tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24164839782894130112024-02-01T22:55:38.236-08:00Porcelain RoseGlohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09532995590131801962noreply@blogger.comBlogger623125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2416483978289413011.post-22126786989335885772017-12-31T15:10:00.003-08:002017-12-31T15:11:24.162-08:00New blogI have started a <a href="https://glophotobug.blogspot.ca/">new blog</a>, without a Photobucket connection, and hope to begin uploading photos starting tomorrow, thanks to a site I found called <a href="https://www.theidearoom.net/january-photo-day-challenge-2018/">The Idea Room</a> that hosts a photo a day challenge.<br />
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The name of my new blog is called Glophotobug, which is a bit of a mouthful, but generated itself when I was trying out various titles.<br />
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Hopefully, see you tomorrow, on Jan 1 at my new blog. :)Glohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09532995590131801962noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2416483978289413011.post-73318883861966371152017-12-30T20:19:00.000-08:002017-12-30T20:21:16.047-08:00Happy New Year!Our Christmas snow melted ~ unexpectedly it regenerated itself and returned ~ no tripod, so a little shaky...<br />
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Happy New Year, everyone ~ here's to a splendid, happy and healthy 2018!Glohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09532995590131801962noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2416483978289413011.post-70162190951755336252017-12-24T20:24:00.001-08:002017-12-24T20:50:23.153-08:00Merry Christmas!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I have just written this message upside down with a broom handle, from my front doorstep. My sons are coming later tonight, and I thought they'd get a kick out of it. Perhaps I should have written, "Don't just stand there, grab a snow shovel."<br />
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We had some snow during the week, which never really melted before today's snowfall. While it doesn't really amount to much, it does make corners a bit slick when driving.<br />
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Thank you to Mke and Dina for your lovely Christmas cards. I'm sorry my blog seems to be dwindling away. With Photobucket now requesting money for photos that have previously been uploaded, I find it quite disheartening. Anyway, if I do blog, I will just upload the photos from my computer as I did above.<br />
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The hummingbirds are once again slurping up slushy nectar because of the freezing temperatures (usually 2 - 4 degrees below 0 C). There are lots of winter birds around enjoying the suet blocks and seeds.<br />
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It's Christmas dinner day tomorrow, and I have made a steamed pudding for dessert. There are a few cookies around, too, which, knowing my sons, may not last until tomorrow.<br />
I wish you all a most delightful Christmas and very best wishes for 2018.<br />
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<br />Glohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09532995590131801962noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2416483978289413011.post-36965781662775985492017-08-10T20:25:00.003-07:002017-08-10T20:25:59.163-07:00Away with the fairies ~ <div style="text-align: center;">
I've been away so long, it's true...</div>
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It might be asked..."Well, who are you?"</div>
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Disappeared without a trace</div>
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Left you hanging in a place</div>
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Bereft of postings..photos nil..</div>
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Please forgive me, if you will!</div>
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In the spring, I found a door</div>
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And since that time, I've found much more.</div>
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Enchantment followed me around</div>
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Up in trees and on the ground... </div>
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A wildwood plot was weeded well ~</div>
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I'll show you now...<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wn4-ewHqIz0">where fairies dwell.</a></div>
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Glohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09532995590131801962noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2416483978289413011.post-17748152109490844042016-03-31T08:58:00.001-07:002016-05-09T17:12:16.660-07:00March Photo Scavenger HuntWell, here we are entering my favorite season ~ Spring! We are also experiencing some glorious weather this week. Time to put my March photos before heading outside :)<br />
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1. Local<br />
A photo taken down at the local beach front yesterday ~<br />
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Buds are blossoming ~<br />
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2. City<br />
A Spring scene taken while visiting Beacon Hill Park in Victoria, BC, the capital city of British Columbia.<br />
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3. Stripes<br />
There were a few birds vying for this category, all showing off their stripes ~ A pair of ducks won out!<br />
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4. Crisp<br />
Although we are experiencing an early Spring, a crisp coldness is apparent at higher levels.<br />
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5. Street Art<br />
<a href="http://muraltown.com/background/history">Chemainus</a> is referred to as the 'little town that did' ~ famous for its murals.<br />
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6. Tiles<br />
A tiled roof spotted while driving through a residential neighbourhood.<br />
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7. Rock Stairs<br />
I noticed this combination of rock and stairs leading up to a large home.<br />
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8. Hair<br />
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9. Measure<br />
Here's a bald eagle taking measure of its surroundings ~<br />
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and some vials of liquid spotted in the lab of the <a href="https://www2.viu.ca/deepbay/">Deep Bay Marine Field Station </a><br />
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10. Large<br />
Near the location of the previous rock stairs photo, there was a large heavy duty excavator resting atop an even larger pile of rocks ~<br />
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A kayak for one shares the coastline with gulls galore ~<br />
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I have many more photos for March, and hopefully will get a chance to post some more in the next while.<br />
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Thanks to <a href="http://suzzie43.blogspot.ca/p/scaerngera.html">Greenthumb</a> for continuing to sponsor these monthly Scavenger Hunts. I hope you enjoy my photos :)<br />
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<br />Glohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09532995590131801962noreply@blogger.com25tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2416483978289413011.post-43009757373015965622016-02-27T17:27:00.001-08:002016-02-27T19:45:23.739-08:00February Photo Scavenger HuntThis month I drove south to Victoria, and west to Long Beach and Tofino, so my photo compilation consists mostly of photos from these two journeys.<br />
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1. Green<br />
This is a photo of moss on a log at the place where the river meets the sea. When I downloaded the photo it looked like an aerial view of a forest, which it may be to some creatures.<br />
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2. 2<br />
Here are two double snowdrops that a friend gave me. I have them planted in the window box at the moment, and eventually they will find a home in the garden.<br />
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3. Cool<br />
