Monday, February 24, 2014

Family Day

 Family at Oshawa Harbour

Last Monday was Family Day in Ontario, a day when many workers had the day off to spend with their families and/or do whatever else they wanted to.

 Photographing (without a glove on her left hand) trumpeter swans in Whitby

Luckily it was a sunny day! And the temperature was quite tolerable.

Fishers at Bond Head

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47 comments:

  1. RevrunnerFebruary 24, 2014 at 6:33 AM

    "Temperatures was quite tolerable." But notice the attire on these fishermen. Shades of Ralph Lauren, wouldn't you say?

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  2. MersadFebruary 24, 2014 at 6:58 AM

    I couldn't stop looking at the first image. Those ice formations are stunning.

    Mersad
    Mersad Donko Photography

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  3. Gill - That British WomanFebruary 24, 2014 at 7:04 AM

    it was nippy cold that day, but at least the sun shone!!!

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  4. William KendallFebruary 24, 2014 at 7:37 AM

    The ice does some amazing things by the shore.

    Those swans must be used to photographers.

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  5. DarlaFebruary 24, 2014 at 8:15 AM

    Family Day - what a nice idea. Looks pretty cold to me but the people you show seem to be enjoying it.

    Darla

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  6. LONDONLULUFebruary 24, 2014 at 8:26 AM

    I see remnants of that incredible ice still lingering in the top shot. I love your remark on the 'tolerable' temperatures, then seeing the incredible gear on the fishermen:)

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  7. KateFebruary 24, 2014 at 8:36 AM

    Great idea and certainly your subjects took advantage of the day.

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  8. MadSnapperFebruary 24, 2014 at 8:51 AM

    a class from my past said a photo should tell a story without words.. all three of these tell a story... they are wonderful...

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  9. JeanneFebruary 24, 2014 at 9:26 AM

    What a wonderful thing to have FAMILY DAY! Love your photos!

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  10. PerthDailyPhotoFebruary 24, 2014 at 9:34 AM

    I have to laugh, you probably think above freezing is tolerable EG whereas I think anything under 30C is bearable :)

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  11. Betty ManousosFebruary 24, 2014 at 9:46 AM

    wow, great ice formations!!

    wonderful shots!

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  12. LowellFebruary 24, 2014 at 10:07 AM

    Okay, now you're pulling my leg! Temperatures were "tolerable" with those people all bundled up in all that clothing? I don't think so! :-)

    Beautiful shots, though and it does look like a nice, very cold day.

    Re your question: The binocular effect is easy - I used a Photoshop filter plug-in.

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  13. TexWisGirlFebruary 24, 2014 at 10:11 AM

    the ice! wow!

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  14. John @ Beans and I on the LooseFebruary 24, 2014 at 10:24 AM

    What a tough bunch of people you Canadians are.

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  15. AnonymousFebruary 24, 2014 at 10:30 AM

    Looks like everyone had a fun day!

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  16. cedarmerefarmFebruary 24, 2014 at 10:33 AM

    We should have Family Day here in the US. Your second photo makes me smile. Great capture.

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  17. Linda W.February 24, 2014 at 10:47 AM

    Family day - what a great idea! We need that here in the US. Nice photos - it looks really cold in your neck of the woods.

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  18. HalcyonFebruary 24, 2014 at 10:50 AM

    Cold, but so beautiful!

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  19. Penelope NotesFebruary 24, 2014 at 11:00 AM

    Folks in the east might have had more consistent snow over the winter. But BC did not escape the flakes this weekend!

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  20. Grandma Barb's This and ThatFebruary 24, 2014 at 11:09 AM

    Love, love the lighthouse and the swans! Fishing in cold weather is not for me.

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  21. StuartFebruary 24, 2014 at 11:34 AM

    That ice on the beacon is really dramatic. Nice shots !

