Sunday, January 19, 2014

Spruce Bog Sun

 Sunlight on young black spruce tree

During the morning of a recent trip to Algonquin Provincial Park (two hours north of where I live), the sun shone for several hours, lighting up a popular trail through the Spruce Bog.

 Packed to go camping

Would you believe we met two campers? Yep, they were about to spend a couple of nights deeper inside the park. Brrr.

 Near entrance to trail

Clearly a few people had already ventured down this path to enjoy the fresh air and view northern wildlife such as the Spruce Grouse. I confess that I have walked this trail a few times and NEVER seen a Spruce Grouse though!

Light in field beyond trees

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63 comments:

  1. AndyJanuary 19, 2014 at 5:04 AM

    You are very adventurous. It got you some neat winter photos.

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  2. cath carboneJanuary 19, 2014 at 5:05 AM

    Des campeurs courageux n'ayant pas peur du froid! Belles images,j'adore!

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  3. cath carboneJanuary 19, 2014 at 5:05 AM

    Des campeurs courageux n'ayant pas peur du froid! Belles images,j'adore!

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  4. PerthDailyPhotoJanuary 19, 2014 at 5:05 AM

    Merci beaucoup EG, I love this shot of cool on a 39C day, appreciate :)

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  5. Cezar and LéiaJanuary 19, 2014 at 5:09 AM

    There's something really special about the first image!
    God bless you!
    Cezar

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  6. eileeninmdJanuary 19, 2014 at 5:46 AM

    Beautiful images! I can not imagine camping in the cold weather.. I hope you get to see your Spruce Grouse.

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  7. Bengts fotobloggJanuary 19, 2014 at 5:57 AM

    Beautiful shots, love the winter.

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  8. Carole M.January 19, 2014 at 6:00 AM

    a very beautiful scene but gosh you'd have to been keen to want to sleep there overnight in those conditions??? Would you possibly be able to stay warm and actually 'sleep'?

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  9. KateJanuary 19, 2014 at 6:18 AM

    The snow images are lovely but belie the fact that winter can sometimes be unpleasant! Winter camping? I admire the brave souls but it's not for me. I had to participate in similar outdoor programs when I was still teaching, but it certainly did NOT make a convert out of me.

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  10. MadSnapperJanuary 19, 2014 at 6:38 AM

    did you ask the camper when was the last time he had his head examined?? yowsa.. but it makes a great photo and that tree in the first one is amazing. decorated by God... so pretty

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  11. RevrunnerJanuary 19, 2014 at 6:45 AM

    Having camped many times in the dead of winter, I can with utmost sincerity say that it is something I NEVER wish to do again. :-)

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  12. CatherineJanuary 19, 2014 at 7:00 AM

    What gorgeous snow shots

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  13. cieldequimperJanuary 19, 2014 at 7:01 AM

    Much as I love winter, I don't think I'd go camping. Love how your photo has a timeless quality to it. Imagine if he had been wearing buckskin!

    This is a delightful post!

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  14. AnonymousJanuary 19, 2014 at 7:07 AM

    It is a winter wonderland.

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  15. BirdmanJanuary 19, 2014 at 8:50 AM

    My X-country skies would love this trail.

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  16. William KendallJanuary 19, 2014 at 8:52 AM

    I have done some winter camping. It just requires a different attitude.

    Beautiful shots. I know that trail very well and have walked it in winter. The rest of the year it can even be managed with a wheelchair.

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  17. Small City ScenesJanuary 19, 2014 at 9:30 AM

    These images are so beautiful. You captured the snow perfectly.
    I don't think I would want to go camping in the snow. I wouldn't want to wake up in the middle of the night to go out and well you know.......
    Very nice shots though. MB

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  18. TexWisGirlJanuary 19, 2014 at 9:52 AM

    hardy folks, those outdoorsy types. :)

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  19. Ruth KellyJanuary 19, 2014 at 10:13 AM

    Camping in the snow is not my idea of fun. Your photos are delightful.