On the trip to <a href="http://www.tourismtofino.com/">Tofino</a>, snow was visible alongside the road near higher elevations so there were many opportunities to take cool pics. Looking across from Tofino Harbour, however, I marvelled at the snowy backdrop blushing as the sun set, and thought the sight was cool in more ways than one!<br />
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Sunset also silver polished the Pacific Ocean and sand at <a href="http://www.longbeachmaps.com/">Long Beach. </a><br />
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5. Up<br />
A Bald Eagle selected a perfect perch for an unobstructed view. <br />
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Evergreen branches formed a frame around the rocky shore as I looked down from a deck at <a href="http://www.middlebeach.com/">Middle Beach Lodge.</a><br />
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7. From a low angle<br />
Here is the 7 ft. gold clad statue of Captain George Vancouver atop the Provincial Parliament Buildings in Victoria.<br />
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8. On a Shelf<br />
On the deck and under a shelf! Wellies await the wanderer who wants to walk on the wet sand or wade in the wild westcoast water.<br />
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9. Writing<br />
A poster on the Royal British Museum in Victoria advertises the current <a href="http://royalbcmuseum.bc.ca/wpty2015/">Wildlife Photography of the Year exhibition.</a><br />
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10. Inside<br />
Here is the <a href="http://www.fairmontmoments.com/destinations/canada/the-fairmont-empress-victoria/the-fairmont-empress-the-palm-court-in-1910">Palm Court domed glass ceiling in the Empress Hotel </a>in Victoria.<br />
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11. Line<br />
On a recent visit to where the river meets the sea, I saw one family of five <a href="http://www.geog.uvic.ca/viwilds/iw-swan.html">Trumpeter Swans</a>. The family has formed a line as they swim along together.<br />
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On the very enjoyable trip to Tofino, I was amazed at the beautiful reflections and shapes on <a href="http://tofinohiatus.com/tofinohikes/kennedy-lake.html">Kennedy Lake </a>enroute. <a href="http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/bcparks/explore/parkpgs/kennedy_lk/">Kennedy Lake</a> is the largest lake on Vancouver Island.<br />
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Many thanks to <a href="http://suzzie43.blogspot.ca/p/scaerngera.html">Greenthumb </a>for hosting this photo scavenger hunt. Hope you all enjoy my photos :)<br />
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I have been having some difficulty with my laptop, but will try and get these photos uploaded quickly and hopefully catch it off guard ;) <span style="color: red;">Update: This was anything but quick, but it's posted now!</span><br />
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Unfortunately, Greenthumb has not been feeling well, which I was so sorry to hear about. She suggested we just post any photos we like for January. I appreciate that there is a new list for February, though, so that should encourage me to be out and about...now if only my laptop will cooperate.<br />
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Because I had no particular items to scavenge for, I have just picked 12 random photos from the ones I have taken during January.<br />
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1. The first photo is of a dog... look at it!... doesn't it appear to be the most woe-begone creature ever? It was actually just waiting for its human to walk away and then throw it a ball. It was in "Stay!" mode. I didn't wait to see if it perked up when the ball was thrown, or if it just sat there looking fed up.<br />
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2. This is my corroded anode rod out of my old water heater. I think it was good timing on my part to get a new heater installed. Unfortunately, this anode rod was inaccessible, so couldn't be replaced, which may have extended the life of my water heater.<br />
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3. This is the lovely dog that lives across the street. He seemed to enjoy the snowy weather while it lasted.<br />
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4. Usually when I visit 'where the river meets the sea', there is an abundance of wildlife ~ this day.....<br />
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5. As I was leaving the same area and walking along the path through the woods, a rainbow glow caught my eye.<br />
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6. For some reason, a hut with a ramp inside, is situated near the pontoons where the Sea Lions gather. I will have to do some research to 'shed' some light on why it is there... a Seal Salon/Saloon?<br />
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7. One day when I was in the front garden, a large bird flew overhead causing a fleeing sparrow to glance off the side of the neighbour's house, landing and finding refuge against the front brick of my house. It stayed there until all was calm and then flew off. Whew! That was a close call.<br />
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8. Quigley, or one of his rellies, is back. I had changed out the peanut feeder, and some of the old leftover peanuts scattered on the ground. He scuttled back and forth, picking them up and burying them in the dirt under a large evergreen tree.<br />
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9. In this particular photo, Quigley looks slightly bemused as if he is determining, with his sniffer, whether this particular peanut meets his criteria.<br />
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10. A white cloud caught in the light, viewed from inside, through my front window.<br />
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11. The Pink Dogwood tree with different clouds of white on our snowy day.<br />
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12 The winter jasmine flowers peeking through the snow to add a little sunshine.<br />
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So that's it for the first month of 2016. I hope I can get my technological glitches straightened out in order for me to visit my blogger friends!<br />
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February's list over at <a href="http://suzzie43.blogspot.ca/p/scaerngera.html">Greenthumb's</a> (with thanks)<br />
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After my recent 'Twas'-ing posts, I am happy to say that only a couple of issues remain ...at this point... replacing the flashing on the chimney and adding a downspout ... <a href="http://thesmittenimage.blogspot.ca/">Hilary</a> humorously and poetically replied in the previous comment section: <br />
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<span style="color: #351c75;"><i>So many things just gushing and flowing</i></span><br />
<span style="color: #351c75;"><i>And so handy are you.. you must be all-knowing</i></span><br />
<span style="color: #351c75;"><i>You've fixed up the biggies though some still remain</i></span><br />
<span style="color: #351c75;"><i>I doubt 'twill be long 'til you're at it again</i></span><br />
<span style="color: #351c75;"><i>So when we hit the New Year, I wish this for you</i></span><br />
<span style="color: #351c75;"><i>May the next thing that spills be some wine.. into you</i></span></blockquote>
That gave me a chuckle ~ she has the right idea. <br />
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One of the charming things about this time of year, is that I have a hummingbird visitor that perches on a twig of the blooming Mock Orange and Winter Jasmine bushes, visible from my front door window. Here is a youtube video I made of the little bird sheltering from the weather. My tiny fellow doesn't seem to be taking advantage of the opportunity, like Hilary's hummingbird back east. What a <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rj6YeTVzv3U">wonderful video </a>she took of her hummingbird thoroughly enjoying a rain shower.<br />
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1. Joy (or Bliss...)<br />
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One sunny day in December, I noticed rafts of sea lions basking in the ocean.... a close-up view shows their apparent blissful joy while soaking up the rays.<br />
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Certain humans seem to find exhilarating joy in the ocean, especially in stormy weather:<br />
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The Trumpeter Swans have returned for the winter:<br />
