Fence

Day #116

Driving down muddy dirt road, just off the highway. You enter a clearing... someone,many someones have been logging. The wild flowers have started to take over, wild lupins, daisies, butter cups, and fire weed. There in the scrubs, grass and wild flowers is a fence or what is left of a fence. 

Fence

 

Did someone live here? Was this the place they kept their live stock? Did you home stead here, and then left like so many others for a life in the city? 


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Daisy

Day #115

The Daisy

I'm a pretty little thing

Always coming with the spring,

In the meadows green I'm found,

Peeping just above the ground,

And my stalk is covered flat,

with a white and yellow hat.

Little children, with you pass,

lightly o'er the tender grass,

Skip about, but do not tread,

On my meek and lowly head,

For I always seen to say,

"Surely Winter's gone away". 

 Author unknown

Daisy

I think your soul remembers

Things weren't always as they are,

A reflection of the night

Before the street lights stole the stars,

And something in you is yearning

For where are the wild things went,

And daisy in the cracks

Amidst a world made of cement.

E.H  

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Immigration

Day #114

July 1st is Canada's Birthday. I could get into a thesis about the many people that make up out great wonderful and beautiful country. 

When we were in Halifax NS, we stopped by this statue, which reminds me, and should  remind everyone how this country was made. People like my parents, after the war, came  to Canada from Germany, then settling in BC via Alberta to make a life better for themselves and to raise their family. They worked hard, explored their new country, dreamed, loved, created a grand life here!

 

New Canadians

Seeing the Immigration statue, and Pier 21 Immigration museum, reminds me of the how this country was built, plus making sure not to forget.


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Black and White

Day #113

“Do you remember the Shire, Mr. Frodo? It'll be spring soon. And the orchards will be in blossom. And the birds will be nesting in the hazel thicket. And they'll be sowing the summer barley in the lower fields... and eating the first of the strawberries with cream. Do you remember the taste of strawberries?”
― Sam Gamgee The Return of the King Peter Jackson from J R R Tolkien


Since returning home, I have been staying close to home. So, therefore the photos for my blog are close to home.
I am excited to see that my strawberry plants are not just blooming cute white flowers, but we have berries, and a couple are starting to turn red.

B&W Strawberries

 I decided to down load the photo into Black & White, and then in Light Room adding a wee bit of red..

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Reading

Day #113

 

 

There is always a book on the table by my chair. I pack a book along when I travel. Reading a great book gives me the chance to escape into that world for a short time. 

Reading

The book I have just started is called, "The Little Old Lady Behaving Badley" by Catharina Ingelman-Sundberg. 
I recline in my chair, cuppa on the table, and a comfy afghan keeping  me warm.  


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Textiles

Day #112

 

 

I have been working on a entralac knitted blanket for our home. I love this pattern, looks complicated, but it is easy! 

 

Textiles

 

I like this photo, close up of the blanket, you can see the knitted stitches... and the flowers add a homey touch!


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Pond View

Day #111

We drained the pond, redid the wall, scrubbed the liner, replace the rocks. Sort of like redecorating the house! 

Pond View

So nice to sit and relax my the pond with a cup of coffee or other beverage!

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Perspective

Day #110

 Settling in at home, getting up packed, laundry, yard work. I had noticed that the French Iris are in bloom.

Perspective

What a cool way of viewing the world! Get down low, look up, look across, look down! 

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Home, my yard

Day # 109

 

We are home from our trip to Nova Scotia! After reviewing over 600 photos, it is back to trying to keep up with my blog! 

 

The one thing I noticed about driving around Lunenburg NS and Halifax... On the side of the road you see a lot of "Lupins" They grow wild there. Yes, they grow wild here in BC as well,mostly just purple ones, but in Nova Scotia, the Lupins are a variety of colors and it looks so beautiful on the side of the roads, end of driveways! It looks artistically planned.

So, when I saw mine in bloom, it reminded me of a drive from Lunenburg to Mahone Bay! 