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  20. Penelope NotesJanuary 19, 2014 at 10:45 AM

    Snow is so lovely to look at but I cannot understand why someone would want to go camping in it. I am sure it can be wondrous though if done properly and with care.

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  21. Kerri FarleyJanuary 19, 2014 at 11:40 AM

    What a lovely place! and I can imagine the solitude of camping in the snow....that would appeal to me....but NOT the coldness!

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  22. Lisa GordonJanuary 19, 2014 at 12:44 PM

    It's a beautiful place, but you would not catch me camping there in the winter!! :-)

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  23. HalcyonJanuary 19, 2014 at 1:00 PM

    Those campers are brave. Or crazy. Or both!

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  24. Our photosJanuary 19, 2014 at 1:17 PM

    You have make beautiful snow photos!

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  25. UnknownJanuary 19, 2014 at 1:49 PM

    The top shot is so beautiful! But I can't imagine how cold is that...

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  26. John @ Beans and I on the LooseJanuary 19, 2014 at 2:15 PM

    I'd not survive the night camping in the snow. Wonderful photos though.

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  27. GigaJanuary 19, 2014 at 2:22 PM

    Myślę, że z przyjemnością bym poszła tam na spacer. Pozdrawiam.
    I think that I would love to go there for a walk. Yours.

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  28. LowellJanuary 19, 2014 at 2:34 PM

    Your photos present a visual delight ... sunshine in the forest creates a lot of interesting subjects. This is the way I like snow...and this is the distance I like to view snow.

    People actually camping out in the snow, though, have to be a little nuts! Camping, to me, involves a room in a Marriott with a mini-bar!

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  29. Pamela GordonJanuary 19, 2014 at 2:40 PM

    Gorgeous snowy shots! I love the last one. I can't imagine camping in the snow like that. Brave people!!!

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  30. My Little Home and GardenJanuary 19, 2014 at 2:53 PM

    Winter in all its glory is found in your photos of Algonquin Park. I can't imagine camping at this time of year, but I remember a friend used to take his school's Adventurous Club out for a couple of nights.

    I think I'd prefer your way of appreciating nature's beauty, during a nice hike. The snow on the trees and a bridge is gorgeous.

    Thanks for sharing the woods at Sunlit Sunday.

    -Karen

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  31. ElaJanuary 19, 2014 at 3:10 PM

    Wow! A lot of snow, how wonderful ! Fantastic place for winter walks.
    Greetings

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  32. StuartJanuary 19, 2014 at 3:18 PM

    Tough place to go camping... but I'm thinking of the photo ops !

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  33. Ruth HiebertJanuary 19, 2014 at 3:45 PM

    Winter beauty at its best. The first and the last are my favourites here.Love the light on that small snow covered tree.

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  34. Billy Blue EyesJanuary 19, 2014 at 4:00 PM

    Love you sunlit snow photos but not sure I'd be going camping in it. Too cold

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  35. KathyJanuary 19, 2014 at 4:41 PM

    I'm too much of a sissy to think that camping in weather like this would be fun.

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  36. LorrieJanuary 19, 2014 at 5:22 PM

    Camping in the snow? NO! But kudos to those hearty souls.
    Love the light on the little spruce tree. Snow is so beautiful.

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  37. Grandma Barb's This and ThatJanuary 19, 2014 at 6:08 PM

    Love the trails through the trees! I admire those hardy souls. Camping in the snow is not for me.

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  38. Jenn JilksJanuary 19, 2014 at 7:31 PM

    Beautiful shots! Did you walk or snowshoe or..?
    (ツ) from Cottage Country Ontario , ON, Canada!

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  39. StephanieJanuary 19, 2014 at 8:16 PM

    I don't know how people can camp in snowy conditions let alone the cold temperatures. They are very adventurous. Not my cup of tea. Beautiful shots!

