Sunday, February 02, 2020

Chuckley Pear

Chuckley Pear, Holyrood, June 14, 2003

Chuckley Pears are fairly plentiful around my property in Holyrood. They flower around mid-June and produce fruit in late August - early September. The fruit is edible, but the birds get them around here. I have never harvested the berries.

I do have a Facebook album of photos showing flowers, fruit and fall colours.

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Saturday, February 01, 2020

Northern Cardinal

Northern Cardinal

Until fairly recently, we didn't have northern cardinals in Newfoundland.  A few years ago, I hear one while working in my yard, but didn't see it.  Last year there were a few spotted on the island and one even stayed the winter.

 The northern cardinal is a beautiful bird and even though it is fairly skittish, I do have an album of photos online.  I am providing links to Facebook and Google Albums. Feel free to check them and Share.


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Friday, January 31, 2020

Sunrise





Sunrise

In June 2011 we were on a cruise ship in the Mediterranean between Barcellona and Venice. Every morning, I got up early enough to photograph the sunrise.  This isn't one of the most dramatic, but it is the random photo for today! One morning, a couple came up to view the sunrise, but the guy looked at his companion and said that it was a waste of time because there were clouds.  

 My advice is to stay and watch sunsets and sunrises for a while because it is a peaceful time of the day!

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Thursday, January 30, 2020

Photo Art





Photo Art

This morning, my Random Photo of the Day is a composite image of an iceberg, humpback whale and a northern gannet. I combined the 3 images to highlight things tourists might find in Newfoundland and Labrador.

I shared that one but included 4 more to show a few more examples of photo art.  I have 3 albums of this type of image on my Facebook page.  I am sharing one link today.


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Wednesday, January 29, 2020

Rose Hips


Rose Hips

 I photographed these rose hips during a winter walk in 2006.  The red rose hips stood out among the drab colours of winter.

 I do have an album that features photos of wild roses throughout the seasons.  I am providing a link for those of you who may be interested.


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Tuesday, January 28, 2020

American Robin

American Robin

 This morning I chose this photo showing an American Robin perched on the branch of a dead tree.  As you know, I photograph birds a lot, especially in Florida.  But I took this one in the woods behind my house in Holyrood.  

 The robin is common around here every Spring and Summer, but they are skittish and I don't get a lot of photos.  If you like this bird, or you want to see signs of Spring, feel free to check my Facebook Album of American Robins.


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Monday, January 27, 2020

Bonne Bay Pond





Bonne Bay Pond

Friends of ours from Deer Lake had a cabin on this lake and we visited it several times over the years.  One day, while driving by, the water was so calm that I stopped to take a few photos.  If you haven't visited this part of the province, I would highly recommend it!

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