Tag Archives: weekend activities

Portraits of Talent and Inspiration

Posted on November 20, 2014 by photosfromtheloonybin

Sitting in the front row at the main stage listening to gifted writers speak about their craft was the icing on the cake for me at the Toronto International Book Fair.  Reading has always been my favourite and most satisfying … Continue reading →

Posted in Authors, Blogging, Books, Excitement, Famous People, Happiness, Hobbies, Inspiration, Memories, Photography, Reading, Toronto, Ontario, Weekend Activities | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 13 Comments

A Booklover’s Paradise

Posted on November 19, 2014 by photosfromtheloonybin

I think I made it pretty obvious in my mystery photo blog last Friday that I was incredibly excited about the book fair I was going to attend all weekend.  Well, I am happy to report that the book fair … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogging, Books, Excitement, Happiness, Hobbies, Memories, Photography, Reading, Relaxation, Toronto, Ontario, Weekend Activities | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | 12 Comments

Just a quicky :)

Posted on October 19, 2014 by photosfromtheloonybin

Hey there blogging family :).  How’s your weekend going?  As I promised myself, I have been having a “me” weekend with as few chores as possible and tons of reading, snuggled up on the couch.  It has been wonderfully relaxing, … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogging, Camera Settings, Contrast, Elora, Ontario, Exploring, Fall, Fall Colours, Nature, Photographic Challenges, Photography, Photography Experiments, Rural Photography, Scenery, Weekend Activities | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 14 Comments

Scott Kelby Worldwide Photo Walk 2014

Posted on October 11, 2014 by photosfromtheloonybin

I’m backkkkkkkk!!!  Other than my weekly mystery photos, I have been greatly neglecting my blog.  Our summer was extremely busy, and although I took just under 6000 photos on our trip to Europe in August, I had other photos I … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogging, Country Living, Elora, Ontario, Fall, Fall Colours, Motivation/Inspiration, Nature, Old Mills & Inns, Photography, Photography Experiments, Reflections, Rural Photography, Scenery, Shadows, Weekend Activities | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 17 Comments

Exploring the Hill

Posted on December 19, 2013 by photosfromtheloonybin

It’s amazing what a difference a few months make.  Five months ago it was hot and sunny, and I had no problem finding time to relax every single day after work and on weekends, but as soon the mercury started … Continue reading →

Posted in Architecture, Beauty, Blogging, Exploring, Famous Landmarks, Ottawa, Ontario, Photography, Travel, Urban Photography, Weekend Activities | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | 16 Comments

Feelings of Awe and Wonder

Posted on November 6, 2013 by photosfromtheloonybin

The tour guide led the way through the doorway, I looked up from adjusting the settings on my camera, stopped in my tracks, and had to catch my jaw before it hit the floor.  This was my reaction to the … Continue reading →

Posted in Architecture, Beauty, Blogging, Books, Dreams, Emotions, Famous Landmarks, Happiness, Ottawa, Ontario, Photography, Reading, Travel, Weekend Activities | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 41 Comments

The Big Fish Story!

Posted on September 16, 2013 by photosfromtheloonybin

I always live for the weekend, but this past weekend was the most fantastic one I have had in a long time.  As you know, Mikey and I spent 4 days at my cousin’s resort in Port Loring, Ontario.  We … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogging, Family, Fish, Fishing, Happiness, Hotels/Resorts, Memories, Muskoka, Ontario, Peace and Quiet, Photography, Port Loring, Ontario, Relaxation, Vacations, Weekend Activities | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 30 Comments

Peace and Quiet

Posted on August 15, 2013 by photosfromtheloonybin

I have been meaning to post more pictures from the Fergus Scottish Festival this week, but somehow I kept running out of time each night.  I will get to them, don’t worry, but tonight I’m in the mood to share … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogging, Clouds, Fishing, Flowers, Trees & Grass, Landscapes, Nature, Peace and Quiet, Photography, Reflections, Rivers, Rural Photography, Scenery, Weekend Activities | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 17 Comments

Celebrating the Scot in Me

Posted on August 11, 2013 by photosfromtheloonybin

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 →

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Let’s celebrate!

Posted on July 21, 2013 by photosfromtheloonybin

We had two pieces of great news this weekend – Bryan found out that he has been accepted into the new program he wanted at college after being on a waiting list for the past couple of months, and Daniel … Continue reading →

Posted in Abstract, Amusement parks/Fairs, Blogging, Celebrations, Colours, Curves, Lines & Shapes, Fireworks, Mount Forest, Ontario, Photography, Photography Experiments, Weekend Activities | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 28 Comments