Doggooth Violet

What a lovely surprise today to dind Dog-toothed violets in bloom today. Its much earlier than usual when I find them. They are one of my favourite spring wildflowers.

First Grackle this spring! in Bird Alley

Covered bridge in the winter.

The roof over this covered bridge protects the wooden flooring of the bridge from winter snows and wet. The Smyth Covered Bridge crosses the South Oromocto River at Mill Settlement, near Hoyt in Sunbury County.

Frost covered trees January 29, 2011

The trees were very beautiful in the sun yesterday as they were glistening in their white frost covered coating along highway # 105 in the Maugerville, Sheffield area.

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Shadows in my winter garden for Shadow Shot Sunday

The fence running along our back property line was highlighted by shadows this morning.

After a heavy snowfall yesterday a bright sun this morning created many striking shadows in our garden area. Above the strong sun shining on out garden bridge highlighted the uprights on our bridge below its railings

Looking over our backyard from an upstairs window the blue shadow areas created a beautiful landscape of our open lawn area. Oh, How I long for summer and days spent gardening out doors. soon, "IF winter comes , can spring be far behind?" Percy B. Shelley

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A sign of the season

The driver of this snowplow will probably have a long day as we in the midst of a nor'easter and the weather office has forecast a heavy snowfall warning. A good day to sit by my fireplace with a good book (The Forgotten Garden by Kate Morton)and a coffee. Have a good day everyone no matter what your weather situation is.
This highway shown above will be white by the end of the day. It is probably all white by now. safe Driving everyone. Be careful out there!

Last evening's sunset

early morning sunrise

I was very surprised and pleased to see a bird in this picture when it was downloaded. Its probably just a crow!

Ann

Plum Harvest

Our Plum Tree is yielding a good harvest this year!

Late Summer indicator : Golden Glo in bloom

This is a plant that I always associated with that autumn coolness in the air that taints the summer warmth wit an indication of change and you know summer is waning. Not so this year. As with so many blloms Golden Glo seems to be early this summer also. No autumn coolness has been experienced yet. The summer heat has been almost in tolerable on some days.
Oh for a bit of coolness to experience as those big yellow school buses start to roll by. For now it is hot temperatures, golden glo snd golden rod along the roadways. Have a great day!

Dandelion season!

Fields of yellow at this time of year are very common.

Looking out my window my window

Weekend reflections

early morning sun seen through our new window

Common Mergansers in the River

A spring promise in the sunset

Reflections in an ice free river. at Fredericton, N. B.

The old railroad bridge at Fredericton, N.B. is now a walking trail, part of the Trans Canada Trail
The tall steeple of he Christ Church Cathedral is reflected in the tranquil waters of the Saint John
A portion of downtown Fredericton, N.B.

Pussy Willows found in Blissville

I found a traditional sign of spring today. My purpose when going out the door with my camera was to find, Robins, Goldeneye or Pussy Williows. I have spring on my mind. I found Pussy Willows. At first glance I couldn't tell if they were really the fluffy white catkins of the Pussy Willow or just rain drops on the branches. A second look through my camera lens confirmed my hopes! This was a special find!

Rernforth lighthouse overlooking the Kennebacasis for Ruby Tuesday

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In keeping with the Hallowe'en Season