Home, my yard

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Nine Days in Nova Scotia

Days # 100,101,102,103,104,105,106,107,108

Robert and I took a vacation to Lunenburg and Halifax NS. I had taken so many pictures, that choosing just 'one' for each day will be a challenge for me, since I want to share all the great memories and  photos with you. All I can say is I shall do my best! 

After 3 connecting flights from Prince George,BC to Halifax we landed, collected luggage, rental car, we headed to our first destination, Lunenburg NS. (With the help of a 'map' and 'google maps'.   

We stopped at at Black Point so we could review the map and take my first photos of the Atlantic Ocean.  

Day 100, First Look

We arrived in Lunenburg, checked into our hotel called "The Rum Runner Inn", and we explored this colorful cute town. We ate sea food, went on an evening sail boat ride. 

View of Lunenburg

The next morning, day 101, we woke to rain, drizzle, mist. So we headed into Mahone Bay to explore this quaint little town. Mahone Bay is also full of history, and old Victorian, Georgian, french homes. So, not sounding like a travel magazine, you really need to go there! I don't think I have the words to describe this place! 

The three churches at Mahone Bay

There is an island, in the Atlantic called Oak Island. There are myths, legends, stories that pirates or Knights Templar buried treasure on this island. (Reality TV series, "Curse of Oak Island")

 Our goal was to check out the Interpretive Center. We were rather pleased to meet the treasure hunters/owners of the island.

 

Day 101, Strangers

The next day, we had booked a kayaking trip. This trip would take us out onto the Atlantic Ocean. Which frankly, I was a wee bit nervous about. During this trip I thought about my parents on a ship, not a cruse ship, more like a cattle cargo ship, crossing the Atlantic Ocean. I could do this adventure. Blue Rocks is about a 5 min. drive from Lunenburg. I took nearly 300 pictures. The photo I chose is called "Wild" with seals on a rock and you can see the open sea. 

Day 102,    Wild

It was such an incredible day. We paddle through inlets, coves exploring the coast line. The day started out cloudy and ended up sunny! 

The view from Mountain Cove

After 3 days and falling in love with Lunenburg NS (a new favorite city!) We drove up to Hallifax which was only a 1 hr road trip! Again the day started out to be cloudy, and by mid day the sun was shining! 

We were early into Halifax, so we drove to the wharf/harbor parked our rental car and decided to check out the wharf area. There were all sorts of tours, souvenir, food shops.After lunch we went to the Maritime Museum.

After checking into our hotel we took a drive to Point Pleasant Park. The photo I chose was a memorial to the many men and women in the Army and Navy and Merchant Navy who lost their lives at sea between 1918-1945. 

Day 103, Structure

 The next morning we headed back to the harbor. The both of us wanting to be near water, not just for the fresh seafood, but the boats, ferry and sail. 

Day 104, Colorful

 These comfortable chairs were everywhere! From balconies, front doors, on the wharf! I just needed to share this photo with you. 
We decided to to a sailing tour around Halifax harbor. We sailed on the Silva!

Day 104, Wind

After feeling the wind in our faces and hair, we cooled down at Pier 21 The Immigration Museum. Where we appreciated people like my mom and dad who first landed on Canadian shores!  After another delicious sea food meal on the wharf, we headed back to our hotel room for a much need sleep. The next day we were being picked up for an early morning Photo tour of Peggy's Cove.

The famous Light house at Peggy's Cove.

 Peggy's Cove has about 68 people living there. From making a living at fishing to the tourist trade.  Even on a grey windy day, you can see beauty around you. When I was walking around, not only was I looking at that scene to get a great shot, but  with my photos I am wanting to tell you the story of life here at Peggy's cove. 

 

View of the coast line

Day 105, Framed 

Day 105, Colors

 After our Peggy's Cove Picture Perfect tour, we finished our day off with a wet walk about Halifax and a much deserved and relaxed dinner in our room, of Lobster, Atlantic salmon, salad, fresh bread and wine! 