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The cycle of life is apparent as the sea lions chase and catch the salmon in the sea, while at the same time, a Bald Eagle's appearance sends the gulls flying ... Being together with the eagle is not a wish of the gull!<br />
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3. Tree<br />
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This tree is for <a href="https://flightplot.wordpress.com/">Flighty</a>, who showed a <a href="https://flightplot.wordpress.com/2015/12/10/tree-following-december-2015/">picture of a lit up tropical tree</a> on his blog. This tree is located in the village, near our hardware store.<br />
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While I was on a night cruise to take a photo of the tree above, I noticed a very cosy window display with shiny ornaments, and cuddly critters.<br />
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In the village: <br />
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~ a little white bird perches inside the star light on my tree, and it is referred to as <a href="http://www.gardensandwildlife.com/">Snowbird :)</a><br />
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It seems that the flock have been gathered for a Neigh-tivity scene, and are in the process of readying for a special night, or practicing for their Christmas Concert.<br />
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I know, a very baaaa'd play on words ~ and I've just made it worse ;)<br />
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Nothing quite sparkles like the annual <a href="http://www.ladysmithfol.com/">Festival of Lights in Ladysmith,</a> and it is always one of my favorite sights during the season. The headlights from a car coming up the road interfere with the effect somewhat.<br />
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Movement of the camera makes the lights look like upside down candy canes.<br />
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I don't know... is she giving? taking? moving? My camera was sitting on the table at the front window, and this person walked down the road carrying a chair... BYOC (bring your own chair?) Is the red thing a gift, another cushion? I have no idea, so I'm giving you an opportunity to figure out possibilities ;)<br />
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Why didn't I take a photo of the golden brown turkey with crispy bacon coating, or the potatoes and vegetables, sweet potato and apple dish, dressing, cranberry sauce, steamed pudding...anything from Christmas dinner? Too busy taking photos of ladies walking by carrying chairs, I guess. The only photo of food I took was a plate of Double Ginger Crackle cookies that I baked and gave to the Senior Centre...<br />
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Little hummingbird proudly showed off its <a href="http://www.birdchannel.com/wild-bird/birders-id/birders-id-answer/dazzling-gorget-display.aspx">'red' gorget</a> as it perched on the twig at the front door ~<br />
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As mentioned previously, no photos were taken in my kitchen of food (or anything else), but this morning, lo and behold, I saw this scene through my kitchen window!<br />
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A little late for a white Christmas, however, it looked very seasonal...and fortunately stopped and all traces disappeared by the afternoon. <br />
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There are grape vines intermingled with an apricot tree in the back yard - often referred to as a grapricot. ;) In this entanglement, there is something hidden. Can you spot it?<br />
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The hummingbird(s) took up a fair bit of my photograph count this month ~ I noticed that these images seem to confirm the hummingbird's preference for red.<br />
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Thank you to<a href="http://suzzie43.blogspot.ca/p/scaerngera.html"> Greenthumb</a> for continuing to supply lists and host the link up for the monthly Scavenger Hunt photos.<br />
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Thank you to my readers, as well ~ I love that you drop by, and appreciate all comments :)<br />
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I wish you all a most wonderful New Year and hope 2016 brings peace, health and happiness to everyone.<br />
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<br />Glohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09532995590131801962noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2416483978289413011.post-23589550506823691092015-12-28T18:15:00.001-08:002015-12-28T18:15:50.823-08:00'Twas three days after...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />Glohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09532995590131801962noreply@blogger.com20tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2416483978289413011.post-28902359941970623172015-11-29T18:44:00.001-08:002015-11-30T14:29:44.772-08:00November Photo Scavenger HuntIt's easy to pick a post title when only posting once a month!! ;)<br />
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Thanks to <a href="http://suzzie43.blogspot.ca/p/scaerngera.html">Made with Love</a> once again for hosting this month's challenge. There is a camera icon at the bottom of my post that also links to her scavenger hunt site.<br />
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1. Stranger<br />
When I took my camera out for a stroll to 'where the river meets the sea', I came across a stranger (with a hat) who appeared to be one serious photographer bedecked in his camo gear.<br />
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I hope he was able to take some great shots of the salmon run, eagles, sea lions, etc. He was aiming in this general direction:<br />
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2. Looking down<br />
On our way out and about, I noticed a field of sheep as I looked down from the roadway.<br />
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3. Pop culture<br />
This isn't exactly what I had in mind, but when I saw all of these pop bottles in someone's recycling bin, I thought they were obviously people who were into 'pop culture'. If they had taken the bottles into the bottle depot, they would have been able to exchange them for some coin.<br />
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4. Weather<br />
We have had some weather! A mixture of rain, bright sunshine and freezing temperatures, the odd blustery day ~ the first snowfall on the mountain... and today, when moving the deck furniture into storage, a cover on one of the lounges was full of water which had frozen into this beautiful ice sculpture ~ <br />
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5. Big<br />
The main venture this month turned into a bit of an expedition. Ended up travelling the <a href="http://www.pacificmarinecircleroute.com/">Pacific Marine Circle Route</a> ~ another <a href="http://www.hellobc.com/driving-routes/19/pacific-marine-circle-route.aspx">link</a> ~ leaving home about noon and not getting home until 10 p.m.! During that time and enroute, I stopped to see my brother who offered to give my vehicle an oil change ~ couldn't turn that down. The 'big' category gets aptly filled by the <a href="http://vancouverislandbigtrees.blogspot.ca/2010/11/harris-creek-sitka-spruce.html">Harris Creek Sitka Spruce. </a><br />
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I also tried to compile a vertical panorama from a few shots to try to capture how tall it was ~ much more impressive to see it live, of course.<br />
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6. Sign<br />
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8. A glimpse of the gorget of a hummingbird at the bottle feeder...that looks nearly ready for a fill-up.<br />
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8. Out and about<br />
As mentioned earlier, the drive along the Pacific Marine Circuit Route took some time. Fortunately we made it through the remotest section in daylight, arriving at Port Renfrew about 5 o'clock, when the cafes close on a Sunday ;) Oh oh... We eventually found supper around 7 p.m. at <a href="http://sabhai.ca/">Sabhai </a><a href="http://sabhai.ca/">Thai Restaurant in Langford</a>, and very good it was too. A lovely sunset was enjoyed from the <a href="http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/bcparks/explore/parkpgs/juan_de_fuca/trailhd.html">Botantical Beach</a> viewpoint. The rest of the journey, of course, was driven in the dark, although seeing the moon shining on the ocean was memorable. I have taken this trip once before since the logging road has been paved, but next time I will choose a time of year when the sun doesn't set at 5 p.m.!<br />
