDeleteWonderful photos. Looks so cold.
ReplyDeleteCrazy like a fox, I would have to say, because looking and seeing and capturing life’s moments can be a great way to spend the day in our fantastic world!
ReplyDeleteLove the icy twigs, they remind me of ducks feet!
ReplyDeleteStill icy there! Glad to discover you, you have a fabulous camera! :o)
ReplyDeleteYou manage to make these frozen landscapes so pretty and even (haha) inviting! Stay warm:)
ReplyDeleteYou allow me to view scenes I rarely get to see. Thanks!
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I'm so glad you took us with you on your trip!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely place to visit! Glad you got out in the sun....the photos are wonderful!
ReplyDeleteWow! Does this ever look COLD! It looks as if you made the most of your blue skies. I'll have to come back to see your bird shots.
ReplyDeleteOh, yes! I'm glad you took us with you as well!! What wonderful, icy, winter captures for the day!! A cold but beautiful world you have EG!!
ReplyDeleteThose photographers are all over the place. Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.
ReplyDeletethe best shots are when the place is empty. you can take your sweet time shooting.
ReplyDeletei cannot imagine how cold it was looking at the frozen twigs. lovely photos.
ReplyDeleteYou captured the cold very well!
ReplyDeleteThat first shot is soooo appealing...been a while since we seen skies that special color blue...oh, I know the shot of my eagle the other day the sky looks beautiful blue but that was only after a couple clicks in photoshop.
ReplyDeleteIt looks so cold. Well done for getting out there and taking some fabulous photos.
ReplyDeleteGlad you got out and got some cold weather shots! I love the one of the pier!
ReplyDeleteNice cold weather shots. I like the ice covered twigs.
ReplyDeleteLooks like a great day to be out. You got some lovely shots.
ReplyDeleteYou are brave to go out in the cold. Great shots. Gosh, what I wouldn't do for a lens like she has!
ReplyDeleteI am so glad you two decided to get out because we get to enjoy these great shots.
ReplyDeleteOh boy the sky is so so blue in the first picture and I love the shot of you on the rocks!
Very well done...great job!! I loved visiting!
Aren't the two of you lucky to have interests that can be met by trips like this?
ReplyDeleteIt's amazing what bloggers will do to get a picture. I'm glad you ventured out to get some photos. You got some neat ones -- I really like your first picture.
ReplyDeleteLove those icy shots!
ReplyDeleteQuite the lens on the last shot. Lovely to see the sunshine in your images.
ReplyDeletelove that picture of you, now I can see how you get those shots. what a camera lens!
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