I have once again been a little remiss in keeping up with my photography blog…you know how it goes – life goes into overdrive and things get missed! So, when I saw the WordPress photo challenge theme was Escape, (oops, it escaped my attention that I am actually a couple weeks behind! My bad!) I … Continue reading »
April 22nd is Earth Day. We all benefit for the natural beauty of our environment, no matter where in the world we live, travel or play! For me, Gatineau Park is a 12 month of the year treasure. Found just outside of Ottawa, you will find me hiking, kayaking, cycling, skiing, snow shoeing….the list goes … Continue reading »
When putting together my bucket list for New Orleans, I was told I had to add a plantation tour by many people. What could I do – I had to go! I was not disappointed – the plantation was fascinating. So much history behind the walls of the mansion. If you go – I highly … Continue reading »
This week’s FriFotos topic…trees! With spring just around the corner…a little tree-inspiration from Barcelona! Related Links: Les Jardins de Laribal, Barcelona Hotel Lloret, Barcelona: Hotel Review Continue reading »
Over Christmas, I picked up a new toy, which made photographing the Word of the Week – Wood, so much easier! After all, with all the snow of late, it can be a challenge to get in a little closer! Photos taken with the assistance of my new snow shoes! I am sure there will … Continue reading »
Welcome to the first day of winter….December 21st and Mother Nature delivered! I could hardly contain my excitement as I bundled up and head out into the snow! Like so many times before, walking along the NCC paths in Ottawa…(more photos from different seasons: WordPress Challenge: Today, A day on foot: walking Ottawa’s Greenbelt) It … Continue reading »
This week, the WordPress Photo Challenge is Delicate. Life is delicate…. Taken while walking through Galicia on the Camino de Santiago…early one morning I came across this spider web, laden with dew. While I often think of a spider’s web as delicate and intricate, it is amazing how robust they can be! Continue reading »
So, yesterday we had our fair share of ice….the photos were lovely…see: The Beauty of Freezing Rain… And then today, the sun came out! A little more sparkle, a little more glow… It’s amazing the difference a day makes! Continue reading »
It can be treacherous…it can be deadly, but the beauty of freezing rain can also be beyond words… As summer grasses become covered in ice, they become ever so delicate… as do the trees in the garden. Even enrobed in ice, the evergreens soldier on! It is so easy to be distracted by Mother Nature….her … Continue reading »
Time to join in on the weekly travel themes from Where’s My Backpack (http://wheresmybackpack.com/2012/09/28/travel-theme-foliage/). This time of year is one of my favourites – I love the explosion of colours! Taken from outside my front door! For more fall colours – A weekend in the Eastern Townships – photos from Quebec. Continue reading »
