Tag Archives: summer

Scenes on the Seine

Every famous city is known for its iconic symbols, like the Eiffel Tower in Paris, Big Ben in London, and the windmills in Amsterdam, but many cities have their iconic waterways too.  In Amsterdam it’s the canals, in London it’s … Continue reading

Posted in Adventure, Beauty, Blogging, Emotions, Exploring, Famous Landmarks, Happiness, Life Experiences, Memories, Paris, France, Peace and Quiet, Photography, Rivers, Scenery, Summer, Travel, Urban Photography, Vacations | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 17 Comments

Celebrating the Scot in Me

After a week of holidays spent at home relaxing and reading, what a better way to end my time off than by celebrating my Scottish background at the Scottish Festival and Highland Games in Fergus, Ontario.  During this three-day event, … Continue reading

Posted in Blogging, Fergus, Ontario, Photography, Scottish Festival, Sports, Strength, Summer, Traditions, Vacations, Weekend Activities | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | 43 Comments

Dreaming of Summer

Sunshine, no coats, soaring mercury, no boots, flowers in bloom, no hats and gloves, monarch butterflies gathering nectar, no twice daily application of body lotion to stop the dry skin itching.  Yes, it’s the time of year when I whine … Continue reading

Posted in Blogging, Dreams, Flowers, Trees & Grass, Insects, Arachnids, etc., Nature, Photography, Summer, Winter | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 36 Comments

Childhood Memories

When I was a kid, a trip to the CNE was never complete unless I could go home with a stuffed animal from the midway games.  The problem was that it was a lot harder to win at those games … Continue reading

Posted in Amusement parks/Fairs, Blogging, Colours, Curves, Lines & Shapes, Family, Memories, Photography, Summer, Toronto, Ontario, Traditions | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 24 Comments

View from below of a view from above

A day at the CNE can be exhausting, and it’s often hard to decide what to do next.  So, what better way to catch your breath and plan your next activity than to take a relaxing skyride above the fairgrounds. … Continue reading

Posted in Amusement parks/Fairs, Blogging, Composition, Memories, Perspective, Photography, Summer, Toronto, Ontario, Traditions | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 19 Comments

A Different Experience

As you know, last weekend we spent a day at the CNE watching my son’s girlfriend in the Ambassador of the Fairs competition. The Canadian National Exhibition (CNE), also known as the Ex, is Canada’s largest fair and the seventh largest fair … Continue reading

Posted in Amusement parks/Fairs, Blogging, Children, Colours, Curves, Lines & Shapes, Family, Memories, Photography, Summer, Traditions | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | 19 Comments

Drops of Silver

Although the days are still very warm, I’ve noticed a real chill creeping into the air in the evenings and early mornings lately.  As a result, there were two days last week where I walked outside on cool but sunny … Continue reading

Posted in Abstract, Blogging, Macro Photography, Nature, Patterns, Photography, Summer, Water/Waterfalls, Weather | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 38 Comments

Fish on!!

How about a little fun today?  These photos aren’t going to make you sigh in happiness, or say “Wow” in amazement, and they certainly wouldn’t win any awards, but they might make you giggle a little bit.  At least I … Continue reading

Posted in Blogging, Boating, Fishing, Humour, Nature, Photography, Port Loring, Ontario, Summer, Travel, Vacations | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 14 Comments

Morning on the water

I hope you’re not getting sick of Wright Point Resort yet because I still have so many beautiful photos to share with you. Sunday dawned with a beautiful clear blue sky and warm temperatures, so Mikey decided it was time … Continue reading

Posted in Atmosphere, Blogging, Boating, Composition, Exploring, Fishing, Hotels/Resorts, Landscapes, Memories, Photography, Port Loring, Ontario, Scenery, Summer, Sunshine, Travel, Water/Waterfalls | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 23 Comments

Reader’s Paradise

I have always had favourite places to read.  Other than the obvious places like my back deck on a hot summer’s day, snuggled in bed on a rainy day, or curled up on the couch on a cold winter’s night, … Continue reading

Posted in Blogging, Landscapes, Nature, Photography, Port Loring, Ontario, Reading, Relaxation, Scenery, Summer, Sunshine, Travel, Vacations, Water/Waterfalls | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 28 Comments