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9. Hat<br />
Since there was a hat in the first picture with the stranger, I chose a photo of a feathery plumed 'hat' perched on a tree ~ looking as if it is imitating the branches ~<br />
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10. Hole<br />
If you look very closely at the oyster in the <a href="http://www.pwlf.org/blackoystercatcher.htm">Black Oystercatcher's</a> bill, you may see a tiny hole.<br />
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Was the Black Oystercatcher successful in opening this oyster catch?<br />
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In fact, he was so pleased with his success, he jumped up and down with exuberance. <br />
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Afterwards, he stood proudly ~ satiated and happy :)<br />
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11. One<br />
The Roman Numeral I is located on the clock face of the telescoping card I made for my son this month, as we geared up for his birthday...<br />
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If you'd like to see the card in action, here's a short video I took ~<br />
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12. Whatever<br />
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Back to the beginning of this post where the stranger was focussed on the ocean and its wildlife ~ I managed to take this photo... If I had been set up with a tripod and a huge lens, too, it could have been much clearer and closer...however, I caught a catch! <br />
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That's it for this month ~ and the list has already been posted for December ~<br />
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<span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: "arial" , "tahoma" , "helvetica" , "freesans" , sans-serif;"><b>Joy</b></span><br />
<span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: "arial" , "tahoma" , "helvetica" , "freesans" , sans-serif;"><b>Together</b></span><br />
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<span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: "arial" , "tahoma" , "helvetica" , "freesans" , sans-serif;"><b>Whatever you want</b></span><br />
<br />Glohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09532995590131801962noreply@blogger.com32tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2416483978289413011.post-42545410089154672062015-10-30T13:11:00.002-07:002015-10-30T13:15:15.972-07:00October Photo Scavenger HuntThank you for your responses to my previous post. I appreciate all comments :)<br />
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October has been quite wonderful weather wise, with a mixture of sunny days and expected wind and showers. It is interesting to go through my month's photos to remind myself of some of the places I've been and sights I've seen. On with October's photos:<br />
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1. Question<br />
Apparently there are <a href="http://www.hellobc.com/british-columbia/about-bc/visitor-centres.aspx">130 Visitor Centres</a> throughout BC to answer any questions, ..<i>.identified by their distinctive, blue-and-yellow logo, these Visitor
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2. Cream<br />
Not ice cream, but a cream coloured mix of seaweed where a creamy Sandpiper is camouflaged in the mass.<br />
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3. Number<br />
A chalk artist decorated the beachfront walk with a colourful display of rainbows, and a Halloween Hopscotch ~<br />
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4. Lattice<br />
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Here is an October rose supported by lattice work on either side of this bright welcoming door.<br />
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5. Familiar<br />
A familiar October sight ~ trees displaying leaves in their autumnal splendour.<br />
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6. Ring<br />
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I discovered that guests have been coming to a certain resort in October for many years. They have become like family, and one of the ways they celebrate this occasion is to ...what else, but decorate their own noodles with rings of pool noodles and go for a chilly swim. The lady who told me this was one of the crew, but at 91 years of age, said she was no longer a 'beach babe'.<br />
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7. Today<br />
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Well, the 'today' I took this photo, I was at the Tibetan Happy Festival at a Buddhist Temple and grounds ~ so a very peaceful way to spend an afternoon ~<br />
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8. Down<br />
I caught a glimpse of dark feathers and shadow against the rocky shore as I looked down from the beachfront sidewalk.<br />
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9. Writing<br />
At the Tibetan Happy Festival, a selection of beautiful Native American Spirit Flutes were on display, and the writing on the posters introduced <a href="http://www.peacefulspiritflutes.com/by-terry-mack.html">Terry Mack</a>, who played one of the flutes, adding to the harmony and ambiance of the afternoon.<br />
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10. Many<br />
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Of course, during October most of the autumn leaves fall and are swept into gatherings!<br />
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11. Broken<br />
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I spotted a few juvenile Bald Eagles at the estuary, some finding broken posts as vantage points.<br />
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12. Whatever<br />
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Here's a fine chap at the beach,<br />
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however discovering he was chosen for '<b>Whatever</b>' rather than being <b>Number</b> 1, he looked a bit <b>down</b> in the mouth and maybe even <b>broken</b>-hearted...enough to cause a double take...wait for it...<br />
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To finish off...I noticed a few young crows and their mother at the beach. When I downloaded the photos, there appeared to be a log monster behind one of the young ones...so...<br />
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<br />Glohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09532995590131801962noreply@blogger.com32tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2416483978289413011.post-15399768940651292412015-09-30T16:50:00.003-07:002015-09-30T17:02:19.560-07:00September Photo Scavenger HuntWe are experiencing such beautiful Autumn weather ~ cooler nights, an occasional splash of rain, and brilliant blue skies that emphasize the changing colour of the leaves ~ and of course, the month finishing off with a clear eclipse of the golden Harvest moon was an added wonder.<br />
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1. Woven<br />
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The intricacies of this woven network of lateral root branches caught my eye.<br />
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3. Greedy<br />
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<span style="color: #274e13;"><span style="color: black;">and these eye catching purple B<i>illardiera longiflora </i>from Tasmania.</span></span></div>
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Here's a boat load of adventurers speeding their way back from a Whale Watching tour on the Salish Sea (Juan de Fuca Strait). Looks like there may be a whale in hot pursuit ;)<br />
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7. Line<br />
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Well I have to say that I found the one acre property with its wonderful landscaping and scenery at the Abkhazi Garden quite mesmerizing. So much to see ~ and the ponds and water features added a gentle soothing ambiance.<br />
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A light shining on a brick wall during a sunset dinner outside in Victoria ~<br />
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10. Dreamy<br />