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  22. UnknownFebruary 24, 2014 at 11:46 AM

    Great snow and icephoto.
    Here it is already spring.
    Have a nice week.
    JetteMajken

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  23. RedPatFebruary 24, 2014 at 1:32 PM

    The sun certainly makes a difference - now if only the wind would quiet down a bit!

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  24. CarverFebruary 24, 2014 at 2:01 PM

    Looks like a beautiful winter day. The sun does make it pleasant to be out with the family.

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  25. cieldequimperFebruary 24, 2014 at 3:06 PM

    Groan why are they in camouflage? Am I the only one thinking that they look like a pair of cavemen? :-)

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  26. carol l mckennaFebruary 24, 2014 at 4:07 PM

    Wonderful and amazing photos ~ Family Day ~ smart ~ wish USA had one ~

    artmusedog and carol
    www.acreativeharbor.com

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  27. mickFebruary 24, 2014 at 4:14 PM

    That all looks so very cold! I especially like the photo of the swans and the person without the glove on the hand - I wonder how the hand felt by the time the photos were taken!!

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  28. Fun60February 24, 2014 at 5:42 PM

    I'm not sure I would be able to rate the temperature as 'tolerable'. Those ice formations do look amazing though.

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  29. Photo CacheFebruary 24, 2014 at 6:17 PM

    we should have a family day here in usa also.

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  30. DebbieFebruary 24, 2014 at 7:16 PM

    ooohhhh i like that...a family holiday with only family in mind. your images are beautiful!!

    and wow, that's a lot of ice and iciles!!

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  31. JackFebruary 24, 2014 at 7:57 PM

    Canadians are hardy!

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  32. RoseFebruary 24, 2014 at 8:53 PM

    Oh, these look so cold!

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  33. Small City ScenesFebruary 24, 2014 at 9:48 PM

    So what exactly was the temp? Brrrr...... MB

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  34. RandyFebruary 24, 2014 at 9:55 PM

    The ice is truly amazing.

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  35. Yogi♪♪♪February 24, 2014 at 10:00 PM

    Nice photo but I have to tell you that I think Family Day is a great idea. I love the concept.

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  36. StephanieFebruary 24, 2014 at 10:26 PM

    Love the first photo!!

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  37. UnknownFebruary 24, 2014 at 11:27 PM

    Looks like you all had an amazing time. I like the idea of a family day.

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  38. IndraniFebruary 25, 2014 at 12:01 AM

    A day in the calendar marked specifically for Family! That is so wonderful! We don't have any such day here.
    Great captures of fun and outing.

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  39. AndyFebruary 25, 2014 at 4:25 AM

    You did a great job with photos expressing what this seasons winter has been like.

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  40. Gail DixonFebruary 25, 2014 at 8:55 AM

    Reminds me of the North Pole. Goodness, that's some serious snow and ice!

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  41. LauraFebruary 25, 2014 at 11:50 AM

    It is amazing the way birds/animals are created in such a way that they can withstand such frigid temperatures … I marvel at how graceful the swans are in that icy water!

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  42. KarenFebruary 25, 2014 at 2:07 PM

    Love the lighthouse shot!

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  43. Rambling WoodsFebruary 25, 2014 at 4:16 PM

    What a nice holiday and nice to see people observing it. Temps were easier to deal with, but now we are back in the really cold air as I am sure you are....Michelle

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  44. HannahFebruary 25, 2014 at 4:56 PM

    Beautiful bird photos, especially the pintail duck, such lovely shading on the feathers. I feel for them in the cold, it is truly amazing how they can withstand all the freezing temperatures!

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  45. eileeninmdFebruary 25, 2014 at 5:30 PM

    I think it is awesome you have this family day as a holiday!! Always nice to spend time with your family and outdoors. Love the swans. Enjoy the rest of your week!

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  46. kayerjFebruary 25, 2014 at 5:41 PM

    *brrrrrr*

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  47. GunnMarch 5, 2014 at 2:08 AM

    Looks so cooooooooold !

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