Tag: photography
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The Flower Hour #23: Phorest Phloxy Phlorals*
The Flower Hour #23: Spring’s Phloxy Florals Thanks as always to Terri for another Flower Hour reminder. She chose Phlox this week and — ta da — this is actually a flower I have in my collection. Here in south-west Ontario, and especially at Point Pelee National Park, we have a species of wild…
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Introduction to Joyspotting
A decade or more ago, a friend recommended a hiking and photography tool to me — Joyspotter’s Guide — which is simply twelve prompts for things to watch for whilst out walking. This thought-provoking and inspiring document was created by the oh-so-delightful Ingrid Fetell Lee, whose website is Aesthetics of Joy. Not only does she…
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The Flower Hour #22 — Trilliums
Here in Ontario, nothing says “Spring” like Trilliums! After all, ever since 1937, the White Trillium (Trillium grandiflorum) has been the official flower and floral emblem of our province, and a stylised Trillium is our provincial logo: Wandering into the woods and finding the floor carpeted with beautiful white, pink and dark red blossoms is…
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Unwinding With The Critters
Lens Artists Challenge #389: Time to Relax But what relaxes you? What gets you away from the stresses of daily life. What’s your passion?† On any given day, I’m probably the most stressed-out person you’ll meet. Relaxation (without stress) doesn’t typically come easily to me but answering Anne’s questions was easy. A leisurely rural ramble through…
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The Flower Hour #21: Flower Of An Hour
The Flower Hour #21: Magnolia Tree Blossoms Etymology of the common name Flower of an Hour is the Greek hora (hour) and this flower became associated with Horae — the Greek goddesses of time and seasons. Flower of an Hour blossoms are about six cm in diameter, with five, creamy-white petals that have dark burgundy colouring at their…
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Smitten with Silos
Silos, especially the older ones, call to me. They’re often the most visible landmarks in rural areas and, to me, Silos are amongst the most graceful and symmetrically appealing architecture in rural Ontario. The etymology of the word silo is the Greek word siros which was used to describe a pit or cellar for holding…
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The Flower Hour #20: Live Like A Wild Flower
The Flower Hour #20: Shadows of Desert Florals The most beautiful wildflowers are the onesthat thrive in the face of adversity.* Thanks to the amazing Terri for another Flower Hour prompt. Wildflowers have long been symbols of tenacity and resiliency and, when you see where some not only grow, but flourish, it’s no wonder! Conning…
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All the variety…
Lens-Artists Challenge #387 — Shadowed All the variety, all the charm, all the beauty of life is made up of light and shadow.† Wildflowers are one of my passions and I spend a lot of time when I’m out on the trails, shooting them. ‘Though there’s a certain appeal in recording a wildflower meadow or…
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Flower Hour #19 – The perfume strong I love!
The Flower Hour #19: Almond Tree Blossoms Here in Ontario’s deep south, where spring is teasing us but hasn’t yet arrived, I’m longing for the early blossoms that never fail to thrill. One of my favourites is the Lilac, and one of the best-ever locations to view them here in Essex County is at the…
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Mutually Distinct Realities
Creativity is that marvelous capacity to grasp mutually distinct realities and draw a spark from their juxtaposition.† Lens-Artists #386: The Power of Juxtaposition Trust the author to create such a cerebral challenge! A most enjoyable challenge, though, thank you Patti! You’ll undoubtedly either smile or roll your eyes, but whenever I hear or read the…
Enchanting Essex 