Day 106 Birds Eye View

The next day we did our own walking tour of The Public Gardens, then up to the Citadel and back down to the wharf area. 

Day 106,  My favorite tree at the Public Garden

We took the ferry across the harbor to Dartmouth where we had lunch and did a walk at one of Dartmouth's local parks.

The Citadel

Old town Clock

View of Halifax NS

Bluenose II

boat tours

Our last day in Halifax NS, we tried to see and do all the things we wanted. From taking a peek inside the doors of the Armory, eating a Lobster roll on the wharf, taking a tour at Alexander Keith's Brewery.  Halifax had become another one of my favorite cities. 

tall ship leaving the harbor

Day 107, Reflection

We were all packed and up early to head out to the Halifax Airport to catch the first of our flights back home. It was a wonderful holiday, and because of that I wouldn't mind exploring more of our Maritime Provinces. 

Day 108, Sunrise at Halifax Harbor

 We met so many great and friendly people,not just from Nova Scotia, but from Vancouver, Langley, Mackenzie BC, Calgary, Ontario, New Found Land, Louisiana, Georgia, Cleveland Ohio, Travers City Michigan and many more places. Thank you Nova Scotia for a great visit!

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Waiting for next flight in Toronto Airport

Trees

Day #99

 

 

The Enchanted Forest (a few chosen versus)

by:J.T.Reneldi

 

I enjoy strolling along the narrow path,

As it meanders through the forest.

It generates a feeling of relaxation

And puts my troubled mind at rest.

 

The forest is peaceful and quiet

I appreciates its immense cover of shade, 

And I feel focused and comfortable

In this sanctuary nature has made.

 

I hear the strange sounds of the forest

As I quietly make my way,

And stop to observe the wonders

Nature unfolds for me this day.

 

Trees

 

A morning walk through Wilson Park today. I love the smells, the sounds. The warmth of the sun on my bare arms and the coolness of the green shade provided by the trees. 


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Game

Day #98

 

 

Have you ever played "He/She loves me, he/she loves me not"? Picking daisy like flowers and plucking off the petals one at a time.. hoping that it ends with "He/she loves me"!!!  
And then saving that flower or what is left of the flower. 
Thinking that you can trust Mother Nature, she would not steer you wrong. She is wise all knowing! 

This love prediction flower game originated in France many centuries ago. 

Game-- Loves me, loves me not!

When I saw these flowers with petals removed by nature, I thought of that game! 
So, does he love me? Or does he love me not? 


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Insect --- Bee

Day #97

So many types of Bees. I did a quick google search, and there are over 800 species of Bees here in Canada. 

The one I heard buzzing around, and I finally found him in the Lilac tree! It was a very large and busy Bumble Bee.

Bumble Bees  are very important pollinators, esp. tomatoes! Did you know that they rarely sting. Bumble Bees are a declining species and are under the threat of extinction. 

Insect --- Bumble Bee 

I used my canon zoom 55-250mm lens, to get a close up shot of this magnificent Bumble Bee! 
In this photo he was just about to take off and find another bunch of Lilacs. Can you see his wings?  


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Tell a story

Day #96

 

 

They lived so far from civilization. Her parents liked it that way. Her parents told stories about living in the 'city'. Those stories scared her. She felt like she was wondering around the brush for days, but in reality, it would only take a few hours on foot. She was scared to enter the 'city', not really knowing what to expect. 

She was wearing her older brothers worn out leather boots, they made flopping sound on the deer path. Her mother let her wear her long woolen skirt, which was  far too warm, but it kept the mosquitoes from biting her legs. Her fathers woolen red plaid jacket, the sleeves were too long for her arms, that too kept the bugs away. She must of looked the sight! She was use to wearing trousers. She knew that pants was not the right garment to wear to the 'city'. Girls didn't wear pants!
It didn't matter how she looked, she needed to get the 'city' and quickly!
She cleared through a thick patch of scrub when she saw.....

