Friday, January 2, 2015

Paddling

 Paddling on  Frenchman's Bay, December 27!

There was very little ice at the end of December and this athlete was exercising his muscles up and down the bay.


I admired his enthusiasm from the safely of the shore.

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40 comments:

  1. AndyJanuary 2, 2015 at 4:48 AM

    Thanks to the last few cold days they are now skating on the bay. I'll wait for thicker ice before I wander out.

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  2. Margaret Birding For PleasureJanuary 2, 2015 at 4:52 AM

    I see he is the red, white and blue colours! Lovely reflections.

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  3. Stefan JanssonJanuary 2, 2015 at 5:11 AM

    7C in Haninge today so I'm sure there are a few people here doing the same.

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  4. RevrunnerJanuary 2, 2015 at 5:12 AM

    My enthusiasm for paddling in the winter diminishes with the water temperature. I admire his dedication. :-)

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  5. betty-NZJanuary 2, 2015 at 5:23 AM

    What a brave little paddler...brrrr!

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  6. AnonymousJanuary 2, 2015 at 6:39 AM

    Nice clear and very crisp shots... bet his hands are cold ;-)

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  7. eileeninmdJanuary 2, 2015 at 7:37 AM

    Great shots and reflections! Happy Friday, enjoy your weekend!

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  8. Bethany CarsonJanuary 2, 2015 at 7:48 AM

    Nice shots! Now I can hardly wait till we can try out our canoe!

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  9. KathyJanuary 2, 2015 at 7:58 AM

    I would be so fearful of capsizing and falling in that cold water!

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  10. DarlaJanuary 2, 2015 at 8:05 AM

    Like the spot of red. Beautiful water reflections.

    Darla

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  11. JoJanuary 2, 2015 at 8:15 AM

    He looks patriotic in those colors. Great reflections. Happy New Year. Jo

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  12. MadSnapperJanuary 2, 2015 at 8:31 AM

    kudos to him for paddling in the ice and cold... i am thinking all that effort keeps him toasty warm

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  13. chicaJanuary 2, 2015 at 8:35 AM

    Que lindas fotos! Desejo um novo ano lindo e feliz! bjs, chica

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  14. GeorgeJanuary 2, 2015 at 8:35 AM

    I admire you for the beautiful reflections you've captured.

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  15. ShammickiteJanuary 2, 2015 at 8:35 AM

    Reminds me of that old joke:
    What's the difference between a canoe and a Canadian?
    A canoe tips!

    drum roll

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  16. MalyssJanuary 2, 2015 at 8:40 AM

    "Frenchman bay" , and there are even the colors of the french flag! :o)
    I LOVE your 2014 fav picture , I agree with your choice !

    I wish you all the best for this New Year !

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  17. Yogi♪♪♪January 2, 2015 at 9:05 AM

    Oh boy that would be cold if something happened.

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  18. TexWisGirlJanuary 2, 2015 at 10:05 AM

    love the red, white and blue! :)

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  19. 21 WitsJanuary 2, 2015 at 10:06 AM

    A beautiful moment to reflect on the water, he's having a wonderful life!

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  20. Mary HoneJanuary 2, 2015 at 10:10 AM

    I think the safety of the shore, and not the cold water, is a great idea.

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  21. SusanJanuary 2, 2015 at 10:12 AM

    Woah, that would be really cold if he flipped into the water. I'm not that brave. Love the pic!

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  22. John @ Beans and I on the LooseJanuary 2, 2015 at 10:42 AM

    I imagine they are not a very good ice breaker.

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  23. William KendallJanuary 2, 2015 at 10:50 AM

    Not the kind of water you want to be tipping over into!

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  24. Ginny HartzlerJanuary 2, 2015 at 11:25 AM

    I love that little water splash in the first picture, it is very cool! Also the cool reflections. Was it very cold?

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  25. Linda W.January 2, 2015 at 11:26 AM

    That looks cold!

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  26. RedPatJanuary 2, 2015 at 11:32 AM

    What a difference from last year, EG!

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  27. Sylvia KJanuary 2, 2015 at 11:33 AM

    Well, he's surely braver than I am, but what great shots and an energetic start for my day -- I can always use one of those!! Enjoy your weekend!!

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  28. Taken For GrantedJanuary 2, 2015 at 11:45 AM

    Nice reflections, but I can just feel the cold in these photos.

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  29. BasiaWJanuary 2, 2015 at 11:54 AM

    Podziwiam te fotografie ciągle i niezmiennie!

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  30. Me MumbaikarJanuary 2, 2015 at 12:07 PM

    The colors add warmth to the cold.
    Nice shot!

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  31. VPJanuary 2, 2015 at 12:46 PM

    I guess it is cold!

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  32. Grandma Barb's This and ThatJanuary 2, 2015 at 12:48 PM

    Love the photos but I'm with you! I would watch from the safety of the shore.

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  33. UnknownJanuary 2, 2015 at 12:54 PM

    Lovely but surely cold, right? :-)

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  34. LornaJanuary 2, 2015 at 7:38 PM

    I have a friend who is also a wonderful photographer, and she just posted a great picture of some Ottawans enjoying a Polar Dip to start the new year. It definitely rivals this one for inscrutable behaviour in the middle of winter.

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  35. Andrea @ From The SolJanuary 2, 2015 at 7:40 PM

    I would be right next to you on the shore ... can't imagine risking a fall into that very cold water. In the first reflection , it almost looks like he went right through the bottom of his kayak into the water ... Brrrr, parish the thought :( Fun Pictures ...

    Andrea @ From The Sol

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  36. RandyJanuary 2, 2015 at 7:59 PM

    Love this one, nice reflection.

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  37. StephanieJanuary 2, 2015 at 9:37 PM

    Great images!

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  38. diane bJanuary 3, 2015 at 5:25 AM

    Hope he doesn't fall in the freezing water. Nice reflections.

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  39. 'TsukiJanuary 3, 2015 at 5:14 PM

    Nice catch ! I can actually feel the guy making effort through you pics...

    Happy New year, dear : I wish you the best for 2015.

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  40. UnknownJanuary 4, 2015 at 1:52 PM

    I love canoeing and kayaking :)

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