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After wishing for respite from our long hot summer, this Robin celebrated the best way he knew how on this rainy day! Is <i>Robin in the Rain</i>, or <i>Singing in the Rain</i> running through your head now??<br />
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To finish off ... it's reassuring to know that Batman is out there patrolling the beachfront ~<br />
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<br />Glohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09532995590131801962noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2416483978289413011.post-81861974557910287482015-08-28T19:05:00.002-07:002015-08-29T11:46:41.434-07:00August Photo Scavenger HuntAfter months of dry weather, the weather forecast is for a windy and rainy weekend. Yay for the relief of rain! It may seem unusual to post pics of weather forecasts, but it is serious business around here. There are hundreds of wildfires burning throughout BC and the threat of more with the continuous dry weather, has caused much concern.<br />
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Visiting a few interesting places during the month of August, offered me a chance to scavenge up photos for the hunt!<br />
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1. Walk<br />
A walk through the <a href="http://vancouverislandbeyondvictoria.com/?p=2034">Wacky Woods</a> provided many chances to find weird and wonderful images.<br />
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With the hot weather we have experienced this summer, the ocean breezes call folks down to the beach. Paddle boarding has become a very popular pastime. The object of paddle boarding is to eventually stand upright on the 'sweet spot' and paddle, keeping the board balanced in a horizontal position.<br />
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The splashy blob in the water is a swimmer ~<br />
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Many design features on this<a href="http://vancouverislandbeyondvictoria.com/?p=365"> building on the Alberni</a> quay, sporting a square red sign and many round and rectangular windows. <br />
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There was diversity aplenty at this garden structures gallery ~ so many photos taken, hard to choose just one ~ <br />
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Back to the Wacky Woods for this photo of a rough tree trunk with many outgrowths of shelf fungi.<br />
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This is the bow of a vintage 1944 100 ft. tugboat, MV Songhee, that has been converted to a bed and breakfast/restaurant called <a href="https://www.airbnb.ca/rooms/3894572">Swept Away Inn</a> and was opened in 2014.<br />
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"Wonderful and exhilarating," is how my friend described the event she chose to celebrate her 75th birthday! Yes, she jumped (in tandem) out of a perfectly good airplane, at 10,000 feet.<br />
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...followed by a garden party with scrumptious food ... and cake!<br />
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By the way, such an experience is not listed anywhere on my bucket list, now or when I reach 75!<br />
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Back to the garden sculpture gallery for the view of the water from a fountain ~ next to a turquoise ball, in a tree-bowl container.<br />
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'Selfie', social media, sharing, friendly?<br />
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This photo, taken from my doorstep, shows the <a href="http://www.martinmars.com/aircraft.htm">Martin Mars Water Bomber. </a><br />
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In July, after being in retirement for two years, the Martin Mars Water Bomber was deployed to fight devastating forest fires in BC.<br />
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There are quite a few youtube videos of the Martin Mars Water Bombers if you'd like to see more. Here's a <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rEeNmSOEgQY">video link</a> to one that shows a demonstration of its capabilities.<br />
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To finish off August's collection, here's a glimpse of looking back at summer ~<br />
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This was a full month of summer activities, starting out with Canada day on July 1 ~<br />
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The airshow was held on one of the days when it rained, so the photos and videos show a grey sky, and the odd raindrop on my lens...<br />
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A sand castle competition offered a perfect choice for this category ~ My Better Half, with distinct sliced edges ~</div>
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until I saw the can of spinach belonging to Popeye at the sand castle competition.</div>
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Some of you may remember the Neigh-Baas that are buddies with steadfast feelings of friendship towards each other. Recently I saw them together near the edge of their (dry) field brightened by the dahlia background.</div>
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A pile of rocks forming a breakwater.</div>
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We are experiencing a heat wave, and have had only about 15 mm of rain in the last two months. Normally we have over 100 mm of rain in that time period. The weather forecast looks like this:<br />
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I know that birds keep their mouths open to help lower body temperatures, but I made this little vignette for fun. (Not to make fun of the birds, of course).<br />
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1. J is for Jet<br />
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I took this photo with my camera focussed on streaks far above as I was lounging on the deck...<br />
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2. Rust<br />
Here is a collection of ornate rusty gates at a <a href="http://www.demxx.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=32&Itemid=4">demolition and recycling site</a> ~<br />
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One day when it wasn't too hot, I went for a lovely walk on the beach. The tide was out, and the sand was so smooth. Wading along the edge of the water was very relaxing and refreshing.<br />
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4. Imagination<br />
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On my beach walk, I imagined that these shell eyes and sand mouth were expressing thoughts of the upcoming heat wave ;)<br />
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5. Classic<br />
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On a walk in the same area where I saw the snake last month, I was accompanied by a deer who struck this classic pose. It stood still and was probably watching me for some time before I noticed it. Once I took its photo it walked along and then disappeared in the brush.<br />
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Since it was Father's Day this month, there were many classic cars in the vicinity. Here's one:<br />
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I chose my Ganzanias which are planted in two container boxes on my deck. They are such vividly bright cheerful flowers, with similar colouring to sunflowers.<br />
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Flags flying from parallel flag poles at a golf course:<br />
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It's no use just having one sock, so here's a pair from two different airports.<br />
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On my beach walk, I spotted strands of jewelled beads drifting in and out of an upturned empty crab shell ~ <br />
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Not being a coffee drinker, I don't use a special mug ~ so I wandered into a thrift shop and took photos of a mug display :)<br />
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I spotted this poster hanging in a laundromat ~<br />
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I noticed this little fellow perched on a bull rush looking like he was counting down, ready to blast off. Do you notice a similarity between the dragonfly and the red helicopter in No. 8 above?<br />
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1. Blue<br />