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  40. Linda W.January 19, 2014 at 8:54 PM

    Ohhh....I love your photos of the snowy scenes. I wish our mountains would get some of that.

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  41. PondsideJanuary 19, 2014 at 9:07 PM

    Those campers are brave! I don't think I'd be venturing into the park overnight, as beautiful as it is.

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  42. AnonymousJanuary 19, 2014 at 9:36 PM

    You'll never find me doing that!

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  43. JackJanuary 19, 2014 at 10:22 PM

    I would never do that kind of camping, though my daughter has done it. Maybe that is why living on the other side of the planet doesn't seem like an unusual adventure to her.

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  44. RoseJanuary 20, 2014 at 12:48 AM

    Some really beautiful shots, but as far as the campers--better them than me!

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  45. FayeJanuary 20, 2014 at 12:44 PM

    Love the way you embrace winter! Never thought to check out the Ohio River for "ice sculpture" but will do that after seeing your photos. Your nature shots remind me that I need to get out of my yard for photo ops in the snow storm. Wonderful variety of locations and shots.

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  46. CarverJanuary 20, 2014 at 3:15 PM

    I love seeing your snowy world. I'd like to get some of it here.

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  47. MarciaJanuary 20, 2014 at 3:33 PM

    I like that I can enjoy your lovely snowy scenes from the warmth of my house.

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  48. NatureFootstepJanuary 20, 2014 at 4:27 PM

    great shots. But...camping? I hope they were well dressed. I´m glad you had some sun though.

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  49. carol l mckennaJanuary 20, 2014 at 4:47 PM

    Great wintry shots ~ Brave souls ~ carol, xxx

    www.acreativeharbor.com

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  50. Photo CacheJanuary 20, 2014 at 4:48 PM

    soooo beautiful. i cannot get enough of these winter scenes.

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  51. Susan AndersonJanuary 20, 2014 at 5:21 PM

    Can't believe people were actually camping in all that coldness!

    =)

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  52. Fun60January 20, 2014 at 5:42 PM

    I can understand the desire to camp amidst such beauty but you wouldn't get me doing it!

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  53. Stewart MJanuary 21, 2014 at 12:50 AM

    Nice pictures - what a great place and weather to do for a walk.

    I have done a little snow camping - and with bit of care and knowledge it can be great.

    Cheers - Stewart M - Melbourne

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  54. AnonymousJanuary 21, 2014 at 2:17 AM

    Lots of winter fun and beauty!

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  55. IndraniJanuary 21, 2014 at 8:23 AM

    Nice soft white captures.

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  56. KarenJanuary 21, 2014 at 11:42 AM

    Excellent shots of the park! Maybe they rented a Yurt. Those are pretty cosy in the winter.

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  57. BarbJanuary 21, 2014 at 4:35 PM

    Are you sure you weren't in CO? That last photo could be my Spooky Woods! Winter camping - brrrr! I love the winter sunlight in the photos.

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  58. Pat TillettJanuary 21, 2014 at 4:47 PM

    You are pretty adventurous to be out there yourself. Those campers though, I don't know what to say about them. They are made of stronger stock than I

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  59. LewJanuary 21, 2014 at 8:16 PM

    Exquisite shot of the snow-covered spruce! Not my idea of the time for camping though.

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  60. HuldraJanuary 22, 2014 at 8:54 PM

    Just gotta love those sunny winterwonderland days :)
    Lovelly pictures :)

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  61. Beyond the Dog DishJanuary 23, 2014 at 11:16 AM

    I can see the attraction to wanting to camp in that gorgeous scenery but the cold might scare me away. At least eith our cold weather this winter I find we have more sun days to balance.

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  62. AnonymousJanuary 23, 2014 at 10:59 PM

    It might be a pretty place to walk, but I really don't think I'd want to camp there. At least right now.

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  63. AnonymousJanuary 24, 2014 at 7:38 AM

    Love that first photo, but I don't know... there's just something wrong about camping in snow. LOL

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