.....is shining bright even through the wildfire smoke! It is hard to turn a blind eye to the smoke. Even though I feel it in my eyes and throat, it is creating sights that capture my attention. Summer days are winding down, the mornings are cool, the shades of autumn are appearing, this is a time of year which I love.
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Upon arrival at Carburn Park, I was greeted with this sight! While there is no mistaking in IDing this bird when you hear its song, it was speechless this morning. There is no mistaking in IDing this bird when you see its silhouette! This is my watercolour painting of the Kingfisher.
Upon arrival at the Pond at Carburn Park, I was greeted with this sight!
What am I seeing?
A sure sign the smoke is upon the city, the sun shines bright in this shade!
It's the reflection that drew me in!
Oh, by the way, the second photo above is a close up of the clouds reflecting!
Oh, by the way, this is my reference photo for my painting of the Kingfisher.
A few Robins are still hanging around. Maybe these few stay local rather than migrate. I am not sure why and how the background shows a beautiful blue sky day in this photograph, that was not the case.
My heart's delight is being out in nature, walking dirt trails, meandering through forests and capturing special split seconds in life which I saw many of on this day.
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As we got closer to the mountains and to Forgetmenot Pond on this day, it was obvious we would be enduring smoky conditions. Being here on a weekday at this time of year affords you peace and quiet. Along with this we were gifted still as could be conditions. I have come to appreciate atmospheric and moody conditions so I was able to appreciate these views.
playing with perspective
that rock is about a foot in size
always my favourite location for a photograph of Forgetmenot Pond
my friend at that location
me at that location
While anytime at Forgetmenot Pond is special,
it's extra special when you get to see the wild mustangs.
My heart's delight is being away from the city, surrounded by mountain scenery, experiencing peace and quiet, it feels like a rejuvenation.
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I chuckled when I finished knitting this slipper. It is not supposed to be that long. I followed all directions, used the recommended needle size and yarn size. My mistakes are obvious yet I feel my heart's delight in finishing the first slipper much sooner than I thought I could. I am ready to start the second one and look forward to finishing it then donning them on these cool early mornings when I wake.
I hope your heart's delight occupies special moments in time throughout your day!
Good for you to get out despite the smoke! Your capture of the Kingfisher is spot on and you two were so fortunate to see the wild horses…maybe one day I will be so lucky 🤞. And now to match the 2nd slipper to the 1st ‼️ ❤️Norma
ReplyDeleteI don't think I could match that slipper if I tried. If I make a much better second one then I may knit a third to match the second.
DeleteYou've shared some beautiful photographs here.
ReplyDeleteI like the colour of the slippers.
All the best Jan
The colour of the slippers is called "air force"! All the best to you and I hope your week is going well!
DeleteAlexandra, this post is an excellent example of how you have a rather unique and admirable way of expressing your feelings through art and photography. It’s delightful to see you getting back to your old self after your accident. I am curious … will you ever reveal what happened to you on that day back in May? Part of my curiosity is due to my spouse falling down and breaking her arm when we were on a walk in 2023. It took her a good 6 months to get back to normal. I believe I’m much older than you. As a “senior”, I’m very cognizant of the dangers of falling. Happy week ahead to you and best regards from Seattle. John
ReplyDeleteI feel I add a sense of touchy feely to my posts rather than actual facts and even more so since I started painting back when our world changed in 2020. Friends and family and others who needed to know about my accident, know the facts. That is good your wife got back to normal. No doubt you were a great care giver during her recovery period.
DeleteGlorious photos as always of landscape and wildlife. You are certainly getting out and about these days. B x
ReplyDeleteSummer seems to quickly be closing in on us and I want to make the most of these days.
DeleteA joyful read touched with sadness that these wildfires continue to destroy such vast swathes of nature.
ReplyDeleteThose horses are marvelous creatures. It's easy to see you had great time there. It seems a peaceful wetland.
ReplyDeleteGreat photo of the sunset.
Regards ☀️
Ha - that photo of the cormorants is great, and your kingfisher, too, of course. Just like the giant stone in the lake, which is only "a foot" across.
ReplyDeleteGreat walk in a beautiful setting... and that you treated yourselves to a picnic is great.
I've knitted socks like these before, but even bigger and then lightly felted in the washing machine... they're wonderfully warm.
Hug for you.
Hello,
ReplyDeleteI almost missed this post. I love the beautiful landscapes and reflections. They are all lovely scenic views. Great shots of the kingfisher, merlin and the horses. I like the Cormorant photo too. Looks like a great location for your picnic. Take care, enjoy your day!