Many beautiful blues to choose from this month, but I chose this peaceful scene as I looked across a crystal clear lake with blue sky reflections.<br />
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This fragrant wisteria in my friend's garden was also in the running for this category.<br />
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2. Crystal<br />
During May, there was a garden tour to highlight the Rhododendron bloom. Touring 12 gardens in two days offered many opportunities for photos. Here is a crystal ornament in one of the gardens.<br />
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3. Vintage<br />
These buses have seen better days and seemed to fit this category quite well!<br />
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4. Fluff<br />
High above a garden, a bald eagle was putting on a display of fluffing his feathers in the sunshine.<br />
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5. Global<br />
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6. Mask<br />
In one of the gardens, a tea house provided a hammock for relaxing, with some masked faces for company.<br />
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7. Bus<br />
A few of many school buses lined up waiting for school to be let out for the day.<br />
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8. Frame<br />
I thought these trees framed the scene quite perfectly.<br />
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9. Collection<br />
I liked this collection of pottery situated to allow the flow of water from one to the other, forming a trickling waterfall.<br />
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Also, I thought this collection of shells displayed in a wreath shape was effective:<br />
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10. Posters<br />
I saw this array of posters on the side of a bakery display case in a restaurant where I was enjoying lunch.<br />
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11. Ribbon<br />
I was slightly startled when this <a href="http://www.bcreptiles.ca/snakes.htm">common garden snake</a> meandered across my path while I was walking along... the snake ribboned its way through the leaves and then peeked its head over a rock.<br />
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12. Whatever<br />
In my friend's garden, underneath the wisteria arbour, a large stone with a fountain coming out of a hole in the rock provides hummingbirds and other birds with shower facilities and a chance for a cool drink.<br />
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Thank you all for your lovely comments (22) on last month's Scavenger Post hunt. I am remiss in not responding before now ~ but I do indeed appreciate every single one! Thanks Flighty, for replying about the Cosmos seeds you sent me :)<br />
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OK ~ Here it is, the end of April! I had some thinking to do on this one, and I hereby present April's selections!<br />
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1. Upside Down<br />
An unfortunate crab takes this spot ~<br />
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2. Clouds<br />
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Such beautiful blossoms while the lasted ~ my favorite view from my dining room. See what happened a few days ago during a blustery day ~<br />
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3. Chair<br />
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Visiting, reclining, studying??<br />
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4. Something sweet<br />
No, I did not order this decadent dessert...but my friend did... <br />
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5. Growth<br />
So much new growth during this delightful Spring... one of the first rose buds!<br />
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6. Glass<br />
This is a glass heart hanging in my parlour window.<br />
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7. Bedroom<br />
At the bottom of the garden, on top of the tall clothes line pole, there sits a bird <strike>house</strike> bedroom, ahem. It is has been there for about 15 years. Some years it has occupants and some years it does not. This year it has had two potential interested nesters. The first was a black capped chickadee...<br />
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I was all excited... and then I saw a red breasted nuthatch take interest... I could hear tap-tap-tap as the floor was being inspected and excavated (I guess).<br />
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I wondered if either one would take up residence. I decided to call the inhabitant a 'chickanut', so that either one would be included.<br />
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Guess who stayed?<br />
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8. Rain<br />
Oh, yes, we had rain...torrential downpours. But not often! Typical April weather. Taken from the front step ~<br />
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Closer look ~<br />
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9. Egg ...hmmm<br />
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10. Fresh<br />
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How could this moustached crow with a fresh load of material miss my notice?<br />
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As a matter of interest, when a person walking a dog strolled by, the crow put its bundle down on the curb and nonchalantly walked away, (in fact I think I could hear him whistling in an offhand manner). When the walkers were gone, he picked up his bundle and trudged on, but not before...<br />
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11. Feet<br />
...he used his feet to hold the bundle down and scrape through it with his beak.<br />
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12. Whatever I want<br />
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During a drive beside the beach, I could see a pair of eagles circling and chasing each other while letting out loud cries. I quickly parked, grabbed my camera and took photos of them ...at first I thought it might be a mating ritual, but there seemed to be some sort of altercation going on.<br />
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I wasn't able to get both Bald eagles in one shot, but here is one circling and calling out....<br />
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and here is the other when it finally landed in a tree, with its head twisted around, keeping watch on the eagle still flying overhead.<br />
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Thanks once again to <a href="http://suzzie43.blogspot.ca/">greenthumb</a> for sponsoring these monthly Photo hunts, and thanks to my readers, and especially those who leave comments...because I love reading what you have to say!! <br />
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<br />Glohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09532995590131801962noreply@blogger.com24tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2416483978289413011.post-63788630195788788382015-03-30T21:33:00.002-07:002015-03-30T21:37:54.070-07:00March Photo Scavenger HuntMarch was an interesting and very busy month that included seeing true signs of spring, surprise mail, the herring run, a visit to Victoria and numerous outings offering many opportunities for photos.<br />
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1. Circle<br />
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While visiting Victoria, I enjoyed a walk around Fisherman's Wharf, a fun and vibrant community of float boats. I created a collage of various circles I spotted during my walk.<br />
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2. Card<br />
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There is nothing quite as delightful than receiving unexpected happy mail :) Such was the case when I found an envelope in the mail box from <a href="https://flightplot.wordpress.com/">Flighty</a>. The card inside was so cheery and sweet, and inside was a particularly wonderful gift... some flower seeds that bore my name! They were sent in one of the little seed packets I made for Flighty awhile ago, for just such a purpose, to share with friends. Thank you so much, Flighty, for the most thoughtful gift! I'm looking forward to seeing the seeds grow and bloom into beautiful flowers so I can share the photos on this blog. <br />
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3. Window<br />