Tell a story

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Now add to the story if you wish! 

The photo was taken in Black and White. 
 

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Metal---edited

Day #95

Today's photo challenge was 'Metal'. 

The large piece of machinery on the grass near the look-out is an iron flywheel from a steam engine used to power W. Lamb Sons mills, one of Prince George’s original sawmill operations. W. Lamb Sons was located on 110 acres of land on the southeast portion of Cottonwood Island Park. The operation consisted of a sawmill and a planer mill producing lumber from spruce and fir trees stored in log booms on the Nechako River. The mill was originally owned and operated by Alexander Sawmills, which, in 1929, became the first active sawmill within city limits. Walter Lamb purchased in the mill in 1946, operating it with his four sons until 1957, then later selling it to Lakeland Mills. The flywheel on display atop Connaught Hill would have spun at rates of over 1,000 rpm in order to ensure a steady supply of power to the mill’s cutting and planing equipment.
This flywheel, has been photographed so many ways. Then I thought, I will play with the editing tools, and see what I can do. 

Metal, edited.

I like this photo, gives the air of days gone by. In the background you can see the tops of the trees, Prince George BC. 


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The Eye

Day #94

Sitting outside with the cat, there was a bird. Not sure if the bird was the fledgling learning to fly, or momma/poppa giving encouragement. 

This bird wasn't chirping, this bird was doing clicks... something I had never heard before. 

The bird allowed me to get close enough to get this photo. 

The Eye

 

Yes, I think the bird is giving me the eye! Or, this bird is curious about what that featherless bird is doing! 

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Pedde Day

Day #93

 

 

Today is not only D-Day, June 6th, 1944, Canadian soldiers serving in the Second World War, took part in what would be the world's largest amphibious assault in the invasion of Normandy, France.

 

Today we honor those who fought and died. 

 

Just for a wee bit of a sense of humor, it is also Tim Hortons's Camp Day. Money raised goes towards sending children to Camp. 

 

And, best of all it is Pedde Day! Yes, 37 years ago, I became a Pedde. I do not celebrate the wedding anniversary any more..but because of my children and grand children, I celebrated Pedde Day. 

So.. if you are a Pedde, love a Pedde, related to a Pedde, know a Pedde, like/love/know/acquainted with a Pedde.. Celebrate the Day!

Pedde Day

 

My brother, bless his heart, remembered. Which brought sad and happy tears. 
So, I took this picture, of the Bleeding Heart in the flower bed at Rainbow Park. 
Life has so many roads, paths, hills and mountains to climb. How, where, when and with whom you go on this adventure is what matters. Celebrating the day, even if its a tough one to get through, celebrate that  you made it!

Thank you for letting me say what I needed to say!

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Pond Landscape

Day #92

An evening walk to Wilson Park, right here in Prince George BC. Very close to my house! It   makes it simple to put on your walking shoes and head out.
This photo is a pond that is very close to the park. I think if you head out early in the morning... or late in the evening you get to see wild life around this pond. 

My photo was taken about 7:30 pm, starting to get to that 'golden' hour you hear so much about. 


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Photo Manipulation

Day #91

I had noticed that someone on Face Book had manipulated their photo into a negative. So, after playing with my Light Room curves... I did manage to manipulate a couple of my photos.

Before

After..photo manipulated into a negative

Before

After... photo manipulated negative 

Manipulating photos, it tells a story about the artist, the viewer. I am just having some fun! Taking a so-so photo and playing. 



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Green and Hot

Day #90

"It's not easy being green". a song by my very favorite frog, Kermit. 

Green is everywhere, with spring and the approaching summer. Green grass, green leaves, lettuce, spinach, beans, peas...and horseradish. 

The delicate flower and tropical looking leaf is from our Horseradish garden. Cool, green and pretty looking, but the roots! Look out! hot and spicy tasting! But, so delicious on burgers steak or roast beef!

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