CONFETTI

walking along the Cranberry Trail in Callander, I saw the leaves floating on this little pond. It reminded me of confetti left after the Summer party.

FALL GARDEN

I don't have to go very far to look for rich fall colours. This picture I took in our backyard which shows a rich palette of autumn hues. In another few days the visual feast will be at its peak before all the trees are barren ready for Winter.

EARLY MORNING LIGHT

Again the Fall season is brightening our landscapes with magnificent colours. Of course it is difficult to make images which reflect a unique approach to these very colourful landscapes. But every year I take new pictures of the trees. This picture is made early this morning and I like to dedicate this picture to all of you who have taken the time to comment on my images. So thanks for your encouragement.

BASKETBALL COURT, OTTAWA

On Slater street in Ottawa is an interesting basketball court. The whole area is covered in grafiti. Most of the grafiti is pretty boring but this one had some interesting murals. So I spend some time photographing the area.

NATIONAL GALLERY OTTAWA

Thanks Polly for your posting. Yes I feel the same when I see some of what passes for art. After I saw two excellent photo exhibits at the national gallery I ended up in a show of art work selected by the Royal Bank. I was very disappointed by the shallowness of the art and I wont comment on the poor technical quality. When I turned to leave the exhibition space I noticed across from me a space which obviously was being renovated. I took this picture because I felt that the subject of the plastic covered opening was far more interesting than the art work I just looked at.

OTTAWA, ONTARIO

wandering through one of Ottawa's neighbourhoods, I photographed this curious looking building. I think it probably was a small store but I liked its shape and colour.

KLONDIKE INN, KANATA ONTARIO

On March road in kanata you will see this very dilapidated old inn named the Klondike Inn. It is always sad to see historical buildings like this on the verge of being demolished. I always wonder about the history and memories which will be lost forever.In its place we will soon see another nondescript gas station or strip mall. Pity.

SCULPTURE, DOWNTOWN OTTAWA

I photographed this sculpture downtown Ottawa. I liked the contrast in colour and simply enjoyed the sculpture.

VAN, OTTAWA

The last few weeks I have not posted may pictures. The reason for this neglect is that I have been away to Ottawa and Toronto and did not get a chance to place any pictures on my blog. I took some pictures during my stay in Ottawa and here is one of them. Close to the Parkdale market I saw this van parked in front of a, well lets say very colourful decorated house. The van was the most impressive of the whole scene. just judge for yourself. Of course I had to do a series of pictures, even though I could not photograph the front because it was parked right up to the house.

BEAR, MERRICKVILLE, ON

I always enjoy the big statues outside of giftshops. This bear, outside of a store in Merrickville, is very nice and, of course, I could not resist taking his picture.

CRABAPPLE TREE, PINHEY'S POINT, OTTAWA

This picture is for all of you who posted to my blog recently, Carol, Dominique, André and Rob. I have been away all last week. First in Ottawa and then to Toronto. I took this picture last weekend on a visit to the historic site of Pinhey's Point in Ottawa.

KANATA NEW SUBDIVISION

I just returned from a family visit in Ottawa. I took some time taking pictures in a new subdivision in Kanata, a community on the west side of Ottawa. Lately I have been attracted to making landscapes in urban areas so exploring this new development gave me the chance to see how we are changing our environment and I must confess that I don't enjoy the changes we are making.

OLD CAR, NORTH BAY

Walking around a downtown neighborhood I photographed this old car quietly getting "older" in a driveway.

BILLBOARD, NORTH BAY

This picture is for Dave Brown, who is leaving North Bay. He will be missed because he is a very good photographer. So enjoy yourself in Windsor Dave and keep on taking pictures.What interests me here is texture and colour. The strong red is what draws my attention to this image.

TREE, LAKE NIPISSING

Thanks André and Carole for your comments on my pictures. Here is another image of Lake Nipissing. I reduced the picture to the minimum of elements,sky, water and tree. Hope you like the effect.

GOVERNMENT DOCK, NORTH BAY

Again time to post a picture. I have been busy with other projects lately so I have neglected my blog. Here is an image I took a few days ago of the government dock here in North Bay.

ANOTHER VIEW, PORT DOVER

This is a general view of the abandoned building André. As you can see it is totally hidden by vegetation. At one time the building must have been in use because the glass door looks quite recent but now it is in a poor state. Just as you said its a pity.

ABANDONED BUILDING, PORT DOVER

Time to post again. Last Tuesday we visited Port Dover, a small town on the shores of Lake Erie in Ontario, where I saw this abandoned building at the local cemetery. It was totally overgrown and crumbling. It just was sad to see this nice piece of architecture so neglected.

TRANSFORMATION, TORONTO

as I mentioned earlier I look at cities as a ever changing art gallery. I am attracted to subject matter which reflect my enjoyment of art, which translates into images like this wall in an ally in downtown Toronto.

WALKWAY NATIONAL GALLERY

When visiting Ottawa I always visit the National Gallery. It is not just for the exhibits, which are always terrific, but also just the pure pleasure of the architecture.