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The Fisherman's Wharf offered many unusual windows, so I thought I would use this door with porthole window for this category.<br />
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However, not long ago, I heard some very gentle tap-tapping at the window in the front door. "Who's there?" I wondered. Oh my....<br />
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The robin continued flying carefully at the window leaving behind little bird footprints. I wasn't sure if I was being beckoned outside or whether the robin was just marking its territory, or being attracted to its reflection. Once it had left, I went outside and looked about. I refilled the birdbath with fresh water, and replenished the seed in the bird feeders. Robins don't use the feeders, but just in case....<br />
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When I returned inside, look who was peering in through the window...<br />
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The robin stayed there looking from the outside in for a long time, cocking its head from side to side and peering up and down. It was quite a fascinating experience!<br />
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How fortunate that there was so much to see at Fisherman's Wharf. This particular float house had many arts and crafts embellishing its exterior...and no doubt the interior was just as decorative.<br />
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5. Skyline<br />
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At the end of one of the wharfs, I saw a picturesque scene that included a little ferry boat and caught the skyline of the condos across the harbour.<br />
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6. A favourite word<br />
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I did see "Love" carved into the sand at the beach, but this sign at the end of one of the wharfs was my favourite find in the 'word' department... <br />
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7. Movement<br />
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The herring season does not last long, but the number of gulls, Brant geese, other sea birds, and sea lions, are seen in great numbers... following the food chain. Even Killer Whales were spotted, but not by me (:<br />
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To emphasize movement, here is a video I made... quite startling about .30 secs.<br />
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8. Bathroom<br />
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Here is a restroom that I'm sure does not contain a bath, but it does sport an attractive window box :) <br />
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9. Car<br />
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I took this photo through my car window and there are pictures of cars in it...so that's how it ended up in this category!<br />
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10. Plate<br />
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How about a brass plate on a guardian of the mail?<br />
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or a metal plate identifying a float house's dock location, and edging a collection of heart rocks? I C-7 and a lot more!<br />
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11. Something I made<br />
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A crispy topping on a cottage pie that I made has served itself into this category :)<br />
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How could Sammy the Seal be left out? He couldn't, so here he is looking up from the waters at Fisherman's Wharf! He even has a 'whatever' expression, I think.<br />
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Thanks to <a href="http://suzzie43.blogspot.ca/p/scaerngera.html">greenthumb</a> for continuing to sponsor these monthly photo scavenger hunts, which spurs me on to look for specific objects and keeps this blog going, even if sporadically. Thank you readers and commenters for your continued support :)<br />
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1. Flower<br />
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It has been a fabulous February here on the west coast ~ such pleasant weather compared to those east of the Rocky Mountains. In gardening terms, everything seems to be ahead of schedule by over a month. Who knows what that will mean for March...we'll have to wait and see. The crocuses are blooming, the daffodils are beginning to flower, and even some of the blossoms are blooming :) An early spring ~<br />
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This fern caught my eye with its flowery look, so I added a watercolour effect ~<br />
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2. Love<br />
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I had to choose the Neigh-Baas for this category ~ sharing such a loving friendship<br />
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and I thought these two ducks looked like they were afloat in a sea of love amidst the twinkly sparkles ~ photo untouched.<br />
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but this next photo speaks volumes, don't you think? The little boy had been sitting on a rock staring out into the ocean, while his dad rested on the bench. The boy eventually wandered back to the bench and did the best he could to be as close to his dad as possible without disturbing him. There was something rather poignant about the whole process. Of course, I don't know the real story, just surmised from observation.<br />
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Can you find numbers tucked in and amongst the boats and rigging?<br />
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and there was a birthday celebration at the park for someone who turned two years old!<br />
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Here is the beautiful two year old birthday girl dressed in her party finery, even down to her pink sparkly shoes ~<br />
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5. Favourite Colour<br />
I think a pink-hued sunset is my favourite colour!<br />
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6. Birds<br />
Here are a couple of Canada Geese flying overhead, and a Goldeneye swimming by! If you haven't seen the Pileated Woodpecker, you can find her (no red moustache) on my<a href="http://porcelainrose-glo.blogspot.ca/2015/02/wood-you.html"> previous post</a>.<br />
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Apparently, <a href="http://www.tourismvictoria.com/events/valentines/">Victoria, British Columbia is rated as the Most Romantic City in Canada by amazon.ca</a>. During February, Government Street in Victoria was bedecked for Valentine's Day with red and pink lights around tree trunks etc. I took this photo, catching a glimpse of the lights.<br />
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8. Tap<br />
I wandered through a recycling centre where numerous taps were to be found ~<br />
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More taps at the Marina, hooked up to the fish cleaning table ~<br />
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9. Price<br />
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Free is often thought to be the best price ~ and items left at the end of a driveway often disappear quickly...this was a large one though, so no idea how long it took to castor off!<br />
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10. Heart<br />
I had so many choices for this category ~ however, I chose this fresh new blossom tree because I could see a heart shape made by the branches...<br />
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A gift from one of my nieces, this Amaryllis grew from a bulb I planted, and the massive blooms filled up a whole corner of the parlour!<br />
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On February 20, the Moon, Mars and Venus were gathered together, making for a most beautiful night sky scene. The last time they were in a similar configuration was in 2008. My photo doesn't do it justice, but it's a great reminder of a magical night.<br />
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Thanks to <a href="http://suzzie43.blogspot.ca/p/scaerngera.html">Greenthumb for hosting these monthly challenges</a>. Thank you for coming by to see my choices, and I appreciate your comments, too :)<br />
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<br />Glohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09532995590131801962noreply@blogger.com30tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2416483978289413011.post-18889145918368525842015-02-13T18:53:00.000-08:002015-02-13T18:53:01.502-08:00Wood you?<span style="color: #cc0000;">Someone has returned to carry on with more tree carving ~ </span><br />
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<span style="color: #990000;">and of course the message was quite fitting ~</span><br />
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<span style="color: #990000;">Wanting to be included, Quigley has also been busy with his correspondence ~</span><br />
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I wanted to check to see if I could take a better picture of <a href="http://www.balwensheepsociety.com/breed.html">Balwen</a> and found him friskily frolicking around the field. <br />
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Oh, look ~ a white forehead patch as well as a white tail!<br />
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Down to the beach ~ Whitecaps on the waves as well as on a lamb's head ;)<br />
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A splash of colour as boots wended their way across the rocky shore ~<br />
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Crows spiralling through the air ~ not sure if there was food or nesting material involved ~<br />
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An eagle silhouetted against the sky ~<br />
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Although we have no snow, my world seems to be populated by black, white and grey things. <br />
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Quigley, the grey squirrel, was checking to see if he had successfully chased two black squirrels out of the back yard.<br />
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Yes, he had, because one of them was in the front enjoying some bird food ~<br />
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A large dog being taken for a walk across the road ~<br />
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Happy to see my friendly NeighBaas still keeping each other company :)<br />
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But the biggest excitement was noticing more black and white in the adjoining field...<br />
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I will try and take some better photos of the black lamb with the white tail... The fuzzy part at the bottom of the photo is the top of the fence. <br />
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A bit of colour added to black and white markings was seen on a <a href="http://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/spotted_towhee/id">Spotted Towhee</a> that frequents the front yard. If the light is right, his bright red eyes are rather striking! <br />
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Oh..and just so you know what else Quigley has been up to, other than chasing about ... He has very kindly gathered some bird sticks together because he knows that Spring is on its way .... if you don't believe me, I have proof ~<br />
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<br />Glohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09532995590131801962noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2416483978289413011.post-55153661181147797832015-02-03T15:00:00.000-08:002015-02-03T15:14:27.949-08:00Owlets hatching!For my 600th post, just thought I'd link up to the live <a href="http://cams.allaboutbirds.org/channel/46/Great_Horned_Owls/">webcam of a Great Horned Owl nest</a> in Savannah, Georgia. The nest has two eggs which are about to hatch. Highlights appear on the site as well.<br />
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Thought also this would be a good chance to add a photo of a Barred Owl I took on one of the smaller islands around here ~<br />
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and if you'd like to see some amazing photos of hummingbirds, check out <a href="http://ramcquade.com/">this blog</a> of a fellow who travels North America in an RV. Sounds like he's also planning a trip to Alaska. Right now he is boondocking in the desert near Yuma. Glohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09532995590131801962noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2416483978289413011.post-8802290569819079122015-01-30T16:22:00.003-08:002015-02-01T14:56:39.886-08:00January Photo Scavenger Hunt<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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1. Something new<br />
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Pussy Willows with new furry catkins :)<br />
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2. Landscape<br />
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Taken on a bright sunny day this month, a bit of everything included in this landscape.<br />
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3. Words<br />
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Walking down a trail, I noticed a handmade sign beside a pile of branches!<br />
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4. Cold<br />
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The sight of this Trumpeter Swan entering the water reminded me of the stance that might be taken as cold water is about to come in contact with the lower body!<br />
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5. Bottle<br />
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Here comes the hummingbird with its tongue out ready to feed from the nectar in the feeder bottle ~<br />
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6. Up high<br />
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Since this month was fairly mild, I took many opportunities to get outside, sharing the blue sky weather with wisps of clouds. I was wondering if the cloud at the top right would be considered a <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lenticular_cloud">Lenticular cloud.</a><br />
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Also, the Pileated woodpecker flew away after carving my tree, landing up high on a utility pole.<br />
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7. Fridge<br />
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Here's is a very exciting photo of two containers of cheese and a jar of cranberry orange sauce on a shelf in my fridge.<br />
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8. Texture<br />
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A log with tufts of moss and a lichen or two ~ oh, and a nail...<br />
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9. Hidden<br />
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A dilapidated boat hidden amongst the bushes ~ I wonder if Benjamin Daniel used it for a forest fort??<br />
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10. Blue<br />
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Along with the blue sky, and blue stellar jays shown in my previous post, I also spotted some blue berries on a bush. Unfortunately, I don't know the name of the bush, but someone may be able to enlighten me.<br />
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Finally I was able to take a photo of the big Husky that lives across the street. The dog takes up the majority of the pick-up truck bed. Whenever the Husky hears a siren from a police car or firetruck, he howls <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cuW39daSXoE">like this</a>... (a youtube video of another Husky howling at a siren). The rest of the time, he's very quiet :)<br />
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12. Whatever<br />
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This photo came as a pleasant surprise. I was trying to take a photo of the hummingbird in the bush just outside the front door like this:<br />
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However, in one shot, the camera focused on the Christmas ornament that was still hanging outside on the branch ~ and this is what appeared when I downloaded my photos ~ <br />
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So that's it for January photos ~ to see more selections, please click on this <a href="http://suzzie43.blogspot.ca/p/scaerngera.html">link</a>, and once again thanks to <a href="http://suzzie43.blogspot.ca/2015/01/scavenger-hunt-january-2015.html">Made with Love</a>, who just returned from Hawaii!...for hosting these monthly challenges.Glohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09532995590131801962noreply@blogger.com34United States49.853092445132255 -136.4999985694885324.331057945132255 -177.80859256948852 75.375126945132251 -95